The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics

In this live episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics coming to you from FreightWaves’ F3 2023, we get to hear the story of Roberto Icaza, Co-Founder, President & COO at Rapido Solutions Group. After finishing an internship at Coyote Logistics, right after it landed its most high-profile account with Heineken in 2010, he opened its very first office in Mexico. In 2019, Roberto realized...

In this episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics, we get to hear the story of Mark Vickers, Former Founder, and CEO of Borderless Coverage (Acq. by Reliance Partners). It’s the story of how a gap in the cross-border space inspired Mark to find a solution in the early days of the rise of nearshoring to Mexico and how he was able to capitalize on this trend early on. Listen in to learn how t...

In this episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics, we get to hear the story of Patrick Noonan, Founder of MAP Transit, a third-party logistics company, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From selling windows to selling freight, Patrick walks us through the path of creating MAP Transit and the influences and philosophy driving the company’s growth. Proudly sponsored by Bitfreighter. Scale yo...

How do you overcome tragedy without becoming bitter? How do you find purpose in your work after hardship? This week we hear the backstory behind Waggon from Founders Rob Rajfer and Tyler Sala as they unpack their partnership and transition to running a business together. With a mix of candor and resilience they share how their perspectives have been shaped through hardship and why they prioritize...

This week we hear from Ori Anavim and Doug Ladden, Co-Founders of Deliveright & Grasshopper. From warehousing to home delivery to building software we get to learn from their experiences on how to orchestrate ecommerce supply chains. Going deeper, they share the highs and lows of having a tight-knit and diverse Founding team and how to move forward after tragedy. This episode is dedicated to t...

From riding along in trucks with his father to going all in on building a freight brokerage, Robert Meehan has seen more than most. Listen in as he shares the ups and down of growing a business in a tough market and navigating automation while still prioritizing people and relationships. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Kevin Miles Co-founder and CEO of EureekaBI shares his story of finding his first customer, navigating complex transportation pricing and managing relationships.  Born to Jamaican immigrants, Kevin's journey is laced with the importance of education, love for science, and an innate entrepreneurial spirit. From his own eureka moment to building a working prototype in two weeks, Kevin's st...

Seth Patin successfully built and sold a supply chain company already and is now building his second startup Logistiview.  Mixing deep experience with warehouse managements systems and AI while going to school of hard knocks, Seth has seen more than most. This week he shares his story and how failure often paves the way for success. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

From a successful career in automotive supply chains to climbing to the top of the independent media charts - Joe Lynch has seen and done it all. As one of the original supply chain influencers, Joe shares his learnings and the fears he overcame to make a dramatic change to his career and his life. Joe opens up about the power of personal branding while focusing on building legacy and having a pos...

Marina Brown, founder of Moneiva balances a LOT. Supply chains, freight financing, entrepreneurship and motherhood. All at the same time. Growing up in Bulgaria, she would get up at five o'clock in the morning to go to the grocery store and wait in line in the snow for milk for her younger brother. Years later she would pursue an advanced education and move to the United States before settlin...

If you could do anything you wanted, what would you do? For Brian Glick, Founder of Chain.io it's what he's already doing. Brian has started multiple logistics companies and has successful exits but his love of the work and the people keeps bringing him back. As a gifted entrepreneur and communicator, he shares how critical it is to have faith in yourself while balancing the advice of ot...

Did you know the average life-span of an over-the-road driver is 16 years shorter than the general public? While many find that hard to believe, a select few find it hard to accept. So they are working to change it.  People like Dr. Mark Manera, the Founder & CEO of Supply Chain fitness. This week we go deep on relationships to uncover why Mark cares so much about this issue and how it has cha...

Think you know big data? This week we explore the world of AI-powered transportation with Ravi Ahuja, the founder and CEO of Optym, and Shaman Ahuja, the Deputy CEO. Ravi shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and explains how it can take millions of data points to solve certain supply chain problems. Shaman shares how he has been shaped by his father's experiences and his own p...

Ever wonder what VC's are really thinking about your pitch? In this episode, Ben Gordon offers invaluable insights on raising capital, sharing his experiences of pitching to venture capitalists and how he leveraged his network to get started.  With multiple ventures and exits behind him, it's easy to forget that success wasn't always guaranteed. He shares powerful life lessons from...

This week we hear from Brad Perling , the Founder & CEO of Bitfreighter on the relationship between building high-performing teams and creating the ideal customer experience.  Listen in to his journey from being inspired by his parents to wrestling with imposter syndrome as the head of a fast-growing organization.  Brad goes onto explore the deeper 'why' that keeps him moving forward...

Sheldon Mydat, Founder & CEO of Suppeco shares his story of growing up in the UK and trying to find his place in the world.  With several decades of experience, he's a seasoned veteran with over two decades spent navigating the challenges and intricacies of supply chain management and procurement.  He recounts his experiences with prominent organizations such as the London Metropolitan Po...

This week Trey Griggs , founder of Beta Consulting Group shares how self-awareness became his compass to help navigate the challenges of starting his own business. Listen in as he offers a deep dive into brand building, navigating social media and understanding the customer journey from the perspective of a well-known industry insider and content creator. Hear how Trey discovered his own sweet spo...

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics! In this episode, Gabe Pankonin , Founder of Rocket Shipping shares how a combination of chance and deep conviction led to a pivotal decision that changed his future forever. Listen in as he explores the paradoxical relationship of seeing what others don't (yet) see with a humble approach. From leaving pre-med to jump into...

Craig Fuller, Founder of FreightWaves shares the origin story behind the industry's largest media company. Listen in as he shares why he cares about bootstrapped entrepreneurship as well as how his own failures became the building blocks of later success.  Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Brent Orsuga - Founder of Pinnacle Growth Advisors shares his story of going all in on himself and grinding his way to success one day at a time. Listen as he opens up on how he is wired for entrepreneurship and how intentionality is essential. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Brad Forester, Founder & CEO of JBF Consulting opens up on the finer points of running a supply chain consulting agency. Listen in as he explains how to evaluate risk, build scalable solutions and work ON the business rather than IN the business. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Janan Knust, CEO & Founder of KLog shares his story of how living in 14 countries shaped his perspective on starting a global, digital supply chain company. Listen in to the clarity he has found on frugality, purpose and family and how those answers can be kept in your pockets if you are intentional. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Joe Spisak, Founder & CEO of Overflow shares how the new school of entrepreneurship started early for him. Listen in to hear how college wrestling and creating two successful board games are all about family. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Bill Hale, CEO & Founder of FetchGoat shares his story of how growing up poor and serving his country set the stage for a successful career later in life. Listen in as he shares the FetchGoat story and how protecting your time is essential as a Founder. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .

Lorena Camargo, Founder and CEO of Pearl Trans shares her story of going from cleaning houses with her mother to building a successful courier business in Los Angeles. Listen into her story of perseverance and how having a specific goal is one of the secrets to her success. Brought to you by Rapido and Bitfreighter .