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June 29, 2015

72: How to Handle Shipping Logistics: Peter Gehres

31 minutes

When the hammer falls the fun begins when it comes to shipping. For this episode we welcome back Peter Gehres of Belhorn Auctions to discuss the logistics of shipping and some of the key decisions business owners must make.

Key Takeaways

The triple constraint when it comes to shipping: speed - expense - security, you can only choose 2

How having a plan for shipping can even help to secure clients

We discuss the 3 types of shipping options

No service, pick up only

Facilitated shipping, coordinating with a third-party shipping company

Full service, inhouse shipping

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