Hosted by James Buysen · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 16 episodes
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Built for Value is a podcast for founders, operators, and quiet achievers who want to build businesses that work—beyond growth hacks and vanity metrics. Hosted by systems thinker and supply chain leader James Buysen, each episode explores what it really takes to scale sustainably: clear systems, customer-centered thinking, and practical strategies that stick. If you’re designing, fixing, or transforming how your business runs, this podcast is your unfair advantage.
James Buysen hosts Built For Value, a business show with 16 episodes published.
You fought to get the system right. But what happens after the rollout? In this episode, we explore how even the best-designed systems can quietly become the biggest blockers to progress — not because they failed, but be
You spotted the problem. You built the fix. Everyone agreed it worked. But the moment you stepped away… it vanished. In this episode of Built for Value, we explore why even the best solutions don’t always stick — and wha
We’ve all heard it. “That’s just how we do things.” “Don’t fix what’s not broken.” “We’ve always done it that way.” But here’s the truth: those aren’t justifications — they’re warnings. In this episode, we dig deep into
Join James as he explores how Dungeons and Dragons teaches valuable lessons in innovation applicable from gaming tables to corporate boardrooms. In this episode of Built for Value, delve into strategic decision-making, c
What does your price really say about your product? In this episode, behavioral economist and pricing expert Etinosa Agbonlahor (Founder of Decision Alpha) joins James to unpack the science behind how people perceive val
Most systems don’t fail because of bad tech — they fail because of bad decisions. In this episode, we explore why ERP projects, digital tools, and even internal processes break down under real-world pressure. From legacy
Think your idea is ready to launch? Think again. In this episode of Built for Value, James breaks down the most common (and costly) mistake founders make before they ever write a line of code or build a product: they ski
In this episode of Built for Value, I’m joined by Michael Zislis, founder of JPN Guides — a business that's helping travelers ditch cookie-cutter itineraries and experience Japan like never before. We talk about how Mich
🎙️ It’s Not an Idea Problem — It’s a System Problem: Why Innovation Fails Quietly Most organisations aren’t short on ideas — they’re short on infrastructure. In this episode of Built for Value, we unpack why so many inn
Procurement isn’t just buying. It’s how strategy becomes real. In this episode of Built for Value, James breaks down why procurement is often misunderstood — and how reframing it as a strategic function can unlock clarit
Speed isn’t always the solution. Sometimes, it’s the problem. In this episode of Built for Value, we dive into how companies like Klarna and Netflix got the metrics right—but the meaning wrong—and explore what it really
What if your most important customers aren’t outside the company — but across the hall? In this short, sharp episode, James explores why internal teams like Finance, Procurement, and IT should think like product managers
What happens when the language we use to describe culture doesn’t match the reality of our teams? In this episode of Built for Value, I sit down with Dr. Owen Chamberlain — a pracademic whose career spans education, busi
Some of the most valuable innovations in your business aren’t in your strategy deck — they’re buried in spreadsheets, sticky notes, and unsent emails. In this episode of Built for Value, James explores the hidden power o
In this episode of Built For Value, we unpack Klarna’s high-profile decision to replace 700 staff with an AI chatbot—and the $99 million quarterly loss that followed. Was it innovation, or did they solve the wrong proble
This is where it all starts. In this short intro, I share why I created Built for Value — a podcast for people who are building something and want to do it better. Whether you're running a side hustle, scaling a business
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