Last week I attended my second Broker Carrier Summit to speak on a carrier panel regarding issues faced in the trucking industry. It was an honor to share the stage with amazing individuals, and share my message regarding driver health and wellness.

The event is a must for brokers and carriers. You will make the money back over and over again by who you meet there. The list of shoutouts is too long so just check out the episode.

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On today's episode I talk about an event that has been a long time coming, an Ironman 70.3 event in Waco, TX. Commonly called "The Middle Distance" a 70.3 is the total distance among a 1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, and a 13.1mi run.

I completed the event in 5:33:39 and was 25th in my age group. There is now no turning back from just seeing how far I can go in an arena I never thought I'd ever be in. Which is why I'm doubling down.

In the episode I talk about my training, where anything not on the bike or in a pool would go down right at OrangeTheory.

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Nick Klingensmith was born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, and has had a storied career in sales with over 14 years primarily growing Blue Grace Logistics.

He joins the show to tell his story which includes being diagnosed with cancer 4 times, developing type 1 diabetes, and being an alcoholic. Through it all he has emerged to run in over 100 Spartan Races, 6 marathons, some Ultramarathons, and a score of other events.

Nick is the author of two books titled "Through the Fire" and his second book which came out in 2024 called "Selling Inspired" which can be purchased on Amazon.

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On today's episode I go in depth on some great healthy mindset habits to help you stop procrastinating. I finish by talking about the way your own ego is getting in your way, and not the way you normally think.

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A solo recap of the last few weeks! I met some amazing people at the AMBEST conference in San Antonio, as I train for Ironman I had suffered a bit of nerve damage from a deep tissue massage, the Lombard69 Program already has some testimony, and I leave you with a message on why we need to respect America's drivers now more then ever this Labor Day.

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Taylor Barker aka Trucking With Tay is a trucker, owner/operator, and amazing content creator. He joins the show to tell his trucking story. Lured into the industry by some curiosity while scrolling on youtube, he took the jump by joining Maverick Transportation. He started off with their glass division before moving over to standard open deck/flatbed freight.

Now he is an owner/operator with his own authority. By building his brand first he set his business up for success and in this interview he breaks down what it takes to be successful, and what he plans on doing in the road ahead.

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Adam DeGroot comes from a family who has been in the farming and produce business for decades. From selling produce at farmers markets in Chicago, the foundation was set for Adam's career in logistics.

As The family business grew, so did their demand for better transportation needs, and from there DeGroot Logistics was formed. To differentiate themselves and try and be more carrier focused they recently acquired Dock411, a platform which rates shippers on how someone's experience is at their location. DeGroot looks to help change issues in the industry like turnover, parking, and detention times with growing the Dock411 system, and is full steam ahead!

You can find Adam on LinkedIn and download Dock411 on the app store, or you can go to Dock411.com

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Kurt Shaffer is a proud Croatian from the Midwest, and he joins the show to tell his journey into the world of logistics. Earning an undergraduate degree in logisitics from Ohio State, he learned about an industry he wanted to sink his teeth into.

We talk briefly on Russian supply chains, intermodal freight, and the future of freight moving along America's vast inland waterways.

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