In this week’s episode, we sat down with Phil Shook. Coincidentally, Phil and I were seated next to each other on our flight from Chicago to Phoenix last month for the TIA Capital Ideas Conference. We ended up recording this podcast on-site at the conference. Phil managed the intermodal division at C.H. Robinson for almost a decade. He provides ins…

If there's one religious sounding label that Troy is willing to wear, it's 'Buddhist'. In this episode we speak with Ted Meissner, the Executive Director of the Secular Buddhist Association, and the host of The Secular Buddhist Podcast. Ted explains Secular Buddhism and how it contrasts with the more traditional forms of Buddhism. Ted's links: Secu…

Today, we sat down with Benjamin Noyan, Founder and CEO of rouvia, a transport planning and management platform. Benjamin discusses the freight tech scene in Berlin, why it’s considered the Silicon Valley of Europe, and the future of freight forwarding. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and e…

Today we sat down with Gero Kei, Co-Founder, and Thilo Huellmann CEO, of Levity, a software company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in AI-driven email automation solutions for freight brokers. We also discussed the impact of their tech on the freight industry, the future of AI, and the differences in business culture between Europe and the U…

In this episode, we explore Progressive/Reformed Judaism with Michel Laloum, Cantor at Temple Beth Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia. He was ordained as a Cantor at the Progressive Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and completed Rabbinic studies at the Academy for Jewish Religion, Jewish Theological Seminary and New York Un…

Today we dive into the story of FreightCaviar and ShipperCRM with their CEOs and Co-Founders, Paul Bernard Jaroslawski and Krystian Gebis. We discuss the companies evolution, and development, as well as the importance of mentors and having an online audience. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money,…

In this special episode, we're recapping our experience at the TIA Capital Ideas Conference in Phoenix. From innovative companies like WireBee and Freightclaims.com to discussions on valuations in the brokerage industry, we cover it all. Hear about our networking chronicles, insights from industry experts, and the after-parties. Thank you to our po…

Tim Costello is an Australian social justice advocate, community leader, and a prominent figure in the Christian faith, albeit a progressive form. He is known in Australia for his public commentary on political and ethical matters, often offering a perspective informed by his Christian faith and commitment to social justice. In this episode we talk…

In this week's episode of The Freight Caviar Podcast, we interviewed Alexander Folk, former Co-Founder and President of the Armstrong Transportation Management Company (formerly known as BBF Freight). He talked about Memphis being a drayage and warehousing hub, outsourcing, and his favorite book for entrepreneurs that tackles the “Lean Startup” app…

Today we sat down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, a technology company located in Dallas, Texas. Michael talks about the importance of being adaptive in cybersecurity, the risks of sharing fraud prevention strategies, and how Highway validates carrier profiles. Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and eff…

In this episode, we talk with Dr Eben Alexander, an American neurosurgeon and author. In 2008, he suffered a coma caused by a rare and mysterious bacterial meningo-encephalitis of unknown causes. We talk with him about his own near-death experience and his book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife. Dr Alexander's links: Ebe…

Today we sat down with Clayton Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at OTR Solutions and ePay. Clayton takes us through his start at OTR, its recent acquisition of ePay, and the challenges of being a freight factoring company. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Epay Manager Powered by OTR Solutions is a back-office automatio…

We recently stumbled upon a podcast we thought you'd love. Sexvangelicals is a sexual health podcast and education platform with the mission to support relationships in reclaiming sexuality following adverse religious experiences. This is one of their episodes, The Sex Ed We Wish We Had: Consent, Part 1 of 2. We hope you enjoy it. If you want to co…

Today we sat down with John Mahle, Senior Sales Executive at Triple T Transport, Inc. John takes us through the last three decades of the company’s history, shares his cold calling strategies and advice for young professionals in the industry. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ulti…

We talk with Ani Zonneveld about Progressive Islam and the life she lives as a Progressive Muslim. Ani is a writer, singer/songwriter, and founder & President of Muslims for Progressive Values, an international human rights organization that advocates for social justice and equality for all, a strong supporter of freedom of expression and of consci…

Today we sat down with Spencer Tenney, the President and CEO of Tenney Group, a merger acquisition advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee. Spencer brings us through his career as a third-generation transportation logistics specialist and shares his take on family dynamics in freight and the importance of preparation for a successful sale. Broug…

In this episode, we talk with writer Bernard Warnick about humanity's obsession with certainty and ask, is certainty attainable? Bernard spent nineteen years as a judge of the trial division and later the Appeal Division of the Family Court of Australia before retiring from the bench in 2010. He developed a deep interest in the reasoning process an…

Today we sat down with Michael Sachaj, Senior Principal at HPA, a leading early-stage investor located in Chicago. Join us as he unveils the curtain behind understanding VC investments in logistics, how to spot a high-quality startup, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI in logistics. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERS Disc…

Bill Driegert, employee number 4 at Coyote Logistics, joined us today on Freight Gong Friday. He met Jeff Silver at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology while both were pursuing their Masters in Supply Chain. At the time, Bill was working for PepsiCo, and Jeff was serving his non-compete, looking to earn a Masters in the process. It was Jeff w…

We're back for Season 5! In this episode we review the highlights of Season 4, let you know about the changes we've made and where the podcast is heading in 2024. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering f…

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This new season explores life after Fundamentalism. Shortlisted for the 2022 Australian Podcast Awards. Find out more at iwasateenagefundamentalist.com/ and https://linktr.ee/iwatf --- Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You ar…

In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we sat down with Roman Velychko, Co-Founder and CEO at CBS, and Max Nikiforets, CEO of CBS. We discussed key insights from their logistics venture in Vancouver, Washington, the city's role as a logistics hub, and the importance of transparency in business. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERS D…

Today we sit down with Marco Vargas Avala, Senior Domestic Transportation Manager at Dole Sunshine, and Anthony Fecarotta, Founder and President of linehaul.ai. From working at Bank of America, later TQL, and Maersk, Marco takes us through the path that led him to work at Dole Sunshine. Anthony- having a tech background, worked for XPO Logistics, l…

Emily John Garcés is an artist, poet, ex-missionary with YWAM, all-round creative enthusiast, and author of the memoir, Hitchhiking with Drunken Nuns. In this final episode of Season 4, we speak with Emily about her life as a YWAM missionary in Argentina and the Netherlands, and her unique perspective on the world we share. Despite her fundamentali…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with A.J. Cheek, Chief of Staff at REPOWR, and Evan Shelley, Co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. They lift the curtain on the importance of web apps vs mobile apps, the importance of building customer relationships, and why logistics companies in Silicon Valley Fail. Thank you to our …

Maggie Rowe is an author, writer, director, & producer. Her memoir, Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience, was named to NPR's Best Books of 2017. In this episode, we speak to Maggie about her childhood where she describes being tormented by the fear of Hell and not being truly saved. At 19 years old she admitted herself to an 'evangelical…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Mark Riskowitz, Vice President of Operations at Caraway. Join us as he takes us through the shipping side of Caraway, a manufacturer of high-end kitchenware, his key takeaways from the last two years in the industry, his ideal freight broker partner, and much more. Thank you to our pod…

Van Badham is an Australian playwright, novelist, journalist and activist who writes regularly for the Guardian. In this episode we speak with Van about her 2021 book QAnon and On: A Short and Shocking History of Internet Conspiracy Cults in which she investigates who is behind the internet cult and how it often intertwines with the world of Evange…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Reed Loustalot, Co-Founder of LOSTFR8. Join us, as Reed unfolds his career path, from studying Philosophy at college to working at Echo Logistics and later Armstrong Transport Group, to co-founding LOSTFR8 in 2022. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Manifest Vegas, February 5 - 7, 2024…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Pam Simon, Conference Chair & EVP of Programming at Connectiv. Join us as Pam takes us through her road from producing the first Demo Day to ever take place in Latin America to working at Lab Ventures in Miami and planning events at Manifest. She also sheds light on the travel, real es…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Toni Gjurovski the Founder of Tag Trans, and Simon Wylangowski, Director of Operations at Logan Premium Logistics. Toni takes us on his journey of growing up in Macedonia, starting Tag Trans, and then creating a brokerage partnership with Simon. Simon sheds light on the importance of s…

On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Joseph Klikas, Chief Experience Officer at The Custom Companies, Inc. This episode is packed with valuable insights, from what tech has helped them the most, to their ideal customer. He sheds light on the importance of customer relationships, and what contributed to the success of the …

Matt Silver: Former CEO & Founder of Forager Logistics (ACQ. BY ARRIVE IN 2022) On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Matt Silver, the former CEO and founder of Forager (acquired by Arrive in 2022). He walks us through his journey from dreaming of working in the film industry, to working for his father Jeff Silver at Coyot…

The Will Jenkins Story: From Selling Cutco Knives to Co-Founding MoLo Solutions On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, join us for an insightful session with Will Jenkins, co-founder of MoLo Solutions, and founder and CEO of Journey. Starting from his Chicago upbringing to leading a logistics giant, Will unpacks his unique journey, includin…

On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we're speaking with Geoff Anderman, President & COO of STG Logistics, at the company's corporate headquarters. A former attorney turned logistics leader, Geoff shares his journey through the 2008 financial crisis, evolving from private equity to spearheading major acquisitions in the logistics field. G…

Prashant Shah: Running Logistics at Swag Up In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we discuss everything logistics with Prashant Shah, Chief Supply Chain Officer at SwagUp. Starting his journey in the military as a linguist and supply officer, Shah brings unique insights into the complex world of supply chain management. At SwagUp, he navigates the…

We went over important takeaways from the F3: Future of Freight Conference that just took place in Chattanooga with Craig Fuller, CEO & Founder of FreightWaves. Support the Show.By Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, Reed Loustalot, Krystian Gebis, Craig Fuller

Matt Perkins On Building Business to Business (BTB) Logistics Don't miss this FreightCaviar Podcast episode! We chat with Matt Perkins, founder of Business to Business (BTB) Logistics. Starting in a garage loft with just a basic phone system, Matt navigated the complex world of freight brokerage, leveraging relationships and strategic insights. Mat…

Emmanuil Mytryk: Growing a Freight Brokerage from Scratch In this latest episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we explore the success story of Emmanuil Mytryk, founder of Zeal Logistics, who built his freight brokerage into a $6 million venture. Starting from scratch just two years ago, Emmanuil shares his journey from the initial $80,000 in revenu…

Rasmus Nielsen: From Denmark to the US: A Journey in Logistics We’re back with another episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast. We sit down with Rasmus Nielsen, CEO of Caliber Inc. Hailing from Denmark, Nielsen's unique journey began with an apprenticeship model deeply rooted in the heart of Danish logistics. From dispatching trucks across European bo…

Pavel Botev: Journey from Communist Bulgaria to U.S. Hazmat Drayage In this episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast we talk with guest Pavel Botev, the CEO and Founder of Logiflex. Born in communist Bulgaria, Pavel migrated to the US and established a niche in hazmat drayage, facing immense challenges and regulations. With a diverse transport backgrou…

#125: The Story Behind Freight 360 with Nate Cross & Benjamin Kowalski In this episode of FreightCaviar, we chat with Nate Cross and Benjamin Kowalski, the co-hosts of Freight 360, the educational podcast turned full-blown freight broker school. From Nate’s experience managing freight in the military to Ben’s grind at TQL, find out what experiences…

We talk with Janice Selbie, a former fundamentalist Evangelical Christian of over 40 years and now a counsellor and specialist in the area of religious trauma. Janice shares her own story and the work she does with others in helping heal the pain caused by religious trauma. This is the first of a two-part episode we did with Janice. You can find pa…

A Deep Dive with Will Hopkins, Co-Founder of BlackBox Logistics Thank you to our podcast sponsors: OTR SOLUTIONS This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, along with quick pay opti…

We talk with April Ajoy, a well-known viral TikToker, YouTuber and podcaster. She describes herself as a “recovering conservative, humorously detoxing religion.” Raised as a pastor's kid, April was deep in Evangelicalism to the point of working for The 700 Club and singing her original song, America Say Jesus on The Jim Bakker Show. While deconstru…

From Cold Calls to CEO: The Rocket Shipping Journey with Gabe Pankonin Thank you to our podcast sponsors: OTR SOLUTIONS This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, along with quick p…

Dominick Tullo runs a family-operated truck stop in New Jersey. He joined us to advise on the intricacies of the operation. OTR SOLUTIONS This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, …

Brian & Troy take a look at how divorce is presented in the New Testament and how the Church has handled it over the last 2000 years. Our hosts also reflect on their own experience and ask, do Jesus and the Bible really offer adequate guidance for the 21st century. Spoiler alert, no. The resources suggested in this episode are: Christian views on d…

In the 1990s, Eddie Leshin and Brian Winshall played pivotal roles in shaping the freight brokerage industry, with Eddie joining American Backhaulers as employee #44 and Brian as employee #80. They contributed to the substantial growth of their respective companies, with Eddie later becoming COO of Coyote Logistics and Brian serving as EVP at AFN, …

In our latest episode, Adam DeGroot shares the transformation of his family's legacy from humble farm stands to pioneering DeGroot Logistics, seamlessly integrating age-old produce wisdom with modern tech innovations. Adam highlights the essential role of cultivating carrier relationships and the frequent challenges they face, like product rejectio…