Everything is Logistics

In the latest episode of Freight Friends with Grace Sharkey, we're talking about the big Flexport CEO shakeup, where freight marketing money is obscenely wasted, the logistics of Christmas Trees, and how rubber duckies taught us about ocean shipping currents. LINKS:  Grace’s linktree Brittany at Traylor Transpo Orderful Truckstop Tweets Dave Portnoy Tweet Flexport News Isometric Technologies...

This episode recaps the key takeaways from Podcast Movement 2023, one of the world's largest podcasting conferences. The hosts share actionable advice on growing your audience, building relationships, improving audio quality, leveraging video, and more. Listen to gain valuable insights from industry experts on how to improve your podcast, whether you're just starting out or are a seasone...

Are you looking to boost your marketing game in freight and logistics? Don't miss the newest episode of Everything is Logistics where host Blythe Brumleve interviews supply chain marketing expert Kara Brown.  They dive into proven tactics to generate more leads, close more deals, and make your marketing efforts pay off. Kara shares specific strategies including how to leverage LinkedIn, pick...

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...

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 th...

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....

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...

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 freigh...

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 s...

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...

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...

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 naviga...

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 eventuall...

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 i...

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...

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 is...

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 a...

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 usi...

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...

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 r...

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...

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 ab...

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...

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 emergin...

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...