Lean by Doing

Brian Meyers
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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 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!

  1. 11/14/2025

    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 Importance of Mentorship16:19 Unlocking Potential in Employees19:15 Leadership Styles and Personal Growth22:10 Challenges and Learning from Failures24:57 Conclusion and Call to Action

    32 min

  2. 11/07/2025

    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 Literacy and Employee Engagement09:33 Overcoming Resistance to Change12:20 Building a Culture of Ownership and Accountability15:16 Guiding Principles for Employee Owners18:09 The Role of Leadership in Lean Transformation21:28 Connecting Work and Family24:22 Conclusion and Future Aspirations31:08 Introduction to Leadership Insights31:31 The Lean Leadership Action Guidebook Overview

    32 min

  3. 10/17/2025

    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 of fostering a supportive environment that encourages employee engagement and growth while maintaining high standards.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:55 Transformation and Environment06:01 Leadership Styles and Approaches11:38 Vision and Clarity in Leadership17:46 Balancing Strategy and Execution23:37 Challenges in Leadership and Culture29:38 Actionable Takeaways and Conclusion

    35 min

  4. 10/10/2025

    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

    19 min

  5. 10/05/2025

    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.

    40 min

  6. 10/05/2025

    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.

    37 min

  7. 07/11/2025

    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+ employees).00:00 Introduction to Lamar Trailers02:32 Faith-Based Business Values05:33 The Lean Journey Begins08:26 Implementing Lean Practices11:46 Challenges in Lean Adoption14:35 Struggles with ERP Systems17:26 Innovative Solutions and Kanban20:36 Reflections on Lean Successes and Failures23:28 Future Directions and Closing Thoughts

    32 min

  8. 07/05/2025

    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

    18 min
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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 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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  • Creator
    Brian Meyers
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