In this episode I'm joined by Ward Richmond, Vice Chairman of Colliers International. Ward generously opens up about his life's journey from going to college on a football scholarship, to playing 200 shows a year as a professional musician, to being one of the most prolific voices in industrial real estate.  

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Chris Shimoda  is a Senior Vice President with the California Trucking Association. Together, we explore the Advance Clean Fleets Regulation, Indirect Source Rules, and AB5, shedding light on their significance and impact. These are crucial topics that every stakeholder in the supply chain should be aware of. 

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Join me as we sit down with Hal Compton, a seasoned entrepreneur behind Image Microsystems. Hal's company is at the forefront of tackling the $1 Trillion returns crisis in the United States through their repairs and refurbishment services. Hal's expertise as a leader and his unwavering commitment to meeting customer needs sets him apart in the industry. With his upbeat attitude, Hal reminds us that putting the customer first can lead to great success. Tune in to hear more about Hal's journey and the impact Image Microsystems is making in the world of returns.

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In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Evans Richards, who began his eCommerce adventure as an 11-year-old selling on eBay in 2004. With 19 years under his belt, Evans has climbed the ranks to become one of Amazon's Top 100 third-party sellers. As we examine the obstacles he overcame while expanding his own fulfillment operation from a handful of daily orders to a staggering 500,000 direct-to-consumer orders in 2022, we'll also discuss the future of online retail.

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Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jordan Brown, a member of the fourth generation of the Brown family - the founders of NFI Industries. Together, we delve into the fascinating and storied 90-year history of NFI Industries, and explore the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving world of supply chain.

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This month Summitt Hogue, founder and managing partner of Growe Real Estate Partners, gives us his perspective on the supply chain from the commercial real estate side of things. We focus on the last 5-6 years in the industry and talk about everything from lease rates and current trends to how automation plays into picking a lease that's right for you. Summitt can be found on LinkedIn and on Growe's website.

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Introduction 

04:40 - The "Supply Pipe" 
08:23 - Back to BJ’s Origin Story

12:28 - Make Your Client Look Like the Hero

15:50 - Be a Learner For Life

21:50 - The Entrepreneurial Seizure

27:54 - Today’s Market vs 2008 

35:15 - East vs West Coast Ports and Corresponding Demands

38:05 - Southern California Market Discussion

44:30 - The Amazon Effect

49:45 - Automation 

58:00 - How to Build the Ideal 3PL

1:09:57 - Good vs Great Warehouses

1:14:48 - Predictions For the Next 5 Years

1:18:20 - Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) and Wrap Up

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