In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Michael Atkin converses with Jason Reid about his journey to becoming the director of operations at Flint Group. Jason discusses his transition from maintenance to operations management, emphasizing the significance of company culture and lean systems. He provides an overview of Flint Group, highlighting its safety-focused approach. The conversation delves into leadership insights, including servant leadership and the journeyman advantage, as well as building trust and care within leadership roles. Jason discusses the impact of 6 Sigma, fostering teamwork, and essential team member qualities. The episode also covers leveraging technology in operations and offers career advice on embracing new challenges.

(0:00) Introduction of Jason Reid and career path to director of operations at Flint Group

(4:17) Transition from maintenance to operations management; Importance of culture and lean systems

(9:48) Joining Flint Group; Company overview and safety focus

(14:02) Leadership insights: Servant leadership and the journeyman advantage

(23:00) Building trust and care within leadership roles

(25:11) Impact of 6 Sigma and fostering a culture of teamwork

(33:25) Essential qualities for effective team members

(37:14) Leveraging technology and predictive modeling in operations

(45:11) Career advice: Embracing new challenges

(46:51) Closing remarks and expressions of gratitude

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Michael Atkin engages with Jacob Van Noie to explore his career journey within the supply chain sector. Jacob discusses company culture, team buy-in, and customer challenges, highlighting his shift to procurement and personal growth. The conversation delves into industry changes and the impact of COVID-19, focusing on risk management and managing vendor relationships. Jacob shares insights on optimizing procurement with transparency and addresses challenges in leadership and team motivation. The episode also covers leveraging technology in procurement and operations, concluding with Jacob's career milestones and advice for newcomers in the field.

(0:00) Introduction of Jacob Van Noy and career journey in supply chain

(4:18) Company culture, team buy-in, and customer challenges

(11:15) Shift to procurement and personal growth

(16:45) Industry changes and COVID impact

(19:23) Risk management and handling unprecedented events

(21:40) Managing vendor relationships and manufacturing operations

(24:52) Optimizing procurement and importance of transparency

(28:16) Challenges and leadership style

(33:51) Team motivation and addressing attendance issues

(34:32) Leveraging technology in procurement and operations

(38:25) Career milestones and advice for newcomers in the field

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Michael Atkin sits down with Ivan Lai to explore his career journey and insights into supply chain management. Ivan shares his experiences at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Abbott, highlighting the role of mechanical engineering in supply chain complexities. The discussion covers global supply chain expansion challenges, including part number proliferation and regulatory issues, as well as country-specific hurdles and crisis management. Ivan emphasizes the importance of data and AI in risk mitigation and decision-making. The conversation also touches on AI adoption, team efficiency, and Ivan's leadership advice. The episode concludes with tech trends in supply chain management and a Q&A introduction.

(0:00) Introduction of Ivan Lai and career journey

(2:33) Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Abbott

(6:01) Relevance of mechanical engineering in supply chain

(9:10) Global supply chain network expansion challenges

(12:18) Part number proliferation and regulatory issues

(19:02) Country-specific challenges and crisis management

(24:45) Data and AI in supply chain risk mitigation

(30:51) Data-driven decision making in sourcing and distribution

(36:22) AI adoption and team efficiency in supply chain

(43:47) Ivan Lai's leadership lessons and advice

(49:41) Closing with Ivan Lai and Q&A introduction

(51:15) Tech trends in supply chain management

(52:45) Sponsor: Tech Solutions Inc.

(53:20) Upcoming industry events and episode summary

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Tony Wilkes joins Michael Atkin to delve into his entrepreneurial journey in the fire protection industry. Tony discusses the importance of hands-on experience and design, and the unexpected challenges he faced. He emphasizes building team culture through positive reinforcement and setting clear expectations for accountability. The conversation covers fostering high-performing teams, leveraging technology, and addressing talent retention amid generational differences. Tony shares insights on personal relationships and evolving leadership styles, offering advice for emerging leaders and highlighting the value of long-term commitment.

(0:00) Introduction to Tony Wilkes and his entrepreneurial journey

(1:08) Tony Wilkes shares his career journey and challenges in starting a business

(5:29) Advantages of hands-on experience and design in fire protection

(12:37) Overcoming unexpected challenges and planning in the industry

(18:20) Building team culture through positive reinforcement

(22:52) Leadership and setting clear expectations for accountability

(27:09) Fostering a high-performing team and the importance of continuous learning

(34:22) Real-world implications of fire safety and operational efficiency

(37:43) Leveraging technology for business optimization

(42:06) Talent retention, generational differences, and mentoring

(50:12) The role of personal relationships and evolving leadership styles in business

(52:51) Final advice for emerging leaders in the fire protection industry

(55:53) The value of long-term commitment and closing thoughts

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Michael Atkin chats with Alonzo Prado about his entrepreneurial journey. Alonso offers insights into consumer trends, marketing challenges, and Joe Homebuyer's customer-centric approach. They discuss real estate, startups, and work-life balance. Alonzo shares strategies for managing ventures, time management, and using human behavior in business. The conversation emphasizes curiosity in problem-solving, mastering public speaking, and audience engagement. Alonzo wraps up with career advice and his future plans.

(0:00) Introduction and Alonzo Prado's career journey

(1:57) Understanding consumer trends and marketing challenges

(6:03) Joe Homebuyer's value proposition and customer needs

(9:30) Real estate insights and the startup leap of faith

(13:06) Work-life balance and the resourcefulness in entrepreneurship

(21:20) The catalyst for starting dual businesses and skill development

(26:42) Strategies for managing multiple business ventures

(31:31) Effective time management in entrepreneurship

(35:12) Leveraging human behavior in business strategy

(40:02) Curiosity's impact on problem-solving and innovation

(43:40) Mastering public speaking and audience engagement

(51:04) Consolidated advice for building a versatile career

(54:05) Closing thoughts and future plans with Alonzo Prado

In this inspiring conversation, Josh Renicker, COO of Energy Access, Inc., shares his journey from high school band leader to the C-suite in just 7 years. Josh offers actionable insights on:

✔️ The power of blue-collar leadership in executive roles

✔️ Leveraging technology and AI to streamline operations

✔️ Building people-first teams and empowering growth

Josh’s nontraditional path is a testament to the impact of grit, determination, and ownership. Don’t miss this conversation packed with lessons on innovation, leadership, and career development.

(0:00) Introduction and guest Josh Renicker's journey

(1:05) Josh Renicker's early career and transition to Energy Access

(8:33) Motivation and path to becoming COO at Energy Access

(17:26) Defining and exploring the COO role and responsibilities

(30:39) COO's impact on team productivity and empowering employees

(41:32) Leveraging technology and AI in operations

(44:45) Supply chain management lessons from the pandemic

(46:32) Utilizing AI for business insights and predictive analytics

(47:54) Industry 4.0, lights-out manufacturing, and future innovations

(50:13) Technological advances and historical resistance to change

(53:24) Closing remarks and thank yous

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Ryan David joins Michael Atkin to discuss his journey from welding to procurement. Ryan shares challenges from welding school, differences between professional and academic training, and his embrace of technology in procurement. They explore strategies in the fire protection industry and Ryan's feature in Practical Welding Magazine. Ryan offers insights on future trends in procurement, fabrication, and AI, along with advice for aspiring welders. The episode concludes with reflections on professional development and Ryan's proudest career moments.

(0:00) Introduction and catch-up with Ryan David

(2:13) Ryan's journey from welding to procurement

(6:01) Overcoming challenges in welding school and early career

(9:54) The reality of professional welding vs. school

(14:11) Mentorship and professional growth in welding

(17:22) Embracing technology in procurement and supply chain

(24:38) Strategies and challenges in the fire protection industry

(30:13) Ryan's feature in Practical Welding Magazine and career evolution

(38:34) Future trends in procurement, fabrication, and AI integration

(42:14) Career advice for aspiring welders and fabricators

(45:23) The significance of commitment in professional development

(47:43) Ryan David's proudest moments and concluding thoughts

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Justin Goldman joins Michael Atkin to discuss the parallels between sports rivalries and business competition. Justin shares insights on sports leadership, personal resilience, and the importance of listening skills, recounting his first big corporate deal. He talks about his transition to business, early work experiences, and sales insights. The conversation includes learning from mentors, mentorship techniques, and leadership advice for newcomers. They also discuss challenging leadership scenarios, work-life balance, and valuing people, concluding with closing remarks and future plans.

(0:00) Introduction and Rivalries in Sports and Business

(1:32) Relating Sports Leadership to Business

(5:49) Personal Leadership and Adversity

(10:26) First Big Corporate Deal and Listening Skills

(19:50) Transition to Business Aspirations and Early Life

(25:01) Work Experiences and Early Sales Insights

(31:08) Learning from Mentors and Business Ventures

(34:05) The Impact of Influential Mentors

(37:22) Mentorship Techniques in Professional Settings

(44:32) Leadership Advice for Newcomers

(48:02) Challenging Leadership and Work-Life Balance

(50:00) Key Leadership Lessons and Valuing People

(54:13) Closing Remarks and Future Plans

(54:34) Sponsor: TechWave Solutions

(54:40) Teaser for Next Episode

(54:50) End Credits and Acknowledgments

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Chris Bridleman joins Michael Atkin to discuss his career journey, starting with his transition from IT to operations and overcoming imposter syndrome. Chris shares insights into developing a problem-solving mindset and embedding values within company culture to ensure team buy-in. The conversation highlights pivotal leadership moments, engaging with employees' personal goals, and the importance of peer collaboration and mentorship. Chris emphasizes embracing challenging projects for leadership development and explores technology's role in operations and future supply chain trends. The episode concludes with essential leadership lessons and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and guest welcome

(0:35) Overview of guest's career and early experiences

(4:12) Transition from IT to operations and overcoming imposter syndrome

(6:38) Developing a problem-solving mindset in business

(11:37) Embedding values in company culture and team buy-in

(15:32) Pivotal moments in leadership and strategy

(20:48) Engaging with employees' personal goals

(22:02) Peer collaboration and the influence of mentors

(29:41) Embracing challenging projects and leadership development

(32:47) Technology's role in operations and future trends in supply chains

(42:24) Essential leadership lessons and closing remarks

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Thomas Thompson joins Michael Atkin to discuss his career journey, starting with his background and interest in operations and supply chain management. Thomas shares his early military ambitions and subsequent pivot to college education. The conversation explores his early career experiences, focusing on the role of data across various industries. Thomas emphasizes the significance of discipline, process-orientation, and predictive analytics in supply chain management. They discuss AI's impact on supply chain operations and future technological trends. Thomas concludes with valuable mentorship and career advice for newcomers to the industry.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Thomas Thompson and career overview

(0:57) Thomas' background and interest in operations and supply chain management

(2:11) Military ambitions and pivot to college education

(4:39) Early career and the role of data across industries

(12:21) Discipline, process-orientation, and predictive analytics in supply chain

(21:41) AI's impact on supply chain and operations

(28:22) Future trends in supply chain technology

(34:33) Mentorship and career advice for industry newcomers