🎙️ David Bloom: From Addiction to Executive Success - How Sobriety Became His Greatest Leadership Asset at Lazer Logistics

In this powerful episode, David Bloom, Vice President of National Accounts at Lazer Logistics, shares his incredible journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a key executive at North America's largest yard management company. Through raw honesty and vulnerability, David reveals how losing his teaching career due to alcoholism ultimately led him to discover his true calling in logistics - and how nearly nine years of sobriety has become his greatest professional and personal strength.

✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:

• How college soccer captain leadership skills translate to executive success

• The critical role of yard management in supply chain efficiency (4-10x faster than traditional methods)

• Building authentic relationships through "doing the next right thing" for customers

• Lazer Logistics' end-to-end approach saving clients $500K+ annually

• Sustainability leadership: 2+ million zero-emission miles with electric fleet

• Attraction vs. promotion: How authentic leadership naturally draws top talent

• Daily disciplines that drive professional success

• The power of vulnerability in business relationships

🌟 David's Key Mentors:

• His Father: High school soccer coach who modeled integrity and leadership

• College Soccer Experience: Being chosen as team captain taught him "it's not about me, it's about us"

• Adam Newsome (CEO) & Phil Newsome (COO): Family leadership demonstrating core values through actions

• AA Community: Providing a "design for living" applicable to all aspects of life

👉 Don't miss this inspiring conversation about turning your greatest weakness into your greatest strength, the importance of authentic leadership, and how one company is revolutionizing logistics while prioritizing people and sustainability.

🔗 Connect with David Bloom:

• LinkedIn: David Bloom, VP National Accounts at Lazer Logistics

• Company Website: Lazerlogistics.com

📄 Transcript Available: Transforming Yard Management Through Innovation: David Bloom Discusses the Vision at Lazer Logistics

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