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Showing Up & Second Chances with Kody Guidry

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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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Manage episode 468527648 series 3502667
Content provided by Greg McHale. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Greg McHale or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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:

  continue reading

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