In this episode, Blythe discusses the art of freight sales with 15-year industry veteran and former MoLo cofounder, Stephan Mathis. He shares tips on building trust and long-term partnerships, overcoming adversity to strengthen relationships, leveraging storytelling...
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What It Takes to Make It in the Freight Brokerage Business
In this episode, Blythe interviews Anita Bassi, Vice President of People and Operations at SPI Logistics. They discuss her career journey in the freight industry, the day-to-day challenges freight agents face, and the unique way SPI supports its agents through...
The Future of Freight Broker Software
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve and Walter “Mitch” Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software, discuss logistics innovations that will revolutionize operations and accounting workflows for freight brokers in 2024 and beyond. Mitch...
Our Most Popular Freight Broker Podcasts of 2023
It’s that time of the year when the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year feels like one giant blur. But it’s also a time to think about the things you want to get done in 2024. So what better way to get a handle on what to be thinking about than a...
Success Stories from Independent Freight Agents
In the dynamic world of logistics, success stories are not just about numbers or contracts won; they’re about challenges faced, relationships nurtured, and the relentless drive to innovate and adapt. Here, we dive into the narratives of several independent...
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Proven Strategies to Help Freight Brokers Find Shippers
Are you a freight broker looking to expand your business and find shippers? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through proven strategies that can help you find shippers and grow your client base. Get ready to transform your brokerage business and reach...
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15 Tips for Becoming a Freight Agent in 2024
Jumping into the logistics world and aspiring to become a freight agent? Buckle up for a journey that’s as dynamic and intricate as the global trade it facilitates. Let’s navigate through this path, with genuine insights from the pros in the industry, laid out,...
Read MoreFrom Intern to Freight Agent: Tynan Guthrie’s Journey to Building His Book of Business
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....
The Freight Agent Trenches with Steve Burroughs
Recording live from Vancouver, SPI freight agent Steve Burroughs joins the show to discuss the challenges and perks of working with family. Steve shares how he and his wife started working together and eventually brought on their children and daughter-in-law to work...
Using Social Media to Grow Your Brokerage Business and Personal Brand
In this episode of “Everything is Logistics host Blythe Brumleve welcomes CEO of Scale Logistics, Shay Lynn Dixon, to discuss using social media to grow your brokerage business and personal media brand. They chat about their personal histories in the logistics...
LinkedIn Profile Makeover Tips: Resources for Freight Agents
BIG thank you to everyone who enjoyed my talk enough to come to this page. Below are the resources that I promised 🙂 Presentation slides from SPI Logistics keynote available for download on Canva Flexport’s list of 55 industry experts on LinkedIn (this is where...
Read MoreThe Role of IT in a 3PL with Eze Peralta
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe Brumleve interviews Ezequiel (Eze) Peralta, the VP of Technology at SPI Logistics, about the role of IT in 3PL. Ezey talks about his early background in technology and databases, including creating software for his...