Welcome to another episode of Auto Transport Co-Pilot, where we dive deep into the heart of the auto transport industry with leaders and visionaries shaping its future. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gigi Ferris, a seasoned Sales Team Leader at Hansen & Adkins, renowned for her innovative approach to vehicle transportation and passionate advocacy for diversity and inclusivity in the industry.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

Gigi's Journey: From the early days of her career to her current role at Hansen & Adkins, Gigi shares her unique path through the auto transport sector and how her background has influenced her approach to leadership and innovation.

Empowering Women in Auto Transport: Gigi discusses the challenges women face in a traditionally male-dominated industry and her commitment to creating a more inclusive environment. She shares her strategies for empowering women and the importance of female voices in leadership positions.

Innovations in Auto Transport: Listen as Gigi dives into the technical and strategic innovations that are transforming the industry. From optimizing cross-border deliveries to integrating new technologies, she outlines how Hansen & Adkins is leading the charge towards a more efficient and customer-focused future.

Tackling Industry Challenges: Gigi opens up about the realities of working in auto transport, including dealing with industry misogyny and the critical need for a human touch in logistics. She offers insights into how the industry can evolve to become more effective, inclusive, and human-centered.

Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Discover how Gigi uses her knowledge and resources to transform obstacles into avenues for growth and improvement, both within Hansen & Adkins and the broader auto transport industry.

Closing Thoughts:

Gigi Ferris's vision for a more inclusive and innovative auto transport industry is not just inspiring—it's a call to action for all of us in the field. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's much to learn from Gigi's experiences and insights.

Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the future of auto transport, and how we can all contribute to its transformation. Click play to start listening to Gigi's inspiring story now.

Links:

Follow Gigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/2gsquared/

Hansen & Adkins: https://driveforhansenadkins.com/

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Listen to More Episodes: https://superdispatch.com/copilot/

Thank you for joining us for this episode of Auto Transport Co-Pilot. Stay tuned for more conversations with the movers and shakers of the auto transport world.

Summary

In this episode, John Robertson and Marco Maggiore, executives with Ship Your Car Now, discuss the evolution of the company and their partnership with Bek and Super Dispatch. They explain how Ship Your Car Now started as a service for snowbirds and has now transformed into a B2B organization, working with dealerships and remarketing companies. Recently, they have pivoted into becoming an informational technology company, integrating their technology into client subsystems for seamless transport moves. Learn more about the fascinating journey of Ship Your Car Now in this episode.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

• Ship Your Car Now's transformation.
• Fraud in the market.
• Technology advancements in the industry.
• Year of the repo and inventory.
• Building relationships in business.

If I could send a message to up-and-coming companies in the industry or carriers in the industry or even if they're competitors in the industry, it would be this: it's transparency, it's partnerships, it's coming to the marketplace, doing what you can to make the marketplace better as a whole. You will inherently improve your company if you go into the marketplace with those attitudes. If you go into the marketplace with the attitude that I want to educate, that I want to build a better market, you will be a participant in that better market. And hey, guess what? That's fun stuff to do. So why not approach the business that way?

(8:26 - 8:52)

If I could send a message to up-and-coming companies in the industry or carriers in the industry or even if they're competitors in the industry, it would be this: it's transparency, it's partnerships, it's coming to the marketplace, doing what you can to make the marketplace better as a whole. You will inherently improve your company if you go into the marketplace with those attitudes. If you go into the marketplace with the attitude that I want to educate, that I want to build a better market, you will be a participant in that better market. And hey, guess what? That's fun stuff to do. So why not approach the business that way?

(10:39 - 11:10)

Business is still built on relationships. You can do great marketing stuff. I can run commercials. I can do mailings. I can do emails. I can do all those things. But if I don't build relationships with the people we want to work with and become their true partner, you're never going to have that sustained business growth. And that's what we really look for.

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Auto-Transport Co-Pilot recently welcomed Ty Thompson, the founder of Cars on the Move and a co-host at ATI. Initially, Ty shares his background in the auto transport industry, starting from his early days in sales to building a successful transport company with more than 20 trucks.

As the show progresses, he discusses several key topics, including the importance of relationships and the value of technology in the industry. Ty also talks about his involvement with Super Dispatch and his evolving perspective on brokers and other players in the logistics sector.

There is much to learn from this conversation with a true trailblazer in the auto transport industry. His perspective emphasizes the need for accurate information and the industry's potential for growth and community-building. To this end, Ty shares his goals of building the ATI network and creating a grassroots movement in the auto transport community.

He also expresses his admiration for Super Dispatch's first-to-market status and trust in the brand. As you listen, it will become abundantly clear that Ty Thompson truly cares about building a community that protects carriers spiritually, emotionally, and financially.

Key Insights:

• Ty Thompson's background and journey in the auto transport industry
• The importance of relationships and community in the industry
• The need for accurate information and education in auto transport
• The role of brokers and technology in the industry
• The challenges and risks faced by carriers in the industry
• The potential for growth and improvement in the industry through collaboration and transparency

Resources:

Ty Thompson’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-thompson-91a32141/

Cars On The Move: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6WU70iILg1d8b1bwRniJQ

ATI Auto Business: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEM5SxF88c_CSo__GZTSvw

Quotes

"What you give away is what you keep." (00:11:48 - 00:11:54)

"I want to be the bumper rails at the bowling alley... I want to protect carriers spiritually, emotionally, and financially." (00:19:14 - 00:19:33)

"The goal is for ATI to become a mouthpiece where people want to come and tell us what you want us to hear... to build a community and foster transparency." (00:32:03 - 00:32:23)

In part two of the million dollar contract series, Super Dispatch CEO, Bek Abdullayev, checks in on Kevin's journey. As we hear more about the challenges he's been facing, Kevin gets a call that could change his business forever.

Kevin Parada's $1 million contract!There is no hustle like the hustle of a car hauler. When it comes to working hard, building a business, and optimizing auto transport, Kevin Parada fits the bill.Watch now how Kevin has taken his family’s business to scale and grown it beyond his wildest imagination in his chase for a $1 million contract.