
No Questions? No Job! Why Incurious People Are Bad Employees | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E81
In this episode, Jay shares key takeaways from his visit to Gimbal Automation, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at innovation in action. We break down why job candidates who don’t ask questions can ...
10 Helmi 202557min

Hack Your Business With Automation, Routine, & Memory | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E80
In this episode, Jay and Andrew geek out on the power of routine, why structured days fuel creativity, and how memory palaces can turn you into a mental wizard. Plus, Jay shares a hilarious (and frust...
3 Helmi 202545min

SHOT Show 2025 Debrief | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E79
In this solo debrief, Andrew talks about his experiences at SHOT Show 2025, sharing reflections on industry trends, the rising costs of Vegas, trade show logistics, connecting with industry peers, the...
27 Tammi 202519min

Loathing Las Vegas (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The Trade Show) | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E78
Andrew is headed to the SHOT Show, so he and Jay dive into the ins and outs of trade show culture, including the fascinating interplay between established giants and ambitious startups. Later they dis...
20 Tammi 202550min

Buy The Machine, Buy The Culture | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E77
Andrew and Jay kick off 2025 with a wide-ranging conversation about everything from the history of urban neighborhoods and local governance, navigating customer expectations, managing inventory, and h...
13 Tammi 202556min

Shop Insights with John Saunders| Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E76
Andrew sits down with John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works for a candid discussion about their John's visit to Andrew's shop, lessons in lean manufacturing, and the challenges of running a small bu...
6 Tammi 202533min

Lessons from 2024 and Exciting Ventures for 2025 | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E75
As 2024 wraps up, Andrew and Jay reflect on the year. They discuss lessons learned in 2024, and how they're preparing for industry shifts in 2025. Plus Jay reveals an exciting new diversification vent...
30 Joulu 202440min

The 5-Step Innovation Process | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E74
Jay goes solo, discussing the challenges and triumphs of launching Pierson's latest product, walking listeners through the “Musk Algorithm”—a five-step framework for process creation and optimization:...
23 Joulu 202426min




















