Angelo Fruci grew up as a cousin to fellow logistics podcaster Chris Jolly. But it would take years later for the two to team up to start their own freight agency with none other than our favorite, SPI Logistics. Learn about that journey from engineer to freight...
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Pioneering the Freight Agent Movement with SPI Logistics CEO Mitch Helten
SPI Logistics has been helping freight agents for more than 40 years and CEO Mitch Helten joins the show to talk about how they helped to pioneer what a freight agent program SHOULD look like. From the early days of process mapping via spreadsheets, to building their...
From Driver to Freight Agent
Your expertise in a field is often earned through years of trial and error. But for Jennifer Lynn Harris, she has used this experience to take her career from answering phones at a freight forwarding company to managing her team of drivers and becoming a freight agent...
SPI’s Secrets to Building a Successful Freight Agent Career
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, discuss one of the biggest decisions a freight broker can make: becoming a freight agent. But hold on, the next crucial choice? Figuring out which company to join. We’re bringing you a special compilation of conversations...
Why This Freight Agent Only Hires Family
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we talk with Steve Burroughs, agency owner at SPI Logistics, who exclusively hires family members to work at his freight agency. Hear how this approach has shaped the dynamics of his business, from maintaining work-life...
The 2024 Freight Agent Playbook with SPI Logistics
In this episode, Mike Mikulik, VP of Marketing and Sales at SPI Logistics, offers an insider’s perspective on the freight agent model. He and Blythe discuss topics like commission structures, technology tools, carrier vetting, and effective sales strategies....
Top Freight Marketing Episodes of 2023
The holiday season is a blurry time of year when we start to think about goals for the new year. This mega episode compiles the year’s best freight marketing podcasts to grasp industry trends, how AI is disrupting workflows, and measuring ROI. Curated episodes...
How This Freight Agent Uses Content Marketing
This episode features Nathan Cheney, founder of Supply Chaney, discussing his experience in logistics, starting a freight agency, and creating educational YouTube content. He shares insights on improving supply chain processes, building company culture, marketing B2B...
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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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....
Unlocking the Secrets of a Successful Freight Agent with Dino Del Grosso
Gear up to unlock the secrets of a successful freight agent as we host an inspiring chat with Dino Del Grosso, an esteemed agent at SPI Logistics. He unwraps his journey of transitioning into the freight world, revealing how he discovered a company that became his...