Exit Algorithms

In this episode, I sit down with David Hori , a seasoned operational leader, investor, and acquirer with over 25 years of experience, to explore what it really takes to scale a business and prepare for exit. We discuss: How to structure teams for growth and avoid the common trap of managing by abdication instead of true delegation. The keys to hiring, employee retention, and building high-performa...

In this episode, I sit down with Chad Pearson, EVP of Sales at BPTS, to explore 30+ years of logistics and tech evolution. We discuss: How logistics technology has advanced from early GPS integrations to AI-driven automation. Why successful tech adoption depends on aligning tools with business processes and people. Practical strategies for implementing AI without overwhelming teams. The trends sha...

In this episode of Exit Algorithms, Pete Vera interviews John Graham, a seasoned adventurer and advocate for purposeful living. John shares his incredible life story—from near-death experiences and war zones to leading the Giraffe Heroes Project—revealing how service and courage can create lasting meaning beyond business success. Entrepreneurs and listeners alike will find inspiration and practica...

In this episode of Exit Algorithms , Pete Vera sits down with Anthony James, a corporate development expert at Harris Computer—part of the renowned Constellation Software family. They dive into what makes a business truly acquisition-ready, the emotional hurdles that stall deals, and why Harris takes a “forever home” approach rather than flipping companies. Anthony shares powerful insights on how...

In this episode of Exit Algorithms, Pete sits down with Brad Gutteridge — AI strategist, business owner, and transportation tech veteran — to unpack how AI is reshaping the freight and logistics world. Brad shares lessons from decades in tech, insights on why transportation lags in AI adoption, and practical steps leaders can take to automate the right parts of their business without losing the hu...

In this episode of Exit Algorithms, Pete Vera sits down with Seth Clevenger, managing editor of Features and Multimedia at Transport Topics and host of the TT Roadsigns podcast. With over 14 years on the front lines of trucking and logistics journalism, Seth shares his insights on how AI and automation are rapidly transforming the 3PL and transportation sectors. The conversation covers: The evolut...

In this episode of Exit Algorithms , peak performance coach Andy Murphy dives deep into how entrepreneurs can multiply the value of their business through cutting-edge strategies from private equity and performance psychology. We explore the mindset shifts, productivity insights, and tech tools that forward-thinking business owners can leverage to automate operations and position themselves for a...