Lean by Doing
Episodes
The Best Large Business Ever? Joel talks Siouxland Lean Consortium | Lean by Doing Podcast
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joel from our customer service team talks about his trip to the Siouxland Lean Consortium 2026 and what he learned from several lean tours in Iowa.
JUST START | Edwin Proper Visits! | Lean by Doing Podcast
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edwin Proper visits all the way from Australia to see our operation, give feedback and help us problem-solve. He shares the good and the areas he sees...
How to go from Worst to Best | 180 Degree Change with Lean!
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe sits down to talk about his incredible change from before Lean to now and encourages anyone out there to do the same!Chapters00:00 Introduction an...
How do you Implement Lean in an Employee-Owned Company? | Die Co.
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The great people from Die Co. stopped by for a lean tour, and Brady Neuhart sat down to talk about their new lean implementation in an employee-owned ...
Lean Leadership with Joey Mayfield of FBI Buildings
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Brian and Joey discuss their evolution as leaders and their different styles. They explore the challenges of setting a clear vis...
How Lean Has Changed Work & Life | Chris Hamilton
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Lean by Doing Podcast, Brian talks with Chris Hamilton about how our Lean implementation has changed his work, confidence, and daily ...
Measuring Metrics | A Lean Conversation with Andy Olrich
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Olrich visited all the way from Australia, got a tour of our new facility, and shared some of his insight on shop floor metrics and goal measurem...
Our Lean Journey 1 Year In Tom Hughes of Gemba Docs
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is back, this time to tour our new facility just a week after we moved in.
Implementing Lean in a Large Company | Lamar Trailers
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Willie Peters from Lamar Trailers shares insights into the company's journey, emphasizing their faith-based values and the i...
Keep the Rope Tight on the Process | Give the people some slack
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks about recent life updates, time off, and keeping the rope tight with Lean. Keep the rope tight on your processes, not too tight on people....
ERP Systems ≠ Lean
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Lean by Doing, I dive into the complexities and challenges of implementing ERP systems in lean manufacturing environments. While ER...
3 Things I Do Daily as a Lean Business Owner
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we hosted our first AME 2 Second Lean Tour. One of the best questions was "Brian, what does a typical day look like for you?". I ...
Lean Implementation | 3 Tips & 3 Traps!
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about my personal experience implementing lean at Fat American Manufacturing. Here are 3 traps to watch out for and 3 tips to ...
Real Lean Talk: 5 Things That Suck Right Now
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian discusses his personal struggles with Lean implementation, focusing on five key areas: distractions from a new building project...
Incredible Lean Tour Through Ireland! | What We Learned
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian shares his incredible lean adventure across Ireland, where he and his colleague explored various businesses implementing lean practices. They vi...
Building a Lean Culture in US Manufacturing | Command Electronics
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brian and Chris discuss the journey of Command Electronics in implementing lean manufacturing practices. They explore the challenges faced ...
Is Your Hiring Process Lean? Revolutionizing Hiring in a Lean Business
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian discusses the challenges and innovations in implementing Lean practices within a business, particularly focusing on the hiring process. He sits ...
From Traditional to Lean: An Engineer's Perspective
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks with Alex, the engineering manager, about the journey of the engineering team transitioning from traditional practices to Lean methodologi...
Develop Culture: Push vs Pull
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, Brian and his guest Brian Schreuder discuss the journey of lean transformation within their organization...
Lean Expert ROASTS My Business | Valuable Tips from Chad Bareither
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, author & lean expert Chad Bareither stopped by with some hard-to-hear feedback! Brian and Chad discuss the challenges and strategies of...
TURBOCHARGE Your Business | How To Build A Lean All-Star Team
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A step-by-step guide to building a team of 'Lean All-Stars'. Leaders to implement lean in your business. This process will turbocharge your le...
Lean Implementation Done Right – Advice from Patrick Adams
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, host Brian engages with lean expert and implementation consultant Patrick Adams to explore the principle...
Trip to Japan & Europe: My Lean Manufacturing Origin Story
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the story of my trip with Mazak to Japan and Europe, which introduced me to Lean Manufacturing and has completely changed my business, life, a...
The Key to Lean Workplace Culture: Leadership
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Brian and Will discuss the implementation of Lean practices in business operations, focusing on leadership, team engagement, and...
Value Streams 101: How to Design, Implement & Work Smarter
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian discusses the significance of value streams in manufacturing and how to effectively build and manage them. He emphasizes the importance of creat...
Job Panic to Job Power: ADHD's Role in My Lean Journey
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian interviews Morgan, the Chief Visual Control Officer, about her journey from being a welder to embracing a creative role in mark...
A Simple Tool to Stop Manufacturing Chaos at the Source!
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, Brian and Casey discuss their journey in implementing lean management practices within their production ...
Transforming Production with Lean
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Brian and Bryce discuss the transformative impact of Lean manufacturing on their production processes and personal growth. They ...
New to Lean; Globex Reflects on Lean Tour Experience
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lean by Doing podcast, Brian talks with Mike & Mike from Globex Performance, who share their journey in the automotive indu...
Engaging Teams with Value Stream Mapping
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, host Brian talks with Kevin Rikkers, General Manager at JCR, to discuss their journey of implementing Le...