In this episode of Everything is Logistics, discuss one of the biggest decisions a freight broker can make: becoming a freight agent. But hold on, the next crucial choice? Figuring out which company to join.

We’re bringing you a special compilation of conversations with the leadership team at SPI Logistics, our long-time sponsor, covering everything a potential freight agent needs to know—from accounts payable to marketing and tech support.

TIME STAMPS:

01:29 - Mike Mikulik, VP, Marketing and Sales
45:29 - Taryn Reeves, Head of the AP department
01:28:50 - Eze Peralta, VP of Technology 
02:28:30 - Anita Bassi, Vice President of People and Operations

LINKS:

• Mike's LinkedIn
• Email Mike
• SPI Freight Agent Program
• From Intern to Freight Agent: Tynan Guthrie's Journey to Building His Book of Business
• Taryn's LinkedIn
• SPI Website
• Email Eze
• Freight Agent Guide
• Anita’s LinkedIn

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE

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