This week we hear an update from Charlie Saffro on the time warp that the last 2 years have been in the supply chain talent industry. Charlie opens up about one of the biggest challenges she has faced yet...burnout. Listen in as she shares what she's learned about business and herself. Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

Two and half years have passed since Kara Smith Brown first shared her Founder journey. This week we get to hear what she has been up to since then and how she has grown as an entrepreneur (and as an author!), including her advice for first-time supply chain founders. Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week on The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics we hear from Michael Malakhov, Founder of Carpool Logistics on what he has learned about his business and himself since airing his original story in 2022. Listen in as he discusses the importance of having the right team and how constantly reaching for new milestones is essential to driving progress.Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week on The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics we hear Tristan Bordallo's backstory on how he started iamFr8 and Freightopia; two companies making it happen in transportation. Listen in to his personal journey of why he does it and how he shows up with good vibes wherever he goes.Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week on The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics we explore the background of Manifest: The Future of Supply chain with Courtney Muller who was there at the beginning. Listen in as we discuss community-building and supply chain entrepreneurship for the fastest-growing industry event. Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week on the show we hear from Tate Mason, Founder & CEO of Pallet. Tate shares his approach to why building with Legos or software have a lot in common and how not following the instructions can lead to innovation. Listen in as he shares the origin story of his company while offering a masterclass on technology strategy.Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week we hear the backstory of Ship Smarter LLC with Founder, Cody Branham. From discovering the joys of solving puzzles and building things as a child to overcoming ADHD and buckling down, Cody shares how his personal experiences have shaped him into an entrepreneur that doesn't follow anyone else's mold. Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week we hear the backstory of HighlanderTek with Founder Dyrc McCleod. From his days as a ski bum to working in finance to making the leap into logistics entrepreneurship, Dyrc has seen a thing or two. Listen in as he shares his personal story and why getting the last few feet of the final mile is essential.Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week on the show we hear from Benjamin Kowalski, the Founder of Freight 360 and President of Forza Logistics Group. We go deep on peak mental performance, understanding human psychology and the value of having to struggle for success. Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week on the show we uncover the journey of Joe DiLeo, Founder & CEO of Chariot Logistics. Listen in as he shares how he moved back in with family and worked for 3 straight months before he landed his first customer shipment. Joe shares how bootstrapping has kept them focused on organic growth and retaining key talent by playing the long game.Brought to you by Levity & Rapido.

This week we hear from Nate Johnson, Founder of GLCS on his journey from trucking to technology and the shift to entrepreneurship. Listen in as he describes his mindset around failure and mistakes and how a simple change in perspective can set you up for long-term success.

This week we hear the backstory of how Tim Judge built a supply chain consulting firm powerhouse with just $2,500 to start. Listen in as he describes how he balances leadership, values and relationships while staying true to his humble bootstrapped beginnings.

This week on the show we hear from Curtis Garrett, Founder of Rate Hero and Understand LTL. Listen in as he shares how the best bet he ever made was on himself and that when it's time to take the leap into entrepreneurship, you'll just know. Levity AIStreamline your freight email operationsRapido Solutions GroupHow freight companies find freight talent. BitfreighterScale your shipper integrations 10x with unlimited messaging. No Transactional Charges.Disclaimer: This post contains affil...

This week we hear from Jennie Malafarina, Founder of Virago Marketing. Listen in to her backstory of how very humble beginnings and personal adversity prepared her for the challenges of supply chain entrepreneurship.

This week on The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics we hear from Dan Lindsey, Founder of Linkage Logistics and The Broker Carrier Summit. Listen in on how history has proven time and time again that in person relationships will always be necessary. Hear his approach to positive accountability and how capitalizing on failure can make all the difference.

This week on The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics we hear from Spencer Tenney of The Tenney Group. Spencer opens up about being a second-generation business owner, what it takes to be successful in the logistics M&A space and how a chicken sandwich led to an unexpected hit in the music industry. Rapido Solutions GroupHow freight companies find freight talent. Levity AIStreamline your freight email operationsBitfreighterScale your shipper integrations 10x with unlimited messaging. N...

This week on the Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics we hear from Thilo Huellmann, co-Founder of Levity. Thilo shares how lifelong curiosity and a thirst for new knowledge and experiences have shaped his approach to life and business. Listen in for insights on how AI is changing logistics communication for the better. Levity AIStreamline your freight email operationsRapido Solutions GroupHow freight companies find freight talent. BitfreighterScale your shipper integrations 10x with unlimited me...

This week we hear from Jacky Zhao and Anthony Chen on the backstory behind FreightStack and how a near-death moment inspired them to take the leap. Listen in on what it's like working with your best friend, how to blend generalists and specialists and avoiding shiny object syndrome.

Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is John Sanford, the founder and CEO of CNT Logistics. John discusses the early days of the company, his sales philosophy and gives advice to entrepreneurs.

Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Founder and Host of Let's Talk Supply Chain. From her start working for her father's company to launching her own podcast, “Let’s Talk Supply Chain,” Sarah discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of community support.

Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is Wasim Munayyer, Founder and President of Munayyer Group, a specialty recruiting firm in the supply chain space, that connects talent in the industry with clients. We discuss Wasim's transition from employment to entrepreneurship, the power of building relationships, and networking.Proudly sponsored by Rapido. How freight companies find freight talent. Proudly sponsored by Bitfreighter. Scale your shippe...

Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is Josh Lyles, Founder of Salesdash CRM. From landing a position as Sales Manager at Tesla’s Tennessee location at only 24, to founding Salesdash CRM—a software that helps freight brokerages and 3PLs grow new shipper relationships—we discuss Josh’s mentors, the importance of positive interactions, and the mantra that helped him succeed. Proudly sponsored by Rapido. How freight companies find freight t...

Welcome back to another episode of the Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today’s guest is Mike Fullam, Co-Founder of QuikSkope and Chief Executive Officer at Togo. From his time at C.H. Robinson, Robinson Fresh, and Reed TMS Logistics, Mike has seen it all. Today he is the Co-Founder of a fraud protection tool securing the chain of custody for brokers, carriers, and shippers called QuikSkope. Proudly sponsored by Rapido. How freight companies find freight talent. Proudly sponsored by...

Welcome back to another episode of the Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today’s guest is Will Jenkins, founder and CEO of Journey, a new recruiting firm in the supply chain world. Will discusses the importance of family support, his philosophy on authenticity, and the impact of personal loss on one's life and career. Proudly sponsored by Rapido. How freight companies find freight talent. Proudly sponsored by Bitfreighter. Scale your shipper integrations 10x with unlimited messaging. No...