Mile Marker 14 – Built From Steel: Pat Godwin Jr. on Family, Fabrication, and the Godwin Legacy
Description
In this two-part episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Pat Godwin Jr., President of The Godwin Group, to hear the remarkable story of how his father, Pat Godwin Sr., turned a carport welding rig into one of the largest truck body and equipment manufacturers in the country.
In Part 1, Pat shares:
-The origin story of Godwin Manufacturing — including a legendary April Fool’s Day and a welder cord through the kitchen window
-Life lessons from his father’s fearless approach to business and people
-The growing pains, grit, and character that shaped a family-run powerhouse in truck equipment fabrication
From humble beginnings to industry leadership, this episode is about more than metal — it’s about the people and purpose behind every weld.
👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore the company’s national growth, product innovation, and how the next generation is carrying the torch.
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