09/14/2023
Lesson #4 – Nurture Relationships
Amidst the success of EPIC's training sessions, new opportunities arose, cementing our path to success.
Our journey into continuous improvement immersed us in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, unveiling a demand for comprehensive training. From Lean Systems, we expanded to include Lean Six Sigma green belt, Black belt courses, supply chain management, and more.
Johnny recounted a funny story where students started asking for snacks during class and a tradition began. Alfredo chimed in with a laugh, "We used to have this blue cooler, like the beach cooler with a handle. And before every class, we would go buy cheap pastries, like cupcakes, not even the good cupcakes, two-liter Coke, and a three-liter bottle of Pepsi." “It was embarrassing”, Johnny said.
But it’s not all about food. From the beginning, our training was different. Our classes presented concepts curated by practical experience. Participants left each session with tools and answers they could immediately implement. All that was done in a friendly and engaging way.
EPIC's courses began to gain popularity, people started to take notice, and classes grew in size. By 2006, EPIC was offering several courses with as many as 25 participants each, a testament to their success.
Over the years, we've expanded our training from South Florida to Colombia, Brazil, and Nicaragua, introduced Project Management, Agile, among others, and unified our programs into a unique integrated solution. This delivers customized professional development, team building, and instant results for groups of varying sizes and industries.
As we celebrate two decades of EPIC achievements, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who played a role in our journey where we've not only nurtured relationships but also managed to keep our students well-fed, one snack run at a time! Here's to many more exciting adventures ahead, filled with knowledge, camaraderie, and perhaps a few better cupcakes along the way! Share your catering suggestions with us, and let's continue building meaningful connections.