Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 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
No Questions? No Job! Why Incurious People Are Bad Employees | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E81
Episode 81
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 d…
1 year, 1 month ago
Hack Your Business With Automation, Routine, & Memory | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E80
Episode 80
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 men…
1 year, 1 month ago
SHOT Show 2025 Debrief | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E79
Episode 79
In this solo debrief, Andrew talks about his experiences at SHOT Show 2025, sharing reflections on industry trends, the rising costs of Vegas, trade …
1 year, 1 month ago
Loathing Las Vegas (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The Trade Show) | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E78
Episode 78
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 establ…
1 year, 1 month ago
Buy The Machine, Buy The Culture | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E77
Episode 77
Andrew and Jay kick off 2025 with a wide-ranging conversation about everything from the history of urban neighborhoods and local governance, navigati…
1 year, 2 months ago
Shop Insights with John Saunders| Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E76
Episode 76
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 manu…
1 year, 2 months ago
Lessons from 2024 and Exciting Ventures for 2025 | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E75
Episode 75
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. Pl…
1 year, 2 months ago
The 5-Step Innovation Process | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E74
Episode 74
Jay goes solo, discussing the challenges and triumphs of launching Pierson's latest product, walking listeners through the “Musk Algorithm”—a five-st…
1 year, 2 months ago
5-Axis CNC Showdown: The Machine That Won the Day| Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E73
Episode 73
The big reveal: Andrew finally shares which 5-axis CNC machine he chose and why it outshone other strong contenders (you’ll have to tune in to find o…
1 year, 3 months ago