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Lean by Doing
by Brian Meyers
Welcome to Lean by Doing, the place where we’re taking you along for the ride of our epic business transformation to full-on lean! Buckle up, because we’re sharing all the juicy insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively conversations about lean and company culture. Whether you’re just starting your lean journey or looking to level up, we’ve got the good stuff to make it happen. Hosted by Brian Meyers—a Lean enthusiast, and president of Fat American Mfg Group (yep, that’s Victory4x4, JcrOffroad, and Squatch Proof)—this is where passion meets process. Ready to lean in? Let’s go!
Episodes
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Ryan Tierney | Lean Tours & Feedback
Ryan Tierney and the guys talk about Lean Tours and the benefits (or harm) of feedback.#leanmanufacturing
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Ryan Tierney | Reducing Customer Friction
Ryan Tierney and the guys discuss customer friction and how to remove it from the process. This will reduce the burden on your customers and your team!
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Ryan Tierney Visits the Growing Lean Culture in the Midwest
Ryan Tierney from Lean Made Simple traveled from Ireland to visit Lean By Doing and other companies throughout the area. The guys discuss the differences they saw in lean practices, rethinking their processes, and the lean culture that has begun here in the Midwest.
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The Best Large Business Ever? Joel talks Siouxland Lean Consortium | Lean by Doing Podcast
Joel from our customer service team talks about his trip to the Siouxland Lean Consortium 2026 and what he learned from several lean tours in Iowa.
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JUST START | Edwin Proper Visits! | Lean by Doing Podcast
Edwin Proper visits all the way from Australia to see our operation, give feedback and help us problem-solve. He shares the good and the areas he sees for improvement after being with us for two weeks.
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How to go from Worst to Best | 180 Degree Change with Lean!
Joe sits down to talk about his incredible change from before Lean to now and encourages anyone out there to do the same!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Fresh Perspectives04:03 Joe's Transformation Journey07:21 The Shift in Leadership Dynamics10:10 Empathy vs. Compassion in Leadership13:04 The...
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How do you Implement Lean in an Employee-Owned Company? | Die Co.
The great people from Die Co. stopped by for a lean tour, and Brady Neuhart sat down to talk about their new lean implementation in an employee-owned company. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lean Transformation and Employee Ownership03:13 The Journey of Lean Implementation at Dyco06:09 Financial...
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Lean Leadership with Joey Mayfield of FBI Buildings
In this conversation, Brian and Joey discuss their evolution as leaders and their different styles. They explore the challenges of setting a clear vision, balancing strategy with execution, and the need for continuous improvement in leadership approaches. The dialogue emphasizes the significance…
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How Lean Has Changed Work & Life | Chris Hamilton
This week on the Lean by Doing Podcast, Brian talks with Chris Hamilton about how our Lean implementation has changed his work, confidence, and daily life.Get a FREE Lean Resource Kit with tools for your Lean implementation!https://www.leanbydoing.com/resource-kit-sign-up
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Measuring Metrics | A Lean Conversation with Andy Olrich
Andy Olrich visited all the way from Australia, got a tour of our new facility, and shared some of his insight on shop floor metrics and goal measurement.
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Our Lean Journey 1 Year In Tom Hughes of Gemba Docs
Tom is back, this time to tour our new facility just a week after we moved in.
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Implementing Lean in a Large Company | Lamar Trailers
In this conversation, Willie Peters from Lamar Trailers shares insights into the company's journey, emphasizing their faith-based values and the importance of operational excellence through Lean principles. He talks about the challenges faced in implementing Lean in a large company (200+...
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Keep the Rope Tight on the Process | Give the people some slack
Brian talks about recent life updates, time off, and keeping the rope tight with Lean. Keep the rope tight on your processes, not too tight on people.Get a FREE Lean Resource Kit with tools for your Lean implementation!https://www.leanbydoing.com/resource-kit-sign-up
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ERP Systems ≠ Lean
In this episode of Lean by Doing, I dive into the complexities and challenges of implementing ERP systems in lean manufacturing environments. While ERP systems are often seen as solutions to a wide range of business problems, I’ve found that they can actually introduce significant inefficiencies...
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3 Things I Do Daily as a Lean Business Owner
This week, we hosted our first AME 2 Second Lean Tour. One of the best questions was "Brian, what does a typical day look like for you?". I didn't get a chance to answer it then, so this week I talk about what my day looks like as a lean leader and the changes I made to get to this point. I hope...
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Lean Implementation | 3 Tips & 3 Traps!
In this episode, I talk about my personal experience implementing lean at Fat American Manufacturing. Here are 3 traps to watch out for and 3 tips to help you in your lean implementation. I hope this helps you and your business. If you have any tips, wisdom, experiences...leave them in the...
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Real Lean Talk: 5 Things That Suck Right Now
In this episode, Brian discusses his personal struggles with Lean implementation, focusing on five key areas: distractions from a new building project, missing KPIs, staff development challenges, the gap between expectations and reality, and the busy culture affecting leadership transitions. He...
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Incredible Lean Tour Through Ireland! | What We Learned
Brian shares his incredible lean adventure across Ireland, where he and his colleague explored various businesses implementing lean practices. They visited seven companies, each showcasing unique approaches to lean, from office organization to manufacturing processes. The journey highlighted the...
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Building a Lean Culture in US Manufacturing | Command Electronics
This week, Brian and Chris discuss the journey of Command Electronics in implementing lean manufacturing practices. They explore the challenges faced during the transition, the importance of building a lean culture, and the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. Chris shares insights on…
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Is Your Hiring Process Lean? Revolutionizing Hiring in a Lean Business
Brian discusses the challenges and innovations in implementing Lean practices within a business, particularly focusing on the hiring process. He sits down with new employee, Wyatt, to discuss the importance of trial days, standard work, and continuous improvement in creating a culture that aligns...
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From Traditional to Lean: An Engineer's Perspective
Brian talks with Alex, the engineering manager, about the journey of the engineering team transitioning from traditional practices to Lean methodologies. It highlights the challenges faced in a conventional engineering environment, the implementation of Lean tools, and the cultural shifts within...
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Develop Culture: Push vs Pull
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, Brian and his guest Brian Schreuder discuss the journey of lean transformation within their organization. They explore the challenges of implementing lean practices, the importance of leadership in fostering employee engagement, and the impact of…
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Lean Expert ROASTS My Business | Valuable Tips from Chad Bareither
This week, author & lean expert Chad Bareither stopped by with some hard-to-hear feedback! Brian and Chad discuss the challenges and strategies of implementing Lean practices in a business environment, with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and the importance of developing a culture of...
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TURBOCHARGE Your Business | How To Build A Lean All-Star Team
A step-by-step guide to building a team of 'Lean All-Stars'. Leaders to implement lean in your business. This process will turbocharge your lean implementation and spread it through your organization organically!Get a FREE Lean Resource Kit with tools for your Lean...
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Lean Implementation Done Right – Advice from Patrick Adams
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, host Brian engages with lean expert and implementation consultant Patrick Adams to explore the principles of lean transformation, the importance of leadership engagement, and the necessity of continuous improvement in organizations. They discuss the...
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Trip to Japan & Europe: My Lean Manufacturing Origin Story
Here is the story of my trip with Mazak to Japan and Europe, which introduced me to Lean Manufacturing and has completely changed my business, life, and work culture. Learn more about Lean...
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The Key to Lean Workplace Culture: Leadership
In this conversation, Brian and Will discuss the implementation of Lean practices in business operations, focusing on leadership, team engagement, and the challenges faced in food safety. They share insights on creating a strong workplace culture, the importance of feedback, and the role of...
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Value Streams 101: How to Design, Implement & Work Smarter
Brian discusses the significance of value streams in manufacturing and how to effectively build and manage them. He emphasizes the importance of creating teams that operate like small businesses, focusing on specific product groupings to enhance workflow and productivity. Brian shares practical...
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Job Panic to Job Power: ADHD's Role in My Lean Journey
In this episode, Brian interviews Morgan, the Chief Visual Control Officer, about her journey from being a welder to embracing a creative role in marketing and visual control. They discuss the challenges of implementing Lean methodology, the impact of ADHD in the workplace, and the importance of...
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A Simple Tool to Stop Manufacturing Chaos at the Source!
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, Brian and Casey discuss their journey in implementing lean management practices within their production environment. They share insights on the transition to lean, the introduction of turnback boards for problem documentation, and the importance of…
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Transforming Production with Lean
In this conversation, Brian and Bryce discuss the transformative impact of Lean manufacturing on their production processes and personal growth. They explore the challenges of identifying and addressing bottlenecks, implementing Kanban systems, and the importance of leadership development within...
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New to Lean; Globex Reflects on Lean Tour Experience
In this episode of the Lean by Doing podcast, Brian talks with Mike & Mike from Globex Performance, who share their journey in the automotive industry and their struggles with growth. They discuss the importance of customer relationships, observations from a Lean tour, and the cultural shifts...
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Engaging Teams with Value Stream Mapping
In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, host Brian talks with Kevin Rikkers, General Manager at JCR, to discuss their journey of implementing Lean practices over the past six months. They explore the initial impressions of Lean, the significance of value stream mapping, the restructuring of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Lean by Doing, the place where we’re taking you along for the ride of our epic business transformation to full-on lean! Buckle up, because we’re sharing all the juicy insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively conversations about lean and company culture. Whether you’re just starting your lean journey or looking to level up, we’ve got the good stuff to make it happen. Hosted by Brian Meyers—a Lean enthusiast, and president of Fat American Mfg Group (yep, that’s Victory4x4, JcrOffroad, and Squatch Proof)—this is where passion meets process. Ready to lean in? Let’s go!
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Welcome to Lean by Doing, the place where we’re taking you along for the ride of our epic business transformation to full-on lean! Buckle up, because we’re sharing all the juicy insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively conversations about lean and company culture. Whether you’re just...
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