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Showing Up & Second Chances with Kody Guidry
Manage episode 468527648 series 3502667
From a part-time job in college to becoming an equity partner in a thriving machine shop, Kody Guidry's journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, we explore how Coastal Machine is scaling operations into defense, aerospace, oil & gas, why Kody supports hiring and training inexperienced talent instead of pursuing seasoned machinists, and how developing a strong employee pipeline is just as crucial as a sales pipeline. Plus, we discuss diversifying the business, investing in tech, and building a family-oriented culture.
SHOW NOTES
- (1:36) Kody Guidry's journey from machinist to equity partner at Coastal Machine
- (9:53) A family-oriented culture is a core value
- (12:47) The shop’s investment in technology, marketing, and workforce development
- (13:35) Coastal’s growth strategy includes technology and diversifying the business
- (17:39) Why Coastal is focusing on hiring and training green talent
- (18:44) The importance of having an employee pipeline—just like a sales pipeline
- (21:52) Kody’s advice to his younger self and what it takes to succeed in manufacturing
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19 episodes
Manage episode 468527648 series 3502667
From a part-time job in college to becoming an equity partner in a thriving machine shop, Kody Guidry's journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, we explore how Coastal Machine is scaling operations into defense, aerospace, oil & gas, why Kody supports hiring and training inexperienced talent instead of pursuing seasoned machinists, and how developing a strong employee pipeline is just as crucial as a sales pipeline. Plus, we discuss diversifying the business, investing in tech, and building a family-oriented culture.
SHOW NOTES
- (1:36) Kody Guidry's journey from machinist to equity partner at Coastal Machine
- (9:53) A family-oriented culture is a core value
- (12:47) The shop’s investment in technology, marketing, and workforce development
- (13:35) Coastal’s growth strategy includes technology and diversifying the business
- (17:39) Why Coastal is focusing on hiring and training green talent
- (18:44) The importance of having an employee pipeline—just like a sales pipeline
- (21:52) Kody’s advice to his younger self and what it takes to succeed in manufacturing
Learn more:
19 episodes
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