Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Smart Owners Get Their Hands Dirty | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E91
Episode 91
Jay and Andrew discuss the value of getting your hands dirty—and how doing so can give you fresh eyes on your business. Jay shares what it’s been lik…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Modular Mayhem: What Holsters Teach Us About Lean Manufacturing | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E90
Episode 90
Andrew leads Jay through the surprisingly complicated world of modular pistols—and what it can teach us about running a lean, efficient shop. What st…
11 months ago
Other People’s Lead Times Are Killing Me | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E89
Episode 89
Andrew and Jay get real about one of the biggest headaches in the shop: waiting on other people. Whether it’s parts, processes, or just plain slow re…
11 months, 1 week ago
Improv and the Art of Listening | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E88
Episode 88
Andrew and Jay dive into lessons from an improv-based leadership workshop—like how body language and silence shape communication. They explore “last-…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Stop and Fix: Building a Culture of Lean Accountability | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E87
Episode 87
How do you maintain lean principles when things are temporary? From setting up makeshift workstations to dealing with process drift and forgotten imp…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Shipping Woes & Business Wins: A Lean Approach to Logistics | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E86
Episode 86
When your entire shipping process is disrupted by a black hole of lost packages, what do you do? In this episode, we dive into a real-world shipping …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Surviving the Install: The High-Stakes World of CNC Machine Setup | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E85
Episode 85
Installing a new CNC machine isn’t for the faint of heart, and in this episode, we dive into the process of rigging and setting up the Matsuura MX420…
1 year ago
The Decision-Making Hack That Frees Up Time | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E84
Episode 84
Jay and Andrew unpack the concept of “Ask for No, Don’t Ask for Yes,” a strategy that flips traditional decision-making on its head. Inspired by this…
1 year ago
Smart Failure vs. Dumb Failure | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E83
Episode 83
In this episode, we dive deep into the value of failure—yes, failure—as a crucial tool for growth and success. Jay and Andrew discuss the difference …
1 year ago
The Art of Hiring: Finding the Right Fit Without Micromanaging | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E82
Episode 82
What’s harder—your first hire or your tenth? In this episode, Jay and Andrew discuss the growing pains of hiring, when to trust your gut, and how to …
1 year ago