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Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software. Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. Hi ...
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The logistics industry can often feel like a numbers game, but Linda Carrion is here to remind us it’s always been about the people, especially the drivers.
In this episode, Linda shares how she went from medical assistant to CEO of two freight companies, why her approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, and how local networks like the Propeller Club are changing the business landscape in Jacksonville.
Whether you’re building a freight business or just trying to hold on during a tough market, Linda’s story offers real talk and practical advice.
Key takeaways:
- The agent model gave Linda the safety net to grow her business without sacrificing independence.
- Building trust and transparency with drivers leads to better retention and long-term reliability.
- Intermodal operations are anything but cookie-cutter and require constant problem-solving.
- Local organizations like the Propeller Club play a critical role in fostering freight community connections.
LINKS:
- Linda's LinkedIn
- Carry-on Transportation Solutions Website
- JAXPORT Website
- TALON Jax Website
- Propeller Club - Port of Jacksonville Website
Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.
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Chapters
1. What It Takes to Build a Driver-First Freight Business (00:00:00)
2. From Receptionist to CEO (00:05:22)
3. Why Drivers Are the Backbone (00:11:52)
4. Surviving a Brutal Market (00:17:17)
5. Building Through the Agent Model (00:21:07)
6. Intermodal Misconceptions and Port Realities (00:24:37)
7. The Power of Local Freight Networks (00:28:22)
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