My HIGH STAKES Lean challenge

My HIGH STAKES Lean challenge

From Lean Made Simple: Transform Your Business & Life One Step At A Time! by Lean Made Simple

July 21, 2025 · 29 min

About this episode

Ryan Tierney discusses his bold decision to leave his successful business and take on a high-stakes Lean challenge at Sperrin Metal.

Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) sits down with podcast host Matthew Thompson to get deep into why he has made the boldest move of his life and made a high stake move that will be the ultimate test of lean.🟢 Ryan Tierney leaves his successful business to take on his biggest Lean challenge yet.🟢 Why Sperrin Metal needs more than just tools — it needed a complete culture reset.🟢 Discover the real-world pressures behind buying a struggling factory and leading from the front.🟢 This episode explores what it means to truly believe in Lean — when the stakes are high and nothing is guaranteed.🟢 A personal story of purpose, risk, Draperstown pride, and building something that lasts.➡️ Find out more about Sperrin Metal at www.sperrin-metal.com➡️ Order the book, LEAN MADE SIMPLE: 12 PROVEN STEPS FOR CREATING A VIBRANT LEAN CULTURE: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/store➡️ Book a Lean Made Simple tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Thompson

Guest: Ryan Tierney

Topics covered

  • Lean management
  • business transformation
  • cultural change
  • risk-taking
  • factory management

Keywords

  • Lean challenge
  • business culture
  • factory leadership
  • personal story
  • Draperstown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sperrin Metal, Lean Made Simple

Products: LEAN MADE SIMPLE: 12 PROVEN STEPS FOR CREATING A VIBRANT LEAN CULTURE

Places: Draperstown

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