Ep 82: Six Huge Gaps Facing the Powder Coating Industry-Part 2

In Episode 82 of The Powder Coater Podcast, Kim Scott and Jim Kunkle continue their Six Huge Gaps in the Powder Coating Industry series by turning the conversation toward workforce development, training, and the next generation of skilled coaters. They explore whether powder coating has created clear enough career pathways, why different generations may need different approaches to learning, and how mentorship, technology, and knowledge sharing can help experienced professionals pass what they know to the people coming behind them. The bigger question: If we want to attract and keep the next generation, have we built an industry they can actually see themselves growing in? The Powder Coater Podcast is where powder coaters, shop owners, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders come together to talk about what it really takes to build, grow, and evolve a powder coating business. Hosted by Kim Scott, the show goes beyond application techniques and equipment. We talk about sales, pricing, profitability, hiring, operations, succession planning, technology, industry trends, and the changing opportunities shaping the powder coating market. You’ll hear candid conversations with coaters who have built successful shops, experts helping move the industry forward, and business owners navigating the same challenges you are. Whether you run a job shop, manufacture products in-house, supply the industry, or are simply looking to better understand the business of powder coating, this channel is designed to help you learn faster, make better decisions, and see where the industry is headed next. New episodes, industry conversations, shop insights, and practical business strategies. 🎙 The Powder Coater Podcast → https://www.rosskote.com or find us wherever you listen. 🌐 Powered by the community behind PowderCoatingNearMe.com Add your job shop to the Powder Coating Near Me directory https://www.powdercoatingnearme.com/a... https://www.powdercoatingnearme.com/t...