Brion Hurley: (EP 34) Lean is about more than just making profits; it's also about being environmentally conscious.

In this episode, Jason Azevedo is the Chief Strategy Officer at MRCA, a private equity firm that buys and connects legacy manufacturing companies in the United States, who has had his heart in business development since a young age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars at the age of 15 discusses his journey from the start and shares his learning. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Jason Azevedo https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-azevedo/ jason@matteostudios.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

18 Jan 202351min

In this episode, Tom Hughes, Partner in Lean at Lumen Electronics, Cofounder of GembaDocs and 3rd Digital, and Author, discusses what lean is and how to create a lean culture. He offered tales to help us understand how and why we can apply Lean concepts in practical ways to improve project outcomes. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Tom Hughes https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hughes-7222562/ tom@tomhughesbusiness.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

11 Jan 202349min

In this episode, Brant Cooper, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and the Founder of Moves the Needle, who works as a trusted adviser to startups and major companies throughout the world, discusses disruptive innovation, startup, leadership, digital transformation, and other topics. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Brant Cooper https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantcooper/ brant@brantcooper.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

4 Jan 202349min

In this episode, Dr. Mrinalini Garv, America's career coach for South Asian professional women, bestselling author, leadership coach, and business professor at world-renowned institutions, discusses her career and learning from the ground up. She discusses her opinions on leadership and her fascination in how people are impacted and influenced by leaders. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Mrinalini Garv https://www.linkedin.com/in/unshackledcareerwoman/ drmrinalini@yahoo.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

28 Dec 202241min

In this episode, Keith Ingels, Raymond Lean Management manager of solutions with over twenty years of experience in the Toyota Material Handling network, covered supply chain difficulties, customer experience, continuous improvement, and so on. We spoke about how we can apply the methodology of continuous improvement to any service-based organization, from retail and hospitality to accounting and marketing businesses. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Keith Ingels https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-ingels-14453615/ keith.ingels@raymondcorp.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

21 Dec 202236min

In this episode, Sean Sheppard, Managing Partner of U.plus and co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy, discusses topics such as intrapreneurship, digital innovation, and business leadership. He talked about how he bridges the gap between ideas and revenue.  Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey and how his accelerator program is innovative and effective. Sean’s favorite book is “Good to Great by Jim Collins “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Sean Sheppard https://www.linkedin.com/in/seansheppard/ sean@u.plus Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

14 Dec 202245min

In this episode, Matt White discusses his journey from the start and the lessons he learned along the way. Matt spent several years implementing lean in the insurance and healthcare industries before joining the IT sector more recently. He spoke on the value of listening to others, asking why, and learning from them.   Matt’s favorite book is “The Toyota Kata Practice Guide. by Mike Rother “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Matt White https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-white-mw723/ mwhite723@gmail.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

21 Sep 202252min

In this episode, Lauren Hisey, Continuous Process Improvement   Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Speaker who has spent over ten years implementing lean in a variety of sectors and business types discusses her experience and thoughts on lean. She described how she assists mid-sized business owners and leaders in identifying and resolving business problems. Lauren talked about her virtual gemba walk and how she manages virtual workplace. Lauren's favorite book is "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn by Katie Anderson", have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here" and let us know your favorite.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Lauren Hisey https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhisey/ lauren@laurenhiseyconsulting.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

14 Sep 202252min