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Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell

Release Date: 08/16/2024

I Don't Know Who Needs To Hear This But... with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss I don't know who needs to hear this but... Ryan is the Chief Growth Officer at , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber is the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Ryan earned a degree in History from the University of South Florida and then a Law degree from Michigan State University. Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight...

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The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

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The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

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The CPG Supply Chain with Mike Baudendistel

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss the CPG supply chain. Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. About Mike Baudendistel is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, assisting with product design and supporting current and prospective data product customers. In addition, he is the showrunner for The Stockout, video podcast which focuses on CPG and retail logistics. Prior to FreightWaves, Mike covered transportation...

Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It with Sean Smith

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss why brokers are drowning in accounting work: how Denim simplifies it. Sean is VP of Product at , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. About Sean Smith , VP of Product and Client Services at Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and logistics industries. While leading Product at Denim, he has pioneered new capabilities for the factoring space including risk automation and pricing. Sean has also led work on our client dashboard, job...

The Broker-Carrier Summit: From Conflict to Collaboration with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss The Broker-Carrier Summit: from conflict to collaboration. Dan is the Founder and President of the the , which will be held in Indianapolis, IN, April 28 – May 2, 2025. About Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication. Dan has been in the logistics industry for 23 years. He started on the docks as a preloader for UPS in 2001. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, business...

CargoRex: Building the Google Search of Logistics with Blythe Milligan

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss CargoRex: building the Google search of logistics. Blythe is the Founder of both Digital Dispatch (logistics marketing services) and most recently CargoRex, a technology platform designed to unify and empower the logistics ecosystem. About Blythe Brumleve Milligan is the Founder of both Digital Dispatch (logistics marketing services) and most recently CargoRex, a tech platform aimed at connecting and empowering the logistics ecosystem. In 2008, Blythe Brumleve was working as a waitress and a blogger with a dream of owning her own company when she received an opportunity to work...

T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: Thriving in a Down Market and Having Fun with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: thriving in a down market and having fun. Tyler is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. About Tyler Hildebrand is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. Born and raised in southern Ohio, Tyler is the son of a cop and crime reporter who met at the scene of a homicide. After spending years in creative fields as an artist and filmmaker, and in higher education as an instructor and administrator, he found his way to the...

Farelanes: Real Time Lane Pricing for Everyone with Neal Huffman

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss Farelanes: real time lane pricing for everyone. Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. About Neal Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. Neal has over 40 years in software development, innovation, and product management rollouts spread across the telecommunications and enterprise software industries. He played a role in the first Fiber to the...

Taking the Uncertainty and Risk Out of Freight with Erika Voss

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. About Erika Voss Dr. , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. Currently Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, she leads the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced security protections. Recognized as a leader in her field, Erika has been honored with the CISO's...

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Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm.

Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD

In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its impact on various aspects of business, particularly in logistics. Joe and Steve provide valuable insights into overcoming FUD by establishing trust and eliminating disruptive elements within business relationships, and leadership. The conversations delve into strategies for fostering growth, efficiency, and effective sales processes by promoting consistent, reliable behavior and building trustworthy partnerships. They discuss the negative consequences of transactional relationships and emphasize the rewards of creating harmonious environments in team settings, especially against the backdrop of current industrial challenges and transformative periods. With a focus on personal conduct, team bonding, and maintaining customer relationships, this episode serves as a crucial guide for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of fear, uncertainty, and doubt in the professional landscape.

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About Steve Elwell

Steve is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role he has helps leaders and organizations realize their potential and mission. Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. His consulting clients include large publicly traded corporations and family businesses in industries from logistics to aerospace. Prior to strategy and turnaround, Steve ran an IT, and automation businesses and owned a retained executive search firm. He earned an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College, in Albion, MI. Steve, his wife Kris, and their two children live in Farmington Hill, MI.

About iDev

iDev serves leaders and businesses in their transition from good to great. We develop clarity and translate that clarity into action and durable sustainable gains. Our approach brings together vision, talent, technology, around realistic solutions, and deliberate high-energy execution. iDev has been successful in diverse situations including turnaround and transformation, crisis management, and strategic growth. iDev leaders have prior consulting experience as well as tenure as C-suite function heads and CEOs.

Key Takeaways: Avoiding Logistics FUD

Understanding the impact of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) in logistics and business.
Strategies for enhancing business growth, efficiency, and performance by overcoming FUD.
The importance of trust, rapport, and leadership in personal relationships.
Adapting to industry shifts and challenges by fostering agility and strong partnerships.
The risks of transactional relationships and the benefits of transparent, mutually beneficial collaborations.
How to counteract the negative effects of FUD by cultivating harmony and effective team dynamics.