More Than A Broker | Spot

Welcome back to another episode of More Than a Broker.

In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener interviews Dr. Angi Acocella, a Transportation, Logistics, and Operations Management researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Dr. Acocella is also an alum of MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and worked as a Research Associate and Case Writer at Harvard Business School. 

Listen to learn more about price impacts and the relationship between Shippers and Carriers.    

Welcome to a bonus episode of More Than a Broker.

Co-founder Andrew Elsener sat down with Indianapolis-based marketing agency Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) President Kevin Flynn and Spot's Director of Marketing, Kris Nielsen, to discuss the behind-the-scenes work to bring Spot's new website to life.  


About Kevin Flynn:
As President of CVR, Indiana’s longest running advertising & PR agency, Kevin has transformed this traditional agency into a global digital marketing firm. He has led marketing strategy for clients in the transportation, retail, healthcare, construction, and financial services industry in the U.S. and around the world.

Prior to joining CVR as President, Kevin was SVP of Marketing of Finish Line (now JD Sport), one of the world’s largest athletic shoe retailers, where he led in-store and on-line marketing, PR, and corporate communications. Before that, he worked in media and account service at Leo Burnett in Chicago on accounts such as Kellogg’s, McDonald’s and Tropicana as well as in ad sales at The Discovery Channel.

Kevin is very active in the local community and has sat on boards of several nonprofits and other small businesses.

About Caldwell VanRiper:
Founded in 1910, CVR is one of the Midwest's longest running and most respected advertising agencies. Its expertise in website design, branding, automation, and SEO was instrumental in creating a new website that is visually appealing, user-friendly, and that will help Spot achieve its business goals. 

Welcome back to More Than a Broker.

In honor of Spot’s 15th anniversary, Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosted a roundtable discussion with seven of the company’s longest-tenured employees. Listen as each team discusses the early days of Spot, shares their experiences, and the journey to growing the company into one of the leading third-party logistics providers in North America.

Welcome back to More Than a Broker.

Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Jason Miller, the Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, for a one-on-one interview. This discussion covers various topics, including a look at the state of freight today, how the housing economy affects logistics, and much more.

• A Conversation with Jason Miller: 0:54

About Jason Miller

Jason Miller is the Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He studies numerous topics in the trucking sector, in addition to providing commentary on economic data.

Welcome back to More Than a Broker! This episode's topic: Sales!

Listen as Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener chats with Matt Nettleton, president of DTB Training, about his career and tips for new and veteran sales professionals. Our panel of dedicated logistics professionals returns for Spot's Market Update, providing the latest industry insights as peak season approaches.

• A Conversation with Matt Nettleton: 01:22
• A Logistics Market Update: 48:07

About Matt Nettleton
Since 2003, Matt has been fortunate to coach more than 275 companies in a wide variety of industries. During this time, Matt has helped multiple companies grow from $1 million to more than $10 million in annual revenue and has helped his clients close more than $3.2 billion in new sales.

The inaugural episode features interviews with Spot-dedicated logistics professionals on topics facing the industry, like double brokering, how AI impacts the industry, and the future of the logistics marketplace.

• A Discussion on Double Brokering: 0:55
• Ahead of The Curve: How AI Impacts the Industry: 27:27
• A Logistics Market Update: 38:15

"More Than a Broker" is a podcast that will provide a wealth of information for anyone who wants to learn more about the rapidly-evolving logistics industry. The series is hosted by Andrew Elsener, the co-founder of Spot, a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in the heart of Indianapolis, IN. Each episode will feature interviews with industry experts and explores the latest trends and challenges in the freight transportation industry.