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Examples of Visual Controls

On December 19, 2011 By Byron

This week’s show was on the use of Visual Controls.  I wanted to post some examples of different types of Visual controls that I have seen over the years.  Remember that there are no standard formats when it comes to using Visual Controls.  There are some easy to remember rules of thumb for Visual Controls: 1. Simple [...]

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Lean Sales and Marketing 101

On October 16, 2011 By Byron

Lean is about focusing you and your team’s efforts to maximize the value that is delivered while eliminating wasteful activities. That’s a long way of saying, “Lean is about doing more for less.” Just about every process in every business can be developed using Lean techniques in order to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Sales and [...]

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How to make a Change and Make it Permanent

On July 13, 2011 By Byron

Check out my four-part series on how to change your business and/or your life.  Learn how to get a change started and how to sustain the change overtime.  Listen to our pod-casts via the Internet or download the shows and take them with you on the go. Part I – An overview of Change.  Why [...]

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And the Winner is…

On June 3, 2011 By Byron

The winner of the EXTREME LEAN workspace makeover contest goes to Contestant B… Kellie Andrews the President of APEX Business Centers, Inc. You can see Kellie’s before and after pictures on the LEAN Frog Facebook page. Kellie did much more than simply clean her desk off.  By following the 5 step Lean process called 5S, [...]

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Lean Frog Business Solutions Leaping Forward with New Team Member

On May 25, 2011 By Byron

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Lean Frog Business Solutions is proud to announce that Fred Kemp has recently joined their team as a business consultant. Fred has over 20 years of senior level management experience in business development, marketing/sales, operations and financial management with Fortune 500 companies. He earned his BBA and MBA from Hofstra University in [...]

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What is Lean?

On April 24, 2011 By Byron

What is Lean?  Can it help my business?  Checkout last week’s show for a simple explanation of Lean and how it can be applied to any small business through 5 Key Principles and Four Simple Rules. Click Here to Listen to the Show!

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Next Week’s Show: How do you know if your business is succeeding?

On March 2, 2011 By Byron

First quarter is coming to an end…How is your business doing? How do you know if your business is succeeding? This is a question that’s more important for every business person to know how to answer than even knowing the answer. When I’ve asked business owners this question, I’ve gotten answers ranging from, “I’m doing [...]

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Welcome to the LEAN Machine Radio Blog!

On February 28, 2011 By Byron

The LEAN Machine Radio Show focuses on practical techniques to help small businesses REDUCE WASTED TIME, ENERGY AND MONEY, while INCREASING THE VALUE they deliver to their customers.

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Getting Started…

On February 25, 2011 By Byron

Wow! Tomorrow’s my first radio show and I’m excited to have this opportunity to share what I’ve learned in almost twenty years of helping businesses succeed with LEAN. I would love to hear your feedback regarding what you thought about the show.   Click on “Continued Reading”  in order to leave a comment.  Thank you.

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