In this episode, we’re sitting down with one of the more prolific creators in freight--Chris Jolly. In early 2020, he started creating content and hasn’t looked back since. His podcast, Coffee with the Freight Coach, is considered one of the tops in the industry and after this interview, it’s clear as day as to why. Follow Chris Jolly on Linkedin and InstagramSubscribe to Coffee with The Freight Coach podcast on Apple or Spotify.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
Interviews
Building For The Long Haul
In our final episode of this Cyberly Hits the Road series, we’re taking one interview from one event and combining it with an interview from another event as a sort of the last hurrah. But these last hurrah’s are doozy’s as we got Chris Jolly aka The Freight Coach joining the show in a two-part discussion talking about building his career as a broker and transitioning to a new role as influencer and creator within the industry. And speaking of two parts, we also have Big Ed Burns and his son Ed Burns also joining the show to talk about bridging the gap between the family dynamics of running a business together--especially when you can combine the superpowers of the veteran leadership with new insights. This show really is about building for the long haul in a variety of ways so hopefully you all enjoy!Follow Chris Jolly on Linkedin and InstagramSubscribe to Coffee with The Freight Coach podcast on Apple or Spotify.Listen to our full talk with Chris Jolly including part two (Available Friday 9/3)Connect with Big Ed Burns and his son Ed on LinkedinCheck out Burns Logistics website...
How Three Freight Agents Found Their Path to Success
In this episode, we’ve got a panel discussion on what makes for a successful freight agent. This conversation was recorded while up in Charlotte attending the annual agent conference hosted by Armstrong Transport Group. Three agents, Tony Orton, Pamela Mitchell, and Rod Clark all join the show to talk about what they looked for in an agent partner, where they struggle the most, and how future freight agents can vet their next partner. Checkout Armstrong Transport Group’s website and follow them on LinkedinIf you liked the production quality of this episode, be sure to check out Round 7 Productions. They were my lifesaver at this event!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
What Makes For a Successful Freight Agent?
In this episode of Cyberly, we’re in Charlotte, North Carolina at Armstrong Transport Group’s annual agent conference. It’s an event filled with educational and community building activities among all freight agents with the program. I was invited up to Charlotte to speak on building your business in a digital world and got the chance to chat with three of their all-star agents (aka the top performers) along with Armstrong’s CEO, Brian Mann. It’s a fascinating discussion into what questions a freight agent should be asking before deciding to join a program in order to set themselves up for success. Follow Brian Mann on LinkedinCheckout Armstrong Transport Group’s website and follow them on LinkedinIf you liked the production quality of this episode, be sure to check out Round 7 Productions. They were my lifesaver at this event!...
Making Technology Your Asset–Not a Liability
With the flood of technology that has hit the logistics market, it can make or break a company should they choose the wrong provider. But how do you know what technology is right for your business? That’s what our guests on today’s special edition of Cyberly have to say with Sandy Vosk of Advanced Technology Solutions and Mike Mulqueen of JBF Consulting.Connect with Sandy Vosk on LinkedinCheck out Sandy’s website, Advanced Technology SolutionsConnect with Mike Mulqueen on LinkedinCheck out Mike’s website, JBF Consulting...
ITS Logistics Patrick McFarland on the TMSA and Evolving in Marketing
The TMSA has been around for decades and with that comes the need for evolution in how you attack your marketing. TMSA board member and Director of Marketing for ITS Logistics Patrick McFarland is joining the show to talk about the changes and challenges faced when deciding it's time to evolve your own marketing strategies. Patrick McFarland of ITS Logistics on Linkedin~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
Running a Freight SaaS Startup in Miami with Cargologik’s CEO Miles Varghese
No one could have predicted Miami, Florida becoming the hottest scene for technology. But after 2020, Cargologik's CEO Miles Varghese is joining the show to tell us how he's now capitalizing on the growing networking and freight tech scene as Miami moves to become the new Silicon Valley. Follow CargoLogik on Linkedin, Facebook, and TwitterVisit CargoLogik’s website~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
How to Make Trucking Cool Again
Most of us have heard the phrase “driver shortage” at least a dozen times but the real debate should be centered around retention and training. It’s these two factors that are leading drivers to quit their jobs altogether--even if they’re. So how do we fix this? Well, Adam Wingfield of Innovative Logistics Group and Desiree Wood of Real Women in Trucking are talking about those challenges in an effort to make trucking cool again while also creating a safe environment while on the job. Follow Adam Wingfield on Instagram and LinkedinCheck out Innovative Logistics Group websiteFollow Desiree on Twitter and LinkedinCheck out Real Women in Trucking website...
Rahmel Wattley of Truck N Hustle: Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed
Truck N’ Hustle host and creator Rahmel Wattley is truly one of the gems of the industry. Not only is he helping bridge the educational gap between new folks entering the logistics space but he’s one of just a few folks responsible for ushering in this content renaissance we’ve been seeing throughout trucking. Digital Dispatch […]...
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed with Truck N’ Hustle
Truck N' Hustle host and creator Rahmel Wattley is truly one of the gems of the industry. Not only is he helping bridge the educational gap between new folks entering the logistics space but he's one of just a few folks responsible for ushering in this content rennaissance we've been seeing throughout trucking. Follow Truck N’ Hustle on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit Truck N’ Hustle’s website~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
The Power of Collaboration: Live From Ignite
We hear the phrase “collaboration” all the time but what does it really mean when it comes to complex supply chains? CEO of PCS Software Chris Poelma, President of Detmar Logistics Matt Detmar, and Director of Supply Chain for Bonnie Plants Gabriel Parades joins Cyberly live in San Antonio to talk about how they’ve enhanced collaboration and technology with the learning lessons of 2020. ...
The Hidden Opportunities in Driver Retention
While attending a TSA event on driver retention, one of the common themes from the panel was how so many carriers are so focused on recruiting that they forget about retaining the good drivers they’ve already hired. So Danny Goff of Driver Reach joined the show to talk about where he sees opportunities for improvement from processes to relationship management. Connect with Danny Goff on LinkedinCheck out Driver Reach and their show, Taking the Hire Road ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....