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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

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

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

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

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

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

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    

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

In this episode, John Ervin, Over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, including military medicine and the civilian sector, discusses how his leadership development began while serving in the United States military and how he became involved with lean. He talked about change management and how it leads to awareness, desire, and knowledge. John's favorite book is "Re-Creating the Corporation by Russell L. Ackoff", 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 @TheLeanEffect Guest: John Ervin johnaervin3@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaervin/ 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

In this episode, Katie Anderson, An internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, author, and professional speaker best known for her focus on assisting individuals and organizations in leading with intention discusses her 20 years of experience supporting change and improvement in organizations across a variety of industries. She talked on the significance of asking questions and developing a habit of reflection, among other things.   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 @TheLeanEffect Guest: Katie Anderson katie@kbjanderson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/   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  

In this episode, Joe Swartz, Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at AmHydro, co-host of the Polygreens podcast and one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse farms shares his journey in farming with proven track record of success. He highlighted rooftop farming's advantages and disadvantages, urban farming, greenhouses, and hydroponics. Joe's favorite book is "The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield", 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 @TheLeanEffect Guest: Joe Swartz joe@amhydro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swartz-5549331a/ 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

In this episode, Dr. David Munch, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Healthcare Performance Partners (HPP), talks about how he got started as a lean consultant and his early experiences. He talked about and addressed the four steps of process improvement: discovery, design, deployment, and sustainment. He defines leadership and management and why they require special attention at all times. David's favorite book is "Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading Book by Marty Linsky and Ronald Heifetz", 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 @TheLeanEffect Guest: David Munch munchd@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-munch-a42705a   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  

In this episode, Alex Kurm discusses his 20 years of lean experience in a variety of sectors, including nuclear engineering, food manufacturing, logistics, banking, pharmaceuticals, and lastly as a lean consultant and he shares his different types of practices in different businesses. He discussed the behavioral strategies that enable sustainability and are a component of the lean management system. He also mentioned how 80 percent of everyone's conduct is determined by consequences in ABC. Alex's favorite book is "Think and Grow Rich Book by Napoleon Hill ", 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 @TheLeanEffect Guest: Alex Kurm alex@kurmconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-kurm-7014aa1 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

In this episode, Kyle Kumpf, A Lean Process Manager who spent 12 years implementing lean in several sectors, including the past seven years in the financial services business, discusses his experience and lessons learned. He spoke on why he wants to employ process improvement to alleviate human suffering.   Kyle’s favorite book is “The Toyota Engagement Equation by Ernie Richardson and Tracey Richardson “, 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: Kyle Kumpf https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kumpf/ kyle.kumpf@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

In this episode, Oscar Roche, Director of Training Within Industry Institute and has been practicing TWI and Lean for over a decade; Stephen Parry, award-winning transformation leader, strategist, and author;  Mike Osterling, the author of two books and a 20-year leader in Lean transformations in manufacturing, distribution, energy, financial services, and healthcare discuss about lean in service industries, the challenges lean service face and their experiences. 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: Oscar Roche https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-roche-26489099 oscar@vwaust.comStephen Parry https://www.linkedin.com/in/senseandrespond stephen.parry@lloydparry.comMike Osterling https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeosterling/ mike@mosterling.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

In this episode, Ed Surber, the founder of World Class Factory who has the experience of working with many people from various industries to help improve their bottom line through Process Improvement and People Development shares his versatile career journey from the beginning. We spoke about how wrench time and process standardization lead to improvements. Ed’s favorite book is “The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt“, 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: Ed Surber https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsurber/ esurber@thecncgroup.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

In this episode, With over 45 years of work experience, James La Trobe Bateman, Founder & CEO ReModel International, discusses employee satisfaction and how their contribution links to any purpose and how they may see the impact of that effort. He talked about how teams, companies, and management operate and how to break it down into more actionable items that may happen on a daily basis. James’s favorite book is “Up the Organization: How to Stop the Corporation from Stifling People and Strangling Profits by Robert C. Townsend“, 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:  James La Trobe Bateman https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslatrobebateman/ james@remodel.co.uk 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

In this episode, Felipe Oliveira, An Agile Expert and founder of the training company Mindset Ágil talks about the difference between traditional lean and lean in digital perspective. We spoke about how crucial it is to comprehend the PDCA cycle in order to improve any processes, products, and understand what customers want in a digital environment. Felipe’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:  Felipe Oliveira https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipeecoliveira/ contato@mindsetagil.net.br 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

In this episode, Hugh Alley, who has 25 years of experience in Lean, including 20 years as a frontline leader; Jason M. Haines, who has 20 years of experience in manufacturing, including the last three years as an industrial solution consultant; and Adam Lawrence, who has over 30 years of expertise in process improvement activities and has guided over 300 Kaizen events in a variety of industries around the world, discussed engaging labor, value stream mapping, supply chain issues, and more.   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: Hugh Alleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hughalley/ halley@firstlinetraining.ca Jason Haineshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-haines-1202294a jhaines@isiworld.netAdam Lawrencehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-t-lawrence/ atlawrence@pi-partners.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

In this episode, Jim Huntzinger, the founder of Lean Frontiers and a former production engineer for Toyota, discusses the differences between historical accounting and lean accounting as well as some of the shortcomings of historical. We discussed a variety of Lean subjects, TWI, or Training Within Industry, and leadership came up in our conversation. Jim’s favorite book is “Profit Beyond Measure by Anders Broms and H. Thomas Johnson“, 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: Jim Huntzingerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-huntzinger-7001581/ jim@leanfront.comHost: 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