Latest Thefreightcoach Podcast Episodes

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947. #TFCMS - Is Freight Data Starting To Tell A Clearer Story?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 10, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes
Today, we’ve got Kevin Hill with his data-driven analysis, insights on the current market trends, and challenges in the freight industry! This discussion with Kevin highlights the economic realities affecting the market, strategies for maintaining a competitive edge as a transportation profess...

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946. #TFCMS - Q&A Day!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 08, 2024 07:15 - 26 minutes
Let's talk about reliable technology for freight brokerage and the importance of investing in them!  If you missed this live Q&A, tune in to learn the effectiveness of cold calling and site visits for business development, adapting to customer communication preferences, and more about sales im...

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945. Lars Ward

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 07, 2024 07:15 - 49 minutes
Another incredible guest joined the show, Lars Ward! This significant discussion with Lars highlighted his insights on the current market situation, customer relationships, effective communication, sales tactics, growth strategies, ethical operation, and more that you shouldn’t miss!   About...

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944. #TFCMS - Are Cybersecurity Threats Growing In Freight?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 06, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes
How can we protect ourselves from cybercrimes and online fraudulent activities as transportation professionals? Let's hear it from NMFTA's Joe Ohr and their mission in cybersecurity and freight digitalization! Today, we'll cover the need for cloud and API security, the unique risks faced by bu...

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943. #TFCMS - Will Freight Brokers Leave The Market In Droves?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 05, 2024 20:00 - 27 minutes
We’re back for another transportation industry headline! Today, let’s talk about Transfix selling its digital brokerage business to NFI Industries and Flexport expanding its Convoy platform!   Resources / References https://www.joc.com/article/transfix-selling-digital-brokerage-business-nf...

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942. Liz Wayne

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 04, 2024 07:15 - 50 minutes
What does starting and growing a business in the current transportation market take? Tune in with Liz Wayne as we feature her journey in the freight industry! Liz highlights some of the challenges she had to overcome and the importance of accountability, maintaining customer relations, and rep...

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941. #TFCMS - How Do We Build Carrier Partnerships As A Broker?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - June 03, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes
Today’s episode with Dan Lindsey discusses bridging gaps between carriers, brokers, and shippers, the rise of non-valuable content in the transportation space, highlighting good actors in the industry, and promoting partnerships by attending Broker-Carrier Summit events!   About Dan Lindsey ...

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940. TFCMS - Q&A Day With An Enterprise Shipper!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 31, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes
Learn tons from this episode as Paul Estrada joins us to talk about the importance of performance metrics, overcoming the challenges of the current market condition, industry trends, supply and demand dynamics, and building relationships.   About Paul Estrada Paul Estrada stumbled into the ...

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939. Yousif (Terry) Zegar

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 31, 2024 07:15 - 36 minutes
Why is developing relationships in the transportation industry a crucial component of success that everyone should prioritize? In today’s episode with Yousif (Terry) Zegar, we’ll revisit the aspects of a successful journey in the freight market - effective communication, high-quality services,...

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938. #TFCMS - Marijuana Ruling & Ethical Business Behaviors In Freight!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 30, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutes
We’re back for another live show to talk about the freight industry’s top headlines and today, we’ll cover the disconnect between carriers and brokers in understanding each other’s challenges, the implications of proposed federal changes regarding marijuana classification for safety-sensitive wo...

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937. #TFCMS - Is AI Going To Replace Me In Freight?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 29, 2024 20:00 - 27 minutes
Will AI replace human functions and manual labor in the freight industry?   This live episode covers most people's questions about AI and how its evolution may affect the transportation business, certain roles in the industry, and employees' efficiency and productivity.    Resources / Refe...

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936. #TFCMS - Is Mexico Freight The Next Wave Of Opportunity?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 28, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes
Today, we've invited Matt Silver on the show to give us a clear overview of the Mexico market, cross-border transportation, the growth of Mexico's freight volume, and the increasing opportunity of investing and expanding your freight business in this market.   About Matt Silver Matt Silver...

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935. Jesse Buckingham

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 28, 2024 07:15 - 46 minutes
Get tons of value from today's episode with Jesse Buckingham! Jesse talks about his journey into the transportation industry, his background in logistics technology, raising capital, and building relationships for long-term success in the trucking business!   About Jesse Buckingham Jesse i...

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934. #TFCMS - Financial Friday! What Are Freight Broker Margins At?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 24, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes
Today’s live show with Sean Smith of Denim will teach us how to adapt to market shifts and optimize revenue streams! Sean also emphasizes the significance of managing broker margins, negotiating terms with partners, and strategic financial planning to navigate uncertainties in the freight indu...

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933. Michael Lombard

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 24, 2024 07:15 - 1 hour
Whether you're a driver or anyone in the transportation business, you must listen to this episode with Michael Lombard! This conversation with Mike revolved around transforming the trucking industry, elevating the standards, and changing cultural norms through personal excellence, physical fit...

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932. #TFCMS - Why Is Training Overlooked In Freight?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 23, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes
Why are training, continuous learning, and personal development important for transportation professionals?  Tune in with today's live guest, Nick Dangles, speaking about enhancing productivity, brand representation within an organization, and mitigating risks associated with over-reliance on ...

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931. #TFCMS - What Is Going On In Produce?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 22, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes
In this episode, let's all hear Cody Koehler highlighting the reasons to build strong relationships with customers, regular and honest communication, and understanding customers' operations and key performance indicators to enhance service quality.    About Cody Koehler Cody is a 21-year v...

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930. #TFMS - Are Private Fleets Absorbing Spot Freight Volumes?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 21, 2024 20:00 - 26 minutes
We're back for another live discussion and today, let's talk about the impact of private fleets on the growth of US freight and market dynamics.   Resources / References https://www.eia.gov/  https://www.mikargo247.com/  Michele McGinnis’ Episode: https://coffeewiththefreightcoach.libs...

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929. Michele McGinnis

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 21, 2024 07:15 - 46 minutes
Learn how important insurance is in the transportation business in this episode with Michele McGinnis! Michele provides insurance solutions for carriers and brokers, their coverages, and the unique services offered by their platform, Mikargo247.   About Michele McGinnis Michele is the CE...

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928. #TFCMS - What Is Going On With The Intermodal Market?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 20, 2024 19:36 - 32 minutes
Today's live episode with Ari Ashe digs deeper into his insights on the current state of the intermodal market and its challenges, the impact of the rail business on shippers and providers, and ways to evaluate rail service performances!   About Ari Ashe Ari Ashe is a senior editor at the ...

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927. #TFCMS - How I Personally Prospect Shippers!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 17, 2024 20:00 - 19 minutes
Does it cause you too much stress to look for a reliable way to generate and organize your leads? Well, tune in to this episode for cost-efficient, simple, yet effective strategies to help you reach out to more potential clients and enhance your sales tactics!   📊📉 Don’t miss out on the la...

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926. Adam Robinson

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 17, 2024 07:15 - 44 minutes
How important is building your brand and increasing your online presence in today’s freight market? You shouldn’t miss today’s episode with Adam Robinson and his expertise in creating content and social media strategies for transportation professionals, and building authentic connections withi...

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925. #TFCMS - How Do You Create A Drop Trailer Pool At A Shipper?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 16, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes
We’re back and we’re thrilled to have JD Redmon on the show to discuss creative solutions for market challenges, alternative revenue streams, and business development strategies for owner-operators!   About JD Redmon JD is an experienced Fortune 500 executive and motivational team leader. ...

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924. #TFCMS - How To Bring Your Customer Savings On Their Freight Spend!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 15, 2024 17:52 - 28 minutes
Tune in for another practical advice on how you can improve and protect your business! Today, we'll cover two articles about the fuel and truckload pricing trends impacting freight movements, the supply and demand dynamics that affect shipping costs, and most importantly, the rising cargo thef...

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923. #TFCMS - Building Your Trucking Business In A Challenging Market!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 14, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes
Overcome your challenges and thrive in an uncertain market in this conversation with Cameron Pechia! Cam tells us how to take advantage of the freight market's future growth and gradual improvements, the importance of understanding long-term trends for strategic decision-making, personal conne...

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922. Lorena Camargo

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 14, 2024 07:15 - 42 minutes
Join us for another episode where you'll gain tons of insights and business strategies to thrive in the freight market! Today, Lorena Camargo spills the secrets to her company's growth and success, long-term client relationships, personal networking, and sales tactics!   About Lorena Camar...

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921. #TFCMS - It's DOT Blitz Week! Plus, Is M&A Activity Going To Improve?!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 13, 2024 17:39 - 27 minutes
Tune in to today's #TheFreightCoach Morning Live Show as we'll talk about the bidding in the transportation industry, the impact of international road check on capacity, adapting business development strategies, and making necessary adjustments for the scalability of your business.   📊📉 Don’...

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920. #TFCMS - The Real Economic Indicators For The Freight Market!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 10, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes
Jason Miller joins us to tackle incorporating macro data into decision-making, strategic planning for daily operations, and the importance of niche markets and personalized attention to succeed in challenging times when larger companies favor bigger clients.   About Jason Miller Jason Mill...

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919. Chadd Olesen

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 10, 2024 07:15 - 47 minutes
Chadd Olesen is back for another insightful conversation about the latest on the freight market! Today, we'll delve deeper into automation, partnerships, efficient processes, and cost management.   About Chadd Olesen Chadd is the CEO and co-founder of AVRL. For nearly a decade, Chadd has b...

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918. #TFCMS - Selling Creatively In A Difficult Market

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach - May 09, 2024 16:17 - 29 minutes
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