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

In this episode, Jamie Flinchbaugh, an accomplished Entrepreneur, Consultant, and co-author of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road,' with 30 years of learning-oriented experience spanning a range of roles across extraordinarily diverse industries and functions, discusses the importance of knowing the tools and using the skillset. He illustrated why he thought people needed to own the tools just as much as they did the process.   Jamie’s favorite book is ” The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge“, 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: Jamie Flinchbaugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieflinchbaugh/ jamie@jflinch.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

26 Jan 202248min

In this episode, Jake Harrell - The Funniest Lean Guy, Author of ‘Chasing Excellence’, and LinkedIn meme superstar discuss how he got into lean in the beginning, where he was an organization where they're picking on the people, not the process and blaming the people and not the process. He discussed his years of leadership and continuous improvement expertise, as well as how he made the process entertaining by concentrating on the people. Jake’s favorite book is “ZOOM! by John R Thacker Jr “, 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: Jake Harrell https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeharrellchasingexcellence/ jakeharrell312@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

19 Jan 202247min

In this episode, Bob Rush, who has more than 40 years of manufacturing expertise and more than 30 years of management and lean techniques experience in sectors ranging from disk drives and computers to lasers and eventually electric cars, talks about his path from the beginning. He talked about how he utilized what he'd learned from a variety of industries and roles.  Bob’s favorite book is “The Lean Turnaround by Art Byrne and James P. Womack “, 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: Bob Rush https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-rush-865731/ bobrush6@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

11 Jan 202252min

In this episode, Deondra Wardelle, a leader, organizer, corporate trainer, licensed health coach, problem solver, motivational speaker, and continuous improvement professional with 20 years of experience in lean talks about her journey from the beginning. We discussed how do we create habits of understanding. Wardelle talked about how she got started with root cause racism and how the community supported her. Deondra’s favorite book is “Toyota Kata 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: Deondra Wardelle https://www.linkedin.com/in/deondrarwardelle/ dwardelle@hotmail.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

6 Jan 202257min

In this episode, "Practicing Lean Accounting" Authors: Mike De Luca, Principal and Owner of Torre Consulting, and Nick Katko, President and Owner of BMA, discuss the importance of lean accounting for lean companies. They spoke about "lean accounting" in terms of accounting, payroll, and paying suppliers. They both showed why lean accounting is better than traditional cost accounting. Mike’s favorite book is “Making the Numbers Count by Brian H. Maskell“, 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: Mike De Luca https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmdeluca/ mike@torre-consulting.com   Nick Katko https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkatko/ nkatko@gmail.com   Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca

29 Dec 202154min

In this episode, Clare DiFrisco, Founder of Cannsult Inc. and a continuous improvement expert with over 20 years of experience, discusses improvements in People, Process, and Performance. We spoke about the operational side of things and what aspects would make it effective, as well as the complexity. She discussed how they continued to consult throughout the lockdown in Covid and overcame all of the challenges. During our chat, we spoke about mergers and acquisitions. Clare’s favorite book is “The Six Sigma Way by Peter S. Pande “, 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: Clare DiFrisco https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-difrisco-85bab6b/ clare@cannsult.org 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

24 Dec 202150min

In this episode, With over 20 years of Lean expertise in the automotive, beverage, and supply chain sectors, Crystal Davis, Founder, CEO, and Principal Lean Practitioner of The Lean Coach, Inc., explains the implementation of lean in the supply chain. She spoke about supply consequences, cost consequences, and the trade-off between having a lot of inventory and having none. Crystal’s favorite book is “Start with Why by Simon Sinek “, 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: Crystal Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalydavis/ crystaldavis@theleancoachinc.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

23 Dec 202123min

In this episode, Thomas Frase, an ASQ certified lean Six Sigma black belt with over 20 years of process improvement and change management experience, talks about his practice of lean and six Sigma in different businesses. We discussed resumes, hiring, and the HR side of things. We talked about non-manufacturing activities that occur in businesses and how we can look at those processes and remove waste from them. Thomas ‘s favorite book is “I Can Read You Like a Book by Gregory Hartley “, 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: Thomas Frase https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-frase-697b24/ thomasfrase1226@aol.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

22 Dec 202147min