REPOST: What I Learned from Working at 6 Fulfillment Companies in 3 Months with Channa Ranatunga
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss what Channna learned from working at 6 fulfillment companies in 3 months. Channa’s company, provides tools that enable improved worker efficiency in fulfillment warehouses, so he wanted to gain firsthand experience working in fulfillment. About Channa Ranatunga is the Co-founder and CEO of , a technology company dedicated to building smart tools that reduce repetitive work and improve worker efficiency in warehouses. Channa is an experienced entrepreneur in the logistics and supply chain space. He enjoys learning about new technologies and current challenges faced within the...
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REPOST: Understanding How Your Customer Thinks with Ann Holm
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the way to understanding how your customer thinks. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. [00:20] Opening / Introduction [02:50] What is the one thing your clients get that they did not expect? Understanding how your customer thinks. Knowing the varying temperaments will assist in understanding the differences between how people think. It’s easy to remember, and the tips are immediately helpful. All customers think differently; however, temperament is being able to take a calibrated guess on how they will feel. ...
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The Chain.io Story with Brian Glick
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the story. Brian is the Founder and CEO of Chain.io, a cloud-based integration platform that connects partners across the global supply chain. About Brian Glick As Founder and CEO of Chain.io, has made a career of simplifying complex supply chain and trade compliance IT challenges. Whether analyzing complex coding issues or rationalizing the compliance impacts of a vendor direct drop ship program, Brian brings a rare combination of executive perspective and deep technical knowledge to today’s supply chain challenges. From the early days of web-based visibility...
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The Rose Rocket Story with Justin Bailie
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the Rose Rocket story. Justin is he Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of leading TMS provider, , a leading provider of transportation management software (TMS) for trucking companies and 3PLs. About Justin Bailie is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of leading TMS provider, Rose Rocket. Bailie and his team build modern enterprise-grade software that helps transportation companies improve communications with systems, customers, partners, and teams. A life-long entrepreneur and Y-Combinator Alumni, Bailie is recognized as a subject matter expert in the logistics...
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REPOST: What Big Shippers Need from Their 3PL with Andy Nitz
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss what big shippers need from their 3PL. As the Director of Logistics at a very big shipper, Andy has unique insights into the shipper-3PL relationship. About Andy Nitz is the Director of Logistics at . Prior to joining Daikin, Andy was the Vice President of a management consulting firm. Earlier in his career, Andy was the Vice President of Distribution and Logistics for a privately held safety products company. Andy started his career in logistics and distribution leadership first at Macy's and then at Toys R Us. Andy attended Bowling Green State...
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Validated, Real-Time Visibility for Pharma with Josh Allen
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss Tive's validated, real-time visibility for pharma. Josh is CRO at , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. About Josh Allen joined Tive in April of 2022 as Chief Revenue Officer to build out the go-to-market team as the company continues to scale at a rapid pace. Allen's primary responsibilities include fortifying the long-term global sales strategy, hiring the required expertise across the team, driving aggressive revenue growth, and creating a...
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Horseshoes and LTL with Scooter Sayers
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss horseshoes and LTL. Scooter is the President at , a boutique LTL-based transportation consultancy that helps 3PLs, shippers, and technology providers to develop best practices, reduce costs, optimize solutions, seize opportunities, and penetrate new markets. About Scooter Sayers graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. He and his wife currently reside in the Atlanta metro area. He began his career in transportation with ABF Freight in 1991 as a Pricing Analyst, progressing...
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REPOST: Avoiding Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in Sales with Steve Elwell
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss why avoiding fear, uncertainty, and doubt in the sales process will help you close more deals. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt in a buyer’s mind almost always kill the sale. About Steve Elwell brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability. He is expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He led the turnaround of 5 troubled companies and started 2 new businesses. He successfully recruited and led 6 sales forces, introduced dozens of new...
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REPOST: What is Dynamic Pricing with Dawn Salvucci Favier
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and answer the question what is dynamic pricing. Dawn is the CEO and Chief Product Officer at , a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the truckload spot rate market that delivers buy and sell-side market intelligence and business insights to help companies grow and protect their margins. About Dawn Salvucci-Favier is the CEO and Chief Product Officer at . She has spent the past 20 years leading Global Product Strategy & Management at major Transportation Management System (TMS) providers. In addition, Dawn was President & Chief Operation Officer at...
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More VUCA Ahead with Oren Zaslansky
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss more VUCA ahead. Oren is the Founder and CEO of , a Certified B Corporation that's been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. At 21, he founded a 125-truck fleet that provided white-glove freight service throughout the U.S. and Canada. His subsequent venture, SolSource Logistics, continues to operate today, with Oren serving as chairman. SolSource Logistics opened Oren’s eyes to how wasteful traditional...
info_outlineTaylor Monks and Joe Lynch discuss the BasicBlock story. Taylor is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road.
About Taylor Monks
Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, which is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid faster, easier, and better. As honorary visionary of BasicBlock, Taylor has a demonstrated history of identifying trends and accurately predicting market strategies in both payments and transportation. With a strong background in tech and marketing, he leads the company’s product team and overarching R&D and customer acquisition initiatives. He’s the catalyst behind the BasicBlock team and is constantly pushing for velocity and growth. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University before dropping out 6 credits shy of a degree to start BasicBlock and radically upturn an industry. He splits time between the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chicago offices.
About BasicBlock
BasicBlock is a financial technology company founded in 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska, that builds financial products to help independent carriers grow their fleets. BasicBlock has quickly become a leader in freight factoring, and its tools provide streamlined, efficient and cost-effective financial services for fleets and carriers worldwide. The company's mission is to help fleets get paid more quickly and increase access to affordable working capital.
Key Takeaways: The BasicBlock Story
- Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road.
- In the podcast interview, Joe and Taylor discussed Taylor’s impressive background and the founding of BasicBlock.
- BasicBlock is a freight factoring team with a big mission: Getting Money in Your Pocket Faster
- BasicBlock is the home for streamlined, efficient and cost effective financial services for fleets and carriers.
- BasicBlock’s industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road.
- BasicBlock started as a simple trucking freight factoring app that allowed drivers to scan and send load documents at low rates. Now BasicBlock is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid quicker than ever.
Learn More About The BasicBlock Story
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