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From $0 to $400 Million Valuation: The Incredible Journey of Tim Fung and Airtasker. From humble beginnings to a marketplace giant. But Tim's journey is much more than just success.Through resilience, identifying mutual benefit, and embracing change, he has created a company that has changed the future of work.Tim delves into his upbringing, the inception of Airtasker, and the company's funding journey, offering valuable advice for new founders. Explore the balance between transparency and forward planning, Tim's IPO experience, and the transition from blitzscaling to a lean approach. Learn about the significance of humility, team support, and managing expectations. We conclude the episode by discussing the future of work, embracing AI, and societal changes.Key TakeawaysHigh expectations can undermine resilience, so maintaining realistic goals can help sustain long-term motivation and perseverance.Aligning business strategies and goals among all stakeholders ensures smoother operations and mutual benefits, making it easier to achieve sustainable growth.Adapting to market conditions and being open to changing strategies, even if it means shifting from aggressive expansion to a leaner approach, is crucial for long-term success.Have questions about this episode? Ask our hosts, chat now via our websitehttps://foundedandgrounded.com/episodes/z0Sw0OlIhm1Connect with hosts Ollie and Becky via LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivercollardhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/beckysage
Lean is more than a methodology—it's a mindset that emphasizes eliminating waste and continuously improving processes. By applying Lean principles, you focus on maximizing value and removing unnecessary steps. Consider the classic example of choosing between avoiding traffic to arrive early or sitting in traffic for hours. Lean encourages you to not just minimize bottlenecks but also explore smarter alternatives. Agile frameworks take their foundations from Lean thinking. Lean promotes continuous experimentation to deliver value faster. Remember the mnemonic “Down Time” to identify and address key types of waste: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra Processing. By questioning outdated practices and optimizing every step, you save time, enhance quality, and boost customer satisfaction. Embrace Lean to streamline success and drive meaningful improvements.
Doug Rabow: Prioritize, Visualize, Execute, A Lean Approach to Work Management in Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Doug explores some of the critical aspects of team management that ensure efficiency and clarity. Doug also shares how visual management is essential for maintaining focus on top priorities within teams. We learn about the Five S from Lean, and how simplifying and visually organizing work can prevent priority confusion and, in the end, improve productivity. Featured Book of the Week: The Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker In this episode, we explore lessons from The Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker beyond manufacturing. Doug describes how The Toyota Way applies to strategic management and software development, focusing on high-quality, small batches. Discover how continuous feedback drives continuous improvement, and what Agile learned from Lean Manufacturing. [IMAGE HERE] Do you wish you had decades of experience? Learn from the Best Scrum Masters In The World, Today! The Tips from the Trenches - Scrum Master edition audiobook includes hours of audio interviews with SM's that have decades of experience: from Mike Cohn to Linda Rising, Christopher Avery, and many more. Super-experienced Scrum Masters share their hard-earned lessons with you. Learn those today, make your teams awesome! About Doug Rabow Doug is a passionate practitioner of Lean-Agile strategic management with a focus on developing empowered teams and Lean process improvement. You can link with Doug Rabow on LinkedIn.
The blog post You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room. OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what? You might not even KNOW the root cause by thinking and talking out where the work is actually being done. That's one of the most powerful lessons I've learned from former Toyota people I've been able to work with. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-audio/support
Ben Hartman takes us through the spring garden planning process from soil prep, to the crops you want to grow. He even covers the systems he uses to prioritize tasks. As he combines these, he creates an efficient and effective process for growing. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3HhvCfK Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vAxkpW Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48UPelH EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3tPf3EG Connect With Ben Hartman: Ben Hartman is the author of The Lean Micro Farm (Chelsea Green, 2023) and The Lean Farm (Chelsea Green, 2016), winner of the prestigious Shingo Institute Research and Professional Publication Award. In 2017, Ben was named one of fifty emerging green leaders in the United States by Grist, and published a companion guide to The Lean Farm titled The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables. Ben and his wife, Rachel Hershberger, own and operate Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen, Indiana, where they make their living growing specialty crops on 1/3 acre of land in production. Ben has developed an online course in lean farming, which can be found at claybottomfarm.com The Lean Farm Books The Lean Farm Books on Amazon, Bookshop.org, Chelsea Green Website Instagram YouTube Facebook Website Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest ) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques) Pinterest TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server
Financial Freedom for Physicians with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD
Description: Welcome to the podcast where we explore the journey to cultivating a culture of learning and innovation in diverse industries, with a special focus on healthcare. Today's guest is internationally recognized consultant, author, speaker, and podcaster, Mark Graban, bringing you enlightening conversations and insightful learnings. In this engaging episode, Mark shares lessons and reflections from his extensive career, focusing on Lean management principles, continuous improvement, and cultivating an environment where employees feel safe to voice their mistakes and ideas. Our discussions often reflect on Mark's latest book, "The Mistakes That Make Us," emphasizing the necessity to learn from our failures for future success. Episode topics range from building a culture of continuous improvement in your workplace to deriving lessons from Toyota's Lean management approach. We also delve into practical strategies for leaders to create a psychologically safe environment, fostering open dialogue about mistakes and innovative ideas. Moreover, we uncover why it's a mistake for executives to overanalyze every fluctuation in business metrics, introducing Process Behavior Charts as an effective tool for leadership. We further explore critical issues around patient safety and healthcare quality. Mark brings to light the common causes of patient harm and discusses practical solutions to elevate healthcare standards. As an advocate of transparency, Mark emphasizes the importance of open discussions about mistakes to facilitate collective learning and improvement. Through this podcast, Mark also shares his experience in brand-building through blogging and podcasting, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look into his career journey. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, join us in our journey of turning mistakes into stepping stones towards success. Stay tuned! To check out Mark's books, head on over to Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Cpdz4B Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023
On this episode, we are joined by Mike Trulove -- Senior Project Manager at CDI Contractors.Mike's success story began chasing gold buckle dreams as a professional bull rider in Austin, TX. Along the way, he was running his own fencing company on the side, when all the sudden he suffered a career ending injury. After his bull riding career ended, he joined KB Home for about 2 years superintending 60 to 80 homes at a time. He decided he wanted to get into the commercial side of construction as the residential construction market saw a crash, which led to him joining Hensel Phelps as a field engineer. Along the way, Mike applied an impressive work ethic coupled with a growth mindset and a high self-awareness to help him grow into where he is today.In this episode, we discuss:• What lean construction means to him — and how companies can benefit by implementing lean into their organization• His experience transitioning from residential construction to ultimately working on international mega projects• His perspective on building a thriving culture by aligning the “mind, body and spirit” of the organization• His personal experience going from a construction employee, to a consultant, and back to bring an employee leading his team to successAnd much more…If you're looking for new ways to implement the Lean mentality into your construction organization, you want to build a thriving construction culture, or you simply want to hear the perspective of a seasoned construction leader who genuinely cares about pushing the industry forward -- you're in for a treat with this episode!
Kevin Barber is the Head of Growth at Lean Labs, focused on helping innovative companies make their marketing profitable so they can scale. Father of 3, lives in Tampa, FL, and loves bikes, boats, and building brands.Chris DuBois is the CEO at Lean Labs, helping build growth teams and websites for brands that deserve to win. Father of 2, and husband of 1. Lives in Portland, Maine, and enjoys exploring the outdoors, and reading a good book.In this episode, Chris DuBois, CEO at Lean Labs, and Kevin Barber, Head of Growth at Lean Labs, joins Gray to discuss the challenges and opportunities and the nitty gritty of transitioning from one role to another and the importance of having the right role for each team member. Topics discussed in the episode: How agencies are adjusting to the shifts brought about by the pandemic. The criticality of having the appropriate chief executive officer for Lean Labs. Chris's journey to becoming the CEO of Lean Labs. The effect of the transition to Kevin's leadership. The responsibilities that were delegated during the transition. Kevin's perspective on the distinctions between being an agency owner/business owner and a CEO. Chris's personal path before joining the Lean Labs team. Who Lean Labs is intended for. The purpose and function of Sprocket Rocket. Lean Labs' future partnerships with Impact. Lean Labs' priorities for the year 2023. The most vital skills that Chris was able to swiftly acquire. The growth priorities for 2023. Strategies for keeping the team aligned in the face of change and innovation. Presenting Sponsor: ZenPilotCheck out ZenPilot, where we help agencies optimize their operations using our proven systems and processes.ZenPilot knows that you are tired of wasting time on trial and error — that's why we provide tried-and-true solutions that will help you grow and scale quickly and sustainably.So, what are you waiting for?Go to zenpilot.com to learn more.Resources mentioned in this episode: Sprocket Rocket Website Lean Labs Website The Growth Playbook Growth Grader Kevin Barber's LinkedIn Chris DuBois LinkedIn Gray MacKenzie's LinkedIn EOS Tools
We talk about simplicity all the time as part of the Way2Wealth® journey and today's guest has fully embraced this way of living. Paul Akers has championed the Lean approach in all aspects of life and it's not only led to success but also fulfillment and happiness. Today we'll learn more about his core values and the principles he uses to guide his work and relationships. Join us on today's episode as we discuss these important topics and more: What is Lean and the story of how he came to fully understand it. (5:11) Why education is the foundation for a good life. (7:24) The benefits to putting Lean into an organization. (9:13) Life is about what you give, not what you get. (12:42) The story of being entrepreneur at a young age and saving for a car by 15. (16:50) How to apply Lean principles to business. (21:50) The one piece of advice he'd give on how to approach life. (27:00) RESOURCES About our guest: https://paulakers.net/ More Episodes: https://www.theway2wealth.com/episodes/ More About Scott Ford: https://www.carsonwealth.com/team-members/scott-ford/ Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1 Hagerstown, MD 21742. Guests are not affiliated with Cetera Advisors Networks LLC, or CWM, LLC. Opinions expressed by the presenter may not be representative of Cetera Advisors Networks LLC, or CWM, LLC.
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There is no wrong way to get started in business, all ways are the right way. You pick whatever works for you and whatever means you have for getting started. I love using a Lean Value Canvas as a living document to keep you anchored in the process. It keeps evolving as you investigate and make adjustments of your experiments. Everything that you do is giving you more information about what works and what doesn't work for all nine of the sections. Today's episode is all about skipping the business plan development process, and jumping into Lean Business Development with tons of experiments. In this episode, we talk about: Becoming an entrepreneur The Lean Approach to Business Development vs the business plan model The 9-part-holy-grail of the Lean Value Canvas Customer Segment The Problem The Solution The Unique Value Proposition The Unfair Advantage Revenue Streams Channels Key Metrics Cost Structure
The most innovative companies tend to tackle the risk of developing new products upfront. There are 4 types of risks Value Risk Tech Risk Usability Risk Business Viability RiskThe most important risk any product developer needs to address upfront is value risk i.e. would customers find values in what we'd like to offer them? aka would they buy it? aka does our offer address their need? How would you know the answer without having a business running, you might ask? Well, that's what Lean Innovation is all about
SummaryIn this "Deep Cuts" episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, we're rounding up all of the past guests of this show who will be speaking a the upcoming Henry Stewart Events Photo Studio Ops Forum 2021, on October 5th. No less than 7 past guests of this podcast will be speakers at the event and you can hear from them in this episode where we compiled a selection of clips.Key TakeawaysClip 1 is Clair Carter-Ginn from Episode 8, Casting in the New Age of E-commerceClips 2 and 3 are Carrie Crow from Episode 10, Guiding a Studio Through Hyper GrowthClips 4, 5, and 6 are Curren Calhoun from Episode 15, a Lean Approach to Technology in your StudioClips 7 and 8 are Colleen Moore from Episode 12, the Adaptable and Agile StudioClips 9 and 10 are Ali McLeod from Episode 13, Trust, Transparency, and FluencyClip 11 is Brian Guidry from Episode 2, Successful Outsourcing for your Lean Creative StudioLinks & ResourcesPhoto Studio Ops Forum 2021 - See the agenda and register here. CreditsProduced by: Creative Force - creativeforce.ioEdited by: Calvin Lanz Sound - clsound.netHosted by: Daniel Jester - danieltjester.com
SummaryCurren Calhoun joins Daniel for this episode of The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast and we discuss his approach to identifying, implementing and supporting new and existing technology in your photo studio. Key TakeawaysTechnology in your studio should be an enhancer. It should enhance your production process and allow creatives on your team to create. Anything that can be automated, should be automated. No one should be spending time on repetitive tasks.Evaluate your own process before trying to identify or implement new tech. Your process needs to already have the non-value add steps removed, otherwise the new solution enhances those issues. Look for solutions that allow you to work the way you want to work, but also be willing to adjust your workflow to take advantage of the tools available. Being able to "translate" creative needs and ideas to numbers to sell a necessary tool, is a vital skill to support your team. You need an advocate for tech in your studio, because things change so quickly and workflows can be interrupted easily. Educated and engaging your IT team can help smooth tech transitions and help improve support for the studio team. Links & ResourcesCurren on LinkedInCreditsProduced by: Creative Force - creativeforce.ioEdited by: Calvin Lanz Sound - clsound.netHosted by: Daniel Jester - danieltjester.com
What you will learn:1. 4 simple life changing questions2. Dreams are built on solid foundations3. Small steps for massive impact4. 2-second improvements are everywhere5. Lean thinkers have greater morale6. Tough times don't last, tough people do7. It's not the situation but what you do with it8. Lean can work for everyone and in every industry9. People follow your example not your words10. Waste is everywhere and seeing it is a good thing11. What a strong company culture looks likeYou can find out more by looking up https://paragonhealth.eu/. They provide type 2 R medical grade face masks manufactured in Northern Ireland.To learn more about LEAN to Ryan Tierney's "Lean Made Simple" YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZ3q7lgfE87JPZ9cZM-rFwSeating Matters is Ryan's company which provides specialist seating for disabled children and adults - https://www.seatingmatters.com/
Delighted to have internationally renowned lean practitioner and thinker Paul Akers on the mind, body and soul podcast. We had the pleasure of being accompanied by his 95-year old mother Elizabeth too.Lean is an approach to living that seeks to eliminate waste through habit formation and building better cultures by continually asking "how can I/we make this process better?"Paul let's us know this approach sustains itself through FEELING its benefits and not letting ego get in the way of taking on board contructive criticism!
One of the hardest transitions you will make in your career is the transition from individual contributor to manager. In this episode of BetterU, we speak with Todd Hudson, Head Maverick, Maverick Institute about why new people leaders often have such a tough time and what they can do about it. During this episode, you will: Learn why first-time people managers often struggle Discover how a lean approach to management activities can help you and your team become more productive Get practical tips to help new managers start producing results right away This podcast was made possible by HCI’s new certification course Empowering People Leaders, learn more at www.hci.org/epl-course
> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/In this week's episode of Being Human, I talk with Lean icons, husband-and-wife authors and teachers, Mary and Tom Poppendieck. Mary and Tom travel the world helping people to create and deliver stunning products and services through the power of the Lean approach. We talk:- The origins of Lean as fundamentally about people working at their best- The metaphor of double-entry bookkeeping for building in software quality- Why business should focus on flow efficiency, not resource efficiency- Why you should *not* be automating your business processes- The first questions to ask yourself in starting a Lean journeyEnjoy!Links:New writing: www.leanessays.comBooks:"Lean Software Development": https://amzn.to/2XenqYP"Implementing-Lean-Software-Development": https://amzn.to/2JfWqyB“The Lean Mindset”: https://amzn.to/2FAMBdd“Leading Lean Software Development”: https://amzn.to/2XbrXeJ
> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/In this week's episode of Being Human, I talk with Lean icons, husband-and-wife authors and teachers, Mary and Tom Poppendieck. Mary and Tom travel the world helping people to create and deliver stunning products and services through the power of the Lean approach. We talk:- The origins of Lean as fundamentally about people working at their best- The metaphor of double-entry bookkeeping for building in software quality- Why business should focus on flow efficiency, not resource efficiency- Why you should *not* be automating your business processes- The first questions to ask yourself in starting a Lean journeyEnjoy!Links:New writing: www.leanessays.comBooks:"Lean Software Development": https://amzn.to/2XenqYP"Implementing-Lean-Software-Development": https://amzn.to/2JfWqyB“The Lean Mindset”: https://amzn.to/2FAMBdd“Leading Lean Software Development”: https://amzn.to/2XbrXeJ
> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/In this week's episode of Being Human, I talk with Lean icons, husband-and-wife authors and teachers, Mary and Tom Poppendieck. Mary and Tom travel the world helping people to create and deliver stunning products and services through the power of the Lean approach. We talk:- The origins of Lean as fundamentally about people working at their best- The metaphor of double-entry bookkeeping for building in software quality- Why business should focus on flow efficiency, not resource efficiency- Why you should *not* be automating your business processes- The first questions to ask yourself in starting a Lean journeyEnjoy!Links:New writing: www.leanessays.comBooks:"Lean Software Development": https://amzn.to/2XenqYP"Implementing-Lean-Software-Development": https://amzn.to/2JfWqyB“The Lean Mindset”: https://amzn.to/2FAMBdd“Leading Lean Software Development”: https://amzn.to/2XbrXeJ
The Agile and Lean Approach to the Law with John E. Grant by Tom Martin
Melinda Yeaman interviews entrepreneur and lean startup expert Tristan Kromer who offers insight to what it means to run a lean business and how to be lean when it counts.
The LEAN approach to business at a small cosmetics firm.
Transcript -- The LEAN approach to business at a small cosmetics firm.
The LEAN approach to business at a small cosmetics firm.
Transcript -- The LEAN approach to business at a small cosmetics firm.