Paul Akers is the Founder and President of FastCap, a product development company specializing in woodworking tools and hardware for professional builders. FastCap was started in Paul’s garage in 1997 and now services a wide array of clients, distributing to over 40 countries. Based in Washington state, FastCap launches over 30 new, innovative products per year and is regarded as a model Lean manufacturer.
In addition to these achievements, Paul has written five books on the subject of Lean and traveled the world to speak in over 70 countries. In 2011, Paul won Seattle Business Magazine’s prestigious “Business Executive of the Year” award. Outside of his work, Paul loves to surf, run, swim, bike, and he’s a two time ironman. He has also summited Mount Kilimanjaro and trekked to the Everest Base Camp.
In this episode…
What’s the secret to living a prosperous, joyful life? Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Paul Akers has traveled the world and built up a successful business, and he’s here to share his strategies for being a great leader and living a happier life.
According to Paul, the best way to have a life filled with joy is to start giving back. No matter who you are or what your career path is, you should always strive to improve the lives of others. What are the steps to do so? Learn from your peers and mentors, avoid egocentric leadership, and seek out opportunities to support others. So, how can you use Paul’s advice to change the way you live life right now?
In this episode of the Multiply You Podcast, Austin Clark is joined by Paul Akers, Founder and President of FastCap, to talk about leading a generous life. Paul shares how he grew his business, what he has learned — and continues to learn — from others, and the steps you can take to become an outstanding leader and contribute to the happiness of others. Stay tuned!