Best Chris Jolly Podcasts (2025)

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1224. #TFCP - Policy Overload: How Tariffs and Politics Are Reshaping Freight! 34:59

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Dive into our last guest this week, Ed Burns from Burns Logistics, discussing the latest trends in freight and the impact of tariffs and politics on the industry! Ed shares the importance of operational resilience and effective cost management in the current market downturn, a platform to improve contract freight opportunities for shippers and carr…

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1223. #TFCP - From Machine Vision to Margin Gains: The Business Case for Safer Fleets! 31:52

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Today, Velocitor Solution’s Rudy Nemeth talks about the evolution of fleet technology from digitizing basic processes to integrated platforms that enhance safety and efficiency! Rudy highlights how utilizing AI in fleet management helps identify safety issues, existing data challenges in logistics companies, cash flow constraints faced by small bus…

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1222. #TFCP - The Real Sales Edge In Freight & What Shippers Look For! 30:56

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In this episode, you’ll hear an analysis of what shippers look for when selecting freight providers, their sentiments and challenges, and how to build long-term relationships with them effectively. Tune in so you won’t miss another discussion that will help you stand out as a freight broker! 2025 Shipper Pulse Report: https://shorturl.at/Eixz9 📊📉 D…

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Poker Sheds and Above-Ground Pools: Unconventional Wins in STR Investing with Taylor Jolly 28:12

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Taylor Jolly, founder of Roam Free Vacation Home Rentals, to discuss how he transitioned from construction project management to profitable real estate investing. Taylor shares how he’s made co-living and large short-term rentals cash flow in expensive markets like Austin, leveraging creative strategies li…

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1221. #TFCP - From Hustle to Influence: Redefining Success in Freight Brokerage! 35:47

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Today, we’re joined by incredible women in transportation, Lacey Olson and Amanda Haire - the co-founders of Transport Express! Despite coming from different industries, Lacey and Amanda share how they got into the freight business and continue to thrive, their challenges due to changing market conditions, and their focus on promoting a work-life b…

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1220. #TFCP - The Freight Forecast: Policy Pressure and a Cooling Market?! 31:31

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Tune in and be updated today on the current transportation industry, with significant capacity and challenges in customer relationships, regional freight trends, insights on the impact of upcoming NMFC code changes, and the significance of continuous business development in a competitive market! References/Resources https://www.joc.com/article/us-t…

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709 Black American Humor (with Damon Young) | The Greatest American Joke Ever Told? 1:31:52

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DAMON YOUNG (⁠What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays⁠) is a Pittsburgh writer and humorist. In this episode, Jacke talks to Damon about his work editing and writing an introduction for That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, which emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing.…

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1219. #TFCP - The Ops Overhaul: Rewriting the Rules for Modern Teams! 33:53

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Let’s end this week with more business growth strategies with today’s guest, John Marienau of Valey, sharing his real industry experience! John highlights the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship in freight, the importance of consistent daily effort and sustainable work practices, Valey’s comprehensive staffing solutions, and his goal to pr…

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1218. #TFCP - The Roadmap to Operational Excellence in Logistics! 31:28

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If you’re looking for more strategies to operate and manage your freight business efficiently, look no further and listen to our guest, Kyle Lintner! Kyle emphasizes improving cash flow and profitability, key business assessment processes, the importance of automation, balancing technology and human interaction, and leveraging AI tools for various …

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708 Science Fact and Science Fiction (with Keith Cooper) | AI Discovers a Work of Ancient Philosophy and Dreams Up a Reading List 1:11:01

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For decades, writers and filmmakers have imagined worlds where characters can do things like watch a double sunset (on Tatooine, of course), or stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora. But even as works like Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar have enticed us with their fictional renditions of…

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1217. #TFCP - Surge or Illusion? What Tariffs Are Really Doing to Freight in 2025! 33:43

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In this episode, we’ve got another incredible guest, Sean Dehan from Truckstop! Sean talks about the importance of adapting to challenging market dynamics, longer sales cycles post-COVID, Truckstop’s strategy for building long-term relationships and effective communication, future development plans, and more that you shouldn’t miss! About Sean Deha…

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Depreciation, Documentation, and Dodging Mistakes with Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa 41:04

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Brandon Hall and Nathan Sosa of Hall CPA to dive deep into the short-term rental tax loophole and how investors can legitimately use it to offset W2 and business income. They discuss the origins of the loophole, how to qualify through material participation tests, and what documentation is necessary to sur…

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1216. #TFCP - How Can Brokers Prepare For The NMFC Code Changes!?! 30:05

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Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced freight broker, listen to this episode with our returning guest from Rocket Shipping, Gabe Pankonin, as he shares his expert insights on upcoming NMFC code changes! Gabe explains how the NMFC changes could represent a significant shift in transportation, the opportunities for brokers to provide proactive an…

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1215. #TFCP - The Freight CEO’s Journey: Discipline, Grit, and Long-Term Thinking! 32:38

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Today, Bob King of Sage Freight brings his over thirty years of experience in the transportation industry and the entrepreneurial mindset that keeps him thriving and growing! Bob emphasizes prioritizing revenue-generating activities, accepting personal liability impacts decision-making, and promoting long-term customer relationships. Tune in to unp…

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707 Emile Zola (with Robert Lethbridge) | Graham Greene's Only Ghost Story | My Last Book with Irina Mashinski 1:00:42

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For years, listeners have been requesting an episode devoted to the French novelist, journalist, playwright, and public intellectual Émile Zola (1840-1902). In this episode, Jacke talks to author Robert Lethbridge, whose new book Émile Zola: A Determined Life presents a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and times of the celebrated French…

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1214. #TFCP - Cold Chain Command: Inside the World of Perishable Freight! 33:39

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Want to learn more about refrigerated freight for the food and beverage industry? Listen to this week’s last guest, Michael Cherney, the co-founder and CEO of Cooler Logistics! Michael shares his shift from the financial services sector to founding Cooler Logistics, their company’s strategic focus on small to mid-sized customers, innovative operati…

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1213. #TFCP - Why the Freight Market Recovery Could Still Be a Long Way Off! 29:23

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Today, you’ll hear more market trends within the trucking industry, sales prospecting strategies, implementing better financial planning, and leveraging AI for operational efficiency! Tune in so you won’t miss an episode that is valuable for your freight business! 📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportati…

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1212. #TFCP - Scan, Weigh, Save: The ROI of Automated Dimensioning! 33:02

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Listen to our featured guest today, Scooter Sayers of Cubiscan, sharing their role in the logistics industry, their four decades of journey, and Cubiscan’s advanced automated dimensioning systems! Scooter delves into the upcoming National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) changes, the importance of shippers understanding these changes to minimize…

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Why Every Short-Term Rental Investor Needs a Tax Strategy with Yonah Weiss 35:25

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Yonah Weiss, an expert on cost segregation and a favorite among real estate investors. They break down what a cost segregation study is, how it allows short-term rental owners to accelerate depreciation and save on taxes, and who qualifies to benefit from this strategy. Yonah explains how to navigate bonus…

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1211. #TFCP - Beyond the Résumé: Identifying Talent in Logistics! 32:32

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In this episode, we’ve invited a talent acquisition expert from Global Executive Solutions Group, Josiah DiPaolo, to discuss the intricacies of recruiting effective people within the transportation industry! Tune in to hear his insights on the job market, the demand for specific freight expertise, particularly in sales roles, and his advice for fre…

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1210. #TFCP - Keeping It Real: Transparency and Trust in Family-Run Freight! 33:13

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What’s the key to maintaining a core competency in freight and succeeding for a multi-generational family-owned trucking business? Today, we’ve got an incredible guest, Pamela Polyak of Polyak Trucking, and hear her real-world experience, business strategies, and commitment to industry improvement! Some Takeaways From This Episode: Strategic Compan…

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706 Living with Jane Austen (with Janet Todd) | A Listener Changes His Life | Bored Parents 1:12:23

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen's novels make us wish she was our friend. She wouldn't be just any old friend: she'd be the sharpest and wisest, the one we turn to in a crisis, the one who understands our flaws and helps us see our blind spots. As we navigate the perils of love and life, she'd be the friend who gently point…

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1209. #TFCP - High-Stakes Freight: Building Trust in Demanding Industries! 34:04

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Listen to our last guest this week, Rob Rajfer, the founder and CEO of Waggon, as he speaks about his entrepreneurial journey and success in the transportation industry! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Rob Rajfer's Entrepreneurial Journey: Rob transitioned from a career at C.H. Robinson to founding Waggon with Tyler Sala. Launched in May 20…

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1208. #TFCP - The End of Misclassified Freight? ClassIT+ and the Future of Compliance 47:43

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In this episode, Joe Ohr and Holly Taylor let us explore the powerful features of NMFTA’s new freight classification tool, the ClassIT+! Don’t miss out on this discussion to hear how ClassIT+ can help navigate NMFC changes! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: ClassIT+ Launch: Significant focus on the upcoming NMFC code changes with a rollout da…

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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

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Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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1207. #TFCP - From Prospecting to Profit: A Freight Agent’s Professional Path 42:36

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Today, we’ll talk about the keys to building strong and long-term client relationships with SPI Logistics’ Mike Ghouleh! Learn the crucial role of having a support system and his own formula for success by listening to this episode! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Client Transparency: Mike emphasizes open cost sharing, building strong clien…

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From Abandoned Campground to $7.8M Glamping Empire with Heather Meuer 33:05

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Heather Meuer, a Missouri-based real estate investor who transitioned from running an auto parts business to building and managing RV parks and glamping resorts. Heather shares how she and her husband turned an abandoned campground into a thriving $7.8M resort in Branson, complete with glamping tents, RV p…

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1206. #TFCP - From Transactions to Trust: Earning Loyalty in Freight! 33:22

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How powerful is it to leverage platforms to vet potential business partners in freight? Let’s hear it from Robert Light of CarrierSource in this episode! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Industry Insight on Accountability: Rob emphasizes mutual accountability & transparency as critical in freight. CarrierSource aims to empower small fleets/o…

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1205. #TFCP - Automate or Die: How Drumkit & Upwell Are Rebuilding Freight Tech From The Inside Out! 1:01:56

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Did you miss listening to some expert insights featured on this show about leveraging AI and technology in your freight business? We’re bringing Dhruv Gupta and Brad Hollister back on the podcast for a replay mashup episode to hear their goals in enhancing human capabilities and streamlining business processes through AI and tech! Connect with Dhru…

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704 Butterflies Regained 1:26:31

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Poetry, butterflies, and original music oh my! With some help from poets Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, along with original music by composer Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Jacke tackles the topic of butterflies. Yes, yes, we all know that butterflies are symbols of beauty and transformation - but can great poets get beyon…

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1204. #TFCP - Recession-Proofing Your Business Through Smarter Capital Use! 34:09

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In today’s episode, Sean Smith is back for another valuable conversation about capital management strategies, cash flow optimization, and making wise financial decisions! Keep tuning in to the show! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Understanding Working Capital: Critical for business continuity; key sources include asset-based loans (lowest …

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1203. #TFCP - Why Are Shippers Pushing For Longer Payment Cycles!? 31:48

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Jeff Carlson of Cass Information Systems is back in today’s episode to discuss the extended shipper payment cycle and its potential impact on startups and small carriers in the industry! Stay connected to the show for more market updates! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Freight Market Stabilization: Freight volumes and rates showing stabili…

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1202. #TFCP - How to Stop Fraud Before It Reaches Your Freight! 31:40

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How can you protect yourself as a freight broker from fraud and preserve relationships with trusted carriers? Tune in to this episode with Solomiya Tomkiv to learn more about WireBee and its power to streamline brokerage operations! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: WireBee's Mission & Background: WireBee's launch post-COVID to combat freight…

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How Melissa & Chris Jones Turned a “Turnkey” Nightmare into a Thriving STR Portfolio 31:20

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On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Melissa and Chris Jones, a dynamic investor duo who share how a simple desire for a second home evolved into a thriving short-term rental business and boutique co-hosting company. They walk through their journey from renovating a “turnkey” townhome in Galveston to scaling up with high-performing properties…

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1201. #TFCP - The Hidden Cost of No Parking: What Truckers Face Daily! 33:44

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In this episode, Brent Hutto of Truck Parking Club joins us to share their initiative to address truck parking challenges and provide safe and efficient parking, targeting large and medium fleets! Listen to our conversation! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Truck Parking Club’s Mission: Solving truck parking issues, from single-truck solutio…

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1200. #TFCP - Outsourcing for Excellence: How to Build High-Impact Teams! 31:53

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Today, we’ll talk about the power of outsourcing, how offshoring supports operational resilience, and the demand for high-quality offshore talent with Kyle Wilson of Thrivemodal! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Global Workforce Evolution: Shift from 'virtual assistant era' to 'worldwide workforce' allows companies to hire skilled profession…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

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D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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1199. #TFCP - DOT Blitz Week: Freight Trends You Need to Know! 31:25

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In the last episode of this week, we’ve got Cody Koehler returning to the show to explain the impact of DOT Blitz Week on freight brokers and customers, and some trends in the market that you should know! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: DOT Blitz Week Impact: Significant capacity crunches & rate spikes noted; brokers can leverage this time …

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1198. # TFCP - 5 Hard Truths I've Learned As An Entrepreneur! 32:21

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If you’re considering being an entrepreneur in freight, you must listen to this episode to better understand the realities of running a startup business! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Entrepreneurship Realities: The harsh truths of entrepreneurship; cautions against glorification and the need for thorough understanding before leaving stab…

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702 Writing in the World of Jane Austen (with D.G. Rampton) | Disaster at the Book Festival! 52:01

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Jacke talks to D.G. Rampton, Australia's Queen of the Regency Romance, about her love for the novels of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer - and what it's like for a twenty-first-century novelist to set her novels in the early-nineteenth-century world of intelligent heroines, dashing men, and sparkling banter. Find PLUS Jacke dives into the story of a…

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1197. #TFCP - Trucking & Language Laws: Clearing the Confusion! 40:06

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In this episode, Bryan Nelson is back for another insightful conversation about the trucking and language laws, and today, he talks about English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers and recent legal and regulatory changes! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: English Proficiency Requirements: Overview of 49 CFR 391.11, B2 emphasizes …

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How Nathan St. Cyr Turned an $821K Hostel into a $5.2M Hospitality Powerhouse 41:05

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Nathan St. Cyr, a hospitality innovator who’s redefining budget travel through upscale hostels. Nathan shares how he stumbled into the hostel space in Maui and turned a $821K property into a $5.2M valuation in just 18 months—all while achieving over $824K in annual NOI. He breaks down the operational and f…

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1196. #TFCP - The NMFC Is Changing: What You Must Know By July! 39:28

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Today, Joe Ohr is back on the show with NMFTA's Director of Operations, Keith Peterson, explaining what to expect from the upcoming NMFC changes and things every transportation professional must know by July 19, 2025! Never miss out on this conversation to stay updated! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: NMFC Changes Urgency: Major NMFC change…

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1195. #TFCP - Modern Mechanics on Demand: Reinventing Roadside Solutions! 31:40

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In this episode, Alex Bezzubets joins us today to highlight the reason behind founding a platform called myMechanic and its features, benefits for truck drivers, and how it resolves inefficiencies in the trucking business! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Inefficiencies in Trucking Repairs: Average wait time for roadside repairs is 4-4.5 hou…

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

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For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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1194. #TFCP - Are Freight Companies Positioning For An M&A Surge?! 37:24

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How does the changing market condition affect M&A in freight? Find out with our returning guest, Spencer Tenney from Tenney Group! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: M&A Market Trends: Current market volatility affecting M&A in freight; mixed industry responses—some waiting, others pursuing acquisitions. Tariffs and uncertainty driving cautiou…

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1193. #TFCP - Lane Mastery & Market Intel to Grow Your Book! 31:55

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Today, Jared Ross of eCarrierCheck is back on the show to give more valuable insights on how freight brokers can stand out and build a successful book of business in the market! Here’s What to Learn From This Episode: Sales Success Rooted in Relationships: Focus on controllable actions; consistently engage in sales calls. Genuine relationships rema…

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1192. #TFCP - The 5-Year Mark: Turning Survival into Sustainable Growth! 33:32

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Be motivated to achieve milestones in entrepreneurship and the transportation market by tuning in to this episode! Learn more about the importance of building systems, focusing on customers, having sales and business development strategies, evaluating ROI, and networking with like-minded people in the industry to thrive in a competitive environment…

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How Isaac French Built a Viral Cabin Camp—and Sold It for Millions 1:16:13

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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Isaac French, a creative powerhouse who went from bookkeeper to hospitality developer and Instagram sensation. Isaac shares the remarkable journey behind Live Oak Lake, a Nordic-inspired micro resort he designed and built from scratch in Texas—achieving 95% occupancy in year one and ultimately selling to a…

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1191. #TFCP - Track, Follow Up, & Close! Freight Sales Made Simple! 38:50

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In this episode, you’ll learn another effective strategy to simplify and optimize your sales as a freight broker with Salesdash CRM’s founder, Josh Lyles! Josh highlights the benefits of using Salesdash CRM, the vital role of cold calling in freight sales, consistent follow-ups, and building relationships, and the importance of targeting small to m…