The Driving Force Podcast

AP & I discuss Andrew's journey to becoming founder of Proceed.App and what he's trying to accomplish with his company. You won't want to miss his journey and advice learned along the way! Andrew Schmitz- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aschmitz14/ https://proceed.app/ AP- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast- https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I discuss leadership and sales with Erick Oyemaja, the Center Manager at BestDrive Tire, a subsidiary of Continental Tire. He shares some personal lessons learned along his journey and you don't want to miss his great story! Erick Oyemaja- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-oyemaja-mba/ BestDrive- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestdrive-usa/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/

AP & I discuss sales with David Masover. He has over 30 years of sales experience and brings a unique perspective on sales and the future of sales management. You don't want to miss this one! David- https://www.linkedin.com/in/masover/ Driving B2B Sales Revenue Podcast- https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-driving-b2b-sales-revenue-podcast/about/ AP- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast- https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP and I discuss Ben White's journey in recruiting. He also shares valuable tools that have helped him grow as a leader including resources that have helped him develop along the way. You won't want to miss Ben's journey, tips, when he changed his mindset on leadership and what caused that change! Ben White - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitecir/ Titus Talent Strategies - https://www.linkedin.com/company/titus-talent-strategies/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/

AP & I discuss Sara's journey into logistics and how she and Holly started Luminaries Consulting. You won't want to miss the details of this story! Sara - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarablack-warden/ Luminaries Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminaries-consulting/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I discuss management consulting with Holly LaBoda. She is the partner and co-founder of Luminaries Consulting and has a wealth of knowledge in the Logistics Industry! She gives great insights into consulting in addition to her experiences prior to starting her company. You won't want to miss this episode! Check out the links below for more information on our guest, their company, us, or our company! Holly - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollylaboda/ Luminaries Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminaries-consulting/ AP- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I discuss Operations Management and Leadership tools with Jeffery. You won't want to miss the struggles and triumphs from Jeff's past. Jeff - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffery-mccollum-87380651/ Dupre' Logistics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dupr%C3%A9-logistics-llc/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I talk with Patrick about his journey into Logistics as well as his current role as Director of Marketing. He shares some great leadership traits and discusses some great things he looks for when hiring people for his team. You won't want to miss this one! Patrick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcfarland-5a7766107/ ITS Logistics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/its-logistics/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I discuss Human Resources with Brent Hebert, the Chief Administrative Officer at Dupre' Logistics. We talk about leadership development, mentoring others, and much more! You won't want to miss this one! Brent Hebert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hebert-a255a23/ Dupre' Logistics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dupr%C3%A9-logistics-llc/ Alfred Parker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt Loggins - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP and I pick our favorite moments from our episodes thus far with our guests below... Erin Sonnier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-sonnier-92b40234/ Josh Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-peek-87034762/ Elise Fournet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisegautreau/ Kevin Isenberg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintisenberg/

AP & I talk with Kevin about his journey into Logistics. He discusses valuable nuggets of information of what he looks for when hiring candidates for his clients. You don't want to miss this episode with Kevin! Kevin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintisenberg/ Confidential Career Solutions - http://www.confidentialcareersolutions.com/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP and I discuss Information Technology with Elise Fournet. We talk about how IT impacts Transportation and what the future of IT will look like. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Elise - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisegautreau/ Dupre' Logistics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dupr%C3%A9-logistics-llc/ AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP and I ask Josh Peek about his journey into Logistics and the pivot to Supply Chain with Wal-Mart. We also discuss his mentors and what made them unique. He delves into great detail about what skills you need to have to put yourself in the best position for a Supply Chain role. Josh Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-peek-87034762/ AP's LinkedIn page here... https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt's LinkedIn page here...https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I discuss Marketing in Logistics with Erin Sonnier. She discusses her journey from college into her current role as Marketing Communications Specialist including her mentors, networking, and shares tips on how she's progressed in her career. Erin Sonnier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-sonnier-92b40234/ Dupre' Logistics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dupr%C3%A9-logistics-llc/ Alfred "AP" Parker IV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt Loggins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP and I discuss how to go about networking during a major economic event. We discuss tips and who we focus on networking with in our industry. AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP and I discuss his background and journey from college to now. We also discuss the importance of leadership, having mentors, and the qualities we look for in mentors. AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/

AP & I discuss my journey from college to my current role including how I developed my leadership style, what I look for when hiring, and some of the challenges along the way. AP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkeriv/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattloggins/ The Driving Force Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedrivingforcepodcast/