Podcasts about owner operators

Three brands. Three cups. So why do they all taste the same? Black Sheep Coffee co-founder and co-CEO Eirik Holth joins The Brian Nichols Show to break down how the coffee industry consolidated itself into a single flavor... and what it actually took to build 140+ shops going the other direction. Because that's the thing nobody says out loud. Starbucks, Dunkin', Tim Hortons, Scooter's, pick your favorite. The menu changes a little. The cup changes a little. The experience doesn't change at all. You get your coffee and you go. And somewhere along the way, the most human thing in the world - sitting down and having a cup of coffee with somebody - turned into a transaction. In 2013, Eirik and his college roommate Gabriel Shohet put a fixed date on the calendar, quit their corporate finance jobs, and moved to London with about $15,000 each and no business plan. They ripped apart pallets to build the first bar. Pulled materials out of junkyards. That wasn't a phase... it's the store design now. And the bet was robusta - the bean the specialty world had written off as commodity filler. Higher caffeine. Lower acidity. Full-bodied enough to punch through the milk. Nobody was championing it, so they did. Eirik breaks down why they turned down venture capital and private equity, how they raised from customers who shared a fifteen-year view instead, and why keeping board control is the only reason the concept ever got to become a concept. Plus the franchise model that became the growth engine, and why owner-operators going rogue is a feature and not a bug. And Brian ties the whole thing back to the customer experience fight he's having in the day job every single week. The Maker's Mark wax dip. The hand-painted graffiti on every wall. Why AI can regurgitate empathy but will never actually feel it. And why the copy-and-paste coffee joint keeps losing to the place that bothered to make a choice. CHAPTERS 00:00 - What Does the American Dream Look Like? 01:46 - Two Finance Guys, One Fixed Date, No Plan 03:13 - Dubai, Texas, Florida 03:35 - When "Someday" Never Actually Comes 04:38 - The Copy-and-Paste Coffee Problem 06:06 - The Bean Everybody Wrote Off 08:10 - Too Corporate On One Side, Too Hipster On The Other 09:08 - Customer Experience Isn't Just The Phone Call 09:55 - Junkyard Pallets, Graffiti Walls, Curated Playlists 11:37 - The Maker's Mark Wax Dip and Why AI Can't Fake It 14:44 - One Headline Metric: Customer Satisfaction 15:47 - What Breaks When You Double The Store Count? 16:50 - Founder Vision vs. The Guy Who Came From Chipotle 18:35 - Why They Said No To Private Equity 21:40 - Inside The Franchise Model 22:28 - Turnkey, Owner-Operators, And Going Rogue 24:29 - Where To Find Black Sheep In The US 25:57 - Blank Canvas: Picking Your Own Territory 27:23 - Find The Problem, Bring The Solution 28:56 - Eirik's Final Thoughts 29:45 - Brian's Close and Call To Action LINKS Black Sheep Coffee (US): https://blacksheepcoffee.us US Franchising: https://blacksheepcoffee.us/pages/franchising-us US Locations: https://blacksheepcoffee.us/blogs/locations/tagged/country-usa Black Sheep Coffee (UK): https://blacksheepcoffee.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_sheep_coffee/ Cardio Miracle: https://cardiomiracle.com/tbns Brian on X: https://x.com/BNicholsLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Eric Cohen, CEO of Merchant Advocate, and Cole Frankman, Owner/Operator of Frankman Motors, to discuss why credit card processing fees keep climbing year after year and how dealers can uncover the hidden increases buried in their merchant statements. Eric reveals that 80 percent of dealerships he reviews are being overcharged by 20 to 25 percent, and explains why the fee never really stops rising: the sales rep who set up the account earns a cut of every transaction for as long as the dealer stays a client. Cole shares how a routine expense review turned into a two-month rabbit hole before an independent audit uncovered over six figures in annual savings, all without switching processors or changing equipment. The conversation exposes why dealers rarely read past page one of their statements, and what that costs them. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by Merchant Advocate. Topics: 06:35 Fees Were Never On His Radar. 08:30 He Tried AI To Fix It. 09:15 Audits Aren't Just For Mega Dealers. 11:15 80% Of Dealers Overpay. 12:45 Processors Raise Rates Anytime. 16:35 Hidden Fees Saved Six Figures. 18:45 Dealers Pay High Fees Despite Low Risk. 21:30 Processors Keep Coming Back. 23:40 Visa Doesn't Set Rates. 26:45 Statements Are Deliberately Confusing. 28:40 Non-PCI Fees Cost $500 Monthly. 30:15 Contingency Aligns Incentives. Merchant Advocate - Merchant Advocate helps dealerships uncover and eliminate unnecessary credit card processing costs through independent, contingency-based audits. Our experts identify hidden fees, pricing errors, and optimization opportunities—all without requiring dealers to switch processors, replace equipment, or disrupt operations. Learn more at https://merchantadvocate.com/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The person quietly costing your storage facility the most money might be the owner. It's rarely cash out of the drawer. It's income that never shows up because you're too close to your own operation to see it. Josh and Melissa dig into the ways owner-operators steal from themselves every month without even realizing it. Some of what we get into: "Maintenance" units that quietly pile up, ten or twenty of them holding spare doors, tools, a golf cart, and the brother-in-law's stuff Units sitting un-rent-ready for a week because it's hard to hold yourself accountable the way you'd hold a manager Ancillary income left on the table, from giving away retail to a tenant insurance program stuck at thirty percent penetration Marketing spend that drifts, especially Google Ads that quietly optimize you into the wrong keywords, wrong radius, and a bigger bill Vendors who need watching, like the landscaper billing us in the dead of winter for a three-minute loop around the property The thread through all of it is a fresh set of eyes. A real monthly self-audit, walking your property as if you were seeing it for the first time, catches these leaks before they cost you, especially when life happens and you have to sell. Plus a great twenty dollar Cabernet, and Josh's soapbox on why he never says thank you to AI and what personifying a tool might do to how we treat actual people. If you're planning your year, here are a few events we'll be at and recommend attending: Register for the SSA Fall Conference in Vegas - Register Here Register for The Big Ideas in Storage Conference in Texas - Register Here Register for MSM's The Show using code LSS2026 - Register Here Hosts: Josh Huff & Melissa Huff Produced by Lighthouse Storage Solutions

Chick-fil-A owner-operator Jon Harmeling, a former West Point instructor in systems engineering, joins QSR Uncut to chat about his journey with the category leader, but also to break down how he's developed 10 AI systems that run inside his store. From forecasting to hiring to becoming a better leader, Harmeling continues to test and refine the homemade approach to thrive under margin pressure. We talk about real-life examples, where it's failed, how it's made a massive difference in culture and recognition, and where it all goes from here. It's an episode with actionable insights you won't want to miss.And be sure to register for our QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta to learn from and network with the country's top restaurant brands, from Chick-fil-A to Shake Shack to Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, White Castle, and more. You can do so here. Our first private restaurant operator community is now open. For $500 a year, you gain access to exclusive content and reports, but also AMA Zoom calls with industry experts, and a sign-up for a WhatsApp Chat that connects you in real-time with leaders across the sector, from franchisees to founders to emerging executives. Request your invite today at plus.qsrmagazine.com.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with young dispatchers Kyle Williams and Alden Hazelwood to talk about their paths to Oakley Trucking, starting in the shop, and how that hands-on experience now shapes the way they dispatch. They discuss key topics like the 2290 heavy road use tax reminder, the dangers of road rage and speeding, and why communication between drivers, dispatch, and customers is critical. Kyle and Alden explain their day-to-day responsibilities, how they plan loads, manage problems like breakdowns, and track settlements to ensure owner-operators get good miles and pay. They also highlight the importance of relationships, understanding geography and different dry bulk divisions (hoppers, pneumatics, end dumps), and seeing things from both the customer and driver perspective. The main takeaway for listeners is that successful trucking at Oakley depends on safety, clear communication, mutual trust, and a shared commitment between dispatch and owner-operators to pull in the same direction. Key topics in today's conversation include: Reminder About 2290 Heavy Road Use Tax Deadline (1:10) Discussion on Road Rage, Speeding, and Driver Professionalism (2:17) How Alden Found Oakley and His Previous Fiber Optic Job (7:27) How Kyle Pivoted From Physical Therapy to Dispatch at Oakley (8:51) How Shop Experience Helps Them Now in Dispatch (12:14) Learning Geography and Load Planning Challenges (14:03) Daily Responsibilities and Morning Problems in Dispatch (16:49) Importance of Communication vs Confrontation With Drivers (19:42) Bringing Drivers in for Face to Face Meetings About Issues (22:17) Young Dispatchers Working With Veteran Owner-Operators (24:05) Learning Drivers' Hobbies and Building Relationships (27:36) Differences Between Pneumatics, Hoppers, and End Dumps (28:39) What Dispatchers Want From Drivers to Make Jobs Easier (31:12) How Dispatchers Protect Driver Earnings and Check Settlements (32:37) Reviewing Miles, Deductions, and Detention on Settlements (34:09) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:11) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett talks with Oakley owner-operator Eddie Wormsbacher about his path from working in his dad's kids' furniture business in Michigan to hauling 160,000 lb heavy loads and eventually becoming a dry bulk owner operator at Oakley Trucking. Eddie shares how the collapse of the family business pushed him into trucking in 2010, his early struggles as a company driver, and the scary leap into owning his own truck, including the financial risk, maintenance realities, and insurance challenges. He opens up about balancing life on the road with a 30-year marriage, three kids, and a new grandchild, as well as how his background in customer service shapes the way he treats shippers, receivers, and Oakley's reputation. Throughout the conversation, Eddie and Jeremy highlight key takeaways about discipline with money, the importance of safety and dealing with distracted drivers, Oakley's high expectations and support, and why real success as an owner operator comes down to mindset, responsibility, and family priorities.  Key topics in today's conversation include: Calendar Photo Contest Details and Examples of Past Photos (0:41) Eddie's Dad's Kids Furniture Business and Warehouse Role (4:08) Transition from Delivery Business to Trucking Career in 2010 (7:51) How Eddie Met His Wife and Strained Relationship with Dad (10:19) Starting Trucking: Company Driver Years and Michigan Heavy Haul (12:26) Hitting a Pay Ceiling and Considering Owner Operator Leap (16:07) Coming to Oakley Trucking and Staying in Dry Bulk (18:36) PTO Programming Ordeal on Automatic Truck and Transition to Pneumatic (24:40) Daily Challenges: Distracted Drivers, Time Management, and Maintenance (27:27) Pros and Cons of Working at Oakley and High Expectations (30:59) Big Repair Streak, Borrowing From Home, and Using Miles To Recover (34:44) Loving vs Needing Trucking and Why He Won't Put a Driver in His Truck (37:50) Final Reflections on Trucking, Family, and Owner Operator Reality (40:03) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Magellan Network Show | Episode 369 The #1 Barrier to Scaling Your Business (It's Not What You Think) Most advisors assume the biggest obstacle to scaling is a lack of capital, the wrong systems, or not enough talent. Coach Joe Lukacs has spent 32+ years coaching some of the most successful financial advisors in the industry, and he's here to tell you the real answer is none of those things. In this episode, Joe breaks down why the number one barrier to scaling is the psychology of the founder, specifically whether they truly believe they deserve to grow. He then draws a clear line between two types of leaders: the Owner/Operator who is the business, and the CEO who runs the business. What you'll learn in this episode: ㆍWhy every advisory practice is a mirror image of its owner's psychology ㆍThe comfort zone trap and why staying there is more dangerous than you think ㆍThe key traits of the Owner/Operator mindset and what keeps advisors stuck ㆍWhat a billion-dollar CEO actually does differently (and it's not what most people focus on) ㆍHow to identify, develop, and retain A players who scale with you ㆍThe simple rule that stops your team from bringing you problems without solutions ㆍHow to start shifting your identity from advisor to CEO today Whether you're running a $500K book or managing a billion in assets, this episode will challenge how you see your role and give you a clear picture of what the next level actually requires. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow advisor who's ready to grow.

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe talks with Tapan Chadhar, CEO of Hey Bubba, about how voice AI is being built specifically for fleets, truckers, and carriers.Hey Bubba acts as an AI brain for trucking companies. It sits on top of TMS, email, phone calls, telematics, load boards, and driver communication tools to help fleets book freight, negotiate loads, talk to brokers, update drivers, and manage daily operations.They cover:Why Hey Bubba was built specifically for fleets and owner-operatorsHow voice AI changes the way drivers interact with trucking technologyWhy email is still the operating system for many small carriersHow Bubba can help search load boards, call brokers, and negotiate freightHow driver workflows can move from screens and typing to voice conversationsWhy access to clean operational data matters for larger fleetsHow carriers should think about AI adoption without overcomplicating itThis conversation is part of the CargoRex AI Use Cases in Logistics guide, featuring real examples of how logistics companies are using AI across freight, warehousing, procurement, visibility, and operations.Read the full guide here:https://cargorex.io/research/ai-use-cases-in-logistics/LINKS:Hey Bubba:https://baba.aiCargoRex AI Use Cases in Logistics Guide:https://cargorex.io/research/ai-use-cases-in-logistics/ -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. 

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with producer Anna Belle Burrow and longtime Oakley team member Corey Huey to look back on how the show started, evolved, and grew into a 100,000-subscriber podcast. They walk through the early days of CDs, basic video shoots, and audio-only recordings launched during COVID as a way to communicate with owner-operators, and how partnering with Heard Media helped them learn podcasting and distribution. The conversation covers the studio's transformation, favorite and most surprising episodes (including Luigi, Major General Bob Walters, JanTran, and episodes with Oakley leadership and drivers), as well as how driver stories, authenticity, and listener feedback have turned the podcast into a powerful tool for recruiting, retention, and brand-building. They close by reflecting on lessons learned about the trucking industry, the importance of celebrating truck drivers, and their excitement for the show's future growth and content. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Episode 300 of the Oakley Podcast (0:48) Anna Belle's Background, Family, and Hobbies (5:05) Corey's Role at Oakley and Life Outside Work (6:17) Discovering What a Podcast Is and COVID Communication Needs (10:44) Finding Heard Media, Getting Set Up, and First Gear Purchases (12:24) Early Episode Topics and Twice-a-Week COVID Updates (15:22) Transition to Video and When the Show “Turned the Corner” (16:14) Jeremy's Comparison of Episode 1 vs. Episode 300 (18:38) Lighting, Cameras, Set Changes, and Brick Wall Backdrop (22:48) Growth of the Show and Role of Owner Operators (25:05) Using the Podcast as a Recruiting and Retention Tool (30:39) Funniest and Most Unfortunate Recording Moments (32:03) Listener Feedback That Keeps the Team Motivated (35:29) Lessons Learned About Trucking and Driver Stereotypes (38:24) Importance of Content Planning and Staying Current (42:58) Future Vision for the Show and New Types of Content (45:18) Hitting 100,000 Subscribers and How To Support the Channel (47:08) Final Reflections, Gratitude, and Closeout (49:01) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dori Lewis, MA, MEd, LPC-S returns to discuss the differences between psilocybin and ketamine. Dori is the Clinical Director of Elemental Psychedelics and Owner/Operator of Reflective Healing in Fort Collins Colorado. As a clinician, she blends transpersonal psychology, depth work, and psychedelic-assisted therapy within a model that centers the therapeutic relationship. To date, she has stewarded over 100 ketamine therapy sessions, more than 200 mushroom sessions, and numerous group ceremonies. In this conversation, Dori explores how clinicians and facilitators can thoughtfully decide when ketamine or psilocybin may be the more appropriate therapeutic option, emphasizing that the two medicines are complementary rather than competing approaches. She explains how factors such as current medications, trauma history, substance use, prior experience with altered states, therapeutic readiness, and available social support all shape this decision. Throughout the discussion, Dori argues that ketamine often serves as an accessible and effective introduction to psychedelic-assisted therapy, while psilocybin may be especially valuable for addressing grief, attachment and religious trauma, and deeper existential questions when paired with sufficient preparation, integration, and a strong therapeutic relationship.   In this episode, you'll hear: Why ketamine is often recommended before psilocybin for people new to psychedelic therapy How SSRIs and other medications influence the choice between ketamine and psilocybin What personal history, symptoms, and therapeutic readiness clinicians should evaluate before recommending either medicine Which conditions and life experiences may be particularly well-suited for psilocybin-assisted therapy, including grief, attachment trauma, and existential distress How cannabis use, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation can affect treatment planning Why community support, integration resources, and a trusting relationship with a facilitator are critical for successful psychedelic experiences The importance of cultivating self-awareness before engaging in psychedelic-assisted therapy   Quotes: "How do we help somebody who is on these [SSRI] medications, has been on them for a really long time and is actually doing well with them? The answer is not to get someone to stop taking their meds just to have a psilocybin experience. That's actually really reckless, in my opinion. What I would say is, why don't we start with ketamine and see how that affects you." [7:59] "There's another important piece here: What [does the patient] want? If this person says, 'Dori, I really don't want to do ketamine. I want to work with a plant medicine. That's what I'm feeling really called to.' I might say, 'okay, then let's explore that.' But if they're open [to either], I might say, 'why don't we start with [ketamine]?'" [15:50] "There are very few cases that I would say, 'don't start with ketamine' unless somebody says 'I've already done ketamine' … or they say 'I don't want to do ketamine' but in most cases I'm going to recommend just start with ketamine" [23:05]   Links: Dori on LinkedIn  Elemental Psychedelics website Elemental Psychedelics on LinkedIn Reflective Healing website Reflective Healing on LinkedIn Reflective Healing on Instagram Fireside Project website Previous episode: Common Psilocybin Myths & Misconceptions with Dori Lewis, LPC Previous episode: How Psychedelics & Pharmaceuticals Can Both Aid Healing with Erica Zelfand, ND Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Thinking about hauling frac sand in the Permian Basin? This episode covers twelve to fourteen-hour shifts, real take-home pay after expenses, startup certifications, and how in-basin sand sourcing is changing the game for owner-operators in West Texas. To learn more, visit https://sisuenergyllc.com/texas-oil-field-truck-driver-typical-day/ Sisu Energy City: Fort Worth Address: 2400 Handley Ederville Rd Website: https://sisuenergyllc.com/ Phone: +1 817 717 1616 Email: Info@sisuenergyllc.com

Are you constantly pivoting between strategies, collecting tactics, and wondering why the business still isn't growing the way you want? The problem probably isn't the strategy. In this episode, Suz breaks down the identity shift from owner operator to creator founder and why it's the real move that unlocks one-to-many growth. In this episode: The Strategy Hunter trap and why smart business owners fall into it The Tactic Collector pattern and what it's actually costing you Why this is an identity problem, not a strategy problem The difference between Owner-Operator and Creator-Founder identities What you need to decide before any strategy will actually work Resources mentioned: The Brand Accelerator Work with Suz: Ready to make the shift from Owner-Operator to Creator-Founder? The Brand Accelerator is Suz's high-touch coaching programme for experienced business owners ready to scale beyond one-to-one. Join us at www.suzchadwick.com/brand-accelerator

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits with Michael and Leslie Hopper, a husband-and-wife team at Oakley Trucking, to share their late-career transition into trucking and eventual success as owner-operators. They walk through Michael's move from multi-unit management and daycare operations and Leslie's 31-year restaurant career into trucking in their late 40s, starting with carriers like Werner, Tyson, U.S. Xpress, and FedEx Custom Critical before buying their own trucks and ultimately landing at Oakley. The Hoppers explain how teaming works day vs. night, how they became a top revenue truck pulling an end dump, why they're now moving to pneumatics for longer miles and higher pay, and how trucking allowed them to buy a home, build retirement, and support a large blended family. Their key message: it's never too late to reinvent yourself, owner-operator trucking can be a powerful path to financial freedom, and companies like Oakley can make the leap from company driver to business owner much more achievable. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcoming the Hoppers to the Show (0:42) Leslie's Restaurant Career and First Talk of Trucking (6:09) Michael's Corporate and Daycare Management Background (9:17) How They Met, First Date, and Long-Distance Relationship (13:18) Convincing Leslie to Change Careers and Go to Truck School (16:44) Training Together at U.S. Xpress and Becoming a Team (18:23) Why Teaming Works for Them, Day vs Night Driving, and Resets (23:44) Taking the Leap to Owner Operator and Early Panic With No Loads (26:35) Running FedEx Custom Critical and Department of Defense Freight (29:59) Leaving FedEx, Short Hazmat Stop, and Choosing Oakley (33:17) Deadheading, Emergency Loads, and Being a Top Revenue Truck (36:27) Leslie's Social Media, Oakley Community, and Dump Video Followers (41:01) Buying Their House on Five Acres And Building Late-Life Retirement (44:02) Moving From End Dump to Pneumatic and Chasing Higher Rates (47:32) Why It's Not Too Late to Start Trucking at 50 and Thrive (52:39) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Holman welcomes Eric Trotochaud, Director of Hospitality Transformation, Superior Hospitality Partners, and Mike Murdrey, Founder & Managing Partner, The 601 Group; Hospitality Operator & Business Leader, recent panelists for a Lansing Regional Chamber discussion on hospitality Hospitality is known for demanding operations and tight margins. What systems or leadership habits have helped your organizations grow while staying efficient? Customer expectations continue to evolve quickly. How are hospitality businesses adapting service models while still protecting profitability? Recruiting and retaining talent remains a major issue across industries. What approaches are proving most effective in attracting and keeping strong employees? As businesses scale, operational complexity often increases. What are the biggest mistakes leaders make when trying to grow too quickly? Looking ahead, what trends in hospitality and customer experience do you believe other industries should start paying attention to right now? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Service to Strategy: Lessons in Growth from Hospitality Leaders, a dynamic panel discussion exploring the strategies and insights that drive success in both hospitality and business leadership. Featuring experienced executives and entrepreneurs, the conversation will highlight how to build customer loyalty, scale sustainably, and create efficient systems that reduce burnout while fueling long-term growth. Attendees will gain practical, real-world takeaways applicable to business owners, team leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. WHEN: Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM WHERE: Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Lansing, MI 48912 WHO: Bethany Morton, Owner, Morton's Fine Catering, LLC Mike Mudrey, Founder & Managing Partner, The 601 Group; Hospitality Operator & Business Leader Eric Trotochaud, Director of Hospitality Transformation, Superior Hospitality Partners Moderator: Kate McNerney, Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-A Lansing VISUALS/INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE: Photos and video of the panel discussion Interviews with the moderator and panelists will be available following the discussion WHY IT MATTERS: Hospitality leaders are at the forefront of customer experience, operational efficiency, and team management—skills that translate across industries. This discussion offers valuable insights into how service-driven businesses can evolve into scalable, sustainable operations. As businesses navigate workforce challenges and growth opportunities, these lessons provide a roadmap for building stronger organizations and long-term success.

Tom Manor (President and Owner/Operator), Angie Hopkins (Care Manager, Licensed Auctioneer and Owner/Operator), and Kate Pierce (Relationship Manager) from Northern Lights Senior Transitions join host Ken Haglin on the “Living Healthy & Aging Well” radio show to discuss how compassionate senior move management services can help older adults and their families navigate life's transitions with… The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 13, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

This week, Veteran owner-operator Scott Erickson joins the Oakley Podcast to share his 44-year journey in trucking, from falling in love with big rigs as a kid to running his own authority, losing everything when a family member stole his wife's lucrative business, and rebuilding life on a small Kansas farm. He talks about transitioning from reefer to Oakley's hopper division, why bulk work, though more exhausting, feels more meaningful, and how mental health challenges and isolation on the road have affected him and other drivers. Scott also tells the wild story of trading in a paid-for Peterbilt for a “deal of a lifetime” 389 that immediately blew up, only to receive a full in-frame at no cost. Through it all, he emphasizes resilience, the importance of family support, realistic expectations about owner-operator finances, and why he has no plans to ever retire from the job he loves. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with Scott Erickson (0:54) Life On a 20-Acre Kansas Farm And Stocked Fishing Lake (5:40) How Childhood Awe of Trucks Led Scott to Trucking (6:48) Buying First Truck, Own Authority, and Flatbed Hustle (9:19) The Family Business Story: Wholesale Food Company Background (13:34) Discovering The Warehouse Emptied and Business Stolen (15:04) Legal Battle With Sister-In-Law and Losing Everything in Court (19:10) Returning to Owner Operator, Reefer Carrier, and Coming To Oakley (21:33) Finally Calling Oakley Recruiting and Making the Move (24:01) Mental Health on the Road and Losing Friends to Suicide (26:54) Deciding To Replace A Paid-Off 2022 Peterbilt 579 (32:07) Full In-Frame Overhaul At No Cost And Picking Up The Truck (38:13) Why Trucking Still Provides A Good Living And Life Satisfaction (42:03) Fuel Prices, Surcharges, And Understanding Owner Operator Economics (45:46) Scott's Love For Trucking And No Plans To Retire (46:46) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Oakley owner-operator David Platter to talk about his 36-year trucking journey, from starting with a chauffeur's license and running local loads in Colorado to becoming a successful owner-operator at Oakley. David shares how he and his wife manage the financial side of the business, including his “a third, a third, a third” rule for money management, and why he believes in buying new trucks and planning for taxes. They discuss the realities of life on the road, including missing family, dealing with parking shortages, staying safe in traffic, and maintaining professionalism and customer service with every load. David opens up about a health scare that turned out to be low testosterone and encourages drivers to take their health seriously. He also tells a remarkable story from his youth about discovering bags of buried cash and doing the right thing by turning it in. Throughout the conversation, David highlights the importance of supportive family, camaraderie among Oakley drivers, and taking pride in being a professional truck driver. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with David Platter (0:45) David's Move from Colorado to Branson and Overview of His Family (5:21) How David Got Into Trucking and His First Job With Lopno Foods (9:41) Explaining the “Third and Third and Third” Money Management Rule (14:40) Daily Realities, Road Safety, and Importance of Following Distance (17:18) Customer Service Mindset and Representing Yourself and Oakley (20:24) Parking Struggles, Paid Parking Frustrations, and Trip Planning (25:20) Spending Discipline, Eating on the Road, and Controlling Costs (29:09) Why Drivers Must Take Health Seriously and Not “Tough It Out” (31:13) Fighting the Trucker Stigma and How Some Drivers Hurt the Image (33:24) Digging in the Yard and Discovering Trash Bags Full of Money (35:47) Reflections on Doing the Right Thing as a 19-Year-Old (41:28) Shoutouts to Fellow Oakley Drivers and Value of Driver Camaraderie (42:27) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (47:35) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Spaulding (Cardiac Care & Safety Inc owner/operator), a 28-year veteran of such matters, steps in-studio during "National CPR & AED Awareness Week" with oodles of insight, information and stories to enlighten and encourage the WFIL audience on how a person can be prepared to help save lives. You can find out more at www.cardiaccareinc.com. We continue sketching out a WFIL Station Family map as well, inviting listeners from as many cities & towns in the WFIL audience to text in and let us know where they're listening (partly for fun and partly as an encouragement that each of us is not alone but part of a bigger family (the "capital C" Church) :).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #206 Dan Carraher – The Surprising Power of Custom Putters, Why He Makes His Own Putters, and the Truth About Grips Most are Missing. Dan Carraher – (IG: @dancarraher , X: @dancarrahergolf, FB: @dancarrahergolf) is a Golf Digest Top Ranked Golf Coach and the Owner/Operator of Dan Carraher Putters. Dan currently teaches at the Golf Club at South Hampton in St. Augustine, Florida. He has had PGA Tour teaching credentials since 2009 and has taught players on the PG, European, Web.com Challenge, and LPGA tours as well as top amateur and collegiate golfers, including multiple NCAA National Champions. Dan has been ranked a Top 50 Instructor in the World multiple times. Dan's Putters are some of the most beautiful and well made in the industry. He is able to customize it to each golfer and can do things most others cannot. To learn more about Dan's Putter Line CLICK HERE. If you would like to be added to our weekly email list click here: http://eepurl.com/dw1j7T This episode is brought to you by Harlestons, premium golf apparel with premium materials. From performance fabrics to tailored fits and timeless color palettes, every Harlestons piece is designed to meet the highest standards - on the course and beyond. Harlestons commitment to quality isn't just a standard; it's a promise they stand behind in every stitch. Visit www.harlestons.com and use discount code GOLF360POD at checkout. Sponsors: Want to know why our communities and nation are struggling? Could the answer be our lack of leadership and quality LEADERS?  Find the answers in this eye opening book; 'Why do we call them LEADERS?: The disgraceful collapse of Americas leadership standards' by Rande Somma.  BUY HERE https://amzn.to/3xkoflG Affiliates: Morozkoforge is the world premiere ice bath. It's not a cold plunge or a cold tank, it's a true bath that makes ice. If you want to experience all the health benefits of ice baths and feel better than ever go to https://www.morozkoforge.com/ and use discount code GOLF360 at checkout to save $500 The Stack System is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount. Payntr Golf Shoes are changing the way shoes help you improve by using traction in three dimensions. This helps you improve your ground reaction forces and ultimately your swing. Check them out at www.payntrgolf/GOLF360 to enjoy a more comfortable way to play golf. Cool Mitts - The science of heat transfer. As your muscles work, their internal temperature rises rapidly. Eventually your muscles activate natural fail-safe mechanisms that shut down the muscle's activity to protect them from excessive heat. The result? ...Fatigue. CoolMitt vasocooling technology quickly sends cooled blood to your muscles via your heart - allowing you to go stronger, faster, longer, and better. Use discount code GOLF360-20 at checkout to get your special discount.  https://coolmitt.com/?ref=GOLF360-20 Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360) Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of the best days ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/ Listen to all episodes: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Lm6wxs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PnsaFR Golf 360 website: https://www.thegolfparadigm.com/golf-360-podcast.html Follow us on social media at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g360podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast360 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/G360podcast/

IF THE INDUSTRY INVESTED IN EDUCATING OWNER-OPERATOR CAR HAULERS WITH REAL-WORLD BUSINESS TRAINING, WE MIGHT SEE MORE RELIABLE LOAD BOARD DISPATCHING, REDUCED NEGATIVE RATINGS, INCREASED CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND LESS THEFT. This is Industry Logistics on ATI

Dave Peterson (Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown owner/operator) checks in with summer vehicle prep insight, the latest on chips and EVs, and more including news on a big event coming up Sunday June 7 :). Dave can be reached at www.brynerchevy.com. Speaking of Bryner Chevy, we hand out free $5.60 gift cards (courtesy of Bryner) as we continue to sketch a WFIL Station Family Map. Sports clips: Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles QB) (philadelphiaeagles.com)Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (philadelphiaeagles.com) Music: John Mark / APOLOGETIXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett talks with recruiter Dustin Eagle and new (and returning) owner-operators Brandon Childress and John Ostransky about Oakley Trucking's recruiting and orientation process. They cover how referrals and recruiting cards bring in quality owner-operators, why it took John nearly two years to make the move, and why Brandon left Oakley, regretted it, and ultimately came back. The conversation walks through the four-day orientation, hands-on training with experienced drivers, strict but professional standards, and the importance of honesty, follow-through, and staying in touch with recruits. Key takeaways for listeners are that Oakley focuses on long-term relationships, clear expectations, and doing the hard work up front so that starting and succeeding at Oakley is smoother and more rewarding in the long run. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with Brandon and John (0:42) Need for Owner Operators and Recruiting Cards Explained (1:40) Introducing Dustin, Brandon, and John Fresh Out of Orientation (4:10) Why Brandon First Left Oakley and Why He Regrets It (5:32) How John Heard About Oakley Through a Friend (9:15) Staying in Contact During a Two Year Recruiting Process (12:00) Overcoming Pride and Returning After Leaving a Company (15:47) Comparing Oakley's Recruiting to Other Trucking Companies (18:10) Why Oakley Requires Photos and Detailed Truck Info (20:35) Orientation Check-In, Inspection, and First Day Flow (22:29) Feeling Welcomed and Supported During Orientation (24:34) Is a Four Day Orientation Too Long? Drivers Weigh In (26:52) How Oakley's Hands-On Trainer Program Works (28:05) Advice for Drivers on the Fence About Coming to Oakley (30:35) Why Oakley Front-Loads the Paperwork and Hard Work (32:20) Final Thoughts and Promoting Good Trucking (34:51) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett talks sits down with Todd Venable, General Manager at MHC Kenworth in Little Rock, to break down the current truck market, from how COVID, fuel prices, interest rates, and freight rates have impacted new and used truck values to why now may be a better time to trade than a year ago. They cover the Kenworth order board and pent-up demand, owner-operators tied to strong carriers versus independents struggling with freight and fuel, and how being leased to a company like Oakley helps with financing approvals. Todd explains the upcoming 2027 EPA emissions changes, new technology in trucks (safety systems, digital dashes, video mirrors), and the importance of dealer training and communication. They also dive into warranties and extended coverage, modern maintenance intervals, common mistakes when spec'ing a truck (especially PTO capability), the appeal of models like the W900 and T880, and how MHC, as a family-owned dealer group, is investing for the future while supporting Oakley's owner-operators. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with Todd Venable (0:43) State of the Truck Market, Order Board, and Demand (3:50) New Truck Orders, Fleets vs Owner-Operators, and Pent-Up Demand (5:28) Trading Out of High-Payment Trucks and Used Market Recovery (9:54) Independent Owner-Operators vs Leased-On with a Carrier (11:19) Financing Realities, Credit, Down Payments, and Lender Options (15:20) 2027 EPA Emissions Changes and What They Mean (18:26) Cummins Gas Medium-Duty Engines and Technology Shifts (21:19) Favorite and Most Hated New Safety Tech (Bendix Wingman, Alerts) (24:40) Warranties, Real-World Warranty Wins, and Why They Matter (29:08) Spec'ing a Truck: Common Mistakes and Factory Options (35:09) Making Spec'ing Less Intimidating with Line-By-Line Reviews (38:23) Best-Selling Kenworth Models: W900, T880, and Market Favorites (42:38) Future of MHC Kenworth, Alternative Powertrains, and Investment (46:07) How Oakley Owner-Operators Should Approach MHC and Contacts (51:43) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (52:12) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vintage is the vibe these days, and this Chicago business owner does it with a pop of color! Welcome to Vintage Frills, the color-coordinated vintage store that's got treasures galore!We sat down in-store with Owner/Operator, Jennifer Kelly, to hear her founding story, which includes a pink school bus and a lot of estate sales!Hear about why she color-coordinates, how she sources pieces, and what's trending this year.She gives estate sale tips, talks how to tell what's quality, and shares her dream of doing a Lollapalooza Pop-up!We end with a round of rapid fire, learning one of her most memorable finds and one piece she's always on the hunt for!VISIT: 2846 N MilwaukeeSHOP ONLINE: https://www.vintagefrillschicago.com/INSTAGRAM: @vintagefrills

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n2-i0RKCoWs Craig Broerman left a corporate mechanical engineering career, sold the money meant for his grandparents' farm, and bought a belt trailer in 2019. Six years later, he and his cousin Alan Lennartz are running 7–10 trucks across the Midwest hauling DDGs, soybean meal, cottonseed, and industrial products — and they did it before either of them turned 32. In this episode, Jared sits down with Craig and Alan on location in Portland, Indiana to talk about the BulkLoads find that changed everything, the phone call in a North Carolina cornfield that made Craig get out of the truck for good, the mistakes they made buying "shiny" equipment, and the insurance and scaling realities nobody warns young carriers about. If you're an owner-operator, small fleet, or thinking about getting into bulk trucking — this one's a roadmap.   ⏱ TIMECODES 00:00 – On location in Portland, Indiana 00:43 – From mechanical engineer to belt trailer owner 02:25 – Finding BulkLoads and the first direct customer 03:25 – Retiring his wife from her corporate job 04:40 – Alan's path: asphalt, COVID, and "buy a truck" 06:00 – The conversation that split the businesses 06:30 – The cornfield phone call that changed everything 09:40 – How they funded the first truck (the farm gamble) 11:00 – Why posted loads = desperation (and opportunity) 13:30 – Reading the cottonseed market before it shifted 15:30 – Playing the long game on rates and relationships 17:15 – Why Craig thinks 5 years ahead, not 5 days 20:30 – What's actually moving in/out of Ohio–Indiana ag country 22:18 – Why they can't run hoppers in this region 24:40 – The real ROI of the BulkLoads Conference 27:30 – Trust, transparency, and family in business 28:00 – Biggest mistakes: overpriced trucks and hiring too soon 31:30 – How they decide when to scale (and when to wait) 36:50 – Spec'ing equipment: powertrains, trailers, and tonnage 39:00 – 48' vs 53' Conestoga — three months of research 42:30 – DDG market shifts and lane risk 44:00 – The insurance ceiling nobody talks about 47:20 – Advice for young people getting into trucking and logistics 51:30 – Why this part of the country looks the way it does

Our guest today is a 14-year Class A driver with multiple certifications (CNG, manual, right-hand drive, specialty, etc) and some Class A stats. He currently boasts a 100% check-in rate, 90% completion, 79% on-time for the year, and 100% on-time in April. Earnest Walker is his name, and on today's episode, he shares the strategies and tactics he's learned over many years and through different vantage points in the world of trucking. Once an owner-operator, Earnest tested the waters of driveaway trucking after a breakdown. After experiencing driveaway with Norton and the money he could make, he left owner-operating for good. Now, after 16 months in singles, he is prepared to make another transition to the world of decking. As John will say, he's what you call “a complete driver” who has seen it all and can do it all. Go behind the wheel with Earnest Walker on today's edition of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: Welcoming Earnest Walker to the Show! (0:50) Class A stats! (2:29) Background, Qualifications, and journey to Driveaway Trucking (5:19) Relationship with Dispatchers (11:47) A Wild and Windy Story from the Road (12:55) Teasing next week's continued conversation (14:46) Keep Trucking, Earnest! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 356 of The Real Jason Duncan Podcast, many entrepreneurs discover too late that the very thing they built their identity around — being the go-to person, the problem solver, the irreplaceable expert — isn't leadership. It's a trap. And if you've ever felt proud of being the one everybody needs, this episode was made for you. Jason Duncan spent years building a multimillion-dollar business on a lie he didn't even know he believed: "If people need me, I matter." The result? A company that confirmed that lie every single day — until he finally saw the cost it was inflicting on him, his team, and the long-term value of everything he'd built. In this solo Wednesday episode drawn from his What's Real newsletter, Jason unpacks the Hero Syndrome, the addiction to being needed, and shows you the architectural shift that separates owners who are trapped inside their business from those who are truly free from it. In this episode, Jason covers: Why being the smartest person in the room stops being a necessity and becomes an identity — and why that identity is deadly What the Hero Syndrome really is, and why it feels exactly like dedication and accountability The dopamine loop that keeps founders addicted to solving problems no one else "can" solve How your need to be indispensable is secretly short-circuiting your team's development Why 83% of businesses listed for sale never sell — and owner dependency is the overwhelming reason The three stages of founder relationships with their business: Owner Operator, Owner Manager, and Owner Investor Why delegation alone doesn't fix the problem — and what architectural change actually does The one question that reframes everything: "What would have to be true for this business to run at a high level without my answers?" If you've built a business that can't run without you, you haven't built an asset — you've built a cage. The good news? You built it, which means you can build your way out. This episode gives you the first key.

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with longtime friend and client David Hamel—Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, former Kansas State football player, runner, and devoted husband and father. David shares his journey of confronting childhood wounds, decades-long struggles with pornography addiction, and the transformative power of rewriting his future narrative.Together, we explored what it looks like to move from living in secrecy and shame to walking in gospel-centered freedom, intentional leadership, and restored relationships.Moving from being a “flavor of the month” leader to living consistently in your true identityThe life-changing encounter with Miss Pauletta and “the soup that was meant to be coldYou have the capacity to change.”Tell the truth about your story, not the curated version of it. To learn more about coaching with Lantz, visit www.lantzhoward.com

All About the Girls host, Jenny Craig-Brown sits down with Kim Riley, owner and operator of Red Door Fire Kitchen + Lounge located in La Porte, Indiana. In this featured episode, Kim shares her journey from an accounting background to establishing a successful wood-fired Mediterranean restaurant. Her personal mantra is "Food is Love". Kim sheds light on the restaurant's roots, global influence & scratch kitchen, overcoming adversity, the importance of self-care, community & collaborations, and the definition of success.GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

A powerful case study from Frank's private client group. He dives into the "Best Buyer" concept—a fundamental strategy that helps businesses achieve massive revenue growth by narrowing their focus to the right segment of the market. Executive Summary Frank discusses the story of Daniel, a professional services provider in Germany who specialized in lead generation and sales systems. By identifying which client segment yielded the highest profit with the least resistance, Daniel was able to generate approximately $40,000 in sales in just two weeks. Key Concept: Identifying the "Best Buyer" The "Best Buyer" is the prospect or customer who fulfills four specific criteria: Highest Net Profit: They bring in the most money after expenses. Shortest Time: They move through the sales cycle quickly. Least Sales Resistance: They are easier to close and require less "convincing." Easiest to Reach: You can get your message in front of them without massive hurdles. The Case Study: Corporate vs. Owner-Operator Daniel's business was split between two distinct categories of customers. Frank helped him analyze the efficiency of both: Category Value Sales Cycle The Verdict 1. Large Corporations ~$20,000 6 Months High value, but extremely slow and high resistance. 2. Owner-Operators ~$15,000 2 Weeks Lower individual value, but much faster cycle and higher volume. "It makes more sense to focus on [owner-operators] because you'll get more of them and you'll get them faster." — Frank Kern Main Takeaway "Ask yourself who your best buyer is... the person that's likely to pay you the most net profit with the least amount of sales resistance in the shortest amount of time."

Tyler Johnston shares how Mercer Transportation has grown and sustained one of the country's most driver-centric models. He'll cover how operational discipline, technology adoption, and a commitment to owner-operator success have shaped their approach to fleet management at scale. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this insightful interview I spoke with Hedge Fund Manager of Hayden Capital, Fred Liu. We talked about his investment philosophy of "emerging compounders" and how he likes to concentrate in a few stocks. We also talk about a few of his investments including Sea Limited and AppLovin. *~*~*~*~*  Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00)  — Intro (0:43)  — Fred Liu's Investment Philosophy (2:39)  — Looking for Owner-Operators (4:49)  — Why Fred Liu Concentrates His Portfolio (8:29)  — Thoughts on Trimming Winners (16:03)  — Investing in Rational Capital Allocators (19:15)  — What Fred Liu Saw in Sea Limited and Shopee in 2018 (32:38)  — Why Amazon Isn't Successful Globally & How Pinduoduo Took Over Alibaba (44:49)  — Why Fred Liu Exited Pinduoduo (46:48)  — Expectations With Sea Limited  (51:48)  — Shopee's Strategy in Brazil Compared to Mercado Libre (58:22)  — AppLovin Investment Thesis (1:05:07)  — Expectations for AppLovin Going Forward (1:09:15)  — AppLovin's Risks (1:11:49)  — Where You Can Find Fred Liu -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here AlphaSense has a repository of over 200k expert call transcripts that are similar to this conversation. Sign-up for access here. *~*~*~*~*  Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in securities discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/ Also see Drew Cohen's disclaimers here: https://www.drewcohenmoney.com/disclaimers

Tyler Johnston shares how Mercer Transportation has grown and sustained one of the country's most driver-centric models. He'll cover how operational discipline, technology adoption, and a commitment to owner-operator success have shaped their approach to fleet management at scale. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Charles Gracey takes Brake Check on the road to Louisville for an exclusive look inside "Mercertown"—the sprawling, multi-block downtown headquarters of Mercer Transportation. In this episode, we explore the recipe for success that has sustained the company for nearly 50 years by focusing on the people behind the trucks. Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your business properly insulated against the current "fraud-pocalypse" hitting the spot market? In this episode, we'll break down the new survey that reveals nearly half of owner-operators have fallen victim to freight fraud, specifically double-brokering schemes! We'll also cover why you need a fuel buffer in your quotes to handle rising costs and shifting capacity in the West, and the House Committee's approval of Delilah's Law, which aims to tighten CDL issuance and English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. Keep tuning in!   Resources / References https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15819815/majority-of-ownerops-victims-of-freight-fraud-broker-tricks-survey https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dalilahs-law-that-tightens-cdl-issuance-gets-house-committee-ok  

The Kenny & JT Show is live from Rooster's Wings on Dressler Road to tip off the NCAA Basketball Tournament and we're joined by our host Shawn Wilson the Owner/Operator.

Caleb Johnson from Red Sea Capital isn't just navigating today's tumultuous real estate market – he's thriving by doing things his own way. From his beginnings just getting into multifamily investing, Caleb has grown his portfolio and honed a unique, hands-on strategy that sets his company apart. Join Dave Dubeau as Caleb shares why he's chosen to focus locally on 30-100 unit B/C class value-add apartment complexes in Phoenix, Arizona, and the fascinating reasons behind his decision to embrace vertical integration. Discover the significant advantages of bringing property management in-house, especially when it comes to controlling assets and delivering unparalleled communication to investors. Learn how Caleb and his wife manage everything from acquisitions to tenant relations, even with their smallest, yet strategically important, 14-unit Phoenix deal. He'll reveal the tools and mindset required to operate effectively in a challenging environment, highlighting the tangible benefits of owner-driven property oversight. This episode offers invaluable insights for any investor looking for greater control and better returns in the multifamily space.

Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with the Hogans (0:36) Jerald's Oakley Story and 30 Years in Trucking (3:35) Jerald and Meka's Long Relationship and Marriage Background (7:27) How Meka Got Talked into Driving and Her Early Trucking Struggles (10:52) Buying Meka's Truck, Covid Pricing, and the Business Plan for the Family (14:53) Jermari's Career Search, Welding Job, and Decision to Get His CDL (18:38) Hot Shot Hauling, Learning Ownership, and Laying the Path to Oakley (22:12) Younger Drivers Getting into Trucking (26:25) Safety, Sharing the Road, and What the Public Needs to Know About Trucks (30:02) Relationships with Dispatchers and Oakley's View of the Hogan Family (33:42) Future Plans, CDL Versus College, and Final Thoughts (37:46) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Hines grew up on construction sites learning the trade from his grandfather before ever imagining he would run a remodeling company. Today he leads Dallas-based Darden Hines Design + Build, delivering projects that range from whole home remodels to swimming pools. In this powerful conversation, Aaron shares the lessons that reshaped how he runs his business and how he thinks about leadership. He reveals the mindset shifts that helped him break out of the owner operator trap and build a company designed to grow far beyond the owner. In this episode you will learn: How Aaron built a community of industry peers who challenge him and support his growth The approach he uses to turn everyday decisions into processes his team can follow How Aaron forecasts the direction of his business so he can plan the future with confidence The way Aaron celebrates wins inside his company and why it fuels long term momentum The best piece of business advice Aaron has received and how it shaped the way he leads Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Visit the Darden Hines Design + Build website here.

Off the top of the podcast this week, the voice of February Trucker of the Month Adam Mackey, headquartered in Mustang, Oklahoma, about his "Aftersolo" Youtube channel where's been documenting his journey through owner-operated trucking since 2022. Named after his dog, Solo, whom he'd sadly lost around that time, Aftersolo features plenty in the way of DIY care he's put into the Freightliner Columbia and Utility flatbed that carry the Mosermackey Trucking business forward. The channel is a remarkable repository for various and sundry of the owner-operator's maintenance and modification projects on the Columbia, likewise all manner of other topics around the business. First things first, though. It's been a week, to say the least, in the world oil markets. If you've been paying attention to OverdriveOnline.com you'll note an update that diesel prices passed $4/gal. early last week in Nashville where Overdrive Radio host Todd Dills is headquartered, fast on the heels of U.S. and Isreali strikes on Iran: https://overdriveonline.com/15818628 Today (Monday, March 9) Dills reports predictions of a "runaway market" in that story a week ago appear correct. "We've passed five dollars for a gallon of diesel here" in Nashville, Dills says, "well above six out on the West Coast of course and elsewhere." If you're in a leased operation or working with shippers where you benefit from fuel-surcharge rate adjustments, here's hope those are updating quickly to cover rapidly increasing costs. If you're working with brokers, don't be shy about educating them in your negotiations, such as they may need it, about cost-offset needs in the rate. For many independents like Adam Mackey, it's surely been a week full of that, and it's a real shame the diesel run-up has come when it has, given the gains in freight-market strength in the last several months. This all certainly throws a wrench in those gears: https://overdriveonline.com/15818852 Keep tuned to OverdriveOnline.com for more quite soon on how quickly spot markets adjusted, or not, to last week's dramatic run-up. For the bulk of the podcast, hear independent Mosermackey Trucking business owner Adam Mackey's story, in his own words, also chronicled in this feature attendant to his February Trucker of the Month nod a couple weeks back: https://overdriveonline.com/15817984 In business with authority since before the COVID pandemic, after years hauling as a company driver with Old Dominion Freight Line and some other outfits before that, Mackey's trucked with authority from the very start and has focused most on flatbeds loads, filling in with power-only work of various types, too. He's set up with a go-to broker he's built a solid relationship with for much of his oil-field-related freight today, sure to benefit at least from oil market run-ups in the short term, despite added costs for his and every other trucking business out there. Mentioned in the podcast: **Enter your own or another deserving owner-operator business to compete for the 2026 Trucker of the Year award: https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker **Overdrive's Load Profit Analyzer: https://overdriveonline.com/load-analyzer

Robert and Jill Randolph did not take a straight path to Paragould. Jill worked in public health and food borne illness investigations with the CDC. Robert played football at the University of Virginia and later took a massive pay cut to start at the bottom inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Over the next several years, they navigated rejection, full time travel, leadership development assignments, and countless interviews before finally being selected as Owner/Operators. In this episode, they share what it takes to handle pressure, why character matters more than credentials, and what they looked for in the 700 interviews they conducted to hire their Paragould team. This is a conversation about resilience, preparation, humility, and the kind of consistency that builds something lasting.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Oakley owner/operator John Burgess about his remarkable journey through trucking, health crises, and entrepreneurship. John talks about getting into trucking at 18, the ups and downs of being an owner-operator (including expensive breakdowns and a tornado-damaged home), and how a series of life-threatening health scares including blood clots, uncontrolled diabetes, and severe illness, forced him to completely reevaluate his lifestyle. John explains how switching to a carnivore/proper human diet, closely monitoring his blood work, and finding better medical guidance helped him lose about 100 pounds, reverse serious issues, and feel healthier at 62 than in his 40s. He also describes building Lizzy B's Barbecue Rubs & Seasonings, a low- or no-sugar, keto/diabetic-friendly seasoning line inspired by his love of barbecue. Key takeaways: trucking can be financially and emotionally brutal without savings and support; health cannot be outsourced to doctors alone; diet and disciplined self-care can radically change outcomes; and even after near-death moments, it's possible to rebuild your body, business, and marriage.  Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcoming John to Today's Episode (0:47) John's Background, Family, and Early Trucking Career (1:36)   Hitting Rock Bottom and Finding Oakley Trucking (9:58)   Becoming an Owner Operator and the Harsh Financial Realities (13:22)   Major Breakdowns, Tornado Damage, and Insurance Struggles (13:39)   Life-Threatening Health Scares and Near-Death Blood Clot Story (18:33)   Discovering Carnivore Diet, Losing 100 Pounds, and Reversing Diabetes (30:49)   Creating Lizzy B's Seasonings and Building a Side Business (34:25)   John's Mission to Help Truckers Get Healthy and Improve Their Lives (50:48)   Closing Thoughts On Trucking, Health, and John's Contact Info (55:57)   Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shardell Dues is the Chef/Owner/Operator of Red Sauce Pizza in Portland, Oregon I chatted with Shar about how she got into making pizza, her journey toward opening up her own pizzeria, her growth as a leader, the hardships of running a business, what makes a great pizza, and more!To keep up with Red Sauce Pizza and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! ---------------------------------------------------Thank you to DistroKid for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Use the link below to receive 30% off your first year of DistroKid services.https://distrokid.com/?c=cableRed Sauce Pizza:https://www.redsaucepizza.com---------------------------------------------------INSTAGRAM:@redsaucepizza@dancablepresents@distrokidEmail: dancablepresents@gmail.comSpotify Playlists:https://open.spotify.com/user/54u8tkp1mevtd0i3cz79qbp8l?si=-4NT4PWPSlSowoXQkJhlkAApple Playlists:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dcp-april-2022/pl.u-EdAVRqdsXqWdRJVenmo: Dan-Cable-Presents

What if the reason you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and still not where you want to be in your business has nothing to do with how hard you're working — and everything to do with how you're working? That's exactly what today's guest, Lacy Newman, discovered after spending nearly a decade in real estate running herself ragged, nearly burning out, and eventually walking away — before coming back with a completely different approach. The kind that led her to build a multi-seven-figure real estate team and become a top 1% luxury listing agent. Now she's helping other women entrepreneurs make the same shift: from constantly operating in the weeds to actually leading their businesses like a CEO. Trust me, this conversation is one you'll want to come back to. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The hidden signs you're stuck in operator mode — and why the way you manage your inbox, your phone notifications, and your daily to-do list might be the biggest clue that you're running your business instead of leading it Why scaling your business is actually about doing less, not more — Lacy breaks down the content and systems shift that separates women who stay overwhelmed from women who finally create businesses that work for them How to give yourself permission to pivot — Lacy shares the deeply personal decision she made to step away from 20+ years of real estate success to go all in on coaching, and what it really means to "start over" (hint: you're not starting over at all) Connect with Lacy:

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett talks with Oakley Owner/Operator Bobby Prickett about his journey from small-town Arkansas to a successful career in trucking and owning his own truck. They cover his start in the industry, being in Canada on 9/11, why he left and later returned to Oakley, and what he enjoys about end dump work, fishing, and family life. Key takeaways include the importance of watching fuel discounts, securing and maintaining equipment, and treating ownership as three jobs in one: driving, maintenance, and bookkeeping, showing that trucking can be a strong career for those willing to work hard and manage their business.  Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcoming Bobby Prickett and Chick-fil-A Backstory (4:12)   Bobby's Family, Hometown, and Life in Batesville/Bradford (8:30)   Starting in Trucking With $17 and Going to School in Tulsa (12:16)   From Company Driver to Owner Operator and Work Ethic (16:16)   Changes in Trucking and Relationships Between Drivers (19:27)   Public Perception of Truck Drivers and Sharing the Road (23:04)   Truck Maintenance Habits and the Importance of Greasing (27:09)   Advice for New Owner Operators and the “Three Jobs in One” Idea (30:13)   Raising Hard-Working Kids and Family Stories (33:01)   Final Thoughts, Invitation to Oakley, and Episode Wrap-Up (35:23)   Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  Is it 1985 or 2026? Because the air in Chicago hasn't felt this electric since Coach Mike Ditka was roaming the sidelines in his famous sweater vest. Did you see Walter Payton :) I did in all those players. The smiles gave it away.  In this episode, I am breaking down the legendary Bears vs. Packers rivalry and how the city of Chicago has finally found its soul again.  For years, critics looked down on Caleb Williams questioning their style, his swagger and attitude, and whether he had the right "mojo" to lead any NFL team. Caleb Williams was treated like an fishing expensive lure that looks good on the shelf but can't catch a thing in rough water. But look at him now. We're diving into how the right mentorship has unlocked his potential.  It's a reminder that in football—and in fishing—you don't have to change your nature to succeed; you just need the right environment and a good mentor that understands you. When the city gets behind you and the right coaches believe in you, you stop playing "safe" and start playing like a legend. Same holds true in fishing.  We also explore why this rivalry brings out the absolute best in sports. While Chicago brings the urban grit, the Packers draw from the collective energy of the entire state of Wisconsin—a "small-town" force that fuels a global powerhouse. It's a clash of cultures and you gotta love that!  In this episode: The Culture Shift: Why Chicago finally feels like a "Ditka-era" football town again. Silencing the Doubters: How Caleb proved that with the right mentorship, you can be exactly who you are. State vs. City: How the Packers' statewide energy forces the Bears to elevate their game. The Fisherman's Perspective: Why the best Bears seasons—much like the best fishing trips—require patience, the right "fishing spot," and a whole lot of heart. Science-Based Sportfishing & Education | Key Largo, Tavernier & Islamorada

We're taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes of 2025. This week on the Oakley Podcast, Megan Cummings and Dustin Eagle bring you another great episode as they welcome Fred & Jerome Levy. Fred is an Owner/Operator here at Oakley, and his son Jerome is already planning his trucking career. Fred, who started driving with Pepsi and transitioned to over-the-road trucking, discusses his career path and joining Oakley Trucking. Jerome, already knowledgeable in the industry, demonstrates an intense interest in trucking, using American Truck Simulator and already planning to start his own company in the future. The episode explores changes in the trucking industry, the importance of family values, understanding of trucking regulations, and truck models. Key takeaways include the evolving nature of trucking, the significance of mentorship even from parent to child, the potential for young, passionate individuals to innovate in the transportation industry, and so much more.Key topics in today's conversation include:Welcome to the Episode (0:46)Oakley Trucking Recruiting Needs (1:19)Celebrity Encounter Story (4:54)Preview of the Episode & Past Highlights (9:30)Introducing Fred and Jerome Levy (13:31)Fred's Early Trucking Career (17:35)Jerome's Introduction to Trucking and Passion for Trucks (20:45)Fred on Family, Purpose, and Jerome's Passion (24:43)Fred's Career Path Before Oakley (26:26)Fred's Experience at Oakley (30:01)Jerome's Business Aspirations (33:51)Changes in Trucking Over the Years (37:58)Trucking Regulations and Cleanliness (41:13)Jerome's Training and Future Plans (45:25)Generational Lessons and Family Support (47:41)Final Thoughts and Conclusion (49:12)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes of 2025. During this week's episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Bruce Mallinson, Owner of Pittsburgh Power, live from the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Kentucky. In this conversation, Bruce shares his lifelong passion for engines, recounting childhood experiences that ignited his love for horsepower and torque. He emphasizes the importance of owner-operators in the trucking industry and discusses the benefits of Pittsburgh Power's Max Mileage Fuel Born Catalyst. The conversation also touches on the challenges of retirement for truckers, the camaraderie among drivers, the critical role of trucking in society, the resilience of the trucking community, and so much more. Key topics in today's conversation include:Bruce Background and Journey (1:11)Importance of Early Exposure to Trucking (5:05)Owner-Operators and Their Resilience (6:05)The Appeal of Trucking (8:52)Community Support Among Truckers (10:32)Performance of Various Engines (13:14)Bruce's Personal Retirement Reflections (15:12)Listening to Customer Needs (20:43)Hurricane Helene Damage (27:51)Retirement Realities (38:01)The Addiction to Trucking (42:36)Retirement for Owner-Operators (43:39)The Supply Chain and Trucking (48:09)Trucker Appreciation (49:44)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (51:45)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.