In another edition of our Freightwaves Now roundup, we're collecting previous appearances on the show and combining them all into one super episode. In these clips, we're covering marketing and strategy topics including structuring your marketing department, using AI tools like ChatGPT and Otter.ai, and creating non-traditional marketing content when Read More
This fun and engaging Freight Friends podcast episode covers conference survival tips, favorite business ideas in freight, cargo crime trends, and fascinating logistics stories. Hosts Blythe Brumleve and Grace Sharkey also discuss ELD hacks, Drake's merch model, shipping whale sharks cross-country, and more. Listeners will enjoy the hosts' passion for Read More
This fun and engaging Freight Friends podcast episode covers conference survival tips, favorite business ideas in freight, cargo crime trends, and fascinating logistics stories. Hosts Blythe Brumleve and Grace Sharkey also discuss ELD hacks, Drake's merch model, shipping whale sharks cross-country, and more. Listeners will enjoy the hosts' passion for Read More
This episode provides valuable insights for freight brokers on getting sales teams to adopt CRM. Josh Lyles, founder of Salesdash CRM, shares tips on customizing CRMs to fit freight workflows, involving managers to drive adoption, and using data to fuel marketing and sales initiatives. Listen to learn how CRM can Read More
This episode provides valuable insights for freight brokers on getting sales teams to adopt CRM. Josh Lyles, founder of Salesdash CRM, shares tips on customizing CRMs to fit freight workflows, involving managers to drive adoption, and using data to fuel marketing and sales initiatives. Listen to learn how CRM can Read More
Vinny Licata of Fictiv discusses the state of manufacturing and how logistics teams can prepare for the market. He covers key findings from Fictiv's 2023 State of Manufacturing Report including the engineer talent shortage, AI adoption, and companies prioritizing speed and innovation. Listen to gain insight into manufacturing trends and Read More
This episode features a conversation with Blythe Brumleve, Bill Priestley, and Kevin Hill about marketing and sales strategies for freight companies to survive 2023 and thrive in 2024. They discuss approaches like focusing on customer needs, picking the right marketing platforms, embracing challenges, and monitoring sales activity and attitude. Listen Read More
This episode discusses the global rice supply chain and India's ban on non-basmati rice exports. Pawan Joshi of e2open provides insights into how this ban affects over 40% of the global rice trade and how the market is reacting. He explains the complexities of the rice supply chain and emphasizes Read More
This episode explores how logistics organizations coordinate disaster relief efforts before, during, and after crises like hurricanes and wildfires. Learn from Emilee Martichenko, the Communications Coordinator at American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), how nonprofits like the American Logistics Aid Network bridge the gap between relief supply needs and donations to Read More
This episode features Fernando Correa, CEO of Cargobot, discussing how he is using technology and innovation to simplify freight transactions between shippers and carriers in Latin America, North America, and Europe. He provides insights into market expansion, cultural differences, and his vision to create complete transparency in freight through digitalization. Read More
Reed Loustalot, founder of LOST FR8, joins to discuss building community and technology in freight. He talks about starting the 'please advise' hat trend, growing an engaged Discord group, and his vision to enable rapid product iteration for logistics. Listen to learn how Reed is fostering unique conversations and driving Read More
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 linktreeBrittany at Traylor TranspoOrderfulTruckstop TweetsDave Portnoy TweetFlexport NewsIsometric TechnologiesBook: "Ducky"WATCH Read More
This episode recaps the key takeaways from Podcast Movement 2022, 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 Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
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 Read More
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 WarehouseKevin's LinkedInPodcastWatch Read More
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 Read More
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' Read More
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 Read More
