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Today, we're featuring Beagl's founder, Eric Williams, to discuss focusing on daily execution by automating RFP processes! Eric highlights the importance of brand reputation, sustainable business models in freight, winning RFPs through trust and network strengths, and why brokers need to understand their business execution capabilities, deliver ongoing value, and engage in strategic calls to build trust and filter viable prospects!   About Eric Williams Eric is a logistics leader with over a decade of experience driving sales, pricing, sourcing, and technology strategy across top industry players. At Target, he managed $450M in annual freight spend and delivered over $120M in savings during his tenure. He's held leadership roles at US Foods, DAT, and XPO, leading initiatives in consolidation, fleet optimization, pricing model development, and RFP centralization. Before logistics, Eric spent a decade as a member at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He holds a Political Science degree from the University of New Mexico and is a former West Point cadet.   Connect with Eric Website: https://www.beagl.ai/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-w-a7826b6/  

A few weeks ago, rumors started to swirl that Amazon might be standing up their own for-hire less-than-truckload (LTL) operation to compete with the likes of FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, XPO, and Saia. So what are these rumors based on, and how likely are they to be true? More importantly, what would such a move mean for other national LTL carriers? In this episode of Art of Supply, Kelly Barners digs into the details of this buzzworthy supply chain news story: Where the rumors started and how Amazon might take the first steps to move into the LTL space The current LTL business landscape and why Amazon making that move would be such a big deal How likely they are to be successful should they move ahead by either building or buying an LTL operation Links: Will FedEx Freight hit the open road? Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement  

On Episode 821 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Liberation Day tariffs. With Trump set to announce a new slate of tariffs today at 4 p.m., what are the early impacts and how are supply chains responding? We'll take a look. In headlines, mass layoffs hit supply chains and Trevor Milton announces the release of a new documentary on his conviction.  Bissinger's Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. talks all about the logistics of Easter candy. We'll find out the sweet science behind making sure the Easter Bunny is leaving fully stocked baskets on the holiday. We'll also see how the company is responding to tariffs and if they will make candy cost more. Trailer mechanic Alyssa Briggs made history as the first woman to win XPO's national MasterTech competition. Briggs hopes to inspire other women to not only get involved in the diesel mechanic industry, but to also to compete and test their skills. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 821 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Liberation Day tariffs. With Trump set to announce a new slate of tariffs today at 4 p.m., what are the early impacts and how are supply chains responding? We'll take a look. In headlines, mass layoffs hit supply chains and Trevor Milton announces the release of a new documentary on his conviction.  Bissinger's Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. talks all about the logistics of Easter candy. We'll find out the sweet science behind making sure the Easter Bunny is leaving fully stocked baskets on the holiday. We'll also see how the company is responding to tariffs and if they will make candy cost more. Trailer mechanic Alyssa Briggs made history as the first woman to win XPO's national MasterTech competition. Briggs hopes to inspire other women to not only get involved in the diesel mechanic industry, but to also to compete and test their skills. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we delve into the significant market fluctuations experienced since the beginning of the year, with a particular focus on the transportation and logistics sectors. Despite the prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties, these industries have faced notable drawdowns, potentially unveiling investment opportunities. We discuss 13 prominent companies within these sectors, examining their recent performance and assessing whether the current market sentiment presents a compelling case for investors to explore. Tickets of stocks/ETFs discussed: CP.TO, CNR.TO, UNP, TFII.TO, R, ODFL, FDX, UPS, CJT.TO, XPO, GXO, 1919, MaerskB Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En la Radio de Diario de Transporte comenzamos la semana con el primer podcast con motivo del Día Internacional de la Mujer que se celebra el próximo sábado 8 de marzo y que anteriormente se denominaba el Día Internacional de la Mujer Trabajadora. Para hablar de la inclusión de las mujeres en el transporte de mercancías por carretera y en las empresas de logística, hemos entrevistado a Mayte Galeano, directora de Recursos Humanos de XPO Logistics en el sur de Europa y Marruecos. Con nuestra invitada abordamos temas tan importantes como que el 52,5% de los cargos de responsabilidad en XPO Logistics están ocupados por mujeres, lo que supone que esta empresa está muy por encima de la media de las empresa de su sector en la promoción del talento femenino. También más del 30% de la plantilla que trabaja en los almacenes de logística de XPO son mujeres, frente a la media del 8% del resto de las empresas del sector logístico.  De todo lo anterior y de programas de inclusión como Women in Leadership Mentoring Program, que fomentan el desarrollo profesional de la mujeres en la empresa y otros temas de actualidad, hablamos con Mayte Galeano. 

Today, we are replaying my conversation with Brad Jacobs. Brad's resumé is remarkable. He has founded seven companies, all of which are billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar businesses. He has done 500 M&A transactions and raised $30 billion dollars of debt and equity capital. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman of XPO, a commercial trucking company that he started in 2011 and has grown into one of the largest logistics businesses in the world. He has also written a book that will be out in January, titled “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars”. Brad's energy is infectious and our conversation unpacks his strategies for M&A, his propensity for speed, and methods for earning team buy-in. Please enjoy my great conversation with Brad Jacobs. Sign up for the Alphasense panel discussion hosted by Patrick. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest growing FinTech company in history and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. It's also notable that many best-in-class businesses use Ramp—companies like Airbnb, Anduril, and Shopify, as well as investors like Sequoia Capital and Vista Equity. They use Ramp to manage their spending, automate tedious financial processes, and reinvest saved dollars and hours into growth. At Colossus and Positive Sum, we use Ramp for exactly the same reason. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by Alphasense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. AlphaSense provides access to over 300 million premium documents, including company filings, earnings reports, press releases, and more from public and private companies. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegas help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:07:11) Identifying key factors in a market before investing (00:10:07) Gleaning insights from early acquisition experiences (00:13:43) Delving into the seller's mindset during a business sale (00:17:51) Weighing pre-built against organic growth strategies in acquisitions (00:27:49) Engaging constructively with Wall Street (00:29:36) Discussing the substantial buyback of XPO shares (00:33:16) Ambition as a recurring theme in entrepreneurial success (00:35:17) Emphasizing the need to facilitate team agility (00:37:35) Highlighting the joys of post-acquisition integration (00:41:09) Drawing lessons from Ludwig Jesselson's principles (00:45:34) Comparing the risks and rewards of early versus late adoption (00:49:09) Reflecting on errors made in trend analysis (00:53:59) Strategies for implementing new technologies in enterprises (00:56:59) The significance of thought experiments in strategic decision-making (01:01:00) Recalling transformative events from his early years (01: 02:22) Outlining what makes a meeting 'electric' (01: 06:53) Sharing experiences with exemplary leadership (01:12:37) Deciding the right time to step away from a business (01:23:45) Philosophies for leading a fulfilling life (01:27:53) The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Brad

 In this episode of Hammer Lane Legends, the hosts chat with Jayvon, a rookie truck driver navigating the highs and lows of his new career. From initial doubts about trucking to overcoming challenges during training at XPO, Jayvon shares his journey of resilience and determination. The discussion explores tight street navigation, equipment maintenance, and the dynamics of freight companies, including transitions to new roles and the hurdles of seniority. With insights on workplace security and industry realities, Jayvon's story offers a raw and inspiring look at breaking into the trucking world.  Support The Show KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear Share Your Stories LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com Follow The Show YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends Facebook Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hll Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast Follow The Team Brian Merkel Facebook: www.facebook.com/brian.merkel.94 Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/brianmerkeloffical/ Instagram Mobile: @brianmerkelofficial Produced by: Jason York Follow Jason on Instagram @jyorkofficial 

Our guest on this week's episode is Jeff Rogers, director of field maintenance operations at Ryder, Inc. Veterans' Day is Monday. The supply chain industry, like many fields, has a large number of veterans who have brought the skills they acquired in the military and now apply them to civilian work. Our guest today shares about his own military experience and how it has helped him carve out a long and successful career at Ryder.You can hardly turn anywhere in our industry without hearing something about artificial intelligence and how it is bound to impact supply chains. However, actual and successful use cases are still being worked on. This week we learned about some actual examples of how AI is being deployed, working a bit behind the scenes to complete some common supply chain tasks.The return to steadier growth across logistics markets continued in October, as industry conditions moderated from the ups and downs of the last few years. That's according to the latest Logistics Managers' Index, or LMI, which was published on Tuesday. We share the latest statistics from the report and discuss what the numbers mean in reflecting trends in the industry.Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. A series of ten episodes is now available on the "State of Logistics." The episodes provide in-depth looks into the current states of key transportation modes, such as trucking, rail, air, and ocean. It also looks at inventory management, 3PLs and more.  All ten episodes are available to stream now. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes. The podcast is also available at www.thescxchange.com.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:RyderC.H. Robinson automates 10,000 email tasks per day with AIInvestor Brad Jacobs hires chief artificial intelligence officerLogistics economy grew in OctoberGet episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: Werner Premium ServicesOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply

What if leadership wasn't about climbing the ladder but about deepening the connections you make along the way? In this episode, Andrea chats with Vanessa Fields, Director of Human Resources at XPO, who opens up about a crucial (and often overlooked) piece of leadership: relationships. Vanessa shares how her career journey, from retail to HR leadership, was shaped by strong connections. Learn how she navigated the corporate world, from moments of feeling stifled and silenced to becoming a leader who champions resilience and authentic connection. Additional Resources: Connect with Andrea Butcher on LinkedIn Visit HRD Website Vanessa Fields on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn  Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Relationships are Key – Building and nurturing authentic relationships is foundational to career success. Intentional Leadership – Vanessa shares how great leaders in her life empowered her to be resilient and lead with vulnerability. People-Pleasing vs. Meeting People Where They Are – There's a fine line between wanting to make others happy and authentically meeting them at their level. Self-Reflection – Vanessa regularly asks herself, “Is my action breaking down or building up this relationship?” as a way to maintain strong connections.

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Less-than-truckload carriers are facing a challenging freight backdrop and more difficult comparisons as the industry anniversary of the bankruptcy of a major competitor approaches. In this Talking Transports podcast, Mario Harik, XPO's chief executive officer joins Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation & logistics analyst, to share how the company is buffering these difficulties with a number of self-help initiatives called its LTL 2.0 strategy. This is yielding a more efficient and profitable network, as well as fueling better service metrics, such as on casualty claims and on-time performance. These productivity improvements and recent capacity additions should position XPO well for when the freight market turns. Harik also talks about electric trucks, operating driving schools and leveraging technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's video, we explore the latest enhancements to OVTLYR and how they can transform your trading strategy. Don't miss out if you want to optimize your trading, streamline processes, and gain valuable insights! Key Highlights: Platform Updates: Enjoy a refreshed OVTLYR logo and user interface for better navigation. Plus, try our new screener tool to filter stocks by sector, industry, signal returns, and capital efficiency. Weekly Winner Circle: Congrats to Dave, our champion! His impressive use of OVTLYR and valuable trade insights are an inspiration. Feature Demos: Learn about advanced filtering options and screener customization to find and manage high-potential trades. Bug Fixes and Updates: We're addressing minor bugs and working on future updates to enhance OVTLYR's functionality. Market Analysis: Watch live demonstrations of the new features in action with stock picks like USFD and XPO, analyzing their metrics and performance. Revolutionize your trading with OVTLYR. Watch the video to see the updates and learn how to enhance your trading success. Subscribe for more updates, tips, and strategies. #OVTLYR, #StockTrading, #TradingTools, #TradingStrategies, #MarketAnalysis, #TradingUpdates, #FinancialFreedom, #TradingSuccess, #InvestingTips, #TradingEducation, #StockPicks, #ScreenerTool, #TradingInsights, #TradingOptimization, #CapitalEfficiency, #TradingPlatform, #StockScreening, #TradeOpportunities, #StockMarket, #TradingCommunity, #TradingFeatures, #LiveTrading, #TradingNews, #TradingTech, #StockAnalysis, #TradingSoftware For more information on OVTLYR, visit our website or join our trading community. Happy trading!

We're back for another live discussion packed with knowledge about the logistics industry with Mike Sajdak! Mike joins the show to share something about global logistics, the effect of COVID-19 on supply chain dynamics, vetting carriers, and compliance. The conversation also focuses on the rising issue of freight theft and the necessity for thorough vetting processes and transparency in rate confirmations. There's more you should hear in this episode, so stay tuned!   About Mike Sajdak Mike Sajdak has been in the transportation and logistics industry for 24 years, mostly with the former Con-way organization, XPO, and Amazon. He served as the Director of Carrier Compliance for the former XPO Logistics for 4 years. Currently, he's the Procurement & Strategy Manager in Global Logistics for Amazon.   Connect with Mike LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-sajdak-372679149/  

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes news on used Class 8 truck sales, Port Houston, and earnings from XPO, Landstar, and C.H. Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the state of stocks after another pivotal week for the market. Plus, the desk making some moves in their portfolio, they reveal their latest trades. And later, A Call of the Day on XPO, Jenny Harrington owns it and talks about what to do with the stock now. Investment Committee Disclosures

In this week's episode, we sat down with Anthony Fecarotta, Founder & President of linehaul.ai. Anthony brings us through his road to success, starting at XPO as an Account Manager, later The Grane Companies, Schneider National, Covenant, and Everest. He unveils his future plans for linehaul.ai, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the importance of human element in freight, and why he thinks it's too soon for an AI revolution in logistics. Thank you to our podcast sponsors:  This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ultimate freight broker's secret weapon! With ISO, you'll have access to industry-wide service performance benchmarks, dynamic carrier and customer scorecards, and powerful analytics so you can understand your service strengths, address your weaknesses, and differentiate your carrier network from the competition. To learn more and get started, visit www.iso.io today.Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freightcaviar.com.Support the Show.

Kevin celebrates the elimination of tolls on Alabama's Foley Beach Bridge; XPO re-opens a Yellow Corp terminal; the latest oil and gas prices; Werner 1st Qtr Revenue & Earnings. Also US economy headed for a soft landing or hard landing.

Kevin celebrates the elimination of tolls on Alabama's Foley Beach Bridge; XPO re-opens a Yellow Corp terminal; the latest oil and gas prices; Werner 1st Qtr Revenue & Earnings. Also US economy headed for a soft landing or hard landing.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes earnings from XPO and Cummins, and news on Oregon spending part of a federal grant on increasing the truck driver pool, and the Biden administration giving a slight reprieve to automakers making electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second part of this six-part Series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf interviews welcomes back Charlie Workmon, President and CEO of Riverstone Logistics. The two discuss Charlie W's early professional journey through various logistics management roles. Workmon details a significant period in his career, starting with his role at Cardinal Logistics, moving through his time at Georgia Pacific and 3PD, and highlighting key transitions influenced by familial commitments and professional growth opportunities. He recalls critical moments such as dealing with billing errors, negotiating his salary, and learning under the mentorship of Will O'Shea, which shaped his strategic approach in business. Despite challenging economic times, Workmon showcases his assertiveness and commitment and reflects on the pivotal experiences during Hurricane Katrina that honed his crisis management skills. Charlie Workmon also discusses the influence of personal motivation and the importance of recognition in driving one's career forward, touching on feedback that fueled his determination. He elaborates on successfully winning a client deal with Toys R Us, offering a novel delivery solution that emphasized lower damage rates despite being a higher ticket option. Additionally, the conversation shifts to lighter topics like the TV show "Lost," adding a personal connection to the discussion. Towards the end, Workmon touches on his brief tenure at XPO after its acquisition of 3PD and his subsequent dream to start his own company that treats people a certain way and fulfills a very certain organizational purpose.  Come back for part three of this conversation next Tuesday! Watch part one of this series "Family Business to Logistics Leader: How Charlie Workmon Got Started" - https://youtu.be/2dtnhUNHwLs  Books mentioned: The New Strategic Selling - Robert B. Miller, Stephen E. Heiman, Tad Tuleja - https://www.amazon.com/New-Strategic-Selling-Successful-Companies/dp/044669519X  The Gospel According to Lost - Chris Seay - https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-According-Lost-Chris-Seay/dp/0849920728/  This episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/aqYuV1qQokk   Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com     Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail      

In the second part of this six-part Series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf interviews welcomes back Charlie Workmon, President and CEO of Riverstone Logistics. The two discuss Charlie W's early professional journey through various logistics management roles. Workmon details a significant period in his career, starting with his role at Cardinal Logistics, moving through his time at Georgia Pacific and 3PD, and highlighting key transitions influenced by familial commitments and professional growth opportunities. He recalls critical moments such as dealing with billing errors, negotiating his salary, and learning under the mentorship of Will O'Shea, which shaped his strategic approach in business. Despite challenging economic times, Workmon showcases his assertiveness and commitment and reflects on the pivotal experiences during Hurricane Katrina that honed his crisis management skills. Charlie Workmon also discusses the influence of personal motivation and the importance of recognition in driving one's career forward, touching on feedback that fueled his determination. He elaborates on successfully winning a client deal with Toys R Us, offering a novel delivery solution that emphasized lower damage rates despite being a higher ticket option. Additionally, the conversation shifts to lighter topics like the TV show "Lost," adding a personal connection to the discussion. Towards the end, Workmon touches on his brief tenure at XPO after its acquisition of 3PD and his subsequent dream to start his own company that treats people a certain way and fulfills a very certain organizational purpose.  Come back for part three of this conversation next Tuesday! Watch part one of this series "Family Business to Logistics Leader: How Charlie Workmon Got Started" - https://youtu.be/2dtnhUNHwLs  Books mentioned: The New Strategic Selling - Robert B. Miller, Stephen E. Heiman, Tad Tuleja - https://www.amazon.com/New-Strategic-Selling-Successful-Companies/dp/044669519X  The Gospel According to Lost - Chris Seay - https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-According-Lost-Chris-Seay/dp/0849920728/  This episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/aqYuV1qQokk   Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com     Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail      

Our guest on this week's episode is David Correll, a research scientist with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation and Logistics. This coming Monday, April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. Begun in 1970, this is a worldwide event designed to recognize the importance of preserving our environment. Due to its basic role of moving goods worldwide, our supply chains are among the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases. While we can't totally eliminate our environmental footprints, there are things we can do to lessen their impacts on the environment. Each year, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics produce a State of Supply Chain Sustainability report. Correll is the project lead for this ambitious research. He shares about the progress being made for sustainability with in supply chains. Members of the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) Women in Motion (WIM) group met with federal government leaders in Washington this week to advocate for policies that support women drivers and that will encourage recruitment and retention of more women in the industry. We look at the specific legislation they are promoting to improve the lives of women truckers. Freight company Yellow Corp. went out of business last year. It was one of the largest trucking companies to declare bankruptcy in history. Yellow blames its demise on contract negotiations with the Teamsters, while the union says the company spent more than it could afford to acquire other companies and expand. Regardless, the bankruptcy court has been selling off the company's remaining assets. We look at those assets and what other trucking firms have been buying them in order to expand their own operations at bargain prices.   Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & LogisticsState of Supply Chain Sustainability Report (2023)Women truckers take their case to WashingtonEstes to open wave of new freight terminals acquired from bankrupt Yellow Corp.Get episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: Travero LogisticsOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

Una charla con Jorge Urbano, director de Sound:Check XPO y todo lo relacionado sobre la edición 2024.Entrevistas y documentos auditivos recientes y del pasado se juntan en un mismo formato, mezclando la modernidad con las imperfecciones del pasado y haciendo que algo nuevo suene con ruido, con ruido de cassette, de un cassette grabado.

Advancing stocks outnumbered decliners on both exchanges by less than 2-to-1. The 10-year Treasury jumped above 4.40% after ADP reported stronger than expected job growth in March. But the 10-year yield backed off highs for the second straight session. Salesforce and XPO are trading near their 10-week moving averages, while Dexcom is in an alternate buy zone.

Throughout his tenure, Brad Jacobs has built multiple billion-dollar companies. While there is no "playbook" for growing a business, he focuses on a few factors above all else in every company he operates, and in this conversation, he reveals them all. Shane and Jacobs discuss how to read anyone during an interview through a series of intentional questions, the exciting role of AI and technology in the future of business, and where money-making ideas hide in companies. Jacobs also shares how his training in math and music made him a better business operator, the one thing he focuses on to grow his businesses, how to spot big trends before everyone else, and the only thing a company should focus on for success. Brad Jacobs has started five companies from scratch and led each to become a billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar enterprise. These include three publicly traded companies: XPO Logistics, where he serves as Chairman and CEO, United Rentals, and United Waste Systems. Before starting XPO in 2011, Jacobs founded United Rentals in 1997 and led the company as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In 1989, he founded United Waste Systems.   Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theknowledgeproject/videos Newsletter - I share timeless insights and ideas you can use at work and home. Join over 600k others every Sunday and subscribe to Brain Food. Try it: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ My Book! Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results is out now - https://fs.blog/clear/  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/shaneparrish Join our membership: https://fs.blog/membership/ Sponsors: Eight Sleep: Sleep to power a whole new you. https://www.eightsleep.com/farnamstreet Shopify: Making commerce better for everyone. https://www.shopify.com/shane

Welcome to "Attention Retention," the podcast that shines a light on the best practices for recruitment, retention, and recognition within the trucking and logistics industry. Join your host, Jackie McManus, CEO and founder of KJ Media, as we dive deep into the innovative workforce strategies of leading companies. In today's episode, we're excited to feature XPO, a titan in the transportation and logistics sector, known for its forward-thinking and adaptive approach in a rapidly changing industry. We sit down with Brian Drake, Senior Vice President of Talent Management at XPO, to discuss the company's pioneering Road Flex program, designed to enhance the work-life balance and satisfaction of experienced team drivers.

Brad Jacobs is venturing into building materials distribution with a new firm branded QXO. His initial forecast is $1B in revenue in Year 1 and at least $5B within three years. How, you may ask, does he plan to do that? Well, he wrote on book on it, humbly titled, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, which I would absolutely recommend to a friend.   Upon hearing the news, Jon Vaughan and Bradley Hartmann dropped what they were doing and bought the book, listened to eight hours of past Brad Jacobs podcasts, and spoke to leaders in the freight industry who knew Brad back in 2011 when he ventured into that industry.  Then Jon and Bradley got together to talk about what they learned, what they think will happen, and what you need to know.    Below is an edited transcript of QXOs announcement:  After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe. The company will be called QXO, Inc. On December 3, 2023, Jacobs Private Equity entered into an investment agreement with SilverSun Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNT) in which they will invest $1 billion in cash. Upon the closing of the equity investment, SilverSun will be renamed QXO. JPE will become QXO's majority stockholder, and Jacobs will become the company's chairman and chief executive officer. QXO will become a standalone platform for Jacobs' new venture following the spin off of the existing business to SilverSun stockholders.   QXO's StrategyQXO plans to create a tech-forward industry leader in the building products distribution industry through accretive M&A and organic growth, including greenfield openings, with the goal of generating outsized stockholder value.   Distributors of building products offer materials, finished goods, value-added solutions and expertise to a broad range of customers across residential, nonresidential, industrial and infrastructure end-markets. Their products are used extensively in new construction and in repair and remodeling. Key categories include access control, construction supplies, doors and windows, electrical components, fencing and decking, HVAC, infrastructure, landscaping, lumber, plumbing, pools, roofing, siding and water, among others. QXO expects to achieve a revenue run-rate of at least $1 billion by the end of year one, at least $5 billion within three years, and tens of billions of dollars over the next decade. QXO's scale should elevate the customer experience, increase sales force effectiveness, and enable margin expansion. The industry's nascent use of technology, particularly AI and B2B e-commerce, represents a compelling opportunity for tech-focused entrants. According to industry data, the percentage of industry revenue derived from e-commerce is currently only mid-single digits, and this share is expected to triple by 2030. Additional types of tech adoption by distributors have the potential to be transformative through price optimization, demand forecasting, warehouse automation and robotics, automated inventory management, route optimization for delivery fleets, supply chain visibility, and end-to-end digital customer connectivity. QXO's strategy anticipates that these drivers, among others, will be central to the company's goal of outsized stockholder value creation.   The Market OpportunityThe building products distribution industry is highly fragmented, with approximately 7,000 distributors in North America and 13,000 in Europe, according to industry observers. The industry has generated compound annual revenue growth of 7% over the last five years, based on industry data, and continues to benefit from powerful secular growth drivers for building products distribution in the residential, nonresidential and infrastructure sectors. For example, industry reports estimate that the current supply of US homes is 3 million units short of demand, potentially creating long-term tailwinds for both new construction and the repair and remodeling of aging homes. In the nonresidential sector, long-term demand is expected to be driven by growth across multiple industrial and commercial verticals, according to industry sources. Infrastructure should benefit from the widely reported need for repair or replacement of America's public transportation, utility and communication systems, among others. These market dynamics, together with the fragmented nature of the industry, offer a significant opportunity to unlock growth potential through scale and technology. National distributors can serve large customers across multiple geographies and project types with standardized efficiencies, providing consistent, data-driven customer services across a broad operating scope. Additionally, a scaled technology ecosystem can expand the array of value-added services offered to customers, such as jobsite visibility into product consumption, digital configuration tools for custom ordering and tracking, and virtual design capabilities that interface with product order flow.   Track Record Brad Jacobs has completed approximately 500 M&A transactions in his career, and built five multibillion-dollar, publicly traded companies to date: XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), one of the largest providers of less-than-truckload services in North America; GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the largest pure-play contract logistics provider in the world; RXO, Inc. (NYSE: RXO), a leading tech-enabled freight brokerage platform; United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company; and United Waste Systems, Inc., the fifth largest U.S. waste management company at the time of its sale. ‍ Each of these companies has a history of attracting world-class talent, establishing advantages through technology, and scaling up through accretive capital allocations for M&A and organic growth. This decades-long track record should position QXO to acquire exceptional businesses, integrate them effectively, improve margins and generate high returns on capital. --------- You can view clips from this episode with Jon Vauaghn on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco     This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® which will organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd sincerely appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts. 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S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning. Earnings announcements remain the key driver to today action. CRUS, F & SONO report beat las night and this morning we see positive earning out from HLT, CVS & XPO. BABA reported a slight however the increased their buyback plan by $25B. Disney reports that new streaming sports channel is in the works as they team up with FOX & WBD in a joint venture. DIS releasing earnings after the bell today. Target is on watch as they are said to be considering a paid membership program. In Europe, stocks are mainly lower. Oil prices are higher this morning with both contracts displaying gains.

Brad Jacobs, Executive Chairman at XPO, discusses his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss getting Clarity in a Dangerous World. Ben is the Founder of Cambridge Capital (private equity), BGSA (M&A advice), and the Logistics Coalition (humanitarian aid). Ben is hosting the BGSA Supply Chain Conference that will be held January 24-26 in Palm Beach, Florida.  About Ben Gordon Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. Benjamin has led investments in outstanding firms including XPO, Grand Junction, Bringg, Liftit, and others. As CEO of BGSA Holdings, Benjamin has spent his career investing in and helping to build supply chain and technology companies. Benjamin led the firm's efforts, advising on over $1 billion worth of supply chain transactions. Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. Benjamin raised $28 million from blue-chip investors including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, BancBoston Ventures, CNF, and Ionian. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. Prior to Mercer, Benjamin worked in his family's transportation business, AMI, where he helped the company expand its logistics operations. Benjamin received a Master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale College. About Cambridge Capital Cambridge Capital is a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. The firm provides private equity to finance the expansion, recapitalization or acquisition of growth companies in our sectors. Our philosophy is to invest in companies where our operating expertise and in-depth supply chain knowledge can help our portfolio companies achieve outstanding value. Cambridge Capital was founded in 2009 as the investment affiliate of BG Strategic Advisors (www.bgsa.com), the advisor of choice for a large, growing number of supply chain CEOs. Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA's unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. BGSA is known for its work helping companies achieve outsized returns via targeted acquisitions and premium sales processes, and has worked with category leaders such as UPS, DHL, Agility Logistics, New Breed, NFI, Genco, Nations Express, Raytrans, and others. Our relationship with BGSA gives us deep market expertise, access to outstanding deal flow and people flow, transactional capabilities, additional resources, and a powerful core competency in the supply chain sector. The Partners and Advisory Board members of Cambridge Capital have diverse backgrounds with complementary technical, operating, and financial expertise. The Cambridge Capital team has spent their careers building, growing, and advising outstanding companies in the supply chain sector. They include former leaders of UPS Logistics, Ryder Logistics, ATC Logistics, APL Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel, and other globally recognized firms. Cambridge Capital's professionals know what it takes to build great companies. Key Takeaways: Clarity in a Dangerous World Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss the following topics:  Ukraine/Israel Logistics Coalition Down freight market Failure of Convoy  Future of tech-centric freight brokerages Technologies / Tactics / Partnerships that will give companies a competitive edge The BGSA Conference is the industry's only CEO-level conference focused on all segments of the supply chain. Over 300 of the top CEOs in the logistics and supply chain space attended this year's conference to discuss technology, strategy and deals. BGSA Holdings specializes in providing strategy-led M&A advisory services for leading CEOs in the supply chain and technology sector. BGSA has a track record of executing over 50 deals for clients, who rely on them for trusted and experienced transaction advice. Cambridge Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in high-growth, tech-enabled supply chain companies, encompassing the logistics, transportation, distribution, and supply chain-related sectors. Learn More About Clarity in a Dangerous World Ben on LinkedIn Ben on Twitter Cambridge Capital on LinkedIn Cambridge Capital BGSA BGSA Supply Chain Conference Logistics Coalition The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Benjamin Gordon, the founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital, leverages his extensive career in building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. With a remarkable track record, he has led investments in top-tier firms like XPO, Grand Junction, Bringg, and Liftit, among others. Prior to founding Cambridge Capital, Benjamin established BGSA Holdings as a global leader in M&A within the supply chain sector, overseeing transactions worth over $2 billion. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding 3PLex, a pioneering Internet solution for third-party logistics companies, which later got acquired by Maersk. Throughout his career, Benjamin has advised major industry players like UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, among others. He holds a Master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale College. Beyond his professional endeavors, Benjamin is an active civic leader dedicated to fostering community engagement, having founded GesherCity and contributed to various non-profit organizations and boards, showcasing his commitment to philanthropy and leadership.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast,HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:05] Looking back at the past 12 months in the logistics industry[00:06:39] Signs that things are starting to get better in the industry[00:08:42] The impact of bankruptcies on correcting supply and demand imbalances[00:11:00] Positive outlook due to more favorable interest rates and inflation stabilization[00:13:28] Examples of companies with moats: Green Screens and ReverseLogix[00:19:13] Advice: Companies should focus on doing one thing extremely well[00:22:45] Examples of companies doing an outstanding job in their field: Green Screens and ReverseLogix[00:29:42] BGSA Supply Chain Conference aims to gather top industry leaders[00:33:35] Invitation-only event, but open to inquiries for invitations[00:38:51] The conference will take place in Palm Beach, Florida.QUOTES[00:03:38] "Too much capacity chasing too little demand is one of the consequences of the cyclical nature of the logistics industry."[00:19:53] "The most successful companies tend to be doing one thing extremely well."[00:22:35] "Focus on doing one thing really well and become a leader in that area."Find out more about Benjamin Gordon in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengordon18/

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies.She's held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development.  She's also spent time in multiple industries including retail apparel with Tween Brands, industrial manufacturing with Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies and the logistics industry with XPO.Dina is an advocate of helping support women in industry and devotes time to coaching and mentoring to aid others in unlocking their greatest potential.  She also participates in and supports organizations such as the Women In Manufacturing (WiM) national trade association and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). CONNECT WITH DINA           LinkedIn   EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKSCowbell LinkGratitude Journal for WomenEmpowering Women in Industry MembershipEmpowering Women in Industry MagazineEmpowering Women in Industry WebsiteEmpowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)Shannon Bumgarner Linked In QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS“Sometimes being courageous does not have to be this gigantic, really tough thing that you step into. It could be something really small that does not seem like a lot for you.  But it is really impactful to the other person.  Courage can be big or small.”Dina's mantra, “Grit. Grace. Gratitude.”“Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart.” – Brene BrownCourage:  “Stepping into unknown purposefully with your head held high.  Tackling that challenge head on.”“Showing up is courageous.  Sometimes we overthink.  It is just showing up and letting what will be, will be.”“Fake it till you become it.”Connection:  “Be mindful to not just gravitate towards the people that are naturally in your circle. Be purposeful.  Find other (connections) that you would not normally have in the day-to-day.”Connection: “Be really thoughtful on how and what connections you are going to keep.” On Purpose Over Time:  “Whatever your (purpose) answer is, that is the answer for right now. It does not mean that is what it has to look like go forward. “ “There is no such thing as perfect work life balance. There is an integration of the two where you are going to have peaks and valleys. It's how you comingle those.”On Grace:  “Self-compassion and kindness; not only for others but for yourself.”“Create space and time for trust and honesty on your team. If you can cultivate that, it is priceless.”

Stay up to date on news related to the furniture industry! In this episode, we cover:(00:00): Intro(00:35): "Furniture and Home Furnishings Sales Show Improvement Despite Lagging Behind 2022 Pace"(02:03): "XPO's Acquisition of 28 Service Centers: Expanding Capacity and Driving Growth"(03:41): "Reshoring and Nearshoring: A Growing Trend in US Job Creation"(06:03): "Stock Market Rally: Winners and Losers in the Furniture Industry"(07:38): "Flexsteel's 2024 Focus: Supply Chain Balance and Attracting Millennial/Gen Z Consumers"(09:22): Outro

Brad Jacobs, Executive Chairman of XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), joins to discuss his new investment venture, the delivery industry and founding XPO, and his new book “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars.” Ashley Carman, reporter with Bloomberg News covering the audio industry, joins to discuss Spotify cuts. Rania Sedhom, Managing Partner at Sedhom Law Group, joins to discuss legal concerns in how businesses use AI in marketing, and how content creators/actors are aiming to protect their services from artificial intelligence. Chris Ailman, Chief Investment Officer at the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), joins to discuss prepping for a recession and pressures on public funding. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you could gain insight from a man who started as a sales guy and climbed the ladder all the way to CEO of a publicly traded brokerage? Our guest this week, Drew Wilkerson, takes us on a thrilling journey of his career, and if you're a fan of incredible success stories, you're in for a treat. From his humble beginnings at CH Robinson in 2006, Drew shares how he harnessed the power of relationships and excellent customer service to rise through the ranks to where he is today - at the helm of RXO.This episode could serve as a masterclass on leadership, as Drew walks us through how he went from being an individual contributor to eventually overseeing 7,500 people today. He talks about the importance of transparency, alignment of employees through a powerful mission and pointed surveys, an open-door policy, and more. It's no surprise Brad Jacobs saw the potential and chose to mentor him, which made him an excellent fit to lead RXO as it was spun-off from XPO as the new asset-light transportation business.We hit on additional specific topics including managing through COVID, making and communicating difficult decisions around in-office versus remote work policies, dealing with investors in the public eye, and much more. Enjoy this episode of The Freight Pod.

Share gains following Yellow's shutdown will be a huge tailwind for less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the near term and should help keep pricing structurally disciplined over the longer range, according to Christian Wetherbee, Citi Research managing director and lead analyst on air freight, surface and marine transportation. In this Talking Transports podcast episode, Wetherbee joins Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Lee Klaskow for an in-depth conversation about which subsectors and companies Wetherbee sees as currently well positioned, including a discussion of FedEx, XPO, Union Pacific and JB Hunt. This episode was originally released on Oct. 17, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investments in technology should drive productivity and profitability, as well as be a differentiator at RXO, according to CEO Drew Wilkerson. In this Talking Transport podcast episode, Wilkerson joins Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Lee Klaskow for an in-depth discussion about how technology can provide RXO with a competitive advantage. He also sees green shoots emerging, which may point to better trucking supply-demand dynamics. Wilkerson also comments on issues like trucking capacity, M&A, profitability and life after the spinoff from XPO. This episode was originally released on Oct. 19, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I bet you always wanted to know how to make a few billion dollars.Well, I wanted to know too, so I read the book "How to Make a Few Billion Dollars" by Brad Jacobs.But, I had questions...Luckily for us, Brad agreed to come on the show!  Brad has founded seven companies?all billion-dollar or multi-billion-dollar corporations?completed approximately 500 M&A transactions, and raised $30 billion of debt and equity capital through private and public offerings, including three IPOs. He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. He subsequently created five publicly traded companies?United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO, and XPO's two spin-offs, GXO Logistics and RXO.I asked my questions, some related to making billions of dollars, but also stuff that had completely nothing to do with it. Although...maybe it *does* have something to do with making billions of dollars after all...-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

I bet you always wanted to know how to make a few billion dollars.Well, I wanted to know too, so I read the book “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars” by Brad Jacobs.But, I had questions...Luckily for us, Brad agreed to come on the show!  Brad has founded seven companies―all billion-dollar or multi-billion-dollar corporations―completed approximately 500 M&A transactions, and raised $30 billion of debt and equity capital through private and public offerings, including three IPOs. He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. He subsequently created five publicly traded companies―United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO, and XPO's two spin-offs, GXO Logistics and RXO.I asked my questions, some related to making billions of dollars, but also stuff that had completely nothing to do with it. Although...maybe it *does* have something to do with making billions of dollars after all...-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

My guest today is Brad Jacobs. Brad's resumé is remarkable. He has founded seven companies, all of which are billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar businesses. He has done 500 M&A transactions and raised $30 billion dollars of debt and equity capital. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman of XPO, a commercial trucking company that he started in 2011 and has grown into one of the largest logistics businesses in the world. He has also written a book that will be out in January, titled “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars”. Brad's energy is infectious and our conversation unpacks his strategies for M&A, his propensity for speed, and methods for earning team buy-in. Please enjoy my conversation with Brad Jacobs. Listen to Founders Podcast For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus, the modern research platform for leading investors. Tired of running your own expert calls to get up to speed on a company? Tegus lets you ramp faster and find answers to critical questions more efficiently than any alternative method. The gold standard for research, the Tegus platform delivers unmatched access to timely, qualitative insights through the largest and most differentiated expert call transcript database. With over 60,000 transcripts spanning 22,000 public and private companies, investors can accelerate their fundamental research process by discovering highly-differentiated and reliable insights that can't be found anywhere else in the market. As a listener, drive your next investment thesis forward with Tegus for free at tegus.co/patrick. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:02:11) - (First question) - Identifying key factors in a market before investing (00:05:07) - Gleaning insights from early acquisition experiences (00:08:43) - Delving into the seller's mindset during a business sale (00:12:51) - Weighing pre-built against organic growth strategies in acquisitions (00:17:20) - Defining the elements of an ideal business (00:22:49) - Engaging constructively with Wall Street (00:24:36) - Discussing the substantial buyback of XPO shares (00:28:16) - Ambition as a recurring theme in entrepreneurial success (00:30:17) - Emphasizing the need to facilitate team agility (00:32:35) - Highlighting the joys of post-acquisition integration (00:36:09) - Drawing lessons from Ludwig Jesselson's principles (00:40:34) - Comparing the risks and rewards of early versus late adoption (00:44:09) - Reflecting on errors made in trend analysis (00:48:59) - Strategies for implementing new technologies in enterprises (00:51:59) - The significance of thought experiments in strategic decision-making (00:56:00) - Recalling transformative events from his early years (00: 57:22) - Outlining what makes a meeting 'electric' (01: 01:53) - Sharing experiences with exemplary leadership (01:05:02) - Strategies for maximizing team potential (01:07:37) - Deciding the right time to step away from a business (01:08:58) - Unveiling unexpected challenges in entrepreneurship (01:18:45) - Philosophies for leading a fulfilling life (01:21:04) - Finishing How To Make A Few Billion Dollars (01:22:53) - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Brad

Studios struck a deal with actors and now the content engine can start back up again, but will Hollywood be tighter with its spend?.  (00:11) Emily Flippen and Andy Cross discuss: SAG-AFTRA's deal with the film and tv industry, Disney's deal to buy the rest of Hulu, and Warner Brothers Discovery's “generational disruption.” The Trade Desk's warning about ad markets, and DataDog showing healthy signs in cloud spend. How Adyen is learning how to better play the expectations game. (19:02) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman spoke with Brad Jacobs, former CEO of XPO Logistics, about embracing a problem, how a short-seller targeting his company led to a great capital allocation decision, and other lessons from his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. (31:14) Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Axon and Gartner. Stocks discussed: DIS, WBD, TTD, DDOG, ADYEY, CPNG, XPO, LLY, IT, AXON Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross, Lou Whiteman,  Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Wapner and the investment committee discuss the state of the rally as stocks look to keep the momentum going. The calls of the day are on Netflix, Charles Schwab and XPO. The chart of the day is crude oil. CNBC Senior Markets Commentator Michael Santoli joins with his Midday Word. Investment Committee Disclosures

We have fresh signs that the economy is slowing, and hedge fund manager Kyle Bass says things are about to slow a lot more from here. He'll join us with the biggest risks and opportunities he sees in the market right now. Plus, XPO shares are soaring on the back of earnings. The CEO is here with his read on the freight market. And the CEO of Spirit Halloween joins us ahead of the big day with his take on the consumer, commercial real estate, and the trends he's seeing this year.

S&P Futures are showing strong gains this morning ahead of an important week for the markets. Key earning reports from CAT, AMGN, PFE, AMD, HUM, QCOM, LLY & AAPL are due out this week. This morning we have beats from MCD, L and XPO. FOME announcement is Wednesday and on Friday the market will react to the Non Farm payrolls report for October. In Europe, Equities are mostly higher and oil prices falling as the Middle East conflict remains contained.

In today's episode, Morningstar Research Services' equities strategist Eric Compton talks about the U.S. banking sector after earnings, and we talk to Dave Sekera, the chief U.S. market strategist for Morningstar Research Services, about scary stocks.  Tesla's Q3 Took a HitNetflix's Strong Subscriber GrowthUnited Airlines Predicts Airline Industry Changes 5 Scary StocksWhat Makes These Stocks So Scary?What If You Own Scary Stocks The Year of Tech  Supply Chain and XPO StockAdvertising and Content TechEducation Sector in ChinaThe Most Overvalued Stock  How Often Investors Should Check on Stocks in Their PortfoliosWhat's Going on in the Banking Sector?Big and Regional Banks Q3 EarningsWhat is Net Interest Income?Regulatory Risk and Interest Rate RiskBank Stock Picks Read about topics from this episode.  Tesla Earnings: Price Cuts Weigh on Margins While Cybertruck Launch Officially ScheduledNetflix Earnings: Stellar Results Show Durable Strengths but Also Some Tailwinds That Should SubsideUnited Airlines Earnings: Cost Growth Portends Industry Drama as CEO Predicts a Shakeout2 Big Tech Stocks to BuyQ4 Stock Market Outlook: Equities Undervalued After RetreatWhat Rising Bond Yields Mean for Q3 Bank Earnings  What to watch from Morningstar.Falling Mutual Fund and ETF Fees a ‘Big Win for Investors'TikTok: Risky Tax Advice and Supersize ValuationsPayment Pause Ends: Student Loan Expert Shares Repayment TipsUAW Strike Raises Investor Risks Read what our team is writing:Ruth SaldanhaDavid SekeraIvanna HamptonEric Compton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

Brad Jacobs, Chairman at XPO, discusses the business of logistics and the economy as well as his forthcoming book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, Bloomberg News Rates Reporter Michael McKenzie also joins the conversation. Rose Stuckey Kirk, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Verizon, talks about how technology can help underrepresented people. Bloomberg News Atlanta Bureau Chief Brett Pulley shares the details of his Bloomberg Businessweek cover story Hollywood Ignored Tyler Perry, So He Built His Own Media Empire. And we Drive to the Close with Carol Schleif, CIO at BMO Family Office. Hosts: Carol Massar and Molly Smith. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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