ABOUT
Value Others. Unlock Potential. Prosper Together.
About Deep Respect.
We believe lasting prosperity begins when we value others above ourselves.
At Deep Respect, we believe the greatest opportunities for growth emerge when people are genuinely valued, their potential is unlocked, and their success becomes a shared priority.
Our philosophy is simple: Prosperity is not simply what we achieve for ourselves. It is what becomes possible when we help others prosper.
This belief is the foundation of everything we do.
We help business owners and leaders discover untapped opportunities, unlock the potential within their organizations, and create lasting prosperity--not simply working harder, but by thinking differently, eliminating barriers, and empowering people to contribute their best.
We believe that when people thrive, businesses thrive. And when businesses thrive, they create opportunities for employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities they serve.
Our Core Beliefs
Value Others.
Put others' interests ahead of our own.
Deep Respect begins with a fundamental conviction: People matter.
We believe genuine respect goes beyond how we treat others. It is demonstrated through how we listen, how we lead, how we serve, and how we contribute to their success.
By leading with humility, generosity, and a genuine desire to create value for others, we build the trust and relationships that make extraordinary things possible.
Unlock Potential.
See what is possible, not simply what exists today.
Every person and every organization possesses untapped potential.
Too often, that potential is constrained by unnecessary complexity, competing priorities, outdated practices, and barriers that prevent people from doing their best work.
We believe leadership is about recognizing possibilities others may not yet see, removing obstacles, and creating an environment where people can contribute, innovate, and grow.
When we unlock human potential, we unlock organizational potential.
Prosper Together.
Creating lasting prosperity by helping others prosper.
We believe that most meaningful and sustainable success is shared.
Prosperity is more than financial performance. It includes personal fulfillment, professional growth, meaningful relationships, organizational excellence, and the freedom to pursue new opportunities.
When we focus on creating genuine value for others, prosperity becomes a natural outcome.
Our goal is not simply to help businesses become more profitable. It is to help them build the capabilities, culture, and confidence to continually raise expectations of what is possible.
Because lasting prosperity grows when we help others prosper.
From Philosophy to Performance
Turning Deep Respect into Measurable Results
Deep Respect is more than a philosophy. It is a practical approach to achieving extraordinary business performance.
Through our Profit Acceleration Operating System, we help business owners identify opportunities to accelerate profitability, strengthen organizational capabilities, and build a foundation for sustainable growth.
We believe that greater profitability and deeper respect for people are not competing priorities. They reinforce one another.
When leaders value others, unlock potential, and eliminate unnecessary barriers, they create the conditions for stronger performance, greater innovation, and lasting prosperity.
Our approach helps business owners move beyond incremental improvements to build organizations capable of continually achieving more--with the people, resources, and opportunities they already have.
We don't believe business owners should have to choose between growing profits and improving the lives of the people who make those profits possible. We believe they can--and should--accomplish both.
Our Purpose
To inspire and enable lasting prosperity by valuing others, unlocking potential, and helping people and organizations thrive together.
Our Promise
We help business owners discover opportunities they may not see, achieve results they may not believe are possible, and build organizations capable of sustaining those results.
When We Value Others, We Unlock Potential. When We Unlock Potential, We Create Opportunity. When We Create Opportunity, We Prosper Together.
Discover What's Possible
What if your greatest opportunity for increased profitability is already within your business--just waiting to be discoverd?
At Deep Respect, we help business owners uncover those opportunities and turn them into measurable results.
Explore the Potential Yourself:
(click the above link and make sure to email the report to yourself -- including your free roadmap that can be implemented immediately).
Past Wins:
Sales Growth Rate Improvement from 7% to 10%.
Free-Cash-Flow Conversion: $391M of Leads, $138M of Sales Opportunities, $80M of Orders, $16M of Free-Cash-Flow.
Cost Savings: $53M.
Procure-to-Pay: $40M.
Order-to-Delivery: $11M.
Document-to-Maintenance: $11M.
Lance's Professional Qualifications:
B.A. in Accounting (CPA certificate expired).
MBA.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Change Management Professional.
Former SVP of Continuous Improvement.
Former Director of Operational Excellence.
Experience leading operational transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, engineering, and service organizations.
Let’s prosper together through Deep Respect!
TESTIMONIALS
I had the opportunity to work alongside Lance Grimm, and he is one of those rare leaders who can take a complex, transformational initiative and turn it into a clear, executable path forward. Lance brings a blend of strategic vision, operational discipline, and people-centered leadership that consistently moves organizations from intent to measurable outcomes. He excels at aligning executive stakeholders, simplifying complexity, and building the cross-functional momentum required for enterprise-scale change. Whether the challenge is modernizing technology, reshaping operation models, or driving cultural and process transformation, Lance leads with clarity, accountability, and a steady focus on value creation. Lance is the best storyteller when it comes to communicating the vision that meets everyone’s needs, regardless of where they are in the journey. Any organization looking for an executive leader of continuous improvement and business transformation will find in Lance a trusted executive who can both architect the strategy and lead the organization through the execution. He’s a transformative force and a leader I recommend without hesitation.
I had the privilege of working under Lance Grimm when he served as SVP of Continuous Improvement at Kodiak Building Partners, and I can confidently say he is one of the most visionary Lean leaders I’ve worked with. He brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and practical execution. His passion for Lean Management Systems is not theoretical, he lives it. From thoughtful strategy deployment to disciplined daily management, he ensures that continuous improvement is embedded into the culture, not treated as an initiative. His use of A3 thinking sharpened the organization’s problem-solving capabilities and helped leaders at every level think more critically and systemically. What truly sets him apart is his leadership style. He is a caring, dependable mentor to executives and emerging leaders alike. He invests time in developing people, asks the right questions, and challenges you in ways that build both confidence and capability. Any organization would be fortunate to have a leader with his vision, integrity, and commitment to operational excellence.
I had the opportunity to work with Lance, and what stands out most is his deep expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement. Lance doesn’t just implement tools—he builds capability. He has the unique ability to instill a true culture of Continuous Improvement by developing people and empowering teams to solve problems at the source. Through his disciplined use of 8-Step Problem-Solving, Lance creates clarity, structure, and momentum around the right issues—turning everyday challenges into learning opportunities for the organization. What makes Lance especially effective is how he scales improvement. He develops an “army of problem solvers” across the organization, ensuring that Continuous Improvement is not a program, but a mindset embedded in daily operations. Any organization looking to strengthen operational excellence and build sustainable improvement capability would benefit from Lance’s leadership.
Chad Finnigan (SVP Technology and Cybersecurity at Kodiak Building Partners):
I had the opportunity to work alongside Lance Grimm, and he is one of those rare leaders who can take a complex, transformational initiative and turn it into a clear, executable path forward. Lance brings a blend of strategic vision, operational discipline, and people-centered leadership that consistently moves organizations from intent to measurable outcomes. He excels at aligning executive stakeholders, simplifying complexity, and building the cross-functional momentum required for enterprise-scale change. Whether the challenge is modernizing technology, reshaping operation models, or driving cultural and process transformation, Lance leads with clarity, accountability, and a steady focus on value creation. Lance is the best storyteller when it comes to communicating the vision that meets everyone’s needs, regardless of where they are in the journey. Any organization looking for an executive leader of continuous improvement and business transformation will find in Lance a trusted executive who can both architect the strategy and lead the organization through the execution. He’s a transformative force and a leader I recommend without hesitation.
Mersea Kidan (Director of Industrial Engineering at Agiliti):
I had the privilege of working under Lance Grimm when he served as SVP of Continuous Improvement at Kodiak Building Partners, and I can confidently say he is one of the most visionary Lean leaders I’ve worked with. He brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and practical execution. His passion for Lean Management Systems is not theoretical, he lives it. From thoughtful strategy deployment to disciplined daily management, he ensures that continuous improvement is embedded into the culture, not treated as an initiative. His use of A3 thinking sharpened the organization’s problem-solving capabilities and helped leaders at every level think more critically and systemically. What truly sets him apart is his leadership style. He is a caring, dependable mentor to executives and emerging leaders alike. He invests time in developing people, asks the right questions, and challenges you in ways that build both confidence and capability. Any organization would be fortunate to have a leader with his vision, integrity, and commitment to operational excellence.
Hitesh Bajaj (Director of Innovation at Target Corporation):
I had the opportunity to work with Lance, and what stands out most is his deep expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement. Lance doesn’t just implement tools—he builds capability. He has the unique ability to instill a true culture of Continuous Improvement by developing people and empowering teams to solve problems at the source. Through his disciplined use of 8-Step Problem-Solving, Lance creates clarity, structure, and momentum around the right issues—turning everyday challenges into learning opportunities for the organization. What makes Lance especially effective is how he scales improvement. He develops an “army of problem solvers” across the organization, ensuring that Continuous Improvement is not a program, but a mindset embedded in daily operations. Any organization looking to strengthen operational excellence and build sustainable improvement capability would benefit from Lance’s leadership.