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....
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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...
The Freight Agent Trenches with Warren Debiak
Ready to seize control of your financial future? Tempted to trade security for the thrill of running your own freight agent business? Join me for an enlightening conversation with Warren Debiak, freight agent business owner at SPI Logistics. Warren provides a raw...
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...
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 MoreFighting for Freight Brokers with TIA’s CEO Anne Reinke
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve interviews Ann Reinke, the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). They discuss their shared love for football and Reinke’s career background, including her 16...
Freight Marketing Questions: How to Put it All Together
In this episode, we’re covering a question submitted by a podcast listener who’s a freight broker seeking advice on how to create a marketing plan with two different websites and no social media presence. Host Blythe Brumleve suggests focusing both...