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INTERVIEW - Bryan Vincent (American Pinball)
Flip N Out Pinball Podcast
48 min
Summary
New American Pinball owner Bryan Vincent outlines turnaround strategy: licensing, customization, trust-building.
Bryan Vincent, newly appointed owner of American Pinball (acquired from Ametron), discusses his vision for revitalizing the company after a period of underinvestment and resource constraints. Vincent outlines plans to rebuild community trust, complete Galactic Tank Force code, transition to licensed IP, implement a customization/bespoke ordering model, and expand the product roadmap to two titles per year. He emphasizes operational fundamentals (communication, accountability, customer service) and hints at undisclosed technology innovations.
Highlights
- Bryan Vincent completed acquisition of American Pinball from Ametron within approximately 2 months, with 3 days on the job at time of interview.
- Vincent acquired American Pinball through an asset purchase that transferred employees but excluded certain liabilities; Ametron relationship limited to building lease and negotiated board set purchases.
- American Pinball was severely resource-constrained under Ametron ownership and lacked strategic direction; previous group had stopped significant investment.
- Vincent's immediate priorities are: (1) finishing Galactic Tank Force code, (2) building community trust, (3) adding team capacity, (4) pursuing licensed IP, and (5) developing technology innovations.
- American Pinball will transition from unlicensed to licensed IP titles and plans to produce two titles per year.
- American Pinball will implement a bespoke/customizable ordering model allowing customers to configure cabinet options (powder coating, art packages, topper options) with serial number tracking and estimated ship dates.
- Ron Lindeman will serve as American Pinball president and general manager under Vincent's ownership.
- Vincent cold-called/emailed Ametron president to initiate acquisition discussions after identifying American Pinball as having quality manufacturing capabilities.
INTERVIEW SERIES - BRYAN VINCENT (AMERICAN PINBALL) Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone sit down with Bryan Vincent, the new owner of American Pinball, to talk about what's changing, what's staying the same, and where the company is headed next. From leadership and company culture to rebuilding trust and improving quality, this episode gives listeners an inside look at the road ahead for one of pinball's most talked-about manufacturers. Please consider purchasing your next pinball or arcade machine from Flip N Out Pinball Flip N Out Pinball USED INVENTORY on facebook HERE Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at:
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