In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jesse Bounds shares his journey from farm laborer to entrepreneur, focusing on agriculture and trucking. He reveals lessons learned in scaling a business, discussing the role of pivoting strategies, and the importance of understanding finance. Jesse also introduces the concept of 10-4 Coaching, fostering community among business owners in agriculture and trucking.

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Timestamp:

00:00 Oregon: Grass Seed Capital

07:33 Pivoting Every 5 to 7 Years

12:26 The Need for Hauler Control

16:46 Forklifts, Clamps, and Plant Logistics

21:47 "Milk Prices Rising, Hay Movement Impact"

29:50 Transparent CFOs Prevent Fraudulent Practices

33:04 Struggling with Accrual Accounting Transition

38:35 Coordinating Schedules for Diverse Workers

45:16 Pre-Launch Community for Online Presence

52:17 Trucking Challenges: Costs and Compliance

57:57 Focus on the Critical Details

01:03:32 Switching to Accrual Solved Pricing Issue

01:04:53 Truck Revenue Analysis Strategy