Posts by Jeff
The Lean Lounge Episode 7: The Lean Way to Sales and Marketing
Mason Gray, from Lean Revisions joins the lounge in this episode and shares a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” around his experience with integrating Lean methods within some of his client’s sales and marketing business lines. See how his experience with integrating Lean has helped organizations improve the E2E sales pipeline, manage communication channels and increase…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 6: Work-Zone, Don’t Hit Me Bro
Jeff is joined by Keone Padilla, leader of the best traffic control and supply operation throughout Washington State. Keone shares how he built his operation from the ground up within three years to become the most trusted and reliable go to for the State DOT, Municipalities, Construction GM’s, and even the FBI. This is a…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 5: Leadership Drives Culture
Jeff shares a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” regarding leadership approaches and techniques to successfully drive a positive, engaging and cohesive culture throughout the organization, initiative or strategic business vision. Our lounge does more than challenge Lean myths – we obliterate them, while unraveling the mysteries of business dilemmas. Join us, where inspiration raises a glass…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 4 Credit Fix Joe
Jeff has a conversation with brothers Austin Brass and Joshua Jamerson co-founders of Credit Fix Joe. In this episode Austin and Joshua share their journey as entrepreneurs, innovators and their Lean thinking mindset and approach to build a successful business. Listen in as the brothers share a few “Nuggets of Knowledge”, inspiration and their game…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 4: Meet Credit Fix Joe
Jeff has a conversation with brothers Austin Brass and Joshua Jamerson co-founders of Credit Fix Joe. In this episode Austin and Joshua share their journey as entrepreneurs, innovators and their Lean thinking mindset and approach to build a successful business. Listen in as the brothers share a few “Nuggets of Knowledge”, inspiration and their game…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 2: Mason Gray, College Senior to a Lean Practitioner.
Jeff is joined by his son Mason Gray as he shares his journey from a college senior implementing Lean as his capstone at a fish hatchery to becoming a Lean Practitioner. Mason discusses how he thought it was cool that his father traveled to client locations, especially when he did a long-term engagement at US…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 3: Jeff’s guest is Retired US Army Major & Blackhawk Fighter Pilot Steve Phinney
Steve joins Jeff and talks about his Lean journey after retiring from the Army as a Blackhawk Fighter Pilot. Steve shares his transition into corporate America and becoming a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Major Phinney’s “Nugget of Knowledge” for listeners is to always empower your workforce to be engaged and prepared for the…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge with Jeff Gray: Episode 1 The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Meet Jeff, the Lean Guru! With his ASQ Certified Black Belt, he’s like the wizard of efficiency. He’s not just a coach; he’s a Lean whisperer, helping leaders, managers, and frontline heroes in all sorts of industries to master Lean methodologies. Jeff doesn’t just teach; he builds bonds. He’s all about forging strong connections with…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge with Jeff Gray Episode 2: Mason Gray Talks About How He Started His Lean Consulting Journey
Jeff talks with current and future business leaders about solutions to challenges that organizations large and small experience every day. Whatever industry you are in, listen to how optimizing operations within your business will increase revenue, eliminate roadblocks and increase customer loyalty. Jeff talks to Mason Gray, his son, and how he began to train,…
Read MoreThe Lean Lounge Episode 1 – The Cost of Poor Quality
Jeff Gray talks with business leaders about solutions to challenges that organizations large and small experience every day. Whatever industry you are in, listen to how optimizing operations within your business will increase revenue, eliminate roadblocks and increase customer loyalty. Jeff talks Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), what exactly is it? How to identify…
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