Transforming Nonprofits and NGOs Using Lean Principles (10/9/24) – I share my experience applying Lean Six Sigma to nonprofits and NGOs with the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division.
Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind (9/10/24) – I was interviewed by my co-host on our new podcast about my experience playing football in high school and at Iowa in the mid-1990’s
Using Energy Treasure Hunts and Energy SWAPs to Engage Employees and Reduce Costs (3/27/24) – I co-presented this energy reduction technique with Paul Lemar, Jr. from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This was given to CIRAS, which has recently absorbed ISBF into its organization
Discussion on 6sigma.us Green Belt training and certification program (3/5/24) – I share my experience teaching and managing Green Belt certifications with 6sigma.us for the past 7 years.
The Impactful Practitioner: Using Lean and Six Sigma for Non-Profits and Sustainable Business (5/3/23)- My interview with Steve Wilson, host of the Industry Iowa Podcast (CIRAS) about Lean Six Sigma applied to nonprofit and sustainability work.
We’ll Call Them Like, Real Problems – Distracted Driving Podcast (4/2/23)
I discuss my work applying Lean Six Sigma to “real” problems like pollution, healthcare, social issues and more in order to have a positive impact on society. Video links available at
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usjtdYBTuLM
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oZGVkC_QD0
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj-u_5tHOaA
Lean Six Sigma for the Greater Good – Just-In-Time Cafe Podcast (4/1/22)
I discuss my process improvement background, and my work running and working with nonprofits
What goes into building a historical database website (HawkeyeRecap.com)? – Business Storytelling Podcast (11/4/21)
I discuss how and why I built a website of historical football and basketball games from my alma mater, the University of Iowa.
Lean Six Sigma for Good – Enterprise Excellence Podcast (10/11/21)
I discuss how we can achieve economic outcomes for an organization while helping our planet
Part 1: Audio or Video | Part 2: Audio or Video
Life as a College Kicker – My Favorite Mistake with Mark Graban (9/1/21)
I discuss reflections on my time playing football, and what I would have done differently with my practice routine.
Continuous Improvement in the Social Sector with Brion Hurley – Lean Solutions Podcast (8/24/21)
We discuss the difference between Lean and Six Sigma and my work with nonprofits and improving the environment
Interview on the Environmentally Conscious Nation Podcast (7/7/21)
My consulting work and how it can help reduce environmental impacts
Lean is about more than just making profits; it’s also about being environmentally conscious (6/2/21)
I talk about how Lean Six Sigma is beneficial for the environment, specifically an electrical power reduction project.
Interview on The Devine Line with Tyler Devine (2/6/21)
More discussion on new website project
Interview on KCJJ HawkFanatics with Pat Harty (11/6/20)
Discussion on football career and new website project
Interview with Bella Englebach of The Edges of Lean Podcast (11/5/20)
Discussion about nonprofit volunteering with Maria Grzanka and Free Geek’s John Ashcraft
Interview with Vanina Howan of The Ecopreneur Show (2/4/20)
Discussion on sustainability and my work with Recycling Advocates
Interview with Peggy LaPoint of Talking Trash Podcast (2/21/19)
Discussion about Recycling Advocates and BYOC coffee cup reduction campaign
Interview with Ron Pereira of Gemba Academy (10/18/18)
Discussion on how to incorporate and leverage Lean Six Sigma and Sustainability
Interview with Steven Wilson of the Iowa Lean Consortium (ILC) Radio (11/22/18)
Discussion on Lean Six Sigma for Good
Interview with Northwest Business Radio with Luke Andersen (2/11/17)
Discussion about Lean Portland nonprofit volunteering group
Interview on e6s Methods Podcast with Aaron Spearin (6/10/18)
Discussion on Lean Six Sigma for Good book and website. E6S episode 202, 203 and 204.
Interview on e6s Methods Podcast with Aaron Spearin (7/10/16)
Discussion about greening your 5s organization events. E6S episode 129.
Interview on e6s Methods Podcast with Aaron Spearin (9/20/15)
Discussion on Lean Six Sigma and the Environment and Sustainability. E6S episode 92 and 93.