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Culture From the HeartBuilding People Through Business featuring Sam ThevanayagamIn this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Sam Thevanayagam, CEO at Parts Life, Inc. Sam discusses his unique approach to leadership, which focuses on using the business to build people rather than using people to build the business. He emphasizes the importance of intentionally creating and protecting a company culture that fosters growth, allyship, and a strong sense of purpose. Sam shares stories of how Parts Life supports employees in achieving their God-given potential, from aiding first-time homebuyers to developing a robust workforce development program. He underscores the...
2025-10-0730 min
Machine Shop Mastery86. Using Business to Build People: Sam Thevanayagam's Model for Manufacturing LeadershipWhen I think about inspiring stories of resilience and vision in the world of manufacturing, Sam Thevanayagam's journey is one that stands out. In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Sam, the founder of Parts Life Inc. and the leader behind Deval Lifecycle, to unpack his incredible path from Sri Lanka to Philadelphia, from downsizing his home to fund his dream, to acquiring a bankrupt business and transforming it into a thriving, mission-driven company employing nearly 200 people. What struck me most about Sam is not just his sharp business acumen or the bold...
2025-08-271h 02
Real World LeadersStrong Faith, SMART Goals, and Jet SkisWhen is looking like a fool okay? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Sam Thevanayagam, President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc.DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers, Inc., and Marc Albero, General Manager of PAC Strapping, and discuss prep school guys gone wild, being a good steward, and reserved parking spaces.
2025-08-2344 min
The Wisdom Of... with Simon BowenSam Thevanayagam: The First 10 Runs in Singles and the Science of Servant LeadershipIn this episode of The Wisdom Of ... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Sam Thevanayagam, Founder and CEO of Parts Life, Inc., a defense industry leader who has revolutionized how we think about servant leadership in high-stakes environments. From his journey as an immigrant entrepreneur to building a family of companies serving critical F-35 program components, Sam shares profound insights on faith-driven leadership, systematic human development, and turning adversity into competitive advantage. Discover how cricket lessons from his father became a business philosophy that consistently outperforms traditional command-and-control management.Ready to elevate your leadership thinking? Join Simon's...
2025-08-041h 00
Radio AmericaExecutive Leaders Radio - Leadership, mentorship and emphasizing the importance of respectListen to these Philadelphia leaders talk about how leadership and mentorship in their lives helped them learn to respect the process to earn respect and shape them into their leadership roles. Our guests include Ron Scheese, CEO of F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.; Paul Ricci, CEO of Best Egg; Sam Thevanayagam President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc. and Joe Crandall, CEO of Green Castle Consulting.
2025-08-0444 minExecutive Leaders RadioLeadership, mentorship and emphasizing the importance of respectListen to these Philadelphia leaders talk about how leadership and mentorship in their lives helped them learn to respect the process to earn respect and shape them into their leadership roles. Our guests include Ron Scheese, CEO of F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.; Paul Ricci, CEO of Best Egg; Sam Thevanayagam President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc. and Joe Crandall, CEO of Green Castle Consulting.
2025-08-0444 min
Hearts Not Heads Podcast, presented by Heartcount™ & The Learning Moment™Episode 13 - Sam Thevanayagam, CEO | Parts Life Inc.On Episode 13 of the Hearts Not Heads Podcast, Garry Ridge and Davin Salvagno sit down with Sam Thevanayagam, President and CEO at Parts Life, Inc., DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers, Inc.About Sam ThevanayagamSamuel Prakash Thevanayagam, or SamT, is a Sri Lankan-born Naturalized American, CEO, entrepreneur, author, thought leader, innovator and aftermarket expert. He is also a husband, father of five and an active leader in his community and church.SamT came to the U.S. in 1985 at th...
2025-01-1631 min
Rapid Fire ManufacturingManufacturing Matters: Overcoming Obsolescence, Mentorship, and Artisan Skills with Sam ThevanayagamIn this conversation, David Turner speaks with Sam Thevanayagam, CEO of Parts Life, Inc., about the challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing industry, particularly focusing on obsolescence, workforce development, and the importance of mentorship. Sam emphasizes the need for leaders to embrace constraints, manage variability in manufacturing processes, and build strategic relationships with small businesses. He also highlights the transformative power of manufacturing in people's lives and the necessity of preserving artisan skills in a modern, throwaway society.takeaways
Leaders must embrace constraints to drive innovation.
Obsolescence is a persistent challenge in manufacturing.
Mentorship is vital for passing...
2025-01-0714 min
Winning Through Culture“Running with Scissors” — Doing Dangerous and Difficult Work with Finesse | Sam ThevanayagamIn this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan welcomes Sam Prakash Thevanayagam, Founder, CEO, and President of Parts Life Inc., a defense technology company. Sam shares his inspiring journey from Sri Lanka to building a successful business serving the U.S. Department of Defense. This episode dives deep into the challenges of leadership, stewardship, and creating a culture that aligns purpose with everyday work.
Main topics covered in this episode with Sam Thevanayagam:
Sam discusses how finding a niche in the defense contracting industry helped his company thrive and serve the military with precision and...
2024-10-2300 min
Stories from the RiverRemanufacture, Refurbish, Repair, and Repurpose to Defend our Freedom with Sam ThevanayagamWelcome back to the Purpose Summit series on Stories from the River! Host Charlie Malouf sits down to talk with Sam Thevanayagam, also known as Sam T. Sam, who owns two companies in the defense space, speaks about the vital role of purpose in his work. He emphasizes that his businesses, Parts Life and DeVal Lifecycle Support, are dedicated to supporting the U.S. warfighter by extending the life of critical defense equipment through remanufacturing and repair. This not only safeguards national security but also ensures fiscal responsibility by reducing the need for new acquisitions. Sa...
2024-06-2013 min
DIB InnovatorsEP 4 — Parts Life's Sam Thevanayagam on Solving the Problem of Obsolescence in the DIBOn this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Sam Thevanayagam, President and CEO at Parts Life, Inc. and DeVal Lifecycle Support, a leader in life cycle sustainment. They discuss the challenges of end-of-life asset management in the defense industry, and how Parts Life is working to solve those problems with their R.O.P.E. process. They also talk about how to protect IP and the supply chain, being a good steward in the DIB, and advice for young entrepreneurs.
Topics discussed:
How Sam started Parts Life to solve the problem of...
2024-01-1835 min
The Fake Christians PodcastInterview with the CEO of Parts Life: The Virtue of Honesty in my Career and EntrepreneurshipIntroduction: In this enlightening episode of The Meaningful Jobs Podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with Sam Thevanayagam, CEO of Parts Life, a thriving company specializing in military supply chain management. Sam's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we explore his incredible career story and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way.Follow The Meaningful Jobs Podcast and learn more about The Life-solvers Group Ltd. - a career advisory and personal/employer branding consultancy: https://www.thelifesolversgroup.com/the-meaningful-jobs-podcast Learn more about working...
2023-11-1429 min
Generous Business OwnerSam Thevanayagam: Creativity Before Capital and Network Before NetworthIn this episode, Jeff and Sam discuss: Sam’s interesting background growing up Christian in Sri Lanka. The unique gifts that God has given to each of us. God’s hand in the peaks and valleys of our lives. Generosity beyond monetary generosity. The scalability of stewardship. Key Takeaways: Your network should be bigger than your net worth. God is the ultimate networker and will work through us to accomplish His goals. Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves. Think and lead with empathy. Take care of those aroun...
2023-01-2440 min
GovClose | Start Winning Government ContractsPersistence, Expertise & Creativity Wins The Day (and the contracts!) Episode #77 Sam Thevanayagam, President and CEO of Parts Life Inc., identified a US military need and used his experience in the aftermarket auto industry to build a thriving business. Learning the constraints of federal contracting allowed Sam to anticipate government need and be creative in an area not necessarily known for creativity. I really enjoyed talking with Sam and if you want to contact him you can find him at Sam@partslifeinc.com If you want to learn the process small businesses use to win 6-8 figure government contracts head over to: https://w...
2022-12-2343 min
Making It Work: God and Your WorkRe-creation in a Broken World - Sam ThevanayagamSam Thevanayagam talks with us about God’s work of re-creation and “making all things new” through our everyday work. Sam is the president and CEO of three companies—Parts Life, Inc., DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers—focused on aerospace and defense systems used with domestic and international platforms. Sam is a TEDx speaker and the author of The First 10 Runs in Singles: Life Lessons from the Game of Cricket. He is devoted to empowering, mentoring, and developing people within his sphere of influence, and is deeply involved in his community and church. Scripture References
2022-11-2836 min
What GOOD Looks Like"Two Sides of The Same Coin" with Sam ThevanayagamOn episode 3 of the "What GOOD Looks Like Podcast," Davin Salvagno sits down with Sam Thevanayagam, President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc. Sam shares his journey of experiencing God's faithfulness in his business, and his commitment to stewardship and entrepreneurship which he describes as two sides of the same coin.
2021-11-0233 min
Executive Leaders PodcastCampus Philly, ReminderMedia and MoreSam Thevanayagam, President & CEO (Parts Life, Inc., DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers, Inc.); Jennifer Johnson Kebea, President (Campus Philly); Howard Peterson, Founder & Managing Partner (TRG Healthcare LLC); Luke Acree, President (ReminderMedia)
2021-08-2844 min
The Innerfire PodcastDoing Business for God | Sam ThevanayagamSam Thevanayagam is an author, speaker, and CEO of Parts Life, Inc. who emigrated to the United States in his twenties. Sam joins the Innerfire Podcast to discuss living out faith in business, cultural issues, and his book The First 10 Runs in Singles.0:00 - Introduction1:45 - About Sam Thevanayagam7:14 - Coming up as a Christian in Sri Lanka9:41 - Sam’s salvation experience10:27 - How does Christianity in the U.S. different from Christianity in Sri Lanka?14:28 - How Sam is living out his faith in his business and community19:38 - Th...
2021-06-071h 15
Master LeadershipML121: Sam Thevanayagam (Pres. & CEO of Parts Life, Inc.)Meet Sam Thevanayagam (A.K.A. Sam T), a leader who believes that good leadership is like oxygen to an organization. Lean in!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-1143 min
Creation FestivalsCreation NE 2018 || Sam Thevanayagam || Are you stuck on airplane mode?Creation NE 2018 || Sam Thevanayagam || Are you stuck on airplane mode? by Creation Festivals
2018-08-0100 min