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Step into the captivating world of The Lean Lounge, where innovation is nestled within the heart of each episode. A treasure trove of wisdom, shared by an eclectic array of guests who are trailblazers in their respective fields.

Our virtual lounge does more than just challenge Lean myths – we obliterate them, while simultaneously unraveling the mysteries of modern business dilemmas.

Join us in our digital world, where inspiration raises a glass to progress as we delve into the realms of improvement, process refinement, and new revenue streams.

Welcome to The Lean Lounge – where business meets, and the possibilities are endless.
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Stan Gershkovich an associate with B2C Solutions and Casino Gaming and Hospitality Leader shares his thoughts on the industry and how to optimize internal operations for success and customer experience. Listen in and gain a few "Nuggets of Knowledge" from the conversation with host Jeff Gray of Lean Revisions.
The Data Guy "D", DeiMarlon Scisney the CEO of Hop Services is my guest on this episode and he shares a plethora of information regarding data. You might think you know all of the ins and outs about data integrity, security, compliance, business infrastructure and more. But you must listen to D's segment about AI, data strategy, organization, privacy, and much more that helps you build a solid foundation for your data solutions.
Jeff is joined in the lounge by Cynthia Scholl, CEO of BtoC Solutions where she shares her proven approach to help leaders set their minds to be successful. Cynthia walks listeners through how the value and expertise of her leadership coaching, strategic planning, professional and organizational development along with Lean and project execution sets businesses, and individuals for long term sustained success within their industries. Cynthia and Jeff share a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” and some humorous approaches to build bridges, eliminate challenges, and drive cultural excellence with the help of a workplace “Best Friend”.  
Just think if you went to work everyday and experienced paper cut after paper cut throughout the day in every aspect of your business operation. Listen to this engaging, jovial, and eye-opening session as Jeff and Ezra Davis, retired Army Veteran, and business owner of Legate Business Formation delve into the negative impacts of receiving multiple cuts on a daily basis. Ezra shares his military applications and leadership prowess in an analogistic visual resonance that will spark any and every current and future leader to embrace.     You will gather so many “Nuggets of Knowledge” as you listen to this episode that will definitely eliminate the paper cuts you and your team our experiencing within your organization.
Listen in as Jeff and guests Andrew Townsend and Ryan Muir from Smarty.Com chat about how Data Intelligence and Geocoding helps businesses and organizations like NASA, Uber, Netflix, FEMA and many more. The three of them chat about how enriched and pinpoint accurate data supports disaster relief and recovery efforts in time of life saving critical need, GPS and address data solutions. The engaging and enlightening conversation explores how businesses across the globe within many industries have saved time and money when they utilize valuable enriched data that Smarty.com provides. Grab a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” like Jeff did in this episode.     
Jeff is joined in the lounge by his good friend and gaming industry colleague Luigi Mastropietro, VP of Relationship Marketing at Everi. Listen and enjoy the engaging, humorous discussion as Luigi and Jeff share stories and experiences of career changes, business strategies, and how the "Money Man" came to be. You will surely gather a few "Nuggets of Knowledge as you listen to Luigi's approach for engaging and having fun with his gaming and casino operations network.
In this episode Jeff answers some of the listener’s inquires as to what is takes to really make and sustain a Lean organization successful. It’s a mindset that flows from the top, bottom, and every stakeholder within the E2E system. This includes suppliers, partners, and the entire ecosystem. It’s not difficult, it’s a simple step by step roadmap that all successful optimized organizations have known for years. Listen in, gather a few “Nugget of Knowledge” on how to keep it Lean, and keep it simple to be the best.  
Jeff is joined in the lounge with friend and colleague Ben Scholl co-founder of BtoC Solutions. Jeff and Ben have an engaging and entertaining conversation as they share experiences and approaches on how they have engaged with organizations within the gaming and hospitality industry and others to excel at operational excellence. This boisterous journey will lead listeners through the ups, downs and all arounds of tactics they use to ensure organizations are successful as they strive to improve operational excellence. Listen in and gather a few "Nuggets of Knowledge" that will help you become a leader of change as you muck through a sometimes-challenging organizational transformation.
Jeff is in the lounge and shares his awesome experience during the Global Lean Summit and the visit to the Toyota Material Handling operation in Columbus, IN. The visit re-enforced and solidified how the team at Lean Revisions along with other Lean colleagues and practitioners have had enormous success within many industries as they follow the world-renowned Toyota Lean Management “Guide to Sustainable Process Improvement”. This is a must listen to session for anyone looking to go Lean, be Lean, and stay Lean. Jeff walks listeners through Toyota’s Code Values, Weak Point Management, Adrenaline Room, and much more.
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by bestselling renowned author, entrepreneur, and successful black woman business leader, Debrena Jackson Gandy. Listen and learn how Debrena built success over the years by instituting, refining and sharing her three pillars for success with leaders. Pillar 1: Business Training, Consulting and Coaching for all leaders seeking to learn and grow within. Pillar 2: Personal Empowerment and Transformation with a focus on women thought leaders within communities and industries. While expanding into sharing practices within the male leadership arena. Pillar 3: Love Relationships, tune into Debrena’s next visit to The Lean Lounge for an in-depth exploration on this one. Enjoy the conversation Jeff and Debrena Jackson Gandy have and share it with your colleagues.
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by bestselling renowned author, entrepreneur, and successful black woman business leader, Debrena Jackson Gandy. Listen and learn how Debrena built success over the years by instituting, refining and sharing her three pillars for success with leaders. Pillar 1: Business Training, Consulting and Coaching for all leaders seeking to learn and grow within. Pillar 2: Personal Empowerment and Transformation with a focus on women thought leaders within communities and industries. While expanding into sharing practices within the male leadership arena. Pillar 3: Love Relationships, tune into Debrena’s next visit to The Lean Lounge for an in-depth exploration on this one. Enjoy the conversation Jeff and Debrena Jackson Gandy have and share it with your colleagues.
Jeff is joined in the lounge by Kendra Wiiest, Co-founder of Profectus Business Consulting. Kendra shares her passion for helping individuals and organizations through her coaching and mentoring approaches that empower her clients to achieve their vision and goals in life. Kendra is a former 911 operator and realized her calling to help others succeed through transforming and re-building their life and business strategies to attain and sustain any accomplishments they desire. Tune in and gather a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” to begin or continue along your path to leadership, business management, and marketing success within your journey.
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by Deana Scott, CEO of Raving Consulting. Deana shares how she and her husband Brady embraced their vision to acquire a well know and highly respected Tribal Gaming and Hospitality support organization. Deana walks listeners through how they knew, together, it was time to expand the Raving brand and offer leading edge educational, operational and strategic services to help tribal business entities and organizations expand, grow, and compete. Jeff and Deana’s conversation is full of “Nuggets of Knowledge”, in-site and humor that will engage listeners and help them define their vision and path to success. Current and future leaders within any industry or entity, don’t miss this informative conversation that will inspire and excel you into the realm of opportunity.
Jeff Gray is joined by Lance Calloway, Northern District Manager for the Association of General Contractors (AGC) in Washington State. Lance shares many “Nuggets of Knowledge” around how the industry has evolved and is embracing some of the new facets of operations management within the trillion-dollar construction industry in the US. This engaging conversation walks listeners through how technology, younger workforce demographics, diversity and inclusion initiatives and apprenticeship programs are reshaping the landscape and opportunities for all within this expansive industry. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify and more. Contact@LeanRevisions.com to begin or continue your Lean transformation with the Lean Revisions team.
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by Kimberly Martin from Cyneburg Services. Kimberley shares how she switched gears from 11 years in graphic design to becoming a women owned and highly respected designer and builder of high-end residential decks. Listen in and gather a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” for any women, or men in construction wanting to enter the lucrative industry of self-reliance, ownership and overcoming challenges as you build your passion for working with wood and precision.
Jeff Gray the host of The Lean Lounge is joined by an old friend, Mr. Wayne Autumn. Author of Lead from Strength, a truly spectacular book that every current and future leader needs in their toolbox. Wayne is a nationally known author, speaker, and consultant and is the founder and president of Ottum Enterprises, LLC. In this episode Wayne shares his “Nuggets of Knowledge” in the fields of personnel, professional, and business development leadership methods. Jeff and Wayne have an engaging conversation that will help you with your personal, and professional roadmap to discovering your unique gifts and incredible power that already lies within you. Whether you are a current successful business leader, entrepreneur, or a young person on the rise. This extraordinary must read and apply methodology will yield successful results throughout your life journey.    
Jeff talks about applying some of the Lean Operations Management methods to identify, define and mitigate risk for any type of business or organization. Most operations don’t know how to assess the negative impact risk(s) bring to the organization until it “kicks them in the ass”! By then it’s too late and the pain of recovery begins which bleeds even more resources, revenue and customer satisfaction. Listen in and take away a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” on the Lean methods used to assess the financial loss of risk and techniques to mitigation, and even eliminate it from your E2E operations.
Jeff Gray is joined by Paula Allen, Director of Leadership Development and Guest Services for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and 7 Cedars Resort. You will thoroughly enjoy the conversation and see how Paula took on the task to help her team manage and defuse some of the challenges within the gaming and hospitality industry. Paula’s approach, humor and experiences have catapulted her to train, coach and mentor hundreds of tribal members across America as a partner with Raving Consulting. Paula and Jeff share how the use of the enneagram has helped leaders and organizations balance teams to be more efficient and effective within their organization to assist in eliminating business challenges. Listen in, grab a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” and support Paula as she ventures on to a new endeavor named “The Allen Academy”.
Jay Arthur, President and CEO of QI Macros visits Jeff Gray in The Lean Lounge for a very invigorating and humorous conversation that is full of “Nuggets of Knowledge”. Jeff and Jay share some of the experiences they have had as Lean practitioners over the years, and the ups and downs throughout this enlightening conversation. Jay, the “KnowWare Man” teaches people how to eliminate delay, defects and variation in one day. He is a “Money Belt” for organizations and knows how to use data to fix broken processes to save time, money, and lives. You must listen in and hear why “No-one Wants to Read Your Spreadsheet”!
Fluke Metal Products is a fourth generation family business that has been manufacturing and producing the highest quality precision parts for over 60 years. The family owned operation supplies some of the most intricate mission critical, and life saving precision medical device parts for major global manufacturers. Listen to how Lean Six Sigma methods have helped Fluke Metal Products assess operations and apply Lean Six Sigma to consistently achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and sustain a product quality level second to none within their industry.
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