{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Manufacturing Mavericks","title":"Showing Up & Second Chances with Kody Guidry","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6d75a827\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1482,"description":"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","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wr_w-oo6aTIctp9w_AOZ1TojVk76iB9zID4YOsrFvus/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MDYzLzE2OTIw/MzUyMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}