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Lean by Doing

Brian Meyers
Lean Manufacturing
Lean
ERP System
Measurement
Team Culture
Die Co
Feedback
Tours
Leadership
ESOP
Value Stream
Lean By Doing
Lean Transformation
Lamar Trailers
Corporate Culture
Fastener Industries
Chatgpt
Pella
Continuous Improvement
Customer Service

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 Bri... more

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Kevin Brady flew in from Ireland to spend a week touring lean companies with us, and we sat down to hear the story behind one of the best lean tours in Ireland.Kevin spent 15 years as a design engineer before taking a production manager role at Appli... more

Ryan Tierney and the guys talk about Lean Tours and the benefits (or harm) of feedback.#leanmanufacturing

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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 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... more

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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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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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 Em... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Tierney
Ireland-based lean tour operator discussing feedback on tours
Lean tours (Ireland)
Episode: Ryan Tierney | Lean Tours & Feedback
Edwin Proper
Guest from Australia, Lean expert visiting the factory
Independent Lean consultant (guest)
Episode: JUST START | Edwin Proper Visits! | Lean by Doing Podcast
Brady Neuhart
Employee owner transitioning Die Co to Lean and ESOP culture
Die Co
Episode: How do you Implement Lean in an Employee-Owned Company? | Die Co.
Joey Mayfield
From FBI Buildings, Lean leader featured on the tour and discussion
FBI Buildings
Episode: Lean Leadership with Joey Mayfield of FBI Buildings
Chris Hamilton
Employee with autism featured on the show
Lean transformation participant
Episode: How Lean Has Changed Work & Life | Chris Hamilton
Andy Olrich
Lean practitioner from Australia invited to share insights
Unknown from transcript
Episode: Measuring Metrics | A Lean Conversation with Andy Olrich
Tom Hughes
Founder of Gemba Docs; author of Improvement Starts with I
Episode: Our Lean Journey 1 Year In Tom Hughes of Gemba Docs
Willie Peters
Representative from Lamar Trailers
Lamar Trailers
Episode: Implementing Lean in a Large Company | Lamar Trailers

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Brian Meyers
Host of Lean by Doing

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How Lean Has Changed Work & Life | Chris Hamilton
Q: What advice would you give to someone with autism entering the workplace?
Chris emphasizes that being different does not prevent success; with effort, support, and clear processes, anyone can contribute meaningfully.
How Lean Has Changed Work & Life | Chris Hamilton
Q: What changed when Lean started, in terms of your day-to-day work and voice?
He describes gaining a voice, volunteering for meetings, and using SOPs to guide his tasks, which boosted efficiency and clarity.
How Lean Has Changed Work & Life | Chris Hamilton
Q: Chris, can you explain how growing up with autism shaped your approach to work?
Chris explains that understanding himself helped him gain confidence and that having a clear identity allowed him to pursue a role where he could contribute and feel understood.
How to go from Worst to Best | 180 Degree Change with Lean!
Q: What is the role of mentorship in this transformation, and how should leaders approach mentoring their teams?
Mentorship is framed as a two-way, pull-based relationship where the mentor guides but does not push, enabling mentees to take ownership and grow. Leaders should focus on a few high-potential individuals, foster curiosity, and structure mentorship around real, actionable Lean projects rather than generic training.
Implementing Lean in a Large Company | Lamar Trailers
Q: So, what you've done in 10 months is amazing. What is one thing that stuck more than you expected, and one thing that didn't stick?
The responsible approach was to focus on practical, visible changes like Kanban signaling and SOP standardization, which employees could see benefiting their daily work, while recognizing that some capital investments outside lean didn't pay off and needed reevaluation.

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Lean by Doing focuses on practical lean transformation and people-centric operations within manufacturing. Across recent episodes, the show explores real-world shop-floor improvements, leadership and culture, visual management, one-piece flow, and the challenges of sustaining change in diverse organizational contexts. Guests range from operators and engineers to leaders implementing ESOP transitions and lean coaching, making the series a useful resource for teams aiming to adopt practical, hands-on lean strategies. A standout aspect is the emphasis on humane leadership, mentorship, and inclusive workplaces, along with tangible tools like Kanban, standard work, and visual boards that listeners can adapt in their own facilities.

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3. Brady Neuhart
4. Joey Mayfield
5. Chris Hamilton
6. Andy Olrich
7. Tom Hughes
8. Willie Peters

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