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What exactly can you do with AI in freight sales?14 Sep 202300:45:06
Kevin welcomes the founder and CEO of Tai Software, Walter (Mitch) Mitchell on the show to discuss the role AI will play in freight sales. The key takeaway is that sales will remain the same, but AI will do what we are doing and using now even better, easier, and quicker. What does this mean? It will increase your sales velocity.  Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When your niche goes mainstream with Kyle Gholston13 Sep 202300:43:47
Kevin welcomes the first person he worked for in logistics on this episode. It was 10 years ago and much has changed in the brokerage world. Over the past 10 years technology changed the game. What’s the big trend for the next 10 years? Kevin and Kyle discuss the buzzwords sweeping across the brokerage world. What’s the buzzword? Reshoring and nearshoring of course. Will cross-border Mexico freight be the next big trend? We both are thinking yes. Yes it will be.  Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is scheduling trucks the biggest headache for the freight industry?04 Aug 202300:40:14
Kevin welcomes Jeff Booth from Opendock on the show to talk about the warehouse industry and scheduling trucks. From Kevin and Jeff’s experience it’s a task that shouldn’t be anywhere as complicated as it is today. Learn how many warehouses are out there and whether one day calling facilities to schedule appointments will feel like faxing around rate confirmations. Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dickens paradox in sales29 Mar 202200:28:21
Kevin welcomes Chris Seeds, Sales Director at Bridge Logistics and the host of “What Not to Miss with Chris”, the weekly market update on LinkedIn. Kevin and Chris discuss the best of times and the worst of times in sales and why habits developed in the best of times often leads to disaster in the worst of times.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #putthatcoffeedown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Long-term customer relationship strategies22 Mar 202200:28:56
Kevin welcomes Matt Perkins, VP of customer solutions at BTB Logistics, to discuss the finer points of starting and maintaining long-term relationships with shippers.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Risk management is all about how you position it in sales16 Mar 202200:18:51
Kevin is live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit talking to Dave Braunstein, the GM of Insuretech about how evading driver risks does not mean invading their life.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dancing around with Sales15 Mar 202200:27:38
Kevin welcomes Jim Becker, the CEO of Becker Logistics, to discuss what he’s learned in sales and why it’s important to always be promoting your brands and services.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 5 people to have coffee with and Top 3 Business movies08 Mar 202200:28:05
Kevin Hill and Richie discuss who they would like to share a coffee with and their top business/sales movies Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outcomes vs Outputs: Which is more important?01 Mar 202200:28:18
Michael Vincent and Richie discuss outcomes vs outputs with Ian Koniak Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staying motivated in a sales slump22 Feb 202200:27:39
Kevin and Richie discuss how to stay motivated through the roller coaster of sales.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Competitive advantages are the sustainable energy of sales growth15 Feb 202200:48:53
Kevin and Richie are live from FreightWaves 2022 Global Supply Chain Summit with guests Jared Hall from Ryder and Matt Crawford from BigCommerce.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is your mindset for how you approach sales?08 Feb 202200:28:15
Kevin and Richie discuss Fixed vs Growth Mindsets in sales Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Upsales are where the big checks live01 Feb 202200:27:28
Kevin and Richie welcome Andrew Elsener, the president of Spot Freight to the show to discuss how growing accounts is the key for collecting those large commission checks.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selling cities and regions to freight companies with Teclo Garcia01 Aug 202300:29:27
Kevin welcomes Teclo Garcia the CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation to the show today. Reshoring and nearshoring are hot topics and we discuss what he’s seeing on the ground at the largest crossing points in South Texas.  #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves #sonar Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will freight sales ever return to “normal”?25 Jan 202200:27:52
Kevin and Richie welcome Brad Bolmstrom from Emerge to the show to talk about the freight market and sales growth in 2022.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Persistence is nothing without value18 Jan 202200:27:45
Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle welcome Chris Jolly, a.k.a. The Freight Coach on the show this week to talk about sales and marketing. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don’t compete with non-competes11 Jan 202200:27:43
Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle discuss the use of non-competes in freight with Omar Singh, the founder and president of Surge Transportation. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Value: What is it in sales?04 Jan 202200:28:21
Richie Daigle is joined by Michael Vincent as they unpack the various meanings of a commonly used buzzword. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you need a detailed business plan or just notes on a bar napkin?21 Dec 202100:27:57
Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle welcome Ryan Rogers, the founder & CEO of TextLocate, on the show to discuss the fun and terror of launching a business. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Only transactional customers are always right14 Dec 202100:27:09
A customer might always be right, but a client needs help to get to the right decision. Do you have transactional customers or consulting clients? It’s all about your sales approach.  Kevin and Richie welcomes everyone’s favorite lawyer and fellow FreightWaves TV host Cassandra Gaines of MadGaines fame to discuss how sometimes giving legal advice means getting paid to tell your clients they are doing it all wrong. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our 5 books that everyone in freight sales should read08 Dec 202100:28:37
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss the importance of continuing education in sales. There’s a reason why doctors, lawyers, and engineers continue to read and learn in their professions. It’s the same for sales too.  Kevin and Richie also come to class prepared to share their top 5 books every person selling freight should read.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The power of pricing in freight sales16 Nov 202100:28:12
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss how having the most accurate spot and contract rates is essential in winning deals and making margin.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The future of freight sales11 Nov 202100:30:34
Kevin and Richie are LIVE again at F3 discussing FreightTech with John Hess, from Emerge, Charlie Mohn from Drivewyze, and Jeff Ogren from Trucker Path. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using FreightTech to capitalize on margins10 Nov 202100:21:00
Put That Coffee Down is LIVE at F3 and talking sales tech with Sean McGillicuddy from Tai Software and Jig Young from Expedock. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The health of the trucking industry with Mark Manera28 Jul 202300:41:06
Kevin welcomes Dr. Mark Manera from Supply Chain Fitness to the show to talk about driver health issues. It’s important to understand the dangers of driving a truck day after day. In fact, the life span of drivers is 16 years shorter than the general population. Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adversity is a leading indicator of success26 Oct 202100:28:07
In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Omar Singh from Surge Transportation to discuss the importance of adversity in creating a book of business.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Closing sales is all about differentiation19 Oct 202100:27:31
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie welcome Lee Salz back to discuss his new book, Sell Different! Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Audience question and answer time05 Oct 202100:21:17
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie answer audience questions and provide some interesting answers.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your questions are the key to your sales success28 Sep 202100:31:58
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss the importance of qualifying prospects. Like all steps in the sales cycle qualifying and discovery needs to happen on every call.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Closing sales is all about differentiation21 Sep 202100:31:00
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss how we can all sell differently by focusing on how we differentiate ourselves from our competitors. We also have the master of differentiation and author Sales Differentiation and the just released book Sale Different, Lee Salz in house to share his tips and tricks. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most dangerous phrases in sales are transactional14 Sep 202100:31:24
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss the phrases and answers from prospects and customers that make all salespeople roll their eyes. Plus, we lay-out the self-defeating phrases that salespeople use when they’ve given up on the sale. #sales #SurgeTransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you using a transactional or consultative sales approach?07 Sep 202100:31:37
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss the pros and cons of both a transactional and consultative sales approach with Justin Smith, VP of Sales at Concept Logistics.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to say and not to say in sales31 Aug 202100:31:33
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss what words you shouldn’t use with your customers, prospects and colleagues with Connor Miller, CO-Founder of ArdentX.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So, you want to run your own brokerage?26 Aug 202101:11:54
Kevin talks with Nate Cross and Benjamin Kowalski of the Freight360 podcast about going out on you own. What's the best option? Is it as an agent or getting your own authority? What do you need to know and what are the biggest mistakes freight brokers make? You'll get answers to these questions, plus much, much more.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to use pricing to your advantage24 Aug 202101:05:22
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie talk with Omar Singh, President and Founder of Surge Transportation, about how to use pricing and relationships to your advantage in your sales game. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using the virtual world to qualify prospects with Hiram Hartnett25 Jul 202300:30:43
Kevin drops by Pegasus Logistics in Texas to chat with their SVP of Sales, Hiram Hartnett. It's all about the hybrid world of sales these days. Part video meetings along with the face to face. One of the most important trends discussed is how to use video calls to qualify prospects. It's a much better process than flying around the country hoping your meetings go well. Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sales is all about creativity17 Aug 202100:32:06
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie talk about the creative process and how important it is to your sales. It’s also about channeling your creativity in positive ways and we talk with Joe Ferreira, the author of Uncomfortable Inclusion: How To Build A Culture Of High Performance In Life And Work on how to put this concept into action.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sales is all about information flows10 Aug 202100:31:47
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie talk about efficient markets and how information flows are a two way street when it comes to sales. Ryan Schreiber from CarrierDirect joins us to talk about how to use this strategy to build carrier networks. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every crisis should feel like an opportunity03 Aug 202100:32:19
In today's episode, Richie Daigle and Michael Vincent discuss supply chain resiliency with Ed Jennings, CEO of Quickbase. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to become a freight agent27 Jul 202100:32:07
In today's episode, we talk to Nate Cross, host of the Freight360 podcast and agent recruiter about all the ins and outs of striking out on your own to become a freight agent. This includes non-competes, the real meaning of a 1099, and what it takes to start your own book of business.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selling freight brokerage in a digital world20 Jul 202101:05:45
In today's episode, we talk to Steve Ferreira about his new book and then Omar Singh from Surge Transportation about how to use technology to identify profitable sales opportunities. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A job seekers world13 Jul 202100:32:13
In today's episode, Kaylee Nix stands in for Kevin Hill… She and Richie discuss what some are calling the “The Great Resignation”. According to the latest surveys, up to 95% of employees are wanting to switch jobs right now. We talk to logistics recruiting guru Charlie Saffro, president and founder of CS Recruiting to find out what she’s seeing in the logistics job market. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building the foundation for a sustainable book of business in freight29 Jun 202101:05:36
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss how to mentally prepare for sales. Building a sustainable book of business is a marathon and not a spring. We welcome Benjamin Kowalski co-host of the Freight 360 podcast to discuss what he tells new freight brokers coming into the industry. Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Automating the sales process22 Jun 202101:05:36
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss how to automate sales. What should you automate and what not to automate. We’ll discuss the ins and outs of automation processes in freight brokerage with Omar Singh, President of Surge Transportation. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adding value as you are following up15 Jun 202101:05:05
In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss how even the perfect pitch and presentation lead to nowhere without the proper follow-ups with Nick Dangles, co-founder of Kinetic. We’ll talk about frequency and how you have to build value and agreement on every single call. If you aren’t doing this in your follow-ups, then you are losing out and leaving money on the table. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The long road to success in sales08 Jun 202101:05:36
In today's episode, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle discuss why business and sales success don’t happen overnight. It is all about grinding it out and learning the lessons of how to grow along the way. To drive this point home, they welcome Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads.com, to share how he’s grown his company over time. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How ears open, mouth shut closes more deals18 Jul 202300:29:41
Kevin welcomes Matt Perkins, Co-Owner of Business to Business Logistics on the show again this week to talk about listening vs. talking when on a sales call. It’s part of the curse of knowledge and the fear of failure that causes us to vomit information all over the place during presentations, rather than sitting back and asking great questions.  #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves #sonar Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping your clients avoid the worst disasters in freight01 Jun 202101:05:18
In today's episode, Kevin and guest co-host Richie Daigle discuss how to protect you and your customers from the risks of double brokering loads with Alex Schnitzer from Chariot Logistics. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How 8 seconds will make you better in sales25 May 202101:05:20
On today's episode, Kevin and guest co-host Richie Daigle discuss the art of scheduling meetings in the first eight seconds with Justin Oglesby, Co-Founder of Conversionly. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using FreightTech to boost your sales20 May 202100:31:19
In today's episode, Kevin and guest co-host Richie Daigle are at FreightWaves LIVE discussing FreightTech with Scott Barghaan from Salesforce and Mustafa Azizi from Zuum Transportation. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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