Podcast appearances and mentions of kristy knichel

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Kristy Knichel, President and CEO of Knichel Logistics. They discuss her inspiring journey from managing pizza shops at 18 to leading a $100M logistics business. Kristy opens up about the lessons she learned from working with her father, navigating the challenges of a family business, and how perseverance and leadership have shaped her path to success.

In this episode we kick off 2025 with an inspiring conversation with Kristy Knichel, the President and CEO of Knichel Logistics. Kristy shares her remarkable journey in the logistics industry, starting from her early days working for her father to becoming a leading figure in the field. We delve into the dynamics of running a family business, the challenges she faced, and the tough decisions she had to make to ensure the company's growth and success.

This week, we're excited to bring you a conversation with Kristy Knichel and Sarah Amico, two trailblazing women in logistics and supply chain leadership.

In the podcast episode, Kristy Knichel and Casey Coffey hosts Monica Thornton, who has been with Seawide Express since 2015 and has experience in operations and leadership within the logistics sector. The conversation centers around Monica's career journey, the challenges she has faced, and the strategies she employs to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated field. Monica shares personal insights on resilience, adaptability, and leadership principles, highlighting how these have shaped her success and growth. This episode offers valuable takeaways for women in logistics, focusing on overcoming industry challenges, the importance of mentorship, and maintaining a forward-thinking approach in a dynamic industry. The discussion underscores the LLC podcast's mission to spotlight inspiring women who are reshaping the logistics and supply chain landscapes.

In this episode, Kristy Knichel is back and elaborates on the current state of the intermodal freight market! Dive in to learn the value of building long-term customer relationships, effective handling of customer issues, and ways to manage problematic clients! Keep tuning in for more business growth and success strategies from the industry experts!   About Kristy Knichel Meet Kristy Knichel, the heart and brains behind Knichel Logistics and a proud Pittsburgh native. She didn't just inherit the logistics torch from her father; she turned it into a blazing success story. Taking the helm as president in 2007 was more than a title shift; it was a game changer. Since becoming president, Kristy's been playing logistics Jenga, stacking up growth year after year. Kristy's success in growing Knichel Logistics can be attributed to her strategic decision-making and ability to identify expansion opportunities, such as adding OTR, LTL, and specialty services, as well as a slew of technological advancements to boost efficiency. Through her leadership, Kristy has not only tripled the business but also solidified Knichel Logistics' reputation as a top player in the IMC community. Kristy has quite a few awards and accolades under her belt. Check out some of her most recent accomplishments, including the 2022 Women in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the 2022 Top Woman-Owned Companies in Transportation Award from Women in Trucking, and being the Intermodal Logistics Conference Chair on the TIA Board of Directors from 2019 to 2023. And get this: Kristy is the only woman to receive the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year award for the East Central Region in 2022! Today, Kristy's focus is to elevate Knichel Logistics to new heights through strategic development. She is dedicated to providing her team with opportunities for growth and self-improvement. When Kristy isn't busy conquering the business world as well as being a devoted mom to Brayden and wife to Jason, she's rooting for the Steelers or embarking on a camping adventure with her loved ones. With a leader like Kristy, there's more than just logistics at play!   Connect with Kristy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyknichel/  Website: https://www.knichellogistics.com/  

What better way to kick off Women's History Month than highlighting one of the many women making their mark in the world: Kristy Knichel of Knichel Logistics! As the President and CEO of Knichel Logistics, Kristy shares her insights on the disciplines of business, powerful lessons in nurturing environments where professionals can shine, and the importance of coaching and accountability. Tuning into how leaders can become the conductors of growth by fostering a familial, yet high-performance culture. Sponsored by SPI Logistics. If you're looking for back-office support such as admin, finance, IT, and sales as a freight broker - reach out to SPI Logistics today! Learn more about becoming an agent here: https://success.spi3pl.com/ Standing Out is a sales, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes.

2023 was a heck of a year for truckers.  In this episode of Drive, hosts Zac and Chelsea with HandledNow break down some of the hottest topics of the year for truckers – Women in Trucking, safety & new technologies, the job market, and even driver pay reform. They also take an opportunity to look ahead at what's in store for 2024 – in short, change is happening and necessary, and we're here for it.  Make sure to listen in to some of the past episodes mentioned: Kristy Knichel at Knichel Logistics Devon Stormont with Weather Route Keith Whann at TruckSuite Dean Croke at DAT iQ  

Running a Logistics company comes with many responsibilities, especially with a family-owned business. And the key things that make a successful logistics company are open communication, servant leadership, empathy, and creating an inclusive environment. Kristy Knichel, President and Owner of Knichel Logistics, is a powerhouse of a woman whose focus is on expanding Knichel Logistics' footprint and providing her team members with the opportunity for growth and self-improvement.   In this episode, Kristy discusses women in leadership within the logistics industry, the value of transparency and communication in your company, intermodal transportation, and the best practices that she uses at Knichel Logistics.    In this episode, you'll learn:  [08:30] The unique challenges and advantages of working in a family-owned logistics business. [17:33] The concept of servant leadership, open communication, and the importance of creating a supportive work culture. [23:55] An in-depth understanding of intermodal transportation.   Connect with the Kristy and Knichel Logistics: Kristy's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyknichel/ Knichel Logistics' website - https://www.knichellogistics.com/  

Curtis is on a career-long mission to advance LTL via technology, process and relationships while simplifying and demolishing the silos that have existed for decades. He is a huge believer of working in public. Curtis documents and shares challenges, progress, and goals in a collaborative and community driven way. Curtis has spent 16 years in the LTL industry - 8 of those with Old Dominion Freight Line, and the last 8 with Reconex, FreightPlus, and Understand LTL - which he recently launched as an LTL focused education firm. Curtis' career has taken him through LTL operations - both driver and dock, Weights and Research, pricing, yield management, strategy, sales, and technology. Curtis is a massive proponent and student of LTL technology and believes that as an industry, LTL is still in the very early stages of information sharing, connectivity, and decision making. Curtis is very much looking forward to seeing what the LTL community has to bring to the table as it evolves.

For 27 years, Shelli has been a recognized leader in the logistics and intermodal/railroad industry. She holds bachelor's degrees in business from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and logistics and supply chain management from Penn State. Shelli began her logistics career in the shipper world as a buyer and manager of freight services with Ingram Micro, which gave her a unique perspective before moving into the role of providing freight solutions as the co-founder and President of what is now InTek Freight & Logistics. Shelli's focus has been on the cutting edge of advances in the intermodal industry by finding unique logistics services that help shippers accomplish the impossible within their supply chain to build a competitive advantage. Shelli has been instrumental in the intermodal space building strategic alliances with the Class I Railroads and the supporting companies required to make intermodal a successful strategic initiative for shippers across North America in their 53' domestic and 40' re-positioning intermodal programs. Shelli and InTek Freight & Logistics has received several awards and recognitions over the years that include: Progressive Railroading's ‘Rising Star' award; InTek has be twice recognized as a top 5 fastest growing privately held company in Indianapolis; InTek has also been a two time honoree on the Inc 5000 fastest growing privately companies in the US; and this year InTek was listed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 100 employers to work for in Indiana. Shelli is a big believer of giving back to the industry and the community she loves. She has been actively involved with the TIA, as a Board member supporting the Intermodal knowledge development within the group. Currently she is serving on the IANA Board holding the Chairman role. Shelli has participated as a panel speaker for the TIA, IANA, JOC, BB&T, NASSTRAC, MARS, and NEARS to offer education to the broker and shipper community on using Intermodal products. In the Indianapolis community, Shelli has held various board positions with leading charities supporting early childhood development

Katie Keich is Co-founder and Advisor at Curant and the Founder and CEO of Full Advantage, LLC. Katie started Full Advantage in 2019 after seeing a need in the logistics and supply chain marketplace for education and done-for-you services in billing, payment processing, credit and collections. She is a Senior Executive with over 20+ years of experience and a proven track record working in the logistics and supply chain industry. Her extensive experience gives her valuable insight from lingo to process that allow her to support clients in achieving their goals expertly and efficiently.

Happy New Year! New goals to set, people to meet, subject matter to learn and more! As we go through the year join the Ladies of LLC as they discuss all things business with some amazing people, make sure you're ready to take notes so you don't miss any of these gems! On today's episode join LLC hosts Kristy Knichel, Sharon Siar, and Nicole Glenn as they discuss ways to get ahead in 2023. In this episode they'll discuss the importance of setting both personal and professional goals throughout the year, the art of networking, managing your time efficiently and how to continuously grow in 2023 and beyond.

Kevin Gibbon is the CEO and cofounder of Airhouse, an end-to-end operations and logistics platform for modern e-commerce companies. Airhouse works with companies to make distribution of their consumer goods products easy. They use a platform that is an all-in-one, cloud-based warehouse that maintains itself, helping direct-to-consumer companies get orders from factory to front-door. This company is informed by Kevin's previous experience founding Shyp, a verticalized startup tackling the same problem. He raised over $60 million for the company, but it eventually shut down. In this episode, Aaron and Kevin talk about what he learned from Shyp's failure, the challenges of operating a good distribution center, and the opportunity for DTC brands to expand internationally. Kevin Gibbon's Challenge: Go set a scary goal and act on it. Connect with Kevin Gibbon Linkedin Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out our episode with 3PL operator Kristy Knichel on how she took her Family Business from $2 Million to $80+ Million. Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. How? Click here and Learn more. We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

Joining LLC host Kristy Knichel is Dr. Rita Webster, the founder of WiseLeader. Rita works with leaders who want to get to the next level of contribution in their careers. She founded WiseLeader over 20 years ago and has made a difference in the professional lives of countless leaders and their teams. Rita currently does one on one coaching, runs roundtables for VP and Director level women leading change, teaches the Mid-Level Women Manager Leadership Cohort series and does Systemic Team Coaching with teams who want to make better decisions and work more effectively with all of their stakeholders. Rita delves into the many challenges women leaders face during this interview. To name a few, there is finding work-life balance, the importance of self-care, saying "no", delegating, and lastly imposter syndrome, which is something that is very real for many women leaders. This is a must listen for any woman (or man) seeking to elevate their leadership skills professionally.

LLC host Kristy Knichel had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Karpus-Romain, Executive Director at the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association. Jennifer touches on so many great topics in this episode, ranging from some sage advice on how to find your own way throughout your career, to the familiar territory of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, to the value of marketing in the transportation industry along with current trends to keep an eye on. She also, of course, talks about the TMSA which has undergone a rebrand and is hosting their Executive Summit on October 20-21 in Atlanta! In addition to serving as the Executive Director at the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), Jennifer is also an adjunct professor at Cuyahoga Community College teaching social media. Previously, she was Director of Marketing for Faye, a software integration firm, and has also held roles in the publishing and marketing industries, and managed her own content and publishing firm. Jennifer has her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University and received her MBA from Capella University.

The LLC ladies come together for a discussion on why we all need to take time to recharge! Nicole Glenn, Kristy Knichel, Nathalie Mathis and Charlie Saffro dive deep into the importance of taking time off to avoid burnout and discuss strategies to work on making the workplace a more flexible environment for everyone. How often are the LLC ladies actually taking vacations and are they still checking their emails while off? Is the allure of making more money by letting your company buy back your PTO a good thing or bad thing? Is overworking and being available all the time simply an American cultural trait and can we break this? Do sabbaticals really help employees reset themselves or are they worried their company will just learn to work without them while they're off? This great conversation tackles so much in such a short time and truly should be a topic of major importance at ALL businesses.

Join Nicole Glenn as she interviews Kristy Knichel of Knichel Logistics about how "putting herself out there" took her career to the next level. A 25-year intermodal industry veteran, Kristy went from a shy introvert to a 2022 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year. She discusses the importance of being vulnerable, putting yourself out there, and being heard. Tune in to hear how Kristy pushed past her comfort zone and how she strives to help others through mentoring and giving back. "If you put your heart and soul into it, you can accomplish anything." Kristy Knichel is President and CEO of Knichel Logistics, a non-asset based 3PL and IMC located near Pittsburgh, PA, which was founded in 2003 by Kristy's late father, William Knichel. Kristy's proudest accomplishments are being named a 2022 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2020 Women in Trucking Association's Influential Woman in Trucking Award winner, and her appointment as the Intermodal Logistics Conference Chair on the TIA Board of Directors.

Kristy Knichel is the President & Owner of Knichel Logistics Knichel Logistics is a very family-oriented business that focuses on Intermodal, LTL, and over the road transportation services.  In this episode you'll hear Kristy candidly and transparently speak about the challenges that she's faced in her experience working in the family business she's worked in for the majority of her professional career. She talks about the highs and lows and the personal and professional struggles and victories she's experienced and lessons she's learned as she's grown as a leader and scaled the brokerage to be one of the top intermodal service providers in the country.  If you're in a family business or are simply looking for guidance for how to lead, this conversation will leave you with plenty of insight and inspiration! Be sure to connect with Kristy on LinkedIn and check out Knichel Logistics online!

In today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined Amani Radman: an amazing woman on two very special missions. To provide reliable, cost-effective transportation services through her own logistics brand; and, to champion the power of diversity in supply chain. Born in Somalia, Amani moved to the US and achieved a degree in supply logistics, management and leadership from Portland State University before going on to establish a successful corporate career. Having gained extensive experience across supplier management, business process and operations, Amani went on to found her own business, Malao Logistics, Minnesota's premier logistics company specializing in freight brokerage and transportation services. Today Amani will be talking to us about her career so far; moving out of the corporate world to found her own business; taking a family approach to logistics; and the importance of diversity in industry. Plus, she'll be sharing her experiences as a woman in supply chain, as well as her words of advice for all of the women following in her footsteps.   SHOW SPONSOR:   This Women in Supply Chain feature was made possible by our sponsor, Emerge. As a company focused on empowering and growing meaningful supply chain relationships, Emerge is proud to sponsor Women in Supply Chain. Through its freight procurement platform, Emerge offers solutions that enhance the spot and contract procurement process, enabling shippers and carriers to make more strategic decisions.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [08.37] Amani's background growing up in Somalia, and her brave decision to move to the USA to start a new life at age 18. [10.32] How Amani found supply chain, and why she's so passionate about it. “Coming from Somalia, I want to be able to connect the dots… and what is the best way to do that? With logistics, because there's always transport.” [13.25] Amani's experience at global outdoor brand Columbia Sportswear Company, and how the woman-led business inspired her. “Coming from a male-dominated company, all the leadership… everybody was a woman!... It really showed me what it is to be a woman in supply chain, and how to take it to the next level.” [15.47] Amani's previous role at Boeing, the importance of supplier diversity and how businesses should approach it. “Think of it like a mentorship program… the more you mentor us, the more we get bigger and the more we can support you – you can literally customize us the way you want to!” [20.35] The differences between corporate and small business, and why Amani made the decision to start her own company, Malao Logistics. “In corporate, things move so slow… and the supply chain doesn't wait!” [23.09] A closer look at Malao, what they do, and how they help their customers. [25.21] Some of the challenges Amani has faced whilst establishing Malao Logistics. “The hardest part is being accepted in the community… I know the journey is hard, but I have to do this for all the women… I want to be the woman they look up to and say ‘well she did it, why can't I?'” [27.22] Amani's experiences at large industry events, particularly as a woman who wears a head scarf. [32.56] How Amani found, and embraced, her voice, and her advice for others. “Don't give up on your dreams, because if you give up on yourself, don't expect anyone else to believe in you.” [36.47] The future for Amani, and for Malao Logistics. [38.42] Amani's final words of wisdom for the women following in her footsteps.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   You can connect with Amani over on LinkedIn. If you'd like to hear more from Amani, check out Episode 20 of Blended – DEI in the Workplace – Not Just The Smart Thing To Do, But The Right Thing To Do. And if you want to find out more about another incredible woman building her own logistics firm, check out Episode 205, where Kristy Knichel reflects on her journey and the numerous benefits of working with a certified woman-owned and operated business. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

On Episode 39 of Standing Out, Kristy Knichel of Knichel Logistics and Trey talk about how Kristy has been successful in building her team and the kind of work she is doing to help women in the industry feel more empowered. Many thanks to our sponsor, BETA Consulting Group, the sales & marketing strategists you never knew you wanted.   Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. 

The Knichel Logistics Story with Kristy Knichel Kristy Knichel and Joe Lynch discuss the Knichel Logistics story. Kristy is the CEO of Knichel Logistics that specializes in intermodal, less than truckload, cross-country, and cross-border services. About Kristy Knichel Kristy Knichel, a lifelong Pittsburgh native, is a second-generation logistics executive. Since taking over as president of her company, Knichel Logistics, in 2007, Kristy has been the driving force behind their yearly growth and reputation as one of the top service providers within the IMC community growing her business to 84 million. Kristy's proudest accomplishments are winning the inaugural Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award from the Women in Trucking Association and her appointment as the Intermodal Logistics Conference Chair on the TIA Board of Directors. Today Kristy's focus is on expanding Knichel Logistics' footprint via strategic development and continuing to offer her team members the opportunity for growth and self-improvement. Kristy currently resides in Grove City, Pennsylvania with her husband Jason and her son Brayden. She is an avid Steelers fan and enjoys spending time with family and friends on camping trips. About Knichel Logistics For 18+ years, Knichel Logistics has transported goods for America's largest corporations. Specializing in intermodal, less than truckload, cross-country, and cross-border services, we have moved more than 200,000 containers with 385,000 trucks spanning over 295 million miles over the last 5 years alone. With access to 90,000 rail containers, we work with Sam's Club, Costco, Johnson & Johnson, Ocean Spray, Samsung, and Staples to name a few. Knichel also supports the federal government with recent logistical contracts for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). We successfully and seamlessly navigated the complexities of transporting 300 overdimensional FEMA units for the Paradise, CA rebuild efforts. In addition to our transportation services, we also specialize in Container Pool Management, which we currently provide to companies including Michelin, Meijer, Samsung and Johnson & Johnson. Ensuring ample equipment capacity for our customers is a crucial need that Knichel Logistics provides. Knichel moves the sugar, milk, televisions, paper goods, health products, and foodstuff used by more than 300 million Americans. Our senior leadership possesses Lean Six Sigma certification and a seat on the TIA Board of Directors. $315 million revenue last five years. Key Takeaways: The Knichel Logistics Story Kristy Knichel is President and Owner of Knichel Logistics, a woman-owned, non-asset based provider of transportation and logistics services, including intermodal, trucking, and specialty equipment. In the podcast interview, Kristy describes her personal entrepreneurial journey and the many challenges that she has faced and overcome. As the daughter of the company founder, and a woman in a male dominated field, Kristy has been confronted with problems that ultimately helped her grow as a person and a business leader. Knichel Logistics has grown steadily since Kristy took over and will likely hit $100 million in revenues in 2021. Learn More About The Knichel Logistics Story Kristy Knichel LinkedIn Knichel Logistics LinkedIn Knichel Logistics LLC – Ladies Leadership Coalition The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Join Nathalie Mathis to host a 30-minute minisode talking to our panelist Kristy Knichel of Knichel Logistics, Inc. and Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite. We are going to dive into creating a career with trust and resilience. Each panelist was recently awarded and recognized as top owned business in the Transportation Industry for 2021 by Women in Trucking Association. This episode dives into their commitments to running successful women-owned companies through values, trust, influence, and vulnerability by empowering those around them. Nicole & Kristy give us some great tips for others in their careers with development for their future.

Kristy Knichel, the powerhouse herself of Knichel Logistics is joining the show to talk about taking over the family business, the power of networking, and why mentoring matters so much. Knichel Logistics website and LinkedinConnect with Kristy Knichel on Linkedin~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe:  Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website.

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Association of American Railroads CEO and President Ian Jefferies about what President Biden's executive order means for rail.Kristy Knichel, president and owner of Knichel Logistics, talks about the executive order's implications for intermodal.Steve Kenner, VP of safety at Locomation, discusses autonomous truck safety and the NHTSA's new reporting requirement.Jon Cox, senior director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, speaks to how that company is using data to optimize transportation.Plus, more dogs of freight Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Association of American Railroads CEO and President Ian Jefferies about what President Biden's executive order means for rail.Kristy Knichel, president and owner of Knichel Logistics, talks about the executive order's implications for intermodal.Steve Kenner, VP of safety at Locomation, discusses autonomous truck safety and the NHTSA's new reporting requirement.Jon Cox, senior director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, speaks to how that company is using data to optimize transportation.Plus, more dogs of freight Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Say that show title three times fast. Podcasting has been trending towards a dominant medium for a few years now--which may make those who are on the fence about starting a show a tad bit nervous to take the plunge. But on today's show, I'm giving you some perspective and context around those podcasting stats to hopefully encourage you to start and see the value in your own company-branded show. Speaking of company shows, we've got the experts and hosts from Trucking for Millennials, Aaron and Michael, to talk about hitting 100 episodes for their own podcast and how it's helped them in other areas of their business, PDQ America. And last but certainly not least, Kristy Knichel, the powerhouse herself of Knichel Logistics is joining the show to talk about taking over the family business, the power of networking, and why mentoring matters so much. Follow Cyberly on AppleFollow Cyberly on SpotifyConnect with Blythe on Linkedin Buzzsprout's May StatsSubscribe/Follow Trucking for Millennials PodcastPDQ America's website, Linkedin, YouTube, and InstagramConnect with Aaron and Michael on LinkedinKnichel Logistics website and LinkedinConnect with Kristy Knichel on Linkedin

Say that show title three times fast. Podcasting has been trending towards a dominant medium for a few years now--which may make those who are on the fence about starting a show a tad bit nervous to take the plunge. But on today's show, I'm giving you some perspective and context around those podcasting stats to hopefully encourage you to start and see the value in your own company-branded show. Speaking of company shows, we've got the experts and hosts from Trucking for Millennials, Aaron and Michael, to talk about hitting 100 episodes for their own podcast and how it's helped them in other areas of their business, PDQ America. And last but certainly not least, Kristy Knichel, the powerhouse herself of Knichel Logistics is joining the show to talk about taking over the family business, the power of networking, and why mentoring matters so much. Follow Cyberly on AppleFollow Cyberly on SpotifyConnect with Blythe on Linkedin Buzzsprout's May StatsSubscribe/Follow Trucking for Millennials PodcastPDQ America's website, Linkedin, YouTube, and InstagramConnect with Aaron and Michael on LinkedinKnichel Logistics website and LinkedinConnect with Kristy Knichel on Linkedin

Business growth is unattainable if you don’t engage with the very people that drive it: the customers. Kristy Knichel is a 24-year veteran of the transportation and logistics industry who understands that listening to your customers is the number one way to grow your business. She is the CEO of Knichel Logistics, a WBENC-Certified Business Enterprise (national certification for women-owned businesses) with serious growth goals in the next three to five years. In this episode, she joins Betsy Westhafer and Tony Bodoh to share some customer engagement strategies that can drive your business to the next level. Kristy’s ability to roll up her sleeves during times of turmoil (such as the pandemic) has led to stronger engagement in Knichel’s workforce and within her customer base. Join her in this conversation to learn how she did that and more!

Kristy Knichel is the President and Owner of Knichel Logistics. Knichel Logistics is a woman-owned, non-asset based provider of transportation and logistics services, including intermodal, trucking, specialty equipment, and various ancillary services. Make sure to follow both Kristy and Knichel Logistics on LinkedIn! http://www.knichellogistics.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/knichel-logistics/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyknichel/  

Get to know the women behind LLC- Their journey's from the start of their careers through today and beyond. This episode goes into the backgrounds of each woman but also where they see this group going in the future to help lift and elevate other women in business. Learn about Liz Wayne, Blythe Brumleve, Nicole Glenn, Sharon Siar, Kristy Knichel & Charlie Saffro. What a way to conclude National Women History Month!