Everything is Logistics

In today's show, we’re bringing back some of the best interviews from industry thought leaders to create a mashup you can listen to over time. That way, if you want a crash course in what shippers want out of their 3PL partnership, you can listen to one long-form episode instead of having to dig through our library.  Guests are from these episodes:  00:58 What a Shipper Wants with The Produce...

Building a logistics search engine sounded cute… right up until I was elbows-deep in dev tickets, spam signups, and 2,000+ business listings. In this behind-the-scenes episode of Everything is Logistics, I’m breaking down what we’ve actually shipped on CargoRex over the last six months, why the site has been such a giant pain in the ass (in a good way), and what Plus and Premium members get for th...

SPI Logistics CFO James Lemon joins to cut through the noise on agent and brokerage finances in a tough market. We cover the real signals your brokerage is in trouble, what healthy margins look like now, how to set up your money from day one as an agent, and where AI is actually paying off (hint: 42% of SPI invoices now auto-approve without a human). You’ll learn:  — The first red flag: carriers c...

In a special episode of Freight Friends, Grace and Blythe dress up in style to discuss the Halloween supply chain, conference ROI, and logistics podcasts along with diving deep into the rare earth mineral supply chain that impacts everyone, including Le Creuset cookware.  Links from the show: Grace’s work at Orderful Cargorex’s creators category link Blythe’s Podcasters Guide Ship Happens Le Creus...

In sports merch, the clock is the boss. Fanatics SVP of Operations Wayne “Skip” Lee walks through a hot-market playbook where championship buzz turns into next-morning deliveries We hear about sunrise delivery in the winning city and why the first 72 hours/7 days decide the season’s biggest sales. Skip breaks down how they stage inventory, make halftime calls on what to print and where to ship, an...

Hiring is one of the hardest parts of running a logistics company, and Jake Brown has built his career solving that problem.  As Managing Partner at Brown & Pierce Consulting, Jake brings his experience from the Marine Corps and manufacturing recruitment to the world of freight, helping logistics companies find and retain the people who drive their business forward.  Recorded live at the Flori...

From the Keys to the coastlines, Florida’s logistics legacy runs on rails, and few know that better than Spencer Jury, Director of Domestic Intermodal at Florida East Coast Railway.  In this episode, recorded live at the Florida Supply Chain Summit , Spencer shares how FEC connects Florida’s freight economy, the company’s 1800s origins with Henry Flagler, and how technology and awareness are shapi...

When freight gets tough, the toughest lean into resilience. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Krystina Booker, Founder of Booker Transport Solutions, shares her journey from launching her own brokerage to navigating challenges with grit, creativity, and purpose. Her perspective blends business savvy with a personal mission to make the industry more sustainable for brokers, carriers, and...

When a truck breaks down, time isn’t just money. It’s survival. Fleets lose thousands for every day a vehicle is sidelined, while drivers are left frustrated and in the dark. That’s the reality Alex Bezzubets, Founder and CEO of myMechanic, set out to fix. In this episode, Alex shares how myMechanic is tackling the technician shortage, cutting wasted calls, and giving fleets, drivers, and service...

What happens when a trucking kid grows up to become the industry’s “Armchair Attorney”? Matthew Leffler is a third-generation trucking professional turned lawyer who has made it his mission to explain freight’s most complicated legal battles in plain English.  From nuclear verdicts to AB5 fallout, broker transparency fights to chassis choice rulings—he translates court cases into actionable strate...

From AI agents that negotiate contracts to the surprising world of private-label branding, this month’s Freight Friends covers the big shifts shaping logistics right now. Blythe and Grace Sharkey break down Grace’s experience at the Change event, the rise of HappyRobot and other AI-driven workflows, the state of reverse logistics, and how private-label strategies are influencing everything from Co...

Anne Reinke didn’t plan on leaving the Transportation Intermediaries Association, but when the longtime IANA leader retired after more than two decades, she received an offer she couldn’t refuse. With a lifelong passion for rail and deep experience at CSX and TIA, Anne stepped into the role of President and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America. In this episode of Everything is Logist...

Jason Murray—CEO & co-founder of Shipium and 19-year Amazon vet—joins Everything Is Logistics to unpack what really moves the needle for shippers: accurate delivery promises, multi-carrier execution, and where AI agents add real value today.  We get into the “coordination layer” most retailers are missing across OMS/WMS/TMS, building a digital twin of your network, and why faster can actually...

Freight fraud is one of the biggest threats facing independent brokers today, and many agents are left without a playbook for how to respond. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe talks with Mark Funk and Shiv Narayan of SPI Logistics about building an action plan to protect agents, their customers, and their carriers. From red flags to response strategies, this conversation lays out...

Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the logistics tech landscape. In this episode of Freight Friends, Blythe and Grace Sharkey unpack what recent deals mean for the industry, how SEO strategies are shifting under AI pressure, and what freight markets could look like in the coming months. They also explore the ripple effects for carriers, shippers, and the tech companies caught in the middle.  K...

This solo episode of Everything is Logistics pulls back the curtain on CargoRex’s new Associations directory—why we built it, who it serves, and how to use it to find the right freight, logistics, and supply chain associations for your goals. You’ll hear the product decisions behind the category (taxonomy, search, and selection criteria), the problems it solves for busy operators, and a simple wor...

Before we can build a base on the Moon, we need something even more important than astronauts: a supply chain. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're exploring the "New Silk Road in Space" with Joe Pawelski, CTO and co-founder of CisLunar Industries.  Joe breaks down how his company is developing the infrastructure to support in-space manufacturing, power systems, and deb...

The logistics industry can often feel like a numbers game, but Linda Carrion is here to remind us it’s always been about the people, especially the drivers.  In this episode, Linda shares how she went from medical assistant to CEO of two freight companies, why her approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, and how local networks like the Propeller Club are changing the business landscape in Ja...

Drones are doing a lot more than flying packages. They’re quietly transforming how warehouses operate behind the scenes.  In this episode of Freight Friends, Grace Sharkey and Blythe explore how drones are being used in logistics operations both inside and outside the warehouse, what the second half of 2025 might look like for freight, and the freight businesses and marketing tactics that have the...

What happens when the company you helped grow suddenly shuts down? For Mia Mazel, it sparked the launch of a brand new one, Talento.  Recorded live at TMSA Elevate in Austin, this conversation with Mia explores her journey from grad student to logistics leader, how she navigated the closure of Sworkz, and how Talento is redefining nearshore staffing with a tech-first mindset. She shares how advers...

If you're still relying on check calls and spreadsheets to track freight, you're already behind.  In this episode, Chain’s EVP of Sales, Kevin Coomes, joins the show to break down how his team is building AI-powered tools that make life easier for freight brokers, from exception management to proactive customer communication. We also dig into the origin of Chain, how their Autopilot tool...

What if the final frontier isn’t as far away as it seems? In this episode, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, breaks down how space is no longer just about astronauts and satellites. It’s an economic engine already driving trillions in opportunity. From reusable rockets to orbital infrastructure and venture capital gaps, this conversation explore...

What does it take to build trust in freight?  In this episode, recorded live at TMSA Elevate in Austin, Texas, SPI Logistics' CRO Senior Vice President, Mike Mikulik, joins Blythe to share the freight fundamentals that never go out of style, like proving your worth, asking better questions, and why breaking bread still beats fancy tech.  Whether you're a new broker or a seasoned freight...

What happens when freight’s brightest minds in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship unpack the biggest shifts in logistics?  Recorded live at TMSA Elevate 2025, this episode features Charlie Saffro (CS Recruiting), RJ Finnegan (SPI Logistics), and Anthony Pagnotto (Mohawk Global) as they share the biggest takeaways from the conference, including how freight companies are using AI, rethinking bra...

What does the future of logistics really look like? In this episode, host Blythe Milligan shares details on her recent behind-the-scenes tour of DHL’s Export Facility and Innovation Center in Chicago.  From sorting 10,000 packages an hour with only a dozen employees to integrating robotics and generative AI, the tour demonstrates how tech and transparency are reshaping the supply chain.  This epis...