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GA 482 | The True Value of OpEx Assessments with Brent Weichers

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on June 29th, 2023

This week’s guest is Brent Weichers. Ron and Brent discussed OpEx assessments and how Brent and his team deliver genuine value and insight through them. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Brent (2:54)
  • Brent’s background (4:06)
  • What an OpEx assessment is (5:46)
  • The systems they use (6:57)
  • Working through resistance and negativity (15:41)
  • Why companies struggle after winning awards (20:30)
  • What problem they’re trying to solve (21:15)
  • The cadence they work at (23:54)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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