The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics – Details, episodes & analysis

This week we hear the backstory of HighlanderTek with Founder Dyrc McCleod. From his days as a ski bum to working in finance to making the leap into logistics entrepreneurship, Dyrc has seen a thing or two. Listen in as he shares his personal story and why getting the last few feet of the final mile is essential.

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This week on the show we hear from Benjamin Kowalski, the Founder of Freight 360 and President of Forza Logistics Group. We go deep on peak mental performance, understanding human psychology and the value of having to struggle for success. 

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This week we hear from Jacky Zhao and Anthony Chen on the backstory behind FreightStack and how a near-death moment inspired them to take the leap. Listen in on what it's like working with your best friend, how to blend generalists and specialists and avoiding shiny object syndrome. 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is John Sanford, the founder and CEO of CNT Logistics. John discusses the early days of the company, his sales philosophy and gives advice to entrepreneurs. 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Founder and Host of Let's Talk Supply Chain. From her start working for her father's company to launching her own podcast, “Let’s Talk Supply Chain,” Sarah discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of community support. 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is Wasim Munayyer, Founder and President of Munayyer Group, a specialty recruiting firm in the supply chain space, that connects talent in the industry with clients. We discuss Wasim's transition from employment to entrepreneurship, the power of building relationships, and networking.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today's guest is Josh Lyles, Founder of Salesdash CRM. From landing a position as Sales Manager at Tesla’s Tennessee location at only 24, to founding Salesdash CRM—a software that helps freight brokerages and 3PLs grow new shipper relationships—we discuss Josh’s mentors, the importance of positive interactions, and the mantra that helped him succeed. 

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Welcome back to another episode of the Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today’s guest is Mike Fullam, Co-Founder of QuikSkope and Chief Executive Officer at Togo. From his time at C.H. Robinson, Robinson Fresh, and Reed TMS Logistics, Mike has seen it all. Today he is the Co-Founder of a fraud protection tool securing the chain of custody for brokers, carriers, and shippers called QuikSkope.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today’s guest is Stephan Mathis, Co-Founder of MoLo Solutions (acquired in 2021). From his start working at a country club, later as a National Account Manager at Coyote Logistics, to co-founding MoLo Solutions, Stephan discusses the details behind MoLo’s start, the importance of vulnerability, and taking risks in life.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Today’s guest is Chris Heffernan, Founder and CEO of dlivrd, a last-mile omnichannel logistics company, used primarily in the restaurant industry. From his start in telecommunications to competing with the biggest food delivery platforms, Chris takes us behind the scenes of running a delivery business.

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