Ryan Rogers, founder and CEO of TextLocate, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying freight tracking through SMS technology. Hear how Ryan launched TextLocate to empower drivers and streamline communication between drivers, brokers, and shippers. Ryan shares insights on procurement, startup strategies, and leveraging technology to combat fraud and inefficiency in freight. Listen to learn how this innovative solution enhances visibility and collaboration in the supply chain. LINKS: Ryan's Linked...
Aug 29, 2023•49 min
Kevin Lawton of The New Warehouse podcast shares his origin story from warehouse manager to podcaster. He discusses the growth of robotics in warehousing, overcoming employee skepticism, marketing tips like leveraging conferences, and building your personal brand through podcasting. Listen to gain insight on warehouses and podcasting. LINKS: The New Warehouse Kevin's LinkedIn Podcast Watch the Full Episode Here Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. ----------...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This episode features Kary Jablonski, CEO of Trucker Tools, talking about building a carrier relationship management platform for the freight industry. She discusses Trucker Tools' origins, growth, partnerships, and products helping small fleets and owner-operators compete through technology. Listen to learn how Trucker Tools is driving digital freight bookings and combating fraud in freight. LINKS: Kary's LinkedIn Trucker Tool's Website Watch This Episode on YouTube Feedback? Ideas for a future...
Aug 22, 2023•37 min
Fascinated by the social and media giants of today, Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are shining a light on the freight communities growing on X (read: Twitter) and Discord. Plus Dave Portnoy buying Barstool back for $1, war-time CEOs, best hustles in freight, cargo crime, and our fav 'logistics of' stories for the month of August. Links: Grace’s Linktree MIT Study Referenced Lost Fr8 Discord Watch This Episode on YouTube Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 58 min
This episode follows freight agent Tynan Guthrie's journey, from interning for free to build experience, to working under veteran agents, to growing his own book of business. Tynan shares advice on cold calling, using AI for marketing, and working with family. He emphasizes the entrepreneurial possibilities within freight brokering. LINKS: Connect with Tynan on Linkedin Listen to more freight agent episodes on our website Watch this episode on YouTube Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot ...
Aug 15, 2023•43 min
Today we are joined by none other than Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, who shares his engaging journey from being a truck driver to a business owner and educator. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the implications of the Yellow freight bankruptcy, shedding light on the deregulation of the freight industry, the impact of COVID, labor issues, and the intriguing role of social media in their public battle with the Teamsters. We also cast a critical eye on the necessity ...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min
This insightful episode explores how freight executives at companies like Redwood Logistics, Maersk, Commtrex, ONIdeas, and more think about implementing AI tools like chatGPT into their workflows. The host shares audio clips of conversations with supply chain leaders about the opportunities and challenges of using AI for marketing, operations and more in the logistics space. Watch this episode on YouTube Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. ----------------...
Aug 04, 2023•58 min
Rahmel Wattley discusses starting Truck N Hustle as a passion project, growing it into a multimedia empire, transitioning to on-location video interviews, and using positivity and opportunity to build community in transportation. He and Blythe Brumleve explore leveraging partnerships, using AI tools, and creating crossover content. LINKS: SAVE 15% off your ticket to FreightFest by using our code EIL15 Subscribe to Truck N Hustle on Youtube and follow the podcast Connect with Rahmel on Linkedin W...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Our latest episode explores how AI tools like Otter.ai and Opus Clips can transform workflows and marketing for bootstrapped businesses. Learn how I use these tools daily to optimize content creation, transcription, and more - saving time and money while gaining a competitive edge. We also discuss resilient strategies like maintaining a survival mindset and having multiple income sources to navigate unpredictable economic landscapes and challenges like the Yellow crisis. Don't miss this vital di...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min
What if you could understand the intricacies of the trucking industry from its challenges to its future prospects? Fasten your seatbelts as we take a ride through Kevin Rutherford’s journey from being an owner-operator to becoming the CEO of Let’s Truck. Through his personal saga, we explore the importance of cost control, the genesis of his software company, to hosting a radio show, and eventually launching Let’s Truck. We shift gears to discuss a critical yet often overlooked aspect of truckin...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Ever wondered how AI and robotics are revolutionizing the logistics industry? Our guest today, Jonathan Briggs, VP of Sales and Solutions at Nimble, shares his fascinating journey from unloading trucks at UPS to spearheading cutting-edge AI robotics technology at Nimble—where the company is leveraging AI to transform order picking, box packing, and decision-making, rapidly adapting to a volatile industry. Connect with Jonathan on Linkedin Check out Nimble's website YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zVTq...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Gear up to unlock the secrets of a successful freight agent as we host an inspiring chat with Dino Del Grosso, an esteemed agent at SPI Logistics. He unwraps his journey of transitioning into the freight world, revealing how he discovered a company that became his professional family. As Dino paints the vibrant picture of SPI's support-centric, family-oriented culture, it’s easy to see why he describes it as a place where agents truly thrive. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Dino also op...
Jul 18, 2023•28 min
It's no secret that the entire logistics industry has seen its share of peaks and valleys--and now we have the data to prove it. In this special episode with CartonCloud COO Shaun Hagen, we're checking the pulse of this industry using their 2023 Logistics Index report that surveys 2,000 employees working in freight. Using these responses, we can get a better pulse-check around burning issues like environmental sustainability, staffing, and other stats, such as the alarmingly high number of compa...
Jul 13, 2023•49 min
Ever wondered about the future of the supply chain and its intersection with the fast-paced world of fashion? Join us as we untangle these complex threads in a captivating conversation with our returning guest, Grace Sharkey from FreightWaves. We kick things off with a deep dive into the heart of the trucking market, discussing the potential fallout of current freight volumes, the rates carriers are charging, and how student loans could soon drastically affect spending. We also share insights fr...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 15 min
Who wouldn't want to accelerate mundane tasks, spark fresh ideas, and swiftly create content? Tune into our latest podcast episode where we, your hosts Trey Griggs and Blythe Brumleve, peel back the curtain on how ChatGPT and AI technologies are shaping the world of marketing and sales. We chat about the wonders of ChatGPT and Swell AI, and even guide you on creating large language models using your very own data sets. Rest assured, the conversation is not all tech. We pivot towards the subject ...
Jul 07, 2023•59 min
In this episode, Blythe Brumleve shares her takeaways from the TMSA Elevate Conference. She discusses the innovative marketing strategies of the Savannah Bananas, a minor league baseball team, and the operational efficiency of the Port of Savannah. Blythe also shares her experience co-hosting a live show during the conference. What You Will Learn: Innovative marketing strategies from the Savannah Bananas. The importance of employee engagement and investment. The operational efficiency of the Por...
Jul 05, 2023•53 min
Ready to seize control of your financial future? Tempted to trade security for the thrill of running your own freight agent business? Join me for an enlightening conversation with Warren Debiak, freight agent business owner at SPI Logistics. Warren provides a raw account of his journey into the freight world, shedding light on the fear, triumph, and the simmering question of job security versus risk-taking. We also delve into the heart of the heated debate over the relevance of cold calls in thi...
Jun 30, 2023•30 min
While some marketing departments can grow in a tough economy, the reality is when times get tough, most marketing budgets are slashed. So what to do when you feel overworked and unsure if you're headed in the right direction? You have a 'come to Jesus' moment where you have to look realistically at the stats that matter and put them into perspective relative to your overall business goals. That's our main focus in today's solo show as a breakdown of measuring success in today's modern freight ma...
Jun 22, 2023•55 min
The CEO of Worldwide Logistics Group, Joe Monaghan, joins the show to talk about the evolution of his company as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. From expanding their first office from New Jersey to Hong Kong, Worldwide Logistics Group now operates in dozens of countries all over the world by helping their clients overcome complex shipping challenges. In this episode, Joe and Blythe talk about the evolution of his logistics company, how freight moves throughout the world, and trying to mak...
Jun 20, 2023•32 min
More than half of all Google searches end without a click. Millennials and Gen-Z are using TikTok to search instead of a big search engine. And these trends were happening long before the mass adoption of AI. Couple that with the extreme popularity of ChatGPT, which has been the fastest company to hit 100 million users in our history, and Google has been brought kicking and screaming into the AI arms race with their new Generative Search product. This is just one of the many ways the attention e...
Jun 15, 2023•58 min
Grace Sharkey is back for another edition of Freight Freinds, where we talk about how we try to spot scams and misinformation online and how you can do it too. We also get into Grace's story on three emerging freight tech trends, our favorite 'logistics of' stories, and finally, our favorite conspiracy theories at the moment. LINKS Connect with Grace and scope her work Three emerging trends in freight tech Amazon's show The Feed MyCarrier Barbie Pink running out Stolen Sand Logistics Maritime he...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve interviews Mike Lombard, owner-operator of Lombard Trucking, about the good, bad, and ugly of the trucking industry. Lombard shares his family's history in the business and his personal journey to becoming a driver. They discuss the challenges facing drivers in the supply chain industry, including the impact of the pandemic and perceived driver shortage talking points that lead to misinformation about the true problems in the truck...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Did you know over 90% of all podcasts never make it past 10 episodes? Or how about this--Did you know if you're podcast episode gets 50 plays, you're in the top half of all podcasters? It seems as if there is a giant misunderstanding over what is perceived as successful in podcasting and in this special episode, we're breaking down what REAL success looks like for veteran and aspiring podcasters. As a background and in addition to hosting the Everything is Logistics podcast, I cofounded a podcas...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) has been around for nearly 100 years, and with their upcoming flagship event, Elevate, happening in just a couple of weeks, we've got TMSA's executive director Jennifer Karpus-Romain on the show to talk all about it along with what prospective members can gain from joining the TMSA. LINKS: Get your tickets to TMSA Elevate Connect with Jen on LinkedIn Listen to 6 things learned from last year's TMSA event WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The listener wi...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Recording live from Vancouver, SPI freight agent Steve Burroughs joins the show to discuss the challenges and perks of working with family. Steve shares how he and his wife started working together and eventually brought on their children and daughter-in-law to work for their company. He admits that working with family can be difficult and requires many humbling lessons, but emphasizes the positive benefits of the family dynamic in the workplace. Connect with Steve on Linkedin WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:...
May 31, 2023•35 min
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve talks about venture capital and logistics to Burak Cendek, partner at Auto Tech Ventures. The conversation covers the investment strategy and cultural aspects of VCs, specifically in the freight industry. Cendek shares his journey from growing up in Turkey and coming to the United States for college to working in engineering and eventually venture capital. The episode highlights the importance of understanding the unique challenges...
May 25, 2023•46 min
Getting business in a tight market is challenging but sending 10k cold emails and expecting to get a decent response should be grounds to have you thrown in jail. Ok, that last part was a little dramatic, but we live in interesting times. These interesting times include massive layoffs and cutbacks which has any normal person feeling a little nervous. So how do we prepare and strategize during a challenging time? By sending cold emails that don't suck. Most cold emails suck because of the lazine...
May 23, 2023•50 min
Blythe Brumleve is joined by Carly Gunby, who at the time of recording was VP of Sales Strategy and Marketing at TransFix, but has since been promoted to VP of Shipper Success and Sales--which deserves a big congrats! On this episode of Everything is Logistics, Carly discusses the growing relationship between digital freight brokerages and traditional freight brokerages. Carly is a Jacksonville resident, a FSU graduate and Jacksonville Jaguars fan, who despite having an Art History degree, stumb...
May 19, 2023•42 min
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve interviews Stephanie Cannon, SVP at Pitney Bowes, about her background in logistics and how she fell in love with the industry. Cannon shares that she started as an industrial engineer in college and landed her first co-op job with UPS, which ultimately led to a full-time job offer and participation in their management trainee program. She discusses the importance of understanding all facets of a logistics company and the value of ...
May 18, 2023•37 min
In this episode, Grace Sharkey and the host discuss the new era of media, including the recent shake-ups in the legacy media world and the influencer economy. They also introduce a couple of new segments to the podcast, including discussions on their favorite logistics stories of the month and intriguing conspiracy theories. The episode ends with a roundup of the latest freight tech and media stories from Grace. LINKS : Instagram influencers are getting jobs and legacy media is dying Britney Spe...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min
