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Lean Built: Manufacturing Freedom

Henry Holsters and Pierson Workholding
Lean Principles
Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Automation
IMTS
Trade Shows
Entrepreneurship
CNC Machining
Shot Show 2025
Networking
3D Printing
Gun Industry
Lean
Continuous Improvement
Customer Service
Decision-Making
Business Growth
Thyatira
Matsuura MX
Learning From Failure

Two successful entrepreneurs talk about manufacturing, lean principles, and the freedom they are pursuing in life and business.

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Latest Episodes

What do flying tiny homes, CNC machines, electric guitars, and the Tesla Roadster have in common? More than you might think.

In this episode, Jay and Andrew cover a lot of ground, beginning with the challenges of moving a 19,000-pound tiny home over... more

This week, Jay and Andrew talk about finding the right balance between speed, efficiency, and quality in the machine shop. After catching up on Jay’s experiment with working remotely during a family vacation, the conversation turns to used tool holde... more

Jay and Andrew talk through the shop decisions that look wrong on paper but make sense once you consider the whole system. That means knowing when excess inventory is costing you more than it is worth, why cheap equipment can sometimes be exactly the... more

What happens when your business grows to the point where you no longer know everything happening inside it?

Jay and Andrew talk about the strange transition from doing everything yourself to building a team that can make good decisions without you. ... more

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Recent Guests

John Grimsmo
Friend and guest on the episode; authority on Practical Lean and Working Genius concepts
Episode: Six Types of Working Genius (w/ John Grimsmo) | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E148
Brian Meyers
Guest on the show, Lean Built company executive
Lean Built partner companies (Fat American Manufacturing, JCR Off-Road, Victory 4x4)
Episode: The Factory Caught Fire—Here’s What Saved the Business (w/ Brian Meyers) | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E142
Russell Watkins
Founder of Sempai (lean consulting)
Sempai
Episode: Beyond ‘Fix What Bugs You’ w/ Russell Watkins | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E135
Billy Bogue
President of Matsuura USA
Matsuura USA
Episode: Inside Matsuura: Andrew's Japan Trip | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E108
Tyson Lamb
Owner of Lamb Crafted
Lamb Crafted
Episode: Inside Matsuura: Andrew's Japan Trip | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E108
Jeff Titikin
Co-founder of Cutting Time
Cutting Time
Episode: Inside Matsuura: Andrew's Japan Trip | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E108
Crystal Allen
Member of Cutting Time
Cutting Time
Episode: Inside Matsuura: Andrew's Japan Trip | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E108
Kylie Grano
Member of Titans of C&C
Titans of C&C
Episode: Inside Matsuura: Andrew's Japan Trip | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E108
John Saunders
Owner of Saunders Machine Works and an advocate for lean manufacturing principles.
Saunders Machine Works
Episode: Shop Insights with John Saunders| Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E76

Hosts

Jay Pierson
Host of Lean Built podcast; founder of Pierson Workholding and related content ecosystems.
Andrew Henry
Co-host and fellow entrepreneur; builds manufacturing content and communities.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Andrew, let Jay speak!

    Great content, but Andrew makes it difficult to listen to, given how much he talks and how many overlydone examples he is constantly regurgitating! Enough with the endless analogies! We get it!

    Jay is excellent, sadly he doesn’t get much of a chance to speak…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Robotics_Guy
    United States16 days ago
  • Thank you both!

    Thank you Jay and Andrew. Excellent podcast from two owners who are much further down the road as shop owners than i am. I learn from every episode and hope to be able to learn some of the hard lessons the easy way: through others experience rather than my own pain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bennihonda
    United States10 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Hey guys, I like the podcast. Some times a bit to lean for my liking but I still enjoy the ideas.

    One thing I’m always asking myself when you talk about taxes- move your tax year end to a non-busy time of year. Whether that’s for you or your accountant. Why make it Dec 31 the busiest time of the year if you don’t have to?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diederrr
    Canadaa year ago
  • A Must-Listen for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Lean Fans

    Thank you for this fantastic podcast, Jay and Andrew! I am sad to say I have finished listening to the backlog of episodes and can no longer do any more binging, haha.

    I'm not a business owner or a current machinist, but Jay and Andrew do a great job of using different examples and analogies, so it never feels like you're drowning in technical mumbo jumbo. If you're an up-and-coming entrepreneur, business owner, machinist, or even just a casual fan of Lean Principles, you will get a whole lot o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaala S.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Changed the trajectory of my company.

    I just finished binging this show starting from the beginning, skipping a handful that were nearly exclusively about machining (I have a sewn goods company). I want to say THANK YOU! This podcast introduced me to lean and I went down the rabbit hole… people centric lean, 2 second lean, binging Paul Akers books and videos, Ryan Tierney’s book and podcast, Tom Hughes books and now GembaDocs for Kanban & SOPs… it has completely changed my approach to business and it is already drastically improving... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tuff Possum
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Polished, actionable lean insights and real-world shop stories.
Listeners appreciate practical takeaways and the focus on culture as a performance lever.
Discussions feel grounded in real experiences, not theoretical lean.”
A solid mix of tactics and mindset shifts for manufacturing leadership.
Great for small shop owners; authentic and practical leadership ideas.

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What Happens When the Boss Leaves? | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E109
Q: What do you think is the importance of documenting process knowledge?
It's critical because it allows teams to resolve issues in your absence without always needing your input to move forward.
What Happens When the Boss Leaves? | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E109
Q: Did you see Lean applied even in the Matsura factory?
Yes, there were a couple of places where I definitely saw things that stood out to me as Lean. There was not a lot of inventory, and they have a system that schedules work based on needed parts in real time.
We Answer Your Questions For Episode 100 | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E100
Q: How can we shift the mindset that a four-year college is the only viable path for kids interested in manufacturing?
Promote manufacturing through school tours and community outreach, showing young people the opportunities available in the industry.
Taking the Right Risks | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E102
Q: What factors do you consider when taking major risks?
Factors include the insights gained from others in similar situations, understanding the stakes involved, and acknowledging the potential for both risk and reward while maintaining a disciplined approach.
Taking the Right Risks | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E102
Q: Was there ever a moment where you had to make a big decision that could have either made or broken the business?
The hosts discuss major decisions such as buying a building during the 2020 pandemic and how they navigated the uncertainty by leveraging their long-term vision and seeking peace in their decision-making.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lean Built: Manufacturing Freedom

What is Lean Built: Manufacturing Freedom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, shop-floor focused show where two manufacturing founders share hard-won lessons on lean, leadership, and building resilient small-to-mid-size shops. Episodes mix hands-on anecdotes (3S, standard work, SOPs, and culture) with high-level strategy (automation limits, simple processes, and sustaining momentum across teams). Listeners get concrete tips for running more predictable operations, improving communication, and turning show-floor observations into lasting improvements, all framed by real-world ownership challenges. Noteworthy angles include balancing hands-on leadership with documentation, leveraging visual aids and tours, and navigating growth while preserving culture and autonomy for teams.

A standout aspect is the emph... more

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4. Billy Bogue
5. Tyson Lamb
6. Jeff Titikin
7. Crystal Allen
8. Kylie Grano

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