Episode Overview
In Episode 102 of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster welcome back operational excellence expert Bill Tansey. Bill breaks down key pillars like daily operations, problem-solving, and the eight wastes, offering practical tools to eliminate inefficiency and ensure consistent execution in trades like construction and manufacturing.
You can connect with Bill Tansey at theopexshop.com, bill@theopexshop.com, or on LinkedIn at William (Bill) Tansey Jr.
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Time Stamps
00:00:15 Welcome to Blue Collar Startup
00:00:29 Hosts introduce themselves
00:01:15 Hunting season talk
00:02:08 Sponsor shoutouts
00:02:48 Patreon announcement
00:03:07 Introducing guest Bill Tansey
00:04:02 What The Op Shop does
00:05:41 Hands-on vs. traditional consulting
00:08:14 Bill’s career background
00:10:48 Companies worked for (Boston Scientific, Danaher, GE)
00:14:28 Five pillars of operational excellence
00:18:30 Biggest challenges in midsize businesses
00:21:22 Overcoming challenges with value stream mapping
00:23:37 The eight wastes explained
00:27:46 Applicability across industries
00:30:20 Signs to reach out for help
00:33:09 How to contact Bill
00:34:22 Episode wrap-up and sponsors
00:35:03 Closing remarks
Details
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Hosts
Michael Nelson & Derek Foster
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Guests
Bill Tansey Jr.
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Runtime
35 mins, 19 secs
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Airing Date
November 5th, 2025