• Throwback: Derrick Williams - The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast

  • Nov 1 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

Throwback: Derrick Williams - The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast

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  • Join us for a candid conversation with Derrick Williams founder of The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast. In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, we discuss his podcast TheTruckingEntrepreneursPodcast.com website and how it connects and empowers business owners in the logistics industry. Episode Highlights: Derrick shares how he got started in the trucking industry. (3:31) Derrick explains that the guests that he invites to The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast all share a passion for what they do and a desire to serve others. (9:17) Derrick mentions that he has a heart for the underdog and that the The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast is meant to be a platform for business owners to showcase what they can offer in terms of products and services. (13:02) Derrick shares that he is planning to attend different events this year and be able to reach and help bring publicity to more small businesses. (16:00) Derrick mentions the benefits of MyTrucker Pro. (21:32) Derrick explains that most of the essential jobs in the trucking industry are the most underpaid and underappreciated jobs. (24:25) Derrick shares that his core reason for having the drive to do what he does is service and helping others. (32:52) Derrick shares who he is hoping to invite onto his podcast in the near future. (38:57) Derrick explains that MyTrucker Pro is a community platform for professionals from the trucking industry. (43:41) Key Quotes: "Hopefully, I continue to grow and just shine a light on everyone…I have a heart for the underdog. And what I mean by that is, smaller businesses that are just starting up and trying to find a way." - Derrick Williams "Most of the time, most of the essential jobs or careers out here are the most underpaid, underappreciated jobs or careers we have, unfortunately." - Derrick Williams "Some people that may leave a professional career that maybe they're making six figures…And then to go from that, to venture to start a small business, where you don't know where that's going to go, if it's going to go anywhere. To me, I love hearing stories like that." - Derrick Williams Resources Mentioned: Derrick Williams LinkedIn The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast Cameron Pechia Thomas Comstock Ryan Young Valley Trucking Insurance
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