We read this blog post by Dan Martell in our morning meeting…

The other day I was talking with my mom – who owns a delivery service – and she asked, “Dan, you know a bit about business, what can I do to grow?” (You may find this funny, but I’ve never talked business with my mom.)
That’s when I realized I had one chance to share with her something that, if it stuck, could help her improve her situation… so I thought about it for a few minutes, then asked, “How many business books have you read?” to which she replied, “None.”
That’s when I suggested to her,”Your business will grow the same percentage as you invest into learning about business. If you invest 1%, your business will grow 1%. If you invest 50%, then your business will grow 50%. It’s really that simple.”

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We watched this during our morning meeting…

Clay Dyer was born with no legs, no left arm and only part of a right arm, yet he’s fishing the FLW professional bass tournaments and making a living doing it. Clay’s story is one that will shock and inspire you at the same time. In this video, Clay shows how he ties a lure on with no hands, how he is able to write and how he can even throw a football. You do not want to miss this. It is truly inspirational.

Paul Akers answers a question from Ben about FastCap’s Lean Workshop. Paul shows Ben how FastCap’s workshop is set up. For more information on lean, visit 2 Second Lean.

For more information on FastCap products mentioned in this video, so to these links:
FastPipe
Kaizen Foam
Long Nose Marker

Austin, who builds FastCap’s Laserjamb LJ3 Pro, came up with a very simple way to open and close the buckles on the case in seconds. The idea is based on the suggestion from Wes, who toured our factory a week ago. Great idea Wes! Great implementation Austin!

We watched this in our morning meeting…

Are you ready to learn authentic, simple Lean thinking, the way it originated? The Tsukubai at Ryoanji Temple in the mountains over Kyoto has a puzzle for you.

Paul Akers walks us through FastCap’s New Products in 2014. Innovations like you have never seen because 95% of these product ideas come from you!

To learn more about these products, go to these links:
2P-10 RT (Rubber Toughened)
Shake Light – not being produced
NewTip
Power Mag Screw Gun
Adjustable Knuckle Bender – not available yet
Burn One Tape Measure
3/4 x 2.5 Flush Grommet – http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/viewprd.asp?idproduct=13445
10 Million Dollar Stick
The 11th Finger
Saw Stache (Flexible Bristle)
Quick Release Mandrel – not available yet
Hoval – not available yet
GlüBot (with Lanyard)
TaperClip
TracPad (3×3) – contact sandi@fastcap.com to order or go to this link for smaller size
3rd Hand Pipe Adapter
3rd Hand Panel Adapter
Fastedge Clamp (with 6×6 Foot)
LED Saw Hood Light – this product has been replaced with the Flex Light
ChopShop Saw Hood PRO
Best Fence Systems
Packing Bumper – not being produced
Please Note: The FastCam has been discontinued.
SpeedTape Applicator
HD Stealth SpeedBrace
HD Dishwasher SpeedBrace
Zero Clearance Tape
KISS Drill Bit System
Eco-Friendly Paper Fastedge
2 Second Lean (3rd Edition)
FastCap Catalog
Crown Control

Fernando Gonzalez sent us this video showing a super lean way to make sure your FatBoy Pencil is always sharp! Now you can have lead that is super strong and super sharp!

For more information on this product, visit our website.

Chad Schimmel sent us this video showing how his used FastCap’s Kaizen Foam to get more organized in his garage shop. We love getting these videos!

Are you interested in Lean Manufacturing? Well take a trip to the shop floor and see a lean factory tour at FastCap in Ferndale, Washington. Paul Akers is the founder and president of FastCap, based in Bellingham, WA. FastCap is an international product development company founded in 1997 with over 2000 distributors worldwide. A prolific inventor, Paul holds US and international patents. FastCap, launches approximately 20 new innovative products per year and has won business of the year multiple times. Paul and his wife, Leanne, have built FastCap from their garage into a multi-million dollar company. At its core, FastCap is a Lean company, determined to continuously improve everything, everyday. Our products reflect the idea that things can be improved and the best ideas come from the shop floor.

Dave West, of Meadowview Construction, came up with a great Best Fence Miter trick….so lean! Paul Akers demonstrates.

The Best Fence is a highly modular saw / fence system that is easy to set up, transport and allow you to dial in your saw for exact cuts every single time. For more information on FastCap’s Best Fence product line, visit our website.