Can successful entrepreneurs ever truly disconnect?

In Episode 11 of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin, Steve, and Elise trade the guest chair for an honest conversation about leadership, work-life balance, company growth, and what it really means to build a business.

From Steve's "working vacation" to the realities of leading a rapidly growing company, the discussion explores the challenges entrepreneurs face when passion and responsibility follow them everywhere. Along the way, they share stories about relationships, communication, personal growth, and the lessons they've learned while building American Diamond Logistics.

This episode is a candid look behind the scenes at the conversations that happen when the microphones are rolling—but there's no guest in the room.

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Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or simply trying to find balance in a demanding career, this episode offers an authentic conversation about the challenges—and rewards—of the journey.

Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics explores leadership, logistics, entrepreneurship, and the conversations that shape successful businesses.

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00:00 – Welcome Back to Around the Diamond

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What separates a good logistics company from a great one? According to Julian Segovia, it's not just technology—it's relationships.

In Episode 10 of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin, Steve, and Elise sit down with Julian Segovia, who leads Carrier Procurement at American Diamond Logistics, to discuss his remarkable journey from a new logistics coordinator to one of the company's key leaders.

Julian shares how embracing a "whatever it takes" mentality, building genuine relationships with carriers, and leveraging AI to improve efficiency have helped fuel American Diamond's rapid growth. He explains why the future of logistics isn't about chasing the cheapest truck—it's about creating long-term partnerships built on trust, accountability, and consistent service.

The conversation also explores leadership, company culture, hiring the right people, and how AI is transforming carrier procurement without replacing the human relationships that drive the industry.

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Whether you're in logistics, sales, leadership, or building a business from the ground up, this episode is packed with practical lessons on creating lasting partnerships and staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics explores leadership, innovation, logistics, and the people driving the future of business.

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00:10 – Welcome Back & Steve's Alaska Adventure

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What separates a good logistics company from a great one? According to Anyssa Biguenet, it starts with people.

In Episode 9 of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin, Steve, and Elise sit down with Anyssa Biguenet, Vice President of LTL at American Diamond Logistics, to discuss her journey through the transportation industry and how a people-first mindset is transforming the future of logistics.

Drawing on years of experience with both carriers and third-party logistics providers, Anyssa shares why understanding operations from the ground up leads to better customer service, stronger carrier relationships, and smarter business decisions. She also explains how technology should empower people—not replace them—and why developing great teams is the key to long-term success.

Whether you're in logistics, leadership, or simply interested in building a winning culture, this conversation offers valuable insights into what it takes to create an organization where employees, customers, and partners all thrive.

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Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics explores leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people building the future of business—one conversation at a time.

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00:00 – Welcome to Around the Diamond

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What happens when the competitive drive that fueled an NFL career turns into an entrepreneurial journey?

In Episode 8 of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin and Steve sit down with former Oklahoma Sooners and NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton to discuss his path from the football field to the business world and how the lessons learned in sports continue to shape his success today.

Mark shares the story behind Livv Audio, the innovative headphone company he founded after identifying a problem during his playing career. From sketching ideas while recovering from injury to navigating product development, manufacturing setbacks, patents, and fundraising, his journey is a masterclass in resilience and perseverance.

The conversation also explores the similarities between sports and entrepreneurship, the importance of leadership and teamwork, and why the willingness to embrace adversity often separates success from failure.

Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or business leader, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on innovation, competition, and turning an idea into reality.

Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics explores leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people who are redefining success both on and off the field.

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This episode is a great blend of football, business, leadership, and innovation, making it one of the strongest conversations yet in the Around the Diamond series.

What does success look like when the dream keeps evolving?

In Part 2 of "The American Dream Isn’t Dead… It Just Looks Different," Kevin and Steve continue their conversation about leadership, competition, teamwork, and the pursuit of something bigger than yourself.

Steve shares how American Diamond Logistics is embracing AI and innovation to create efficiencies that are redefining what's possible in the logistics industry, while Kevin reflects on the lessons learned from a lifetime of competition—from growing up with older brothers to playing Major League Baseball.

The discussion explores how sports and business often follow the same blueprint: building strong teams, overcoming adversity, staying focused on a common goal, and understanding that success is about far more than what people see on the surface.

From leadership responsibilities and company culture to legacy and personal growth, this episode dives into the mindset required to build something meaningful and leave a lasting impact.

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Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or chasing your own version of the American Dream, this conversation is packed with insights on resilience, purpose, and long-term success.

Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics explores leadership, innovation, logistics, and the people driving meaningful change in business and beyond.

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00:00 – Continuing the American Dream Conversation

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What does the American Dream actually look like in 2026?

In Part 1 of this special episode of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, hosts Kevin Mensch and Steve Weinberg sit down with Elise Delaney to talk about chasing dreams, building careers, and creating something bigger than yourself.

From Major League Baseball stories and startup struggles to leadership lessons and the evolution of American Diamond Logistics, this episode dives into the mindset behind success—and the sacrifices that come with it.

Steve breaks down how ADL evolved from “just creating a job” into a nationally recognized, tech-centric 3PL, while Kevin shares powerful insights from professional baseball about honesty, leadership, coaching, and perseverance.

This one is equal parts business, sports, culture, and motivation—with plenty of laughs mixed in along the way.

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00:00:10 – Vacations, Cardboard Cutouts & Chaos Begins

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What happens when the guy who ran one of the largest agent networks in logistics decides to start fresh—and do it better?

On this episode of Around the Diamond Powered by American Diamond Logistics, hosts Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with John Draeger, VP of Agency Services at ADL, to break down how culture, technology, and leadership are redefining what it means to be a logistics agent.

From scaling agencies without adding headcount to eliminating operational anxiety through automation, this conversation dives deep into the future of freight—and why ADL’s model might be miles ahead of the competition.

If you’re an agent, entrepreneur, or anyone in logistics looking to grow faster (and smarter), this episode is a blueprint.

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00:00:10 – Meet John Draeger & His Move to ADL

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What happens when AI takes over the most inefficient part of logistics?

In this episode of Around the Diamond powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with Dr. Srijan Kumar, CEO of Lighthouse AI, to break down how artificial intelligence is transforming the freight and supply chain industry from the inside out.

From invoice processing to freight bill audits, Lighthouse AI is automating the back office in ways that were impossible just a few years ago—cutting processing times, improving cash flow, and eliminating massive operational bottlenecks.

Dr. Kumar shares how his background in AI at companies like Google and Home Depot—and firsthand experience running brokerage accounting—led him to build a platform that’s now redefining how logistics companies operate.

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Why logistics has lagged behind in technology—and what’s changing now

From processing invoices in seconds to reducing back-office costs and improving team morale, this conversation shows how AI is no longer the future—it’s already here.

If you’re in logistics, supply chain, freight brokerage, or business operations, this episode is a must-listen.

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00:00 – How AI Is Revolutionizing Logistics Accounting

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What makes someone walk away from a stable corporate career to take a chance on something uncertain?

In Episode 2 of Around the Diamond powered by American Diamond Logistics, Kevin Mench and Steve Wineriter sit down with COO Jim Nichol and CCO Cliff Robbins to break down the real story behind building a logistics company from the ground up—and why betting on yourself can pay off.

Jim shares what it was like leaving a $500 million company to join a $2 million startup, while Cliff explains how he went from being a customer of American Diamond Logistics to becoming part of the leadership team after seeing their technology, execution, and service outperform the competition.

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The mindset behind taking career risks

From card tables and fax machines to building a company on the verge of nine-figure growth, this is a conversation about leadership, vision, and doing whatever it takes to win.

If you’re interested in logistics, entrepreneurship, business leadership, or supply chain innovation, this episode gives you a real look behind the curtain.

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00:00 – Welcome + Meet the ADL Leadership Team

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What happens when a former Major League Baseball player teams up with a logistics entrepreneur? You get Around the Diamond, the podcast where sports, leadership, and modern logistics collide.

In this inaugural episode of Around the Diamond powered by American Diamond Logistics, former Texas Rangers outfielder Kevin Mench sits down with American Diamond Logistics founder Steve Wineriter to discuss the incredible journey behind one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the country.

From humble beginnings in a home office to building a $50+ million logistics company, Steve shares how technology, relationships, and relentless work ethic helped American Diamond Logistics disrupt the traditional 3PL model.

The conversation explores how the company built its own technology platform, including Freight Tracer and Navigator TMS, to bring real-time supply chain visibility to clients across North America. They also discuss the evolving role of AI and automation in logistics, the importance of company culture, and why relationship-driven business still matters in a technology-driven world.

Along the way, Kevin and Steve talk about their unlikely path from neighbors to business partners, the baseball inspiration behind the company’s name, and how teamwork in sports translates directly into success in business.

If you want to understand where logistics, leadership, and technology are headed next, this episode sets the stage. 

Around the Diamond brings you conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of logistics.

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00:00 – Welcome to Around the Diamond

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The first pitch is thrown for Around the Diamond, powered by American Diamond Logistics.

Former MLB outfielder Kevin Mench sits down with company founder Steve Wineriter to talk about how a conversation between neighbors turned into a fast-growing logistics company and now a podcast.

They break down:

How American Diamond Logistics started in a back office

Why relationships still drive the logistics industry

The technology that helped the company grow from $2.5M to over $50M

Why culture and leadership matter just as much as trucks and warehouses

How AI is about to transform supply chains

Along the way they share stories from baseball, business, and the lessons learned from building a company the old-fashioned way: hard work, trust, and teamwork.

This episode sets the tone for a show that will explore logistics, leadership, innovation, and the people behind the supply chain.

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