In his fourth appearance on Beyond the Bulldog, Pat Godwin Jr., President of The Godwin Group, returns to continue the story of how a small family fabrication shop evolved into the largest family-owned and operated truck equipment manufacturer in the United States. This episode dives deep into the strategic thinking, calculated risk, and people-first leadership behind Godwin’s growth through mergers and acquisitions.

Pat discusses:

-Early custom trailer builds that showcased innovation long before CAD and formal engineering

-How strategic acquisitions like R&S, Galleon, Champion Hoist, and Williamson strengthened the product portfolio

-Why culture, trust, and employee stability matter more than speed during acquisitions

-His father’s practical approach to leadership, lean manufacturing, and accountability

-Carrying the company into the future through innovation, succession planning, and hands-on experience With candid stories, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Pat explains why sustainable growth isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about people, preparation, and doing things the right way over time.

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In his third appearance on Beyond the Bulldog, Pat Godwin Jr., President of The Godwin Group, returns to continue the story of how a family-run operation in Dunn, North Carolina grew into one of the most respected truck body and manufacturing companies in the region. Picking up where the last conversation left off, Pat shares deeper stories about hands-on leadership, ingenuity, and the discipline required to build something that lasts.

Pat discusses:

-How early lessons in budgeting, responsibility, and problem-solving shaped his leadership style

-Growing Godwin Manufacturing one building, one team, and one decision at a time

-The “A-Team” mentality and why the right people raise the bar for everyone

-Bringing hydraulics, fabrication, and specialty systems in-house to control quality

-Why customer trust, craftsmanship, and accountability matter more than shortcuts With candid storytelling and hard-earned perspective, Pat shows what it really means to build a business from the ground up — with integrity, resilience, and pride in the work.

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In his second appearance on Beyond the Bulldog, Tom Mack, great-grandson of Jack Mack, returns to continue the story of the Mack family after the company’s early years. Recorded at the Mack Experience Center in Allentown, this conversation dives deeper into family history, personal perspective, and what it truly means to carry the Mack name generations later.

Tom discusses:

-The Mack family’s life after selling the company and how history shaped later generations

-The tragic loss of Jack Mack and the ripple effects it had on the family

-How innovation, mechanical instinct, and resilience persisted beyond ownership

-What “Built Like a Mack Truck” means from the inside, not just the brand

-Why legacy is about endurance, not just success With humility, humor, and firsthand insight, Tom offers a rare, human look at the roots of Mack Trucks, and the people behind the bulldog.

What’s next?

Tune in weekly for new episodes! Visit the Mack Shop to use your discount code: https://mackshop.com/ Book a virtual truck tour! https://www.macktrucks.com/live-tour/