In this episode, Jay Udeh sits down with May Guevara, CEO and Founder of The Guevara Group LLC, a woman-owned consulting firm serving the aerospace, space, and defense industries. With more than 20 years of experience, May breaks down the real meaning of leadership, why systems matter more than talent, and how companies can scale without chaos.
May also shares her philosophy on sales, culture, and what it takes to build a high-performing team that meets certification and compliance standards.
What you will learn:
• Why clarity, direction, and expectations are the foundation of strong leadership
• Why broken systems always beat good people
• How to identify bottlenecks that limit growth
• How to systemize even manual processes
• Why companies fail when they cut the wrong costs
• The three pillars of scaling: process, people, and empowerment
• How sales becomes powerful when intention is pure
• How May approaches growth, impact, and the next decade of her company
If you are a leader, operator, or founder who wants to scale with stability, this conversation will help you rethink how you build your business.
