Consulting with Purpose: Scott Post’s Approach to Business Growth

In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, host Joe Sampson is joined by Scott Post, founder of S Post Consulting, to explore the art and science behind lean operations and business consulting. From manufacturing lines to restaurant chains, Scott applies a laser-focused strategy to help small and medium-sized businesses streamline operations, eliminate waste, and build systems that scale.

They discuss how Scott transitioned from COO roles to independent consulting, the importance of clean, consistent processes, and how focusing on systems—not just people—leads to sustainable growth. Scott also shares why staying curious and committing to lifelong learning are essential to driving real change.

Whether you're in manufacturing, agriculture, or food service, this episode is packed with wisdom on leadership, operations, and how to escape the day-to-day grind.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• All work is a process: Whether you’re baking pizzas or stamping steel, process drives efficiency.

• Cleanliness is a red flag: Disorganization often signals deeper operational inefficiencies.

• Consultants bring clarity: Outsiders can spot normalized waste and bring focus to fixing it.

• Systems enable scaling: Great teams need great processes to replicate excellence at scale.

• Fix processes, not people: Most performance problems stem from flawed systems, not staff.

• Stay curious: Leaders and teams must keep learning to remain excellent.