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Lean by Doing

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!

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  • May 2, 2025 · 29 min

    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 with Lean principles. They highlight the need for adaptability in hiring and onboarding processes to ensure a good fit for both the company and the employees.

  • Apr 25, 2025 · 39 min

    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 the team. The discussion also delves into product development, continuous improvement, and aligning the company's vision and mission with engineering practices.00:00 Introduction and Background03:37 Career Journey and Early Experiences06:22 Challenges in Engineering Before Lean09:28 Transition to Lean Methodology12:35 Implementing Lean in Engineering15:22 Cultural Shifts and Team Dynamics18:19 Product Development and Design Improvements21:39 Adapting to Shipping Challenges24:27 Continuous Improvement and Customer Focus27:19 Vision and Mission in Product Development30:26 Case Study: Land Cruiser Bumper Redesign33:20 Final Thoughts and Future Directions42:00 Exploring the Lean Toolkit

  • Apr 18, 2025 · 41 min

    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 kaizen events on workflow efficiency. The conversation delves into the nuances of navigating change, resistance from employees, and the significance of value stream management. They also touch on the necessity of training and development in lean practices, creating a culture of continuous improvement, and the importance of building relationships in the workplace. Chapters 00:00 Friendship and Collaboration 03:09 The Lean Transformation Journey 06:12 Kaizen Events and Workflow Improvements 09:08 Shifting Roles and Responsibilities 12:30 Challenges of Leadership and Team Dynamics 15:28 The Balance of Push and Pull in Management 18:26 Hiring and Firing in Lean Culture 21:15 The Importance of Continuous Learning 24:15 Value Stream Management 27:08 Engaging Employees in Improvement 30:21 Building a Positive Work Culture 33:14 Looking Ahead: Future Improvements

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