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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
The Datanomix Difference: What Makes It Work?
It’s not just what you see. It’s how fast you see it, how clearly it shows up, and how easily your team acts on it.
- Simple machine and data connectivity, handled by us
- Data that makes sense on day one
- No Operator Input™ means zero burden on your team for data entry
- Product Tracks built for actual shop floor behavior
- Stay connected to your shop floor with the Datanomix Mobile App
- Kick-Ass Coaching that walks the shop floor with your team and keeps you winning
- Best-in-class partnerships and integrations
- The Datanomix Community built on real relationships and real wins
- Mountains of success stories with manufacturers just like you
- Every customer starts with our Pilot Program
Learn more at www.datanomix.io
23 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
The Datanomix Difference: What Makes It Work?
It’s not just what you see. It’s how fast you see it, how clearly it shows up, and how easily your team acts on it.
- Simple machine and data connectivity, handled by us
- Data that makes sense on day one
- No Operator Input™ means zero burden on your team for data entry
- Product Tracks built for actual shop floor behavior
- Stay connected to your shop floor with the Datanomix Mobile App
- Kick-Ass Coaching that walks the shop floor with your team and keeps you winning
- Best-in-class partnerships and integrations
- The Datanomix Community built on real relationships and real wins
- Mountains of success stories with manufacturers just like you
- Every customer starts with our Pilot Program
Learn more at www.datanomix.io
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