American Diamond Logistics

Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond

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Around the Diamond is where leadership meets logistics. Hosted from their signature corner couch, Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with entrepreneurs, athletes, operators, and industry leaders to have real conversations about what it takes to win — in business and in life. Each episode dives into two core themes, leadership and logistics. Whether you’re building a company, scaling operations, or chasing ambitious goals, Around the Diamond brings you inside the candid and insightful conversations. Grab a seat on the corner couch and join the conversation.

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From the NFL to the Boardroom: Mark Clayton’s Next Big Win LIVV Audio | Episode 8 15.06.2026 1:15:25

What happens when the competitive drive that fueled an NFL career turns into an entrepreneurial journey? In Episode 8 of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin and Steve sit down with former Oklahoma Sooners and NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton to discuss his path from the football field to the business world and how the lessons learned in sports continue to shape his succes...

The American Dream Isn’t Dead… It Just Looks Different (Part 2) | Elise Delaney | Episode 7 01.06.2026 46:03

What does success look like when the dream keeps evolving? In Part 2 of "The American Dream Isn’t Dead… It Just Looks Different," Kevin and Steve continue their conversation about leadership, competition, teamwork, and the pursuit of something bigger than yourself. Steve shares how American Diamond Logistics is embracing AI and innovation to create efficiencies that are redefining what's possible...

The American Dream Isn’t Dead… It Just Looks Different | Around the Diamond Ep. 6 Pt. 1 18.05.2026 40:26

What does the American Dream actually look like in 2026? In Part 1 of this special episode of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, hosts Kevin Mensch and Steve Weinberg sit down with Elise Delaney to talk about chasing dreams, building careers, and creating something bigger than yourself. From Major League Baseball stories and startup struggles to leadership lessons and the ev...

The Agent Model That Changes Everything | John Draeger | Episode 5 05.05.2026 31:44

What happens when the guy who ran one of the largest agent networks in logistics decides to start fresh—and do it better? On this episode of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, hosts Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with John Draeger, VP of Agency Services at ADL, to break down how culture, technology, and leadership are redefining what it means to be a logistics agen...

How AI Is Transforming Logistics (Faster Than Anyone Expected) | Dr. Srijan Kumar | Ep # 3 06.04.2026 54:03

What happens when AI takes over the most inefficient part of logistics? In this episode of Around the Diamond powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with Dr. Srijan Kumar, CEO of Lighthouse AI, to break down how artificial intelligence is transforming the freight and supply chain industry from the inside out. From invoice processing to freight bill audits,...

Why Top Executives Bet on American Diamond Logistics | Jim Nichol & Cliff Robbins 23.03.2026 28:18

What makes someone walk away from a stable corporate career to take a chance on something uncertain? In Episode 2 of Around the Diamond powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with COO Jim Nichol and CCO Cliff Robbins to break down the real story behind building a logistics company from the ground up—and why betting on yourself can pay off. Jim shares what i...

From the Baseball Diamond to the Supply Chain | The Story Behind American Diamond Logistics | Around the Diamond Ep. 1 09.03.2026 45:10

What happens when a former Major League Baseball player teams up with a logistics entrepreneur? You get Around the Diamond, the podcast where sports, leadership, and modern logistics collide. In this inaugural episode of Around the Diamond powered by American Diamond Logistics, former Texas Rangers outfielder Kevin Mench sits down with American Diamond Logistics founder Steve Wineriter to discuss...