”Always An Adapting Environment”: How to Succeed in a Market of Contradictions w/Chuck Adams and Corbin Metz

Covid, Inflation, Supply Chain interruptions and more have caused very volatile markets. A&D has also seen its share of volatility…and it is ever adapting to the environment. With the squeeze on labor, working capital and raw materials organic growth seems difficult - but not impossible. It’s a market of contradictions. The deal flow is there, but it’s also a tumultuous time to borrow money. There are a lot of great contracts, but with a backed up supply chain, manufacturers don't have the capacity to fill them. How are M&A advisors helping clients through these challenges? Where are the most surprising opportunities right now? In this episode, I’m joined by managing partners at Coeptis Consulting Group, Chuck Adams and Corbin Metz. They share why it’s equally an exciting and challenging time to be in this industry, and navigating the exciting world of A&D from an entrepreneurial perspective. Space is growing faster than people think, and there’s a big renewal in focus on it, especially on the commercial side . -Chuck Adams Things You’ll Learn In This Episode -The drive for diversification How are the companies getting pummeled by current supply chain constraints responding to these challenges? -Private equity…a gift and a curse With an industry-wide squeeze on working capital, what are the challenges of taking the route of a strategic buyer? -Raytheon GTF - a cause for concern Will this engine’s recent setbacks affect its perceived reliability? -Step out and bet on yourself What drove Chuck and Corbin to leave big Corporate America and venture out on their own? What are the biggest differences between entrepreneurship and working for a huge company? Guest Bio Chuck Adams is the managing partner of Coeptis Consulting Group. He brings years of experience to the firm with a background in the aviation/aerospace, automotive, and industrial goods industries. His deep, technical engineering expertise, combined with his business background, provides our clientele with a comprehensive, technical-business examination when providing our services. Prior to co-founding Coeptis Consulting Group, he spent over six and a half years at GE Aviation providing engineering & business services, interacting with internal & external production and MRO shops around the globe on various product lines, including the CFM56, LEAP, GE90, and CF34 commercial lines, as well graduating from GE’s Engineering Development Program. Before GE, he also spent time in the automotive, food manufacturing, industrial goods, construction, and video game industries. Additionally, he has founded a few companies, including a profitable residential & commercial construction firm in the local Idaho area, and is well-versed in data analysis, including programming (Python, MATLAB, SQL, and more). Chuck holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University, a MS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University, and an MBA from Indiana University. Corbin Metz is the managing partner of Coeptis Consulting Group. She has spent well over a decade driving value in organizations across the aviation/aerospace, rail transportation, and industrial goods industries. Her deep operations experience compliments her strong expertise in the digital transformation & solutions space, allowing thorough understanding & implementation of solutions, observing best practices, and simplifying operations to drive business value, including the usage of techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, and AGILE development. Prior to co-founding Coeptis Consulting Group, Corbin has spent over a combined decade alone at GE Aviation, GE Global Operations, GE Digital, and GE Transportation, delivering savings and simplification in many facets of the businesses. Also, she is a graduate of GE’s well-renowned Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP), and has deep front-line experience in the production shop environment. Corbin holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering & MMBA from Miami University, and a Master of Supply Chain Management from Penn State University. To find out more, go to https://www.coeptiscg.com/ or phone 253-720-9058. Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.