Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It with Sean Smith
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 03/13/2025
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Short Lines, Big Impact: How Short Line Railroads Power America’s Supply Chain” and , Senior Director, Government Affairs & Business Development, TNW Corporation, discuss how Class III short line railroads leverage technology, sustainability, and first-and-last-mile service to keep American commerce moving. About Joey Evans is the Senior Director, Government Affairs & Business Development, TNW Corporation. He is a seasoned rail industry professional with over 20 years of experience, leading TNW's development and execution of government affairs and strategic growth...
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In “Breaking Bulk Logistics Data Silos” and , Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at IntelliTrans, discuss how unifying multimodal freight technology eliminates operational blind spots and optimizes bulk supply chains. About Matt Everson is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at IntelliTrans. He brings more than 15 years of experience driving growth and building strong customer relationships in the transportation and logistics technology industry. He leads the company’s sales and marketing efforts with a focus on delivering measurable value and long-term...
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In “From Strategy to Scale: The ODW Logistics Approach to Growth” and , Vice President of Solution Design at ODW Logistics, discuss how middle-market brands can scale by optimizing their entire supply chain network rather than just chasing low freight rates. About Phil Schmidbauer is the Vice President of Solution Design at ODW Logistics, where he specializes in creating optimized transportation and integrated supply chain strategies. A dynamic and innovative leader, Phil brings extensive industry experience focused on driving process efficiencies, eliminating waste, and delivering...
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In “The 2026 M&A Rebound: Why Logistics is Primed for a Banner Year with Logisyn's CEO Ron Lentz”, and , CEO of Logisyn Advisors, discuss how $4 trillion in untapped capital and industry consolidation are driving a major wave of logistics exits. About Ron Lentz is a founding partner and CEO of Logisyn Advisors, recognized as a logistics subject matter expert with over 40 years of industry experience. His deep knowledge of capital markets, combined with an extensive global network spanning logistics firms, private equity, family funds, and debt financing, enables him to help clients...
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In “The TRAFFIX Report: The Strategic Forecast for North American Freight” and , Sr. Director of Revenue Management & Solutions at TRAFFIX, discuss the end of the freight recession and how rising rates, nearshoring, and market volatility are reshaping North American supply chains. About Alex Fuller , Sr. Director of Revenue Management & Solutions at TRAFFIX, focuses on understanding market trends and helping customers grow through customized supply chain solutions, technology, and AI integration. Passionate about supply chains and business growth, Alex earned his...
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In “Why GenLogs is Critical for the Next Generation of Supply Chain” and , Director of Partnerships at GenLogs, discuss how visual truck intelligence provides a physical "truth layer" to combat cargo theft and verify carrier capacity. About Danielle Spinelli is the Director of Partnerships at Genlogs with over a decade of experience in logistics, carrier vetting, and cargo theft prevention. She also hosts the Tell Me Everything podcast, sharing insights on freight fraud, logistics trends, and supply chain security. About GenLogs is the Truck Intelligence™ platform...
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In “Scaling with Intent: Removing the Constraints to Growth” and , Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Formula L, discuss how logistics leaders can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and field execution by building a sustainable, system-led sales infrastructure. About Holly LaBoda is the Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Formula L, a sales operating system built for logistics, supply chain, distribution, and complex B2B service organizations. She has spent 18 years working inside these industries — including a decade at C.H. Robinson leading enterprise sales system design and...
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In “Reducing TCO Through Renewable Natural Gas” and , Vice President of RNG Solutions at Nopetro Energy, discuss how fleets can cut emissions while boosting their bottom line. Efficiency meets sustainability. About Scott Brinner serves as the executive Vice President of RNG Solutions at Nopetro Energy, where he is responsible for developing and executing the division’s strategy, business development and expansion. His prior experiences include working as a CPA with Ernst & Young, executive vice president, Corporate Development & Strategic Accounts, at OmniTRAX, and as an...
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In “Penske’s Supply Chain Insight: A Unified View,” and , Executive Vice President of Operations for Penske Logistics, discuss how their new product, , turns complex data into a proactive tool for supply chain orchestration. About Mike Medeiros is executive Vice President of Operations for Penske Logistics, where he leads field operations and supports performance across the Penske Transportation Solutions network. He brings extensive leadership experience across transportation and logistics, including dedicated contract carriage and fleet operations. Medeiros has been recognized as a...
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In “How FDH Aero is Simplifying the Aerospace Supply Chain”, and , Vice President, Supply Chain for FDH Aero, discuss how specialized distribution and strategic inventory buffering eliminate bottlenecks in the global aerospace industry. About Bob Loycano serves as Vice President, Supply Chain for FDH Hardware. In his role, Bob is responsible for establishing the purchasing and planning strategies utilized by each of the FDH Aero businesses. He aggregates the collective’s purchasing synergies, enabling improved partnerships with suppliers. He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt...
info_outlineSean Smith and Joe Lynch discuss why brokers are drowning in accounting work: how Denim simplifies it. Sean is VP of Product at Denim, a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data.
About Sean Smith
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 management and collaboration that have revolutionized the process and workflow for broker clients looking to save time on back office operations. He excels at combining his passion for technology with the ability to drive impact on a balance sheet.
About Denim
Denim is a trusted freight factoring partner dedicated to advancing the supply chain by accelerating the flow of money and data. Denim provides quick access to working capital, along with flexible factoring solutions to easily manage financing options and automate back-office operations. Acting as a true partner and an extension of your team, Denim saves you time and money while providing the opportunity to focus on retaining and attracting new customers.
Key Takeaways: Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It
- Flexible Freight Factoring: Denim provides adaptable freight factoring services, allowing businesses to choose which invoices to factor and when to accelerate payments, thereby improving cash flow management.
- Back-Office Automation: The company offers tools to automate back-office operations, reducing manual tasks by up to 75% and streamlining administrative processes.
- Comprehensive Financial Services: Denim's suite of services includes factoring, payments and collections, back-office operations, and a fuel card program, all designed to simplify financial management for freight businesses.
- Rapid Payment Processing: With Denim, businesses can receive payments within one to two business days, ensuring quick access to working capital.
- Extensive Network: Denim has processed over $2 billion in payments and serves a network of more than 120,000 companies, demonstrating its significant presence in the freight industry.
- User Satisfaction: The company maintains a TrustPilot rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on over 100 reviews, reflecting high customer satisfaction with its services.
- Dedicated Support: Denim assigns a dedicated account manager to each client, offering personalized support to help navigate financial challenges and optimize business operations.
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