Podcasts about Stord

This week, a logistics startup backed by a recent $200 million funding round made a bold move to challenge Amazon's dominance—and Walmart quietly beat Amazon at its own game: profitable, fast e-commerce delivery.   In this episode, I break down what Stord's acquisition of UPS's Ware2Go actually means for brand owners, why Walmart's store-powered fulfillment strategy is a serious threat, and how these shifts could impact your dependence on FBA.   Then, I take you behind the scenes at Weavos. I'll share clips from my strategy call with Owais, how exageration on social media is the key, and how we're optimizing our clients brands.   If you'd like us to help you as well, please visit: www.weavos.io  

Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge and Nicole Webb of Wealth Enhancement Group break down the market action today and whether more pain is ahead. Earnings highlights included results from Workday, Autodesk, Deckers, Ross Stores, and Intuit. Jon sits down for the latest commentary from Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi. In Washington, the Trump budget bill took a major step forward—Raymond James policy analyst Ed Mills talks through the implications for investors—including winners and losers. Sean Henry, CEO of logistics firm Stord, on how companies are reshaping supply chains in a new world for global trade. 

In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Ibrahim Ashqar, the co-founder and CEO of Lumi AI. Ibrahim shares his impressive background in data science and AI, including his time at Deloitte and the supply chain tech unicorn Stord, before diving into why he launched Lumi. The conversation highlights the challenges companies face with traditional business intelligence tools, and how Lumi is revolutionizing data access for brands, retailers, and supply chain operators through agentic workflows and conversational analytics. Ben and Ibrahim discuss Lumi's focused go-to-market strategy, their partnerships with industry giants like Deloitte and BCG, and how they're working with mid-market to Fortune 10 enterprises. Listeners will also hear about Lumi's journey through fundraising, lessons learned in scaling an early-stage SaaS company, and the key product metrics that guide their growth. Whether you're interested in AI, enterprise analytics, or the inner workings of a fast-growing SaaS startup, this episode is packed with actionable insights and firsthand advice from the front lines of innovation. Show Notes: 00:00 Supply Chain Analytics Software Focus 04:54 Strategic Supply Chain Planning Overview 09:13 Educational Analytics Approach Success 11:28 Consultant Challenges: Navigating Clearances 15:36 Complementary Tool, Not Replacement 18:36 Unexpected Visibility During Stealth Mode 21:34 Effective Investor Pitch Strategy 24:34 "Optimizing Intuitive AI Workflows" Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/lumi-ai-raises-3-7-million-in-seed-round Ibrahim Ashqar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimashqar/ Lumi AI's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumi-ai Lumi Ai's Website: https://www.lumi-ai.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Korleis er det å vere forelder til eit barn med spesielle behov – med alt frå kvardagsgleder til djupe dalar? I denne episoden av Sunnhordlandpodden møter me Ingvill Hystad Kyvik, klinikkdirektør i Helse Fonna og mamma til Anders. Ingvill deler ærlig om erfaringar frå kvardagen, overganger, motgang og håp – og korleis små ting, som eit hei på butikken eller ei russejakke, kan bety alt. Dette er ein viktig og varm samtale om inkludering, likeverd og det å finne glede i det som er heilt vanleg. Sponsor: Subshore - https://subshore.noSubshore er en multiindustriell selskapsgruppe med hovedkontor på Stord. Subshore leverer høyt kvalifisert personell og tjenester til både prosessindustrien, skipsverft, skipsindustrien, offshoreverft og elektro, i tillegg til fornybare industrier. Subshore har datterselskaper i Litauen og Romania, der vi har egne prefabrikasjonsverksteder og ingeniøravdelinger.

Våren er i lufta, og mange vurderer å pussa opp – men kva bør du eigentleg gjera med terrassen, huset eller fargevalet i år? Øystein Hillestad, dagleg leiar for Fargerike Malerboden deler sine beste tips. Dette er ein episode full av praktiske tips, lune skråblikk og gode historier – om alt frå nisemaling og ristemaskin-kaos, til fotball, familiebedrift, rekecocktail med makaroni og terrortrussel i Spania. Sponsor: Erko Settefisk ASErko Settefisk AS – eit selskap med base i Sagvåg på Stord, og ein del av Hauglandgruppen i Bergen. Erko Settefisk produserer smolt og postsmolt til Erko Seafood sine matfiskanlegg, og har eit moderne og framtidsretta RAS-anlegg, i tillegg til sitt eige klekkeri. Her blir rognen klekka, og fisken får tett oppfølging gjennom heile produksjonsløpet – heilt til den er klar for sjøen. Erko Settefisk produserer smolt heilt opp mot 1 kilo, og er stolte av å bidra til ein bærekraftig og ansvarleg sjømatnæring. Du finn dei i Grunnavågsvegen 81 i Sagvåg, og vil du vite meir, kan du blant anna lesa den årlege rapporten i tråd med Åpenhetslova – tilgjengeleg på nettsida deira. Takk til Erko Settefisk for at dei ville sponse denne episoden av Sunnhordlandpodden!

Kven står bak det som kanskje er Vestlandets koseligaste festival? Bli med når me slår av ein god prat med festivalsjef Britt Heidi Værøy om Fest i vest, som går av stabelen i Sagvåg 27.-28. Juni 2025. Her blir det snakk om ekte dugnadsånd, artistar og sjørøvershow!Du blir og betre kjent med Britt Heidi Værøy som har hjarte for bygda, blikk for detaljar og ei imponerande CV frå både butikkgolv og festivalrigg. Du får og høyra om eit uventa møte med ein tarantell!

Vi blir kjent med Håvard Lilleheie som far og sønn! Vi får høre om Håvards oppvekst i Krokstadelva og på Stord, og hvordan han brukte alle konfirmasjonspengene på CD-er og øl. Vi får også høre om Håvards oppdragelse av Amund, Nils og lille rosin, det å være kompis med barna og om det er viktig for Håvard at barna blir like glade i fotball som han! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vivian Gjøen Helgaland ei kreativ og modig kvinne som 5. april opnar si aller første soloutstilling på Print og Ramme i Lervik sentrum. Med temaet Livet og Lyset deler ho både glede og sorg, oppturar og nedturar. Du får høyre om oppveksten på Bømlo, kunstnarglede, drillstaven, livet som småbarnsmor, tapet av ektefelle og å finna kjærleiken på nytt.  Vivian deler om å reise åleine til Frankrike for å leve ut kunstnardraumen. Og om kvardagen på Stord Kristne Skule, der ho no jobbar og trivst som fagarbeidar.Dette er ei sterk, livsnær og inspirerande historie om å finne håp, meistring og glede – og om å tørre å leve heilt og fullt, trass livets utfordringar.Følg: https://www.instagram.com/happiness_artofglory/Sponsor: Sponsor for denne episoden er Stord Kristne Skule – SKS!Visste du at SKS er den einaste privatskulen i Stord kommune?Her går det 41 elevar og jobbar 17 dedikerte tilsette – og no er dei på jakt etter fleire gode folk!Har du eit hjarte for barn og unge, og ønskjer å vera med og byggja eit trygt og kristent skulemiljø? Då bør du sjekka ut stillingane som lærar på ungdomstrinnet, SFO-leiar og assistent.

Korleis kan ein hage forandre livet? Marianne Helland Vik fekk ME, og kvardagen blei snudd opp ned. Midt i det krevjande fann ho ro og glede med hagespaden i handa. No inviterer ho til Hagespa på Stord vidaregåande skule søndag 30. mars – ein møteplass for alle som elskar hage, enten du har ein stor hage, ein balkong eller berre ein draum om å starte.I denne episoden av Sunnhordlandpodden deler Marianne si historie om korleis hagearbeid vart hennar veg tilbake til ein meir balansert kvardag. Ho fortel også om Hagespa-arrangementet, der det blir seminar med hageekspertar som Tone Johnsen frå Staudehagen på Almås, Elisabeth Liodden frå Elie Verkstad og Ida Kleppe, kjent frå NRK-programmet Draumen om eit småbruk.Sponsor: Stord AnleggI dag er episoden sponsa av Stord Anlegg – ei entreprenørbedrift med moderne utstyr og kompetanse for små og store oppdrag.Sjekk ut nettsida: stordanlegg.noStor takk til Stord Anlegg for at dei ville vere med som sponsor for denne episoden!

I denne episoden av Sunnhordlandpodden møter me Remi A. Sortland, som brenn for både sykling og mental helse. Han har nyleg lansert to podkastar: Sunnhordlandstoget, ein nisjepodkast for sykkelinteresserte, og Korleis har du det, eigentleg?, der han tek opp viktige tema innan mental helse.Remi deler si sterke historie – frå ein utfordrande oppvekst prega, til hans eiga kamp mot depresjon. Han fortel om korleis han fann meistring gjennom sykling, og korleis han har utfordra seg sjølv med ekstreme prestasjonar – som å sykle høgdemeter tilsvarande Mount Everest i eitt strekk.I tillegg til podkastane sine, er Remi ein av initiativtakarane bak Sunnhordland Sykkelklubb, der han jobbar for å samle og styrke det lokale sykkelmiljøet.Dette er ein inspirerande episode om viljestyrke, fellesskap og betydninga av å snakka ope om livet sine opp- og nedturar.

Kvifor vert Hildegunn stoppa for ekstrakontroll i sikkerheitskontrollen, medan Leif-Per berre sklir forbi - kvar einaste gong? Og korleis skal ein uttale Stord - med o eller å?Hildegunn & Leif-Per er tilbake på norske scener!Publikum og presse jublar! 11.000 selde billettar til no! Sunnmørsposten ga showet terningkast 5 og skriv mellom anna: "Meget tekststerke, helt på hugget med timing...""Dette gir puls!""Duoen er så lekende også på dette planet at de durer innom en rekke sjangere, fra det smålune til det helt pompøse, som de bevilger seg sjøl og oss helt mot slutten. Ja takk, alle deler!"Sjekk ut turnéplanen og ledige billettar her:www.zenario.no Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Møt Arild Steinsland, den nye prosten i Sunnhordland! I denne episoden blir du betre kjent med mannen bak prestekragen – frå barndomens fascinasjon for ferjer til kjærleiken for softis med krokan.Arild deler historia om korleis han fann vegen inn i presteyrket, opplevingane sine som prest i Nord-Noreg, og kvifor han ein gong vart persona non grata i Romania. Han gir også eit innblikk i kva som er det beste – og mest utfordrande – med prostetenesta.Dei neste åra skal Sunnhordland prosti ha ekstra fokus på ungdom, og Arild vil gjerne høyre frå DEG om korleis det kan sjå ut i praksis. Har du gode idear? Send dei hans veg!Vi får også høyre om hobbyane hans – frå sykkel og innebandy til korleis familien lagar kreative julevideoar. Og kva skjedde eigentleg då han fekk seg ein skikkeleg trøkk på sykkel?Lytt inn for ei spennande og variert episode!

Ekteparet Gunhild og John Inge Rolfsnes fra Stord utgjør gruppa Lykte. Første nyttårsdag kom de ut med en ny sang som handler om å våge å drømme og ikke lag seg binde av den nordiske janteloven. Vi tok en telefon til Stord for å få høre mer både om den nye sangen, og om hvordan det er å gi ut musikk sammen som ektepar.

Geir Albert Raknes deler sin fascinerande reise frå ein oppvekst prega av energi, lærevanskar og utfordringar til livet som muskelterapeut og massør. Geir opnar opp om korleis ein ADHD-diagnose i vaksen alder vart eit vendepunkt som gav han innsikt og retning i livet.
 Han fortel om korleis interessa for anatomi starta som 14-åring, etter eigne ryggsmerter, og korleis denne fascinasjonen førte han til studiar i Oslo og seinare etableringa av Klinikk Svinten på Bømlo. Vi får høyra om oppstarten på Bømlo, korleis koronapandemien påverka verksemda, og ikkje minst hans nye satsing på Stord saman med gjengen på B3 Helse. Episoden gir eit inspirerande innblikk i korleis personlege utfordringar og lidenskap kan skapa ein karriere som gir varig verdifull hjelp til andre. Sjekk ut:  Svinten.no og b3helse.no

I denne episoden av Sunnhordlandpodden får du møte Monica Ur, ein engasjert og erfaren kursleiar som brenn for å hjelpe folk til å oppnå varige livsstilsendringar. Saman med Jeanette Roede og Sven Erik Dahl frå Grete Roede diskuterer ho tema som nyttårsforsett, veiledning og korleis kurs kan støtte folk på vegen mot eit lettare og sunnare liv. Monica deler si personlege reise, inkludert erfaringar med vektnedgang og kva som motiverer henne som veileder. Vi får også eit innblikk i Roede-metoden, som er basert på over 50 års erfaring, praktisk kunnskap og solid forsking. Metoden er testet ut gjennom ny norsk forsking i samarbeid med Sykehuset i Vestfold – noko som gjer at 9 av 10 lukkast med å nå måla sine. Få inspirasjon og konkrete tips til å starte det nye året med sunne og bærekraftige vanar! Sponsor: Velværetunet Treng du eit friminutt i kvardagen?

Johanne Øvstebø Tvedten – ei eldsjel innan historieformidling og drama. Johanne deler fascinerande historier frå oppveksten på Nordfjordeid og Stord, utdanninga i USA, og sitt arbeid med kultur- og formidlingsprosjekt ved Sunnhordland museum. I episoden får vi høyre om gamle juletradisjonar i Sunnhordland, artige historier om primstaven, og gripande forteljingar ho har samla frå regionen. Johanne les også to kjære julehistorier av Alf Prøysen, som set den rette stemninga for Jula. Dette er episoden for deg som vil bli inspirert av kulturarv, historie og gode forteljingar! Sponsor: SteintøftSteintøft – solide løysingar for ditt uteområde!

Søndag hadde Kari Veiteberg sin siste preken i Oslo domkirke før hun vender tilbake til Kirkens Bymisjon. I denne ukens episode av Tore og Tarjei snakker hun om kirke og bedehus på Stord, om hva frelse er, om evangeliet som gode nyheter og om hvordan kirken håndterer ulike oppfatninger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I denne episoden møter vi Astri Valvatne Granli og Anders Dahl, som fortel om innsamlingsaksjonen kyrkja på Stord har til Cuba. Gjennom eit nært samarbeid med den lutherske kyrkja på Cuba og Nordmisjon, jobbar dei med å sende ein 40-fots konteinar full av nødvendige varer som klede, sko, syklar og møblar. Astri og Anders delar opplevingar frå turen dei hadde til Cuba i januar, der dei besøkte kyrkjer og lokalsamfunn, og fekk sjå dei store utfordringane folket der står i. Dei reflekterer over korleis det var å oppleve mangelen på mat og varer, og korleis dette har inspirert dei til å bidra vidare. I tillegg gir dei innsikt i den politiske og økonomiske situasjonen i landet, og korleis hjelpesendingar vert mottekne av både lokalbefolkninga og styresmaktene. Bli inspirert av engasjementet og høyr korleis du kan bidra til dette viktige arbeidet for å gjere ein forskjell for folk på Cuba. Vil du bidra, kan du levere ting i Kyrkjestova Fredheim i kveld (21. nov.) kl. 18–20 eller bestille henting. Du kan òg vippse til Stord sokn (124653), merk Cuba. Les meir og følg med på prosjektet ved å bli med i gruppa Hjelpesending til Cuba – våren 2025 på Facebook. Sponsor: Jarle Steinsland AS.Røyrleggar og flisleggar med hovudvekt på rehabilitering av bad og våtrom. Jarle har over 20 års erfaring, og han er den røyrleggjaren eg ringer til når noko skal fiksast heime hos oss. Han har blant anna pussa opp eit par bad og montert ein flott dusj her, så eg kan trygt anbefale deg å ta kontakt med Jarle Steinsland om du treng ein dyktig røyrleggar.

I denne episoden møter me Elin Stenbråten, grunnleggaren av Deboras hage. Elin delar si reise frå å vera misjonærbarn i Japan til å etablera eit hjemmebakeri på Stord med ein større visjon om omsorg og fellesskap. Deboras hage er eit hjemmebakeri som starta som ein draum om å hjelpa menneske. Elin fortel om korleis møtet med ei eldre dame, kalla "Lady M", inspirerte henne til å starta prosjektet. Ho såg eit behov for heimelaga mat og omsorg, særleg blant eldre. Elin deler òg om utfordringane ho har møtt på vegen, inkludert byråkratiske hindringar som installering av ein kostbar fettutskiller. Ho fortel om korleis ho gradvis byggjer opp verksemda, med mål om å ha faste opningsdagar og moglegvis utvida tilbodet i framtida. Gjennom samtalen får me innblikk i Elin sitt engasjement for å skapa fellesskap og gi omsorg gjennom mat. Ho deler òg litt om sine populære cookies og andre bakevarer som har blitt godt mottekne i lokalsamfunnet. Episoden gir eit varmt og personleg portrett av ein gründer med eit stort hjarte for menneske og ein visjon om å skapa ein stad der ingen treng å kjenna seg åleine Sjekk ut: https://www.instagram.com/deborahshage/ Sponsor: Verdig Gravferd Hjå dei vil du kjenna deg godt tatt vare på og få ein verdig og personleg avskil med dine kjære.Verdig Gravferd har kontor og samtalerom på Stord, Fitjar og Bømlo, men tilbyr tenester i heile Sunnhordland. Besøk nettsida verdiggravferd.no for meir informasjon og tilbakemeldingar frå tidlegare kundar.Verdig Gravferd leverer gravminne frå Eide Stein og rettleiar deg i prosessen frå skisse til ferdig montert gravminne.

I denne episoden møter vi Hanne Barane, som etter mange år valgte å satse på drømmen som fotograf. Ho deler historia om korleis ein barndomsdraume blei lagt vekk og kvifor ho til slutt tok sjansen i vaksen alder etter ein dramatisk fødselsoppleving. Samtalen gir innsikt i både dei tøffe vala Hanne måtte ta, og kvardagen hennar som småbarnsmor og fotograf på Stord. Hanne fortel om både gleder og utfordringar i livet som kreativ frilanser, og korleis ho held balansen mellom familielivet og arbeidslivet. Dette er ei episode for deg som treng inspirasjon til å følgje eigen draum, eller for deg som vil høyre ei ærlig historie om å våge i vaksen alder. Sjekk ut: https://www.hannebaranefoto.com Sponsor: Sans hår & make-up Sans hår & make-up er ein frisørsalong midt i Bremnes sentrum på Bømlo. Her jobbar ni tilsette som verkeleg brenn for faget. Dei deltek på kurs for stadig å utvikla seg, bli inspirerte og halde seg oppdaterte for å yte best mogleg service til kundane sine. Hos Sans hår & make-up ønskjer dei at du skal føle deg vel, bli sett og godt ivareteken når du er innom. På Sans tilbyr dei alt av hårbehandlingar som til dømes: Klipp, farging, foliestriper, permanent, extensions, brudestyling, make-up, øyrepiercing, bryn- og vippebehandlingar og hovudbotnmassasje. Salongen bugnar av flotte gavetips og tilbod no fram mot jul, og dei sel også mange gåvekort. Ønskjer du å sikre deg time før jul, må du vera rask! For timebestilling, ring 53 42 65 66, eller book via Fixit-appen eller sansharogmakeup.no. Visste du at Sans har sitt eige kundefordelsprogram, Sans Lojal? Sjekk det ut, og følg dei gjerne på Instagram og Facebook for å bli betre kjent med gjengen på Sans!

Ei dramatisk hending endra livskursen til Hildegunn Gram, men då ei dør lukka seg, opna ei anna dør seg. Høyr om korleis det var å vere den første kvinnelege feiaren i brannvesenet på Stord. Det har vore både utfordringar og gleder i jobben. Hildegunn deler også viktig informasjon om brannsikring, utstyr du bør ha på plass, og ting du bør tenkje på for å førebygge brann. Sponsor: multiSAFE multiSAFE har alt innan brannsikring på ein stad, for bedrifter og privatpersonar.Brannsikring, fallsikring, redningsdrakter, redningsflåtar, kurs og opplæring. multiSAFE tilbyr periodisk kontroll og service av alle typar handsløkkarar og brannslangar, og faste sløkkeanlegg i skip, forflåtar og offshoreinstallasjonar.multiSAFE har kontor og verkstad i Hollundsdalen på Bømlo, der private og bedrifter er velkomne innom for å få kontrollert brannsløkkaren, redningsdrakta, redningsflåten og fallsikringsutstyret. Eller for å kjøpe nye brannsløkkarar.multiSAFE lagerfører også redningsdrakter, redningsvestar, varmedressar med flyteelement og brannstigar. Ta kontakt med karane i multiSAFE for ein prat dersom du er i tvil om kva du treng av brannsikringsutstyr til huset, hytta, båten eller på jobb.Sjekk ut https://msafe.no for meir info. Stor takk til multiSAFE for at de ville sponse denne episoden.

Sandra Linnèa Lindwall deler om opplevinga si i The Voice, musikkprosjekt ho jobbar med, og draumane sine for framtida. Ho fortel også om korleis det var å flytte heim til Stord, forlovinga og kjøpet av hus. Du får høyre om korleis det påverka henne å miste faren i ung alder. Snart kjem det ny musikk frå Sandra, så det er verdt å følgje ho på Instagram eller Facebook Sponsor: Stord Dekkservice Stord Dekkservice – Sunnhordlands største aktør på dekk og felg. Eg var sjølv innom Stord Dekkservice sist veke for å få bytta over til vinterdekk, noko dei fiksa kjapt og effektivt. Dei som jobbar hos Stord Dekkservice, går ikkje heim i dekksesongen før kundane er fornøgde. Stord Dekkservice har vakttelefon 24/7.Har du behov for dekkhotell? Då kan Stord Dekkservice hjelpa deg med det. Dei tilbyr også andre tenester som: bytte av bremser, antirust (Fluid Film), Tysse-hengarar, sjølvvaskehall og levering av gass. Sjekk ut stord-dekkservice.no for meir informasjon.Stor takk til Stord Dekkservice for at dei ville vera sponsor for denne episoden!

Galleri Giga feirar 25 år med ny inngang og oppdatert profil! I denne episoden av Sunnhordlandpodden snakkar vi med dagleg leiar Nina Louise Langland om det hektiske innspurten fram mot opninga av dei nye lokala i Bytunet på Stord. Dette blir markert fredag 18. oktober mellom 14:00 og 17:00! Nina deler historier frå galleriets oppstart, korleis ho tok over i 2018, og gleda ved å representere 150 ulike kunstnarar. Me får høyra om utfordringane og gleda ved å driva eit nisjegalleri, og kvifor kunst er så viktig å gjere tilgjengeleg for alle. Galleriet er klart for ein ny æra – velkommen til feiring! Sponsor: Skag Profilera - skagprofilera.no Skag Profilera er eit reklame- og produksjonsbyrå med avdelingar på Stord og Husnes. Skag Profilera tilbyr eit breitt spekter av tenester innan trykksaker, design og marknadsføring, inkludert produksjon av skilt, klede med logo, bannarar og anna reklameutstyr.Med høg kompetanse og fokus på kvalitet hjelper Skag Profilera bedrifter med å styrke synlegheita og merkevara si gjennom skreddarsydde løysingar som møter individuelle behov. Stor takk til Skag Profilera for at dei ville sponse denne episoden!

Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss the revenue engine. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage, the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown is CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering consultancy transforming approaches to PR, demand generation and marketing across the supply chain, heavy industrial, and tech sectors. Her successful corporate career started at Echo Global Logistics where she played a key role in its ascent to a market leader and celebrated IPO in 2009. In 2017 Kara leveraged her prior corporate experience to launch LeadCoverage, a strategy consultancy addressing all elements of the B2B sales conversion cycle for supply chain companies. Today LeadCoverage is an Inc. 5000 company and continues to grow. Kara's new book "The Revenue Engine" offers readers a guide to effective revenue-generating strategies. The book goes beyond theoretical concepts and serves as a playbook for crafting data-driven go-to-market strategies. These principles mirror the philosophy Kara has embodied and advocated throughout her career. Kara's achievements extend beyond her corporate success. She is an advocate for diverse emerging leaders. She has been named a “Top Women in Marketing” by PR Daily and her influence shapes future entrepreneurs through her many advisory roles as well as board membership in the Entrepreneur's Organization Atlanta chapter and LaunchPad2x. She is an Ironman triathlete and lives in Atlanta with her husband and two girls. About LeadCoverage LeadCoverage is the premier supply chain go-to-market consulting group, dedicated to driving revenue growth for their clients. Company specializes in crafting GTM strategies that are grounded in data-backed insights and sophisticated mathematical models. Their proven expertise transforms businesses into market leaders, ensuring they stay ahead of the competition and achieve sustained success. LeadCoverage's headquarters is located in the beautiful Coda building in Midtown Atlanta, adjacent to the Georgia Tech campus. This particular corridor — "Supply Chain Square” — also includes cloud warehousing company Stord, supply chain intelligence company Verusen, as well as the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute. For more information about LeadCoverage and its suite of supply chain, manufacturing, andlogistics-focused marketing, public relations, and analyst  relations services, please visit LeadCoverage's website. The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline by Kara Smith Brown Unlock the secrets to B2B go-to-market success with Kara Smith Brown's transformative book, The Revenue Engine. This is your roadmap to building a powerful revenue engine: Share Good News: Build relationships and keep conversations alive with compelling stories and data insights. Track Interest: Identify opportunities and guide prospects through your pipeline effectively. Follow Up Consistently: Convert leads into loyal customers with proactive engagement. Packed with real-world case studies and actionable strategies, this playbook is essential for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. CEOs and leadership teams will gain insights on leveraging data and measuring success through pipeline volume, velocity, and value―empowering informed decisions. Say goodbye to random acts of marketing and embrace a structured approach that delivers measurable results and secures your place at the executive table. Elevate your marketing game and drive your business forward! Kara has written a book titled "The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline." Pre-order Kara's book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/geq5TDn To receive a free book, fill out this form and Kara will send you one in the mail: The Revenue Engine | Kara Smith Brown Key Takeaways: The Revenue Engine Kara Smith Brown and Joe Lynch discuss Kara's new book "The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline" and some of the strategies outlined in the book including: Ideal customer profile Executive thought leadership Intent data tools Sales partnerships LeadCoverage is the premier logistics and supply chain go-to-market consulting group, dedicated to driving revenue growth for their clients. Below are the services and results LeadCoverage clients receive: Marketing Automation Streamlined Processes: Automate repetitive tasks to save time and reduce errors. Targeted Campaigns: Reach your ideal audience with personalized messages. Data-Driven Insights: Gain valuable insights into your marketing efforts. Revenue Operations Aligned Teams: Create a cohesive approach across sales, marketing, and customer service. Optimized Processes: Streamline your revenue generation process for maximum efficiency. Data-Driven Decision Making: Make informed decisions based on real-time data. Public Relations Measurable ROI: Track the tangible results of your PR efforts. Thought Leadership: Establish your brand as an industry expert. Media Relations: Secure high-quality media placements to increase visibility. Paid Media Ads Targeted Reach: Connect with your ideal customers on the platforms they use. Measurable Results: Track the performance of your campaigns and optimize for better outcomes. Brand Awareness: Increase your brand's visibility and reach a wider audience. Timestamps (00:00:02) The Revenue Engine (00:00:21) Introducing Kara Smith Brown (00:01:32) Ideal Customer Profile (00:02:18) Account-Based Marketing and Intent Data (00:05:50) Go-to-Market vs Marketing (00:10:49) The Revenue Engine Book (00:12:44) Kara Wagner's Background (00:16:28) Global Clients and ODW Logistics (00:19:21) Thought Leadership Strategy (00:25:43) HubSpot Diamond Shop (00:27:31) Writing "The Revenue Engine" Book (00:32:41) Book Release Date and Data-Driven Go-to-Market (00:36:47) Intent Data Tools (00:42:07) Partnership Strategy (00:45:38) Ideal Customer Profile Focus (00:48:46) Three Go-to-Market Strategies Recap (00:49:50) Measuring Success with Volume, Velocity, and Value (00:53:25) Intent Data in Supply Chain (00:59:00) Podcast Outro Learn More About The Revenue Engine Kara Brown | LinkedIn LeadCoverage | LinkedIn LeadCoverage Lead Gen for Logistics with Kara Brown | The Logistics of Logistics LeadCoverage Ranks on Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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En framgång som blev en mardröm för in Anders på dyrköpta segrar. Johan ser Bordeaux göra publiken lycklig på bränd fransk jord och undrar hur den glädjen kan överleva högre serier.Dessutom: Tondövhet, Albert Camus fotboll, Peter Schmeichels slapphet, FC Rosengård 2024, Manchester City 1999, Åke Ungers svåraste uppdrag, fotbollens mjölkdrickare, Kindberg i ÖFK-faggorna, Malmös dröm om att spela Eyvind Johnson-fotboll och Tom Prahls karlgympa i Kämpinge gymnastikförening.

Endelig fant jeg ham. Gitarist Thomas Tofthagen (Audrey Horne, Sahg mm). Jeg måtte bare til Frankrike på festivalen Raismesfest, så ordna det seg. Oppholdet som rockekorrespondent i Belgia bærer frukter. Det tar en time å kjøre til Nederland, Tyskland og Frankrike, så periodevis er det gode muligheter til å få sett band jeg liker her. Og da jeg oppdaget at bergensbandet "Audrey Horne" sto på en ganske lokal festivalplakat her, var det bare å ta seg en tur. Det første jeg ser idet jeg ankommer er en trøtt, langhåra gitarist på vei ut av Burger King. Ettersom jeg har prøvd å få mannen i tale i et par år nå var det bare å sette seg rett ned og trykke REC.Bli med til Tofthagens oppvekst i Rykkin, Stord og Bergen. Gjenopplev turnéen der Thomas spilte sammen med Paul DiAnno tidlig på 2000-tallet. Og skulle du være usikker på hva som er meningen med livet ... sett over kaffen og hør denne!

I sommar sa Anita Kehr opp jobben i Stord kommune og satsar for fullt på prosjektet «Skogens ro». I denne episoden får du bli betre kjend med Anita og den reisa ho er på. Du får høyra om meistringskjensle, kalde bad, yoga, helse, og feriar som ikkje heilt går som planlagt. Pluss mykje meir. Sponsor: Grete Roede Grete Roede har vore marknadsleiande i Noreg innan kosthald og livsstil i heile 50 år, og hjelper kvart år mange tusen nordmenn med å gå ned i vekt. På kurs hjå dei lærer du kva du må gjere for å få kontroll over vekta, og korleis stabilisere kroppen på den nye vekta etterpå. Dei jobbar med kalorikontroll, sunt kosthald, og legg stor vekt på mentale aspekt som ein viktig del av prosessen. Dine tankar blir til handlingar, og det å jobbe med hovudet er ein vesentleg del av kursopplegget. «Slanking føregår i hovudet, og ønskjer du eit varig vekttap, må du gjere endringar du kan leve med på sikt. Difor passar eit kurs hjå Grete Roede, anten du går på vektmedisin eller ikkje,» seier kursleiar Monica Ur. På Stord finn du Grete Roede i Velværetunet sine lokale på Heio 7 kvar onsdag, og kursleiar Monica Ur har «slanka bort» mange tonn hjå sine deltakarar gjennom sine 19 år som kursleiar på fulltid. I tillegg til lokale kurs tilbyr ho også kurs på Teams, anten 1-1 eller i grupper, samt skriftlege nettkurs. Ta kontakt med Monica dersom du har spørsmål, eller meld deg på via denne lenkja: https://www.roede.com/veiledere/monica.ur

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Oslo-biskop Kari Veiteberg fortel om turen til Palestina, om korleis det blir å gå tilbake til å vera bymisjonsprest, og om oppveksten på Stord. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

Sean Henry is the CEO and co-founder of Stord, a logistics and technology provider for high-growth, omnichannel brands like Athletic Greens, Seed Health, Native, Tula, and many more. Stord has been on the Inc 5000 list for three years in a row, and was valued at $1.3 billion at its most recent funding round.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of eCommerce logistics with Sean Henry. From the fragmented nature of third-party logistics to the importance of integrated supply chain solutions, Sean shares insights garnered from his journey and highlights the critical role of sophisticated parcel TMCs in optimizing costs and speeds for brands of all sizes.HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:48] Unlocking Innovation - The Power of Young Entrepreneurs in Industries[00:08:08] Amazon-Like Experience - Integrating Digital and Logistics Coordination[00:09:36] Overcoming Fragmentation - Challenges in Achieving Optimal Logistics Efficiency[00:10:59] E-commerce Fulfillment Challenges - Navigating Shipping Speeds and Real-Time Tracking[00:13:30] Prime-Like Logistics - Coordinating Delivery Speeds Across Multiple Channels[00:19:15] Revenue Volatility - Sustainable Models for Logistics Success[00:29:16] Business Model Adaptability - Navigating Disruptions in Organizations[00:30:00] Evolution of "For People" Model - Technology's Role in Optimizing Warehouse Capacities[00:31:12] Software in Warehouse Operations - Shift towards High-Touch E-commerce FulfillmentQUOTES[00:20:38] "Quality of revenue is kind of point one and premise... if I can't point to why every dollar of my revenue is getting what that customer is getting from me that they can't get elsewhere and how they're getting a return on their investment, then it's fickle revenue."[00:37:18] "Logistics needs to go a little beyond and get into the commercial side of the universe... logistics has a direct implication for you to be able to make a good margin decision on that inventory."Find out more about Sean Henry in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenry96/

Ryan Soskin and Joe Lynch discuss insight to action. Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip, an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. He began his career at Coyote Logistics and after 5.5 years and a $1.8B acquisition by UPS, Ryan left Coyote to join Convoy as an early team member. During his time at Convoy, he played a pivotal role standing up the supply side of the business and launching the contract pricing team as the company scaled from 15 employees to over 1000. Prior to founding GoodShip, Ryan led the Freight organization at Stord from Series A through to a Series D and subsequent $1.1B valuation. Currently, Ryan serves as Co-Founder and CEO of GoodShip. About GoodShip GoodShip is the all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement. By plugging into a shipper's TMS and surrounding systems, GoodShip unifies, contextualizes, and analyzes an organization's most critical transportation data then automatically surfaces the top opportunities for optimization. Instantly identify where you're overpaying compared to market, which lanes have deteriorating performance, and where you have the most spot market exposure — then immediately take corrective action directly from the platform. Share carrier scorecards, send performance alerts, initiate pricing renegotiations, and even run procurement events like full network RFPs and seasonal mini-bids. Streamline your workflow from decision to execution, only with GoodShip. Key Takeaways: Insight to Action GoodShip is a cloud-based transportation procurement platform that helps shippers and carriers streamline their operations and optimize their supply chains. The platform provides a single source of truth for shippers and carriers by aggregating data from multiple sources, including transportation management systems (TMS), freight market data, and carrier performance data. GoodShip uses this data to provide shippers with real-time market rates, carrier scorecards, and other insights that help them make better procurement decisions. GoodShip also helps carriers improve their efficiency and profitability by providing them with load-matching tools, real-time tendering, and other features. GoodShip is a growing company that is helping to revolutionize the way shippers and carriers manage their transportation operations. The Nashville, TN based company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible experience and is constantly innovating to improve its platform. Learn More About Insight to Action Ryan Soskin | LinkedIn GoodShip | LinkedIn GoodShip website Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann 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

It's Episode 27 and Rory & Phil are joined by Christian Thuesen to talk about 'The Club With No Soul' - Stord Sunnhordland! This is a great episode where Christian talks about lost Norwegian clubs, his love for non-league, and having beers with Ronnie Deila. We also talk about Norweigian fan culture, the Norwegian national team, and how Haaland has affected football fans' loyalties in Norway.

Do you ever go grocery shopping without any sort of list and end up forgetting half of what you actually needed? Not fun, right? So why would you take that same approach with how you operate your supply chain? On our season finale of Supply Chain Therapy, listen to how Rebeca Illsley, COO of Thermacell Repellents, successfully incorporates process into an ever-growing demand pipeline. Yet another veteran in the industry, Rebecca held a variety of roles at The Clorox Company, including Director of Manufacturing & Director of Supply Chain Integration, before making the leap to Thermacell. In the conversation with Alex and Michelle, Rebecca shares what big lessons she's brought to the Thermacell team, and what she's prioritized first since joining the organization. Some of the highlights include segmentation, team building, and focusing on S&OP first and foremost. Given that Thermacell products are EPA registered, Rebecca highlights the ways in which your manufacturing is impacted when producing safe, high-quality products. Later on, you'll also hear Rebecca talk about what it was like to partially step away from her career in order to build her family and raise her two daughters. Hint – It's totally possible! In addition, she gives her take on how her experience has been in this male-dominated industry, and what advice she has for others looking to tighten the gender gap. —Guest BioRebecca Illsley is the Chief Operating Officer of Thermacell Repellents Inc. She started her career in consumer packaged goods 24 years ago in Research and Development with Frito-Lay followed by Coca-Cola. Rebecca took a pause in her career for six years opting to stay at home with her two daughters. She returned to work full time at The Clorox Company where she held a variety of roles in supply chain over 14 years. Those roles included Manager of Contract Manufacturing, Director of Global Quality Assurance, Director of Supply Chain Integration and Director of Manufacturing. Rebecca is very proud to be leading a talented supply chain organization at Thermacell, driving growth by disrupting the mosquito repellent category with exciting product innovation.Rebecca grew up in Nova Scotia Canada and has a BSc in Food Science from Acadia University and a MS in Food Science from the University of Minnesota. —Guest Quote“My opinion is: S&OP is the brain of the supply chain. So if you don't have S&OP where it needs to be, then you really can't manage your demand. And you really can't manage your inventory, and you can't manage your supply plans.” - Rebecca Illsley—Time Stamps *(2:00) Dynamic logistics in VMS*(7:56) All about Thermacell Repellents*(9:37) Joining the team from Clorox*(12:39) Recuperating in-house manufacturing *(16:16) Why you need to reinvest in your supply chain*(19:14) How to shift to a quality control mindset*(22:21) Overcoming the gender gap in supply chain*(27:35) Advice for ensuring equity *(30:55) Speed round—SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —LinksConnect with Rebecca Illsley on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteLearn more about Thermacell Repellents

Raise your hand if you remember having to search through a catalog to source your suppliers. For those with their hands down, do you know just how much else has changed in supply chain management since? Today's guest can catch you up to speed. Joining Alex and Michelle is Siobhan Hunter, President of Blind Dog Supply Chain Risk Consulting, and former VP of Global Supply Chain at Ember Technologies. Siobhan has been excelling in logistics since 1997 when she got her start at Celestica, and since has held senior roles with organizations such as Jabil, Blackberry, and BlueCross BlueShield North Carolina. Today, you'll hear how Siobhan has decided to transition away from her latest role with Ember in order to pursue consulting full-time with Blind Dog Risk. She'll discuss her time with the design-led temperature control brand as well as how they're looking towards the future with “Cold Chain Management.”Alex and Michelle also dive into how operations relationships have evolved over the years, and why this evolution has benefitted us all. And if you're just starting out in the industry or are interested in finding out how to switch, Siobhan offers up her advice for breaking into supply chain management. —Guest BioSiobhan Hunter is a highly accomplished supply chain executive with over 25 years of experience leading supply chains in diverse industries such as telecom, consumer products, health insurance and electronics manufacturing. She is a driven and detail-oriented professional, who has made significant contributions to the field through her leadership, strategic planning, and operational expertise, and was the recipient of a national innovation award for her work forging collaborations within third party risk management.Starting her career back at NCR Microelectronics, an ASIC semiconductor manufacturer, Siobhan has held senior roles at Celestica, Jabil, and Blackberry, before she took her skills to Blue Cross Blue Shield. Most recently, she was with Ember Technologies, serving as VP of Global Supply Chain. Now you can find her charting her own path with her very own company, Blind Dog Supply Chain Risk Consulting. If you wanted to reach out to her she loves email – siobhan@blinddogrisk.comWhen she's not driving operational excellence, Siobhan enjoys yoga, quality bourbon, and traveling. —Guest Quote“The competitive landscape has completely changed, right? It's allowed more entrants into the marketplace. I definitely have seen the relationship between a supplier and the buyer change and become much more of a partnership.” - Siobhan Hunter—Time Stamps *(2:00) A problem with an unstable Bill of Materials*(8:57) All about Ember*(11:06) Ember's new “Cold Chain Management”*(13:51) How Siobhan has seen the industry change*(17:38) The modern supplier / buyer relationship*(21:21) Solving more problems with BCBS*(26:38) What is Blind Dog Risk Consulting?*(28:39) Siobhan's career advice*(30:55) Speed round—SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —LinksConnect with Siobhan Hunter on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteLearn more about Ember TechnologiesLearn more about Blind Dog Supply Chain Risk Consulting

Let's be honest, we'd be much less productive without the innovations that have developed over the past twenty years. So why do we put up with obsolete technology and processes when it comes to our operations? Joining this week's episode to talk all about this is Will Vining, Senior Director of Supply Chain Optimization at Veritiv Corporation. Will has been with Veritiv for nearly twelve years, but still calls himself a rookie in the B2B distribution world. A Stord customer, Veritiv is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services and solutions. They're also a Fortune 500 Business with about 85 distribution centers across North America. Listen as Alex and Michelle explore Will's history with the organization; specifically how he helped to develop and sell their freight brokerage business, Veritiv Logistics Solutions. Will also shares how Veritiv's network strategy is constantly evolving to continue to enable their growth, and what new technologies he and his team are exploring to position themselves for the future. —Guest BioWill Vining is the Senior Director of Supply Chain Optimization at Veritiv Corporation, where he leads a variety of functions supporting Veritiv's Supply Chain. These include transportation and warehouse optimization across the network of 85 distribution centers, the nightly routing of approximately 4,000 customer deliveries, and the company's global real estate footprint. In addition, Will manages Indirect Sourcing, has responsibility for Supply ChainSustainability and leads Veritiv's Next Gen Supply Chain initiative which is focused ondriving innovation throughout Operations. Will joined Veritiv in 2011 as an early member of the Veritiv Logistics Solutions (VLS) business. He eventually became the Director of that business and was instrumental in driving its turnaround and eventual sale.Will holds a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain from Georgia Southern University and an MBA in Global Business from the University of Illinois.—Guest Quote“The reason we do work with Stord is: You guys help us way beyond freight brokerage. So if we have something that comes up, the Stord Team is always willing to jump in and help us brainstorm things beyond just getting a load moved from point A to point B.” - Will Vining—Time Stamps*(1:44) What is Veritiv?*(4:53) Network strategy*(8:07) Being a part of Veritiv Logistics Solutions*(9:30) Transportation trends*(12:29) Veritiv's freight operations*(14:33) Pros and cons of LTL vs. truckload*(15:11) Why Veritiv picked Stord*(18:05) Future innovations on the horizon*(21:05) Will's career advice*(21:37) Speed round—SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —LinksConnect with Will Vining on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteLearn more about Veritiv Corporation

With DTC sales in the US tripling over the past six years, shouldn't more brands deliver products right to customers' doors? What about if your products are bulky, made of metal, and often weigh more than 100 lbs?Today, hear how Blackstone Products, an outdoor griddle company, serves consumers through both B2B and DTC channels to maximize their reach in the marketplace. Joining Michelle and Alex from Blackstone is Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, Tom Newman. Having recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with the company, Tom has an extensive history of ensuring large items are delivered safely and reliably. In this episode, Tom highlights the importance of paying attention to the most minute details, how critical of a link overseas manufacturing partnerships are, and what steps Blackstone takes to meet the demands of both their product channels. If you're hungry, make sure you eat before putting on this episode, as the discussion also goes on to cover what sort of meals the team at Blackstone tests their griddles with. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out what Tom's favorite slope is out in Utah and what is on his mind regarding the future of Blackstone Products. —Guest BioTom Newman is the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager of Blackstone Products. He has been with the organization since March of 2022, and had loved the time he's spent with the team. The Blackstone Griddle came from the idea that while grilling is a global passion, at every BBQ there's always something that needs to be cooked inside, thus separating people from one another. So the outdoor griddle was born in 2008, with the company experience massive growth year after year since. Prior to Blackstone Products, Tom was the Director of Supply Chain Planning and Execution for iFit, a fitness company that pairs its workout equipment with a mobile application. Additionally, he's held roles at Campbell Scientific, Orbit, and General Motors. Needless to say, Tom has plenty of experience delivering large-scale items to customers. One huge advantage that Tom has had in his supply chain career? He decided to study Mandarin after his first experience in Taiwan back in college. Throughout his career, he's spent about 20 years in China, and credits this connection for allowing him to strengthen his relationships with overseas partners over the years. —Guest Quote“Supply chain is one of those agnostic fields where you bring whatever career background, whatever knowledge you have. And it will aid you in your work with supply chain. Come one, come all. It's open to anyone and you bring whatever knowledge you have and you apply it, and then you add to it.” - Tom Newman—Time Stamps*(2:51) A problem found in testing*(6:19) All about the Blackstone Griddles*(8:47) How is Blackstone doing DTC?*(12:25) Making B2B easier*(14:45) Pros and cons of direct import*(16:36) Why manufacturing is critical *(21:50) Tom's experience overseas*(26:36) Career advice*(28:10) Speed round*(30:52) Parting words about the future —SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —LinksConnect with Tom Newman on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteLearn more about Blackstone Products

Nearshoring or offshoring? B2B or DTC? These are both difficult questions all retail businesses need to face early on when scaling their business and logistics.Today, learn some of the pros and cons each option offers from Rich Durham, Senior Supply Chain and Operations Manager at Pair Eyewear. Rich recalls previous challenges he faced at S'well when it came to B2B fulfillment, as well as how his team at Pair is working to address current pain points with DTC eyeglass prescription orders.Rich discusses just how Pair is making the transition away from overseas production as they expand their Southern California manufacturing. He shares how critical it is that they take more control over the process to reliably manage their large number of SKUs and fully customizable orders.You'll also hear Alex and Michelle talk with Rich about the importance of maintaining strong relationships with all types of providers whether they be your supplier, fulfillment center, or your own in-house sales and forecasting teams. —Guest BioRich Durham is the Senior Supply Chain and Operations Manager at Pair Eyewear, an online glasses retailer founded in 2016. Pair started after one of their founders, Nathan Kondamuri, had enough with expensive, boring eyewear. One of their standout features is their “top” frames, which magnetically click into place, allowing wearers to swap colors, patterns, and more whenever they want. Rich joined Pair as just their 15th employee, and has been leading the transition away from overseas production as they grow the team to over 100 people. Prior to his time with Pair, Rich managed distribution for the sustainable bottle company, S'well. —Guest Quote"There are a lot of similarities between the relationship you have with a supplier and the relationship you have with your warehouse or your fulfillment center. It really is kind of like a marriage and the two of you rely on each other.” - Rich Durham—Time Stamps *(1:43) When things didn't go as planned*(4:20) Why physical inventory tracking so important*(7:10) International manufacturing pros and cons*(12:43) Bringing manufacturing home with Pair*(17:05) How D2C impacts your fulfillment*(24:48) Rich's career advice*(27:28) Hard Hitting Questions—SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —Links Connect with Rich Durham on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteLearn more about Pair Eyewear

You might imagine the logistics around subscription box fulfillment are rather simple, right? You have control over what goes in your customer's box, when it gets shipped, and how often you build them... Think again. This week, Alex and Michelle practice mindful breathing with John Roman, CEO of BattlBox and Carnivore Club. Throughout their conversation, John emphasizes the importance of fostering community and building transparency when facing inevitable cracks in your supply chain–regardless of who's at fault. John joined the BattlBox team back in 2015 once he heard his college friend was creating a subscription box model for survival and outdoors gear. Working as CMO for five years, he became the CEO back in October of 2021. Since then, John has worked to expand and scale BattlBox to Canada and launch their latest brand, Wanlow, a children's subscription box aimed at inspiring more connections to the outdoors. Today, hear as John shares how he and his team prepped for incoming demand following the release of their very own Netflix show, Southern Survival. Also, find out what the procurements process looks like when it comes to selecting items for subscription boxes. —Guest Bio:John Roman is the CEO of subscription box retailers BattlBox and Carnivore Club. BattlBox provides customers with handpicked outdoors/survival gear each month, offering a variety of price points to accommodate every budget. Subscribers can expect everything from premium axes to full sized tents for their next adventure. Carnivore Club is the world's first subscription service featuring premium cured meats delivered to customers' doors. John joined BattlBox after leading several successful sales organizations in telecomm and software, including his roles as VP of Enterprise Business Development at AVOXI, and Director of Enterprise Sales at Cbeyond. Together, John partnered with college friends, BattlBox Founder Daniel Dabbs, and COO Patrick Kelley (AKA “The Three Amigos”) to build the brand from the ground up. Since becoming CEO, John has overseen the EMERGE acquisition of BattlBox and Carnivore Club, launched BattBox to Canada, and debuted their newest brand, Wanlow. If you want to hear more from him, he also hosts the blog: onlinequeso.com—Guest Quote"At the end of the day, it's all about the customer experience. You want to create a sense of excitement and anticipation for your subscribers every time they receive a box from you. That means paying attention to every detail, from the product selection to the packaging to the delivery experience." - John Roman—Time Stamps*(1:43) An all too familiar challenge*(6:23) Memorable BattlBox products*(7:45) Championing content & culture*(10:21) Building customer loyalty during delays*(14:43) Subscription box procurement*(17:19) Preparing for Netflix promotion*(22:49) The simple path to customer success*(27:47) Focusing on each NPS score*(31:32) Hard Hitting Questions—Sponsor:This podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —LinksConnect with John Roman on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteLearn more about BattlBox

You might imagine the logistics around subscription box fulfillment are rather simple, right? You have control over what goes in your customer's box, when it gets shipped, and how often you build them… Think again. This week, Alex and Michelle practice mindful breathing with John Roman, CEO of BattlBox and Carnivore Club. Throughout their conversation, John emphasizes the importance of fostering community and building transparency when facing inevitable cracks in your supply chain–regardless of who's at fault. John joined the BattlBox team back in 2015 once he heard his college friend was creating a subscription box model for survival and outdoors gear. Working as CMO for five years, he became the CEO back in October of 2021. Since then, John has worked to expand and scale BattlBox to Canada and launch their latest brand, Wanlow, a children's subscription box aimed at inspiring more connections to the outdoors. Today, hear as John shares how he and his team prepped for incoming demand following the release of their very own Netflix show, Southern Survival. Also, find out what the procurements process looks like when it comes to selecting items for subscription boxes.

What does a pink flamingo named Carl have to do with a sunglasses supply chain? Find out this week as Alex Kent and Michelle McNamara speak with goodr Head of Supply Chain, Greg Bicksler. Starting out his career in consulting, Greg pursued his desire to have a more direct impact on supply chain, and made it happen. After managing logistics for massive E-commerce brands such as Ruggable and ettitude, he joined the growing success that is the goodr team. Today, hear as Greg talks about goodr's high-growth over the past seven years and how they've evolved to manage increasing customer demand. You'll be able to get an inside look on what led the goodr team to partner with Stord as their 3PL, and what pain points to identify in your own fulfillment network as you scale. Alex and Michelle also dive into the culture that makes goodr stand apart from the crowd and how they've avoided what Greg calls, “culture dilution.” Make sure to keep an ear out for what Greg's real title is at goodr, and you'll know all you need to know about how they like to roll. To hear more about the goodr culture straight from the source, be sure to listen to their podcast, CULTURE goodr, on Spotify or Apple. —Guest BioGreg Bicksler is the Head of Supply Chain at goodr, an active sunglasses company built upon creating badass shades that speak to the four Fs: Fun, Fashionable, Functional, and 'Ffordable. They've been around since 2015, and have experienced seven years of massive growth—including expanding into four activity verticals, RUN, BEAST, BIKE, and GOLF; seven high-performance sunglass frames; major brand collabs; 5,000+ retail partners; and an experiential retail storeGreg spent the first decade of his career in consulting, but then realized that he wanted to have a more direct impact on supply chains. Before goodr, he was the Senior Director of Operations at ettitude, a sustainable fabrics and lifestyle brand. At ettitude, Greg led the global core operations related functions including production, quality, planning, procurement, forecasting, freight, trade compliance, inventory, warehousing, fulfillment, data analytics, technology, NetSuite, customer success, and returns.Prior to ettitude, Greg was the Supply Chain Ops Director at Ruggable, where he oversaw end-to-end global supply chain and expanded capacity as the company quickly grew while also significantly reducing supply chain risk.Outside of work, you can find Greg out in Malibu running, cycling, or swimming as he trains for his next triathlon. If you're lucky enough to see dogs, Taco and Buoy, please give them a pet for us.Guest Quote“We showed up at Stord and there is a full technical architecture drawn out on a white board in the meeting. They're like, ‘oh no we've already figured out what your tech stack is going to look like.' And this is months before we signed a contract. That actually is very similar to how goodr has approached relationships with some of our vendors” - Greg Bicksler—Time Stamps*(1:45) Why Greg came to goodr*(3:08) Signs of growing pains *(5:42) Looking for a 3PL *(8:29) The goodr culture*(15:21) The positives of such high growth*(19:49) Managing challenging moments*(21:24) Who models goodr glasses?*(24:58) Choosing Stord as a partner*(27:32) Career Advice*(28:42) Hard Hitting Questions—SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —LinksConnect with Greg Bicksler on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteFind your next pair of goodrs hereListen to CULTURE goodr here

How are today's most popular retailers facing the challenge that is consumers' increasing expectations? On our first episode back, join hosts Alex Kent and Michelle McNamara as they explore how The Anthropologie Group combines logistics and customer experience to surprise and delight shoppers online and in-store.Today's guest is Candan Erenguc, Chief Operating Officer at The Anthropologie Group. who brings extensive supply chain experience from the automotive industry. However, she does admit that Anthropologie might have one of the most complex retail supply chains she's seen. Candan and our hosts will discuss how these complexities make the Anthropologie shopping experience one of a kind and how the brand remains multigenerational, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022.Be sure to check out Stord's Youtube Page to WATCH the full video interview!—Guest BioCandan Erenguc is the Chief Operating Officer of Anthropologie Group, a global lifestyle brand which specializes in apparel and accessories, intimates, home furniture and décor, beauty and gifts. Candan leads a team that oversees and executes all operations, inventory, and finance across North America, Canada and the EU for Anthropologie, AnthroLiving, Terrain, and BHLDN. Before joining Anthropologie, Candan served as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Away, where she led the operations and technology functions for the brand disruptor, responsible for revolutionizing the luggage industry. At Away, Candan was responsible for spearheading supply chain, sourcing, product development, technology, logistics, and fulfillment. Prior to Away, Candan was the Senior Vice President of Operations Excellence at Lululemon in Vancouver where she led a variety of business transformation and growth initiatives including a global margin improvement program and a digital transformation initiative that spanned technology, process, and creative. She came to retail after 10 years in consulting, serving clients in retail and consumer products at industry leaders Deloitte and IBM. Candan began her career at Ford Motor's in Detroit, where she learned operations and technology on the factory floor. Candan graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business and a masters in Operations. She resides in Florida with her husband, 11-year-old twins, and her two stepchildren, and is in the process of relocating to Philadelphia. —Guest Quote“By using our own brand design products plus our legacy icon products and then doing these only at Anthro Exclusive collaborations, we're able to have a ton of newness and that's what generations of shoppers come to us for: that cool thing that you can't find anywhere else.” - Candan Erenguc—Time Stamps *(1:30) Celebrating 30 Years with Candan Erenguc*(4:43) Challenges with fulfilling dresses and dressers*(7:05) A consistently unique customer experience*(10:20) Different brands and their customer patterns*(12:47) Stories of success and failures*(14:56) Candan's advice*(18:25) Predicting future customer preferences*(22:40) Talking Terrain*(24:20) Hard Hitting Questions—SponsorThis podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more. —Links Connect with Candan Erenguc on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInConnect with Michelle McNamara on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteCheck out The Anthropologie Website

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves' Sales and Marketing Summit. Want to learn how to become a social media marketing powerhouse for your company or your own personal brand? This is the session for you.We're joined by a panel of three of the most impactful and influential social media marketers in freight. Don't miss this panel with Stord's VP of Marketing Mario Paganini, FreightCaviar founder Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski and Superior Dispatch Services meme lord Boris Panov.Plus, internal marketing is just as important as external marketing. We'll find out how Factor 8 CRO Ted Martin is improving sales and marketing team retention with the right messaging. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves' Sales and Marketing Summit. Want to learn how to become a social media marketing powerhouse for your company or your own personal brand? This is the session for you.We're joined by a panel of three of the most impactful and influential social media marketers in freight. Don't miss this panel with Stord's VP of Marketing Mario Paganini, FreightCaviar founder Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski and Superior Dispatch Services meme lord Boris Panov.Plus, internal marketing is just as important as external marketing. We'll find out how Factor 8 CRO Ted Martin is improving sales and marketing team retention with the right messaging. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In this Best of 2022 episode, Benji interviews Mario Paganini, Head of Marketing at STORD.When it comes to marketing our B2B product/service we desire to position ourselves as the cure to our customers problems. However, often we come off more as a vitamin or a pain killer rather than a true solution. In this enlightening discussion Mario walks us through how to separate from our competition and shows the work in action on their brand new website.See the STORD website, click here.

With Peak Season upon us, let's dive into the changes and challenges facing the 2022 holiday demand. As consumers, we all have our own stories of running from store to store in search of the gift that will be remembered forever. Typically, with one of two endings: complete satisfaction when you finally set your eyes on it, or utter disappointment when the shelves you face are all empty. This episode's guest aims to be present for their customers in spite of the instability that comes with peak shopping seasons. Caitlin Coghlan is the Global Director of E-Commerce at The Cookware Company.On today's episode, Caitlin and Alex discuss how her learnings from Amazon help her map out executive strategies for marketing and analytics while avoiding shutdowns when demand is highest. —Guest BioCaitlin has over 10 years of experience in retail operations with brands such as Party City, Liberty Media, and Toys “R” Us where she worked as a buyer, before she joined Amazon as a vendor manager, managing the P&L and determining the strategic direction of the toys category. In 2017, Caitlin became a key part of The Cookware Company.The Cookware Company is a global cookware manufacturer with worldwide brand presence. Starting in Belgium in 2007 with their original brand, GreenPan, The Cookware Company was the first to introduce PTFE-free non-stick cookware into the market. Winning the Amazon Home Vendor of the year in 2019, The Cookware Company's brands can be found in retail, grocery, mass market and specialty stores as well as on television shopping channels and retail websites in over 100 countries around the world.Caitlin leverages her experience at Amazon each and every day in her work at The Cookware Company. She plays a large role in product development based on consumer metrics and engagement in order to hone in on new trends as they develop. Similarly, she consistently has an eye on her supply chain to ensure there's always product ready to be put on shelves. —Guest Quote“I want to make sure that we are never out of stock. There's been a lot of empty shelves in retailers like Walmart. There are places we can fit in. With the growth, the worst thing that we could do to ourselves is not be present for the consumer.” - Caitlin Coghlan—Time Stamps *(1:17) Meet Caitlin*(4:49) Transparency in the supply chain*(7:26) Developing strategies specific to Amazon *(13:20) Segment 2: Challenges*(15:16) Refreshing metrics*(17:38) Focuses for peak season *(19:40) Segment 3: The Venting Couch*(21:59) Segment 4: Back to the Future*(24:16) What keeps you up at night?*(27:16) Oprah's List*(29:03) Segment 5: Quick Hitters—SponsorWhat would you do if Katie Couric called you at work and told you that your logistics company was breaking the law? This is a totally true and completely terrifying tale which you can read in our e-book Scary Supply Chain Stories To Tell In The Dark. Grab a free copy at Stord.link/scary and get ready to sleep with the lights on. And now back to the episode.—Links Connect with Caitlin Coghlan on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteCheck out The Cookware Company Website

Round up, and let's explore what a Circular Supply Chain looks like. What if we told you that your supply chain waste could be of value to someone else? Or vice versa? Today's supply chains are linear, but in the future, The Circular Supply Chain Network plans to change that. Our guest today understands how to make a material's life span extend to as long as possible. Sneha Kumari is the Head of Industry Trends at The Circular Supply Chain Network. On today's episode, Sneha and Alex discuss how waste from one industry can be of value to another, the importance of failure mode and effects analysis, and ways in which you can turn your linear supply chain into a circular one. —Guest BioSneha is a Six Sigma Certified Green Belt Supply Chain Manager with over 9 years of experience improving customer metrics by reducing costs. She is passionate about customer experience and strives to deliver quality products to her customers on time while reducing operational costs. She is a believer in change and is constantly looking for ideas to innovate the current state. As a leader, Sneha empowers her team with decision-making and enables growth within the organization.Leading a team of 50+ associates, Sneha has led forward and reverse Supply Chain activities and manufacturing operations across global projects and products she has worked on. Sneha has had experience leading demand planning/buying, managing the Master Production Schedule, inventory financial planning, vendor negotiations and Long Term Agreements (LTA) with suppliers, warehouse fulfillment management, and import compliance activities. Sneha has led New Product Introduction (NPI) projects ensuring 100% on-time customer launch while meeting the cost objectives. She has expertise working with electronics, automotive application products, and Home Automation software and hardware applications. Sneha has leveraged her analytical skills to forecast annual inventory and build data-driven models for 3% YOY improvement in inventory turns and inventory $$. She is a Transaction Kaizen tool champion and led/facilitated 10 Kaizen events implementing process improvement tools driving efficiency while achieving both cost/time saving for the business.—Guest Quote“We want to make sure that you are making use of every single material that you use [in your supply chain] to make that product in the best way possible. The waste that came out of that process either goes back into your supply chain or it goes back to someone else's supply chain.” - Sneha Kumari—Time Stamps *(1:34) Meet Sneha*(3:21) What is the value of a circular supply chain?*(7:10) Profiting off of Circularity *(12:25) Segment 2: Challenges*(15:30) Audit, Audit, Audit! *(20:08) Working in smaller loops*(23:24) Segment 3: The Venting Couch*(28:50) Segment 4: Back to the Future*(33:01) Waste from one industry can be a value to another*(35:10) A Dell case study*(39:05) Segment 5: Quick Hitters—SponsorWhat would you do if Katie Couric called you at work and told you that your logistics company was breaking the law? This is a totally true and completely terrifying tale which you can read in our e-book Scary Supply Chain Stories To Tell In The Dark. Grab a free copy at Stord.link/scary and get ready to sleep with the lights on. And now back to the episode.—Links Connect with Sneha Kumari on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedInCheck out the Stord WebsiteCheck out the Circular Supply Chain Website

Mario Paganini is a 3-time head of marketing (2x unicorn startups, 1x exit) before the age of 30. Currently, Mario is the VP of Marketing at Stord where his team is creating and evangelizing the future of logistics with Cloud Supply Chain. Outside of staring at screens, Mario is a competitive ultramarathon runner, eats a lot of vegetables, and occasionally wears a Mario outfit.Learn more about Stord: https://www.stord.com/Connect with Mario Paganini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-paganini/Connect with the host, Connor Dube, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialsellingexpert/Brought to you by the B2B content marketing experts at www.ProvenContent.comGet access to free content marketing courses, no email opt in required, at www.ProvenContent.com/Free

Introduction: Welcome to Five & Thrive: a weekly podcast highlighting the Southeast's most interesting news, entrepreneurs, and information of the week, all under 5 minutes.  My name is Jon Birdsong and I'm with Atlanta Ventures. Y'all we are going to need to shorten this intro from here on out as there is just so much commerce going on in Atlanta and the Southeast. Let's get into it.  Blog Post of the Week: The blog post of the week and I don't know if all this press is a direct correlation with news from last week of Andreeson Horowitz investing $350M in Adam Neumann's new apartment company, but Neumann's vision has already been executed on and by Birmingham's lodestar entrepreneur: Bill Smith of Shipt fame which sold for $550M in 2017 to Target started Landing which is a very similar concept to Neumann's – just 3 years earlier – where a community of residents can pick and choose between fully furnished apartments across the country. TechCrunch did an interview with Bill this week and it's fantastic. We've linked to it in the show notes but if you're a student of entrepreneurship, go-to-market, product packaging and more, watch how these two entrepreneurs duel it out for years to come – and make sure to add butter and salt to the popcorn.  Product of the Week: I recently caught up with CEO of PressSports, Conrad Cornell at the SouthSource Tortuga party on the West Side and he shared that they just launched a completely revamped product at PressSports. I downloaded the app which has over 10,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 on the app store. High school and college athletes download Press Sports to start, document, and organize the digital portfolio of their careers so friends and coaches can engage and connect with them outside of the traditional social media outlets.   Companies Coming Up:  Where do we even begin here? The Inc 5000 list came out and there are too many on the list to name for this short podcast. Atlanta Ventures Founder, David Cummigns put together a list of 30 that have a three year growth rate of at least 300%. Not only is the Inc 5000 list a great annual water mark for growth, one would be hard pressed to find a better list to prospect fast, growing companies. We've highlighted several on this podcast including Stord, PrizePicks, Neighborly Software, SingleOps and several others. One we haven't explored in depth is the overall number 2 on the list, right out of Atlanta which is SnapNurse. More on that rocketship in the future! Take a look at the list through links in the show notes. Question of the Week: We get to talk to so many investors and entrepreneurs week in and week out and several recurring questions come up. Here is one where we got this week from an investor and it was: how do y'all measure product-market fit. This is where art meets science in startups, but to me, product-market fit is 10 unaffiliated (so not your Uncle or roommate) customers who raves about your product AND there is a clear line of sight to a repeatable, scalable customer acquisition model. I know that still leaves many questions but let's start this new segment with that answer this week.    Raise a Glass: Several raise a glass moments this past week: Michael Gottfried and Ashish Mistry raised $2M for PCKL (gotta love a 4 letter domain). PCKL is serving the massively growing market of Pickle Ball. Shop for paddles, balls, and accessories. PCKL joins the burgeoning D2C empire with their first company Piper golf balls.  Motivo, led by Rachel McCrickard, raised $14M led by Cox Enterprises to tackle the shortage of therapists by connecting mental health organizations with virtual clinical supervisors. Congrats to Rachel and team.  Lastly, legendary entrepreneur, Bill Nussey joined TechSquare Ventures and Engage. We've covered TechSquare and Engage on before this podcast. He led SilverPop to 600 employees and their eventual sale to IBM. Bill wrote an eloquent LinkedIn post worth reading that we put in the show notes.  Annnnd, that's 5 minutes. Thank you for listening to Five and Thrive. We provide 5 minutes of quality information, so you can thrive in the upcoming week. Please subscribe to the show and spread the good word!  Resources discussed in this episode: Blog Post of the Week: Bil Smith: The Anti Adam Neumann Product of the Week: Press Sports Company Coming Up: Inc 5000 Atlanta David Cummings Growth of 300% or more Raise a Glass: PCKL Raises $2M Motivo Raised $14MBill Nussey Joins Tech Square Ventures and Engage