Interviews

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.