Trucking for Millennials

If you're in logistics and you're not connected with Michael Neme, are you really in logistics?

Michael consistently shares his valuable insights with supply chain professionals in a variety of industries based on his experience with Worldwide Express, Blue Grace Logistics, Trinity Logistics, and currently as an independent Supply Chain and Operations Consultant for GlobalTranz.

We speak with him about what it's like working as an independent freight agent, the power of being uniquely (and sometimes awkwardly) yourself, leveraging LinkedIn to connect with decision makers, his cold call pitch, and how he focuses on assisting CPG eliminate ineffeciencies and increase their bottom line through the supply chain solutions he's experienced at delivering.

Don't forget to connect with him on LinkedIn and don't forget to subscribe!

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We had an excellent time getting to know Shay Dixon, CEO of Allegiant Logistics! Shay has experience in manufacturing & cold supply chain prior to conducting 5 months of research in preparation to launching Allegiant Logistics in October of 2020.

Our conversation covers how she builds relationships to build her business, how she structured her leadership team, her focus on optimizing systems and processes, selecting the right customers and focusing on a niche, taking advantage of opportunities available for women-owned and minority-owned companies, and much more!

Be sure to connect with her on Linkedin!

This episode is filled with valuable insights from Mysherri Rhodes aka @thetruckersaccountant!

She has 14 years of accounting experience and has made a name for herself through helping trucking companies build successful businesses through her GPS scaling method.

We speak with her about best first steps for starting your trucking business on a strong financial foundation, mistakes to avoid, technology to use, navigating PPP funding, Tax preparation and much more!

She even carried the show solo for a few minutes when our internet went down! :)

Don't for get to subscribe, follow her, and share this episode with a friend!

In this episode Michael and Aaron share thoughts about Gov. Abbott's announcement regarding that rescinds the mask mandate, a criminal investigation of former DOT head Elaine Chao, current DOT head Pete Buttigieg's recent remarks about fuel tax and his climate change priorities, Trucking Regs to watch in 2021 and more! Enjoy! Don't forget to review the podcast and share your thoughts about this episode on the PDQ America YouTube channel

In today's episode we're covering a topic we never have before!

How to buy and sell trucks! This episode is full of tips (including a SUPER TIP) about buying your first truck, what to look for, how to gain leverage in negotiations, where to buy and sell, and how to sell your truck for a fair market value.

Zach has a ton of experience in the space and is ready to make you an offer on your truck or find you the truck of your dreams! Reach out to him via www.truckvin.com!

Here's a special mix from a few trucking entrepreneurs we've had the opportunity to speak with.

Be sure to check out their respective episodes!

In order of first appearance:

Terry Roden - Episode 64 Josue Ramos - Episode 72 JeRon Hamm - Episode 57 Alex Alvarado - Episode 81 Gerald Albritton - Episode 66 Aaron Moneypenny - Episode 45 Kimberly Lucas - Episode 15 Sharae Moore - Episode 26 Demarco Thomas - Episode 80

We're thrilled to share this conversation we had with Trey Griggs, VP of Lean Sales, the sales division of Lean Solutions.

Trey has a background in coaching and education prior to making a transition into sales to create the lifestyle his family desired.

In this conversation, we talk to Trey about his career path and gain insight from his experience becoming a top performer at DAT Solutions and how he leads his sales team to create a winning culture and transformational results.

We also talk to him about Lean Solutions and how they help businesses outsource quality talent in Columbia and ensure their new employees feel a part of the stateside team.

Enjoy!

On this episode Michael and Aaron start recording as the reality starts to set that Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT. Then they chat about their favorite commercials during the game.

Then they get into some trending topics from the last week or so including Gamestop stock, Wallstreet Bets Redditt, Bezos stepping down, and a recent Freight Waves article about Mayor Pete's plans for infrastructure.

This episodes starts with a bit of Super Bowl conversation and a potential wager between Michael and Aaron. Plus some shout outs with 5 star fans!

Then we connect with Trucker Avocado, a truck driver that's approaching his first year in business in February. Not only is a driver, he's currently building a YouTube channel that documents his successes and failures along the way. Subscribe to him here.

We talk about why and how he got into the drivers seat, his experience so far, truck driver education, finding the right company, communicating with dispatch, his YouTube channel, his goals, and much more!

Enjoy!

We're taking a bit of a break from trucking to focus on the millennial side of the podcast this week - but so much of what is covered in this episode can have a direct impact on your life and business!

We bust some myths, break down the latest data on the Millennial generation, uncover valuable insight about having a fulfilling career and productive culture and much, much more!

We spoke with Gabrielle Bosche, Author, Speaker, and Millennial Expert who is frequently called upon to speak and consult on Millennial motivation and engagements for Fortune 500 Companies, presidential campaigns, and government agencies.

Buy her latest book, The Purpose Factor, here: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Factor-Extreme-Clarity-Youre/dp/1642934933 Gabrielle now utilizes her 11 years of Millennial research to provide high-level solutions to a broad range of clients-- from automotive giants to boutique media shops to the United States government. These solutions include marketing plans that aren't lame, recruiting and hiring strategies and manager training programs that boost retention.

Some of her books: 5 Millennial Myths: The Handbook for Managing and Motivating Millennials 2nd Edition The Millennial Entrepreneur: Side-hustlers, Startups and Disrupters Restarting America The Millennial Solution (published with Nightingale Conant) Keep Them Longer: How To Gain, Train, And Retain Top Talent

The Purpose Factor