Show overview
The American Innovator has been publishing since 2016, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 147 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 22 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.7 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2017, with 42 episodes published. Published by Paul Akers.
From the publisher
Welcome to The American Innovator. This show is about ideas. It’s about creativity. It’s about business. It’s about lean. It’s about how to take an idea from a dinner napkin, all the way to the market shelf using lean thinking.
Latest Episodes
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Banish Sloppiness Book – English
<p>You don’t just learn this and then become perfect and precise in one fell swoop. It is a lifelong journey. There will still be mountains of sloppiness and waste everywhere in everything you do. But what is important is you begin the journey today. When you start being more thoughtful and precise in everything you do, ... <a title="Banish Sloppiness Book – English" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/banish-sloppiness-book-all-english" aria-label="Read more about Banish Sloppiness Book – English">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/banish-sloppiness-book-all-english">Banish Sloppiness Book – English</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
2 Second Lean Book – English
<p>Think all the talk about Lean Manufacturing is a bit boring and all about charts and graphs? Read or listen to this book and be inspired by how easy and fun it can be.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/2-second-lean-book-all">2 Second Lean Book – English</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
IMPACT 2SL Book – English
<p>Finally, we got it done with the help of all my friends from all over the 2 Second Lean community worldwide. IMPACT is finally done. Thank you for everyone’s hard work, patience, and diligence. I hope the stories that follow in these pages will inspire everyone to a life of daily relentless improvements! Please enjoy this collection of real ... <a title="IMPACT 2SL Book – English" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/impact-2sl-book-all" aria-label="Read more about IMPACT 2SL Book – English">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/impact-2sl-book-all">IMPACT 2SL Book – English</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Sisters’ Reunion Day 6
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares day 6 of the reunion between his Mom (Elizabeth), who is 95, and her two sisters (Helen & Dawn).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/sisters-reunion-day-6">Sisters’ Reunion Day 6</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Sisters’ Reunion Day 5
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares day 5 of the reunion between his Mom (Elizabeth), who is 95, and her two sisters (Helen & Dawn).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/sisters-reunion-day-5">Sisters’ Reunion Day 5</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Sisters’ Reunion Day 4
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares day 4 of the reunion between his Mom (Elizabeth), who is 95, and her two sisters (Helen & Dawn).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/sisters-reunion-day-4">Sisters’ Reunion Day 4</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Sisters’ Reunion Day 3
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares day 3 of the reunion between his Mom (Elizabeth), who is 95, and her two sisters (Helen & Dawn).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/sisters-reunion-day-3">Sisters’ Reunion Day 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Sisters’ Reunion Day 2
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares day 2 of the reunion between his Mom (Elizabeth), who is 95, and her two sisters (Helen & Dawn).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/sisters-reunion-day-2">Sisters’ Reunion Day 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Sisters’ Reunion Day 1
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares day 1 of the reunion between his Mom (Elizabeth), who is 95, and her two sisters (Helen & Dawn).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/sisters-reunion-day-1">Sisters’ Reunion Day 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
95 Years
<p>On this week’s show, Paul’s Mom discusses what she has learned in the past 95 years on this earth.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/95-years">95 Years</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
My Father’s Brother
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares a visit he took with his Father’s brother, Albert Akers, to the family farm in Seibert, CO.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/my-fathers-brother">My Father’s Brother</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Palau
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers visits Palau…the 105th country he has visited.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/palau">Palau</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers visits the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/takenaka-carpentry-tools-museum">Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
USS Nimitz
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers flies from NASNI on a U.S. Navy C-2 Greyhound aircraft heading for a stay on the aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, as part of the Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) Distinguished Visitor (DV) Program!</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/uss-nimitz">USS Nimitz</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
The Crossing
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers reminisces about his epic flight across the Atlantic in 2006.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/the-crossing">The Crossing</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Leadership Matters
<p>On this week’s show, Peter Larsen spoke at the 2019 Global Lean Leadership Summit about how good leadership changed his life.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/leadership-matters">Leadership Matters</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
The 9th Waste
<p>On this week’s show, Lukas Holland spoke at the 2019 Global Lean Leadership Summit about the 9th Waste.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/the-9th-waste">The 9th Waste</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Kanbans Pt 2
<p>On this week’s show, Lukas Holland walks through how FastCap uses barcodes and QR codes.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/kanbans-pt-2">Kanbans Pt 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Kanbans Pt 1
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers and Lukas Holland walk through how FastCap does Kanbans.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/kanbans-pt-1">Kanbans Pt 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.
Torii Gates
<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us on a tour of his Japanese garden, including the beautiful torii gates, built by Gordon Plume, of GR Plume.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/torii-gates">Torii Gates</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.