Best Inventory Management Training Podcasts (2025)

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How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics with Parker Conroy 55:21

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In “How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Parker Conroy, Head of Product at Apptronik, discuss how Apollo, a human-centered, AI-powered humanoid robot, is set to transform the industry by working alongside humans to fill labor gaps and perform a wide range of tasks in a safe and efficient manner. About Parker Conro…

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The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era with Michael Castagnetto 50:17

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In “The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era”, Joe Lynch and Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, discuss how the company's people-first culture and commitment to developing its employees drive its ability to solve complex logistics challenges and innovate for the future. About Mich…

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REPOST: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz 44:00

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Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world’s leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. Ab…

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#120 Estimating Mistakes That Can Sink Your Business 14:28

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This week, Aaron goes deep into the hard lessons his company has learned by reviewing past estimates—the good, the bad, and the costly. From missing small details to underbidding massive projects, he breaks down the most common pitfalls that can destroy profitability. If you’ve ever wondered why your projects take longer, cost more, or eat away at …

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Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy ReymerProject 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy Reymer 53:09

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In “Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life”, Joe Lynch and Jeremy Reymer, the Founder and CEO of Project 61, discuss the shocking statistic that the average life expectancy of a truck driver is just 61 years and the organization's mission to address this health crisis. About Jeremy Reymer Jeremy Reymer is a recognized lea…

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The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales with Jennie Malafarina 1:03:14

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In “The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales”, Joe Lynch and Jennie Malafarina, the CEO of Virago Marketing, discuss how businesses can drive measurable revenue growth by understanding and leveraging the invisible customer journey. About Jennie Malafarina Jennie Malafarina is the CEO of Virago Marketing, a Cleveland-based agency helping …

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#119 Building Stronger Teams Through Radical Transparency 13:13

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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a real quarterly meeting—wins, losses, awkward moments, and all. From welcoming new hires to unveiling the design for a 28,000 sq. ft. facility, Aaron shares how openness about numbers, goals, and even mistakes strengthens culture and drives alignment. You’ll hear candid lessons from a tough project loss,…

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The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back with Cary Dittmann 51:14

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In “The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back”, Joe Lynch and Cary Dittmann, the the Chief Operating Officer at FreightPath, discuss the critical challenges facing the global logistics industry and how targeted workforce development is essential for overcoming the widening skills gap. About Cary Dittman Cary Dittmann is the…

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Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground with Nick Klingensmith 55:22

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In “Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground”, Joe Lynch and Nick Klingensmith, the Founder of Stride Motivation, discuss how professionals can adopt an endurance athlete's mindset to overcome fear, rejection, and self-limiting beliefs in the face of a challenging freight market. About Nick Klingensmith After being thrown out of a Las Vegas…

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#118 Lasers, Quilts & Signs: Building a 70-Person Business from Fabric and Fire 26:48

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This week, Aaron sits down with Clay from Thunder Laser USA — and trust us, it’s not just a conversation about machines. It’s about how one family business turned a quilting shop into a tech-driven operation with 70+ employees, a national sales footprint, and an expanding catalog of cutting-edge tools. From laser-cut acrylic to engraving Stanley cu…

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Warp is The LTL Network of the Future with Daniel Sokolovsky 54:39

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In “Warp is The LTL Network of the Future”, Joe Lynch and Daniel Sokolovsky, the Co-Founder and CEO of Warp, discuss how Warp's technology-powered freight network is modernizing LTL logistics across the U.S. by connecting shippers, cross-docks, and carriers through a single operating system to enable flexible, efficient, and highly visible freight …

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#117 Why Your Website Isn’t Converting (and What to Do About It) 43:40

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This week on *The AC Method*, Aaron sits down with Ryan from Striventa and Hyperdrive to unpack why most business websites fail to generate leads—and what you can do to fix it fast. Whether you’re in blue-collar services or scaling a national brand, this episode breaks down the real-world digital strategies that get results. Ryan shares what most a…

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From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics with Brian Hastings 44:23

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In “From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Brian Hastings, the CEO and Co-founder of Veritas Logistics, discuss the critical role of human-centric logistics and strong partnerships in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of food. About Brian Hastings Brian Hastings is the CEO and Co-fo…

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#116 The Truth About Confidence (And Why It Intimidates People) 13:56

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In this solo episode, Aaron opens up aboutwhat confidence really means, how it develops, and why people often mistake itfor arrogance. From his own experiences in leadership and martial arts trainingto being misunderstood and even called intimidating, Aaron walks through theinternal work required to become truly grounded — and how to help others ge…

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CHAINge, AI and the Future of Freight with Bart A. De Muynck 1:13:38

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In “CHAINge, AI, and the Future of Freight”, Joe Lynch and Bart De Muynck, an industry expert and thought leader with over 30 years of supply chain and logistics experience across the globe, discuss how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the logistics landscape and what the future holds for global freight. About Bart A.…

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Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting with Chad Capooth 57:28

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In “Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting”, Joe Lynch and Chad Capooth, VP of Operations at Denim, discuss the evolving landscape of freight fraud, payment challenges, and how Denim provides comprehensive solutions to ensure financial and operational security for freight businesses. About Chad Capooth…

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#115 How to Protect Your Bottom Line in a Shaky Economy 10:11

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In this short but high-impact solo episode,Aaron shares how he's preparing his businesses to weather an economiccorrection. From rising tariffs and permit delays to inflation and materialprice hikes, he gives a tactical breakdown on how to defend your margins,communicate clearly with clients, and keep your team steady when times getrocky. This is t…

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Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Supply Chains with Corey DeSantis 1:04:09

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In “Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and The Future of Supply Chains”, Joe Lynch and Corey DeSantis, BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, discuss the evolving landscape of global trade, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and strategies for building resilient supply chains for tomorrow. About Corey DeSantis…

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#114 Are You Lying to Yourself? 11:41

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In this episode, Aaron unpacks a hardtruth: most of us confuse motion with progress. After meeting with a newmentor, he was forced to face the fact that he had over a dozen active“projects” pulling his focus — and that being busy doesn’t mean you’re growing. He breaks down how to identify what’s actually worth your time, how to cutlow-ROI tasks, an…

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The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics with Michael Symonanis 1:07:06

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In “The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Michael Symonanis, Director of Strategic Network at Louis Dreyfus Company, discuss how global events are reshaping cotton logistics, leveraging Michael’s dual perspective as a BCO and former ocean carrier, and the importance of collaboration and data transpar…

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REPOST: Beyond the Tracks: The Next Frontier of American Rail with Martin Lew 50:48

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Martin Lew and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the tracks: the next frontier of American rail. Martin is CEO at Commtrex, a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage…

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#113 How to Hire Smarter (And Actually Keep Good People) 11:14

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In this episode, Aaron shares a powerful mindset shift around hiring, especially as he explores acquiring a local sign company. What starts as a discussion about evaluating a deal quickly becomes a deep dive into core values, people analysis, and what most leaders get wrong when hiring or restructuring their team. If you've ever said “there’s no go…

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REPOST: Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell 45:07

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Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its im…

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Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges with Michael Needham 1:00:17

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In “Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges”, Joe Lynch and Michael Needham, a Principal at Efficio, discuss how to build resilient supply chains using data-driven strategies and a hands-on consulting approach to achieve both cost savings and operational resilience in the complex pharma and healthcare sectors. Abo…

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#112 Are You the Leader Your Company Needs? | Live at ISA Sign Expo 19:52

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This special episode features AaronClippinger's full presentation from the ISA Sign Expo in Las Vegas: Are You the Leader Your Company Needs?In this high-impact talk, Aaron dives into the evolving role of CEOs andpresidents, what leadership really looks like in the sign industry, and howculture, vision, and accountability separate startups from gro…

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REPOST: The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown 59:31

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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…

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Episode 25: Role-Playing - Your Training Secret Weapon 4:23

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Smoke Break - Episode 25: Role-Playing - Your Training Secret Weapon Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how role-playing transforms awkward training sessions into powerful skill-building experiences that boost customer service confidence. Learn proven techniques from successful store owners who've used role-playing t…

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Episode 20 - Final Thoughts and Action Steps - 20 13:16

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Final Thoughts and Action Steps for Short-Term Rental Success In this final episode of The Guide to Short-Term Rental Management, we bring everything together with a focus on practical implementation. After covering the full spectrum of short-term rental operations—from legal setup and guest experience to scaling and future trends—this episode is a…

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Episode 25 - OSHA Inspections: Be Ready, Not Worried 3:11

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Smoke Break - Episode 25: OSHA Inspections: Be Ready, Not Worried Episode Duration: 7 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he transforms OSHA inspection anxiety into confidence through proper preparation and daily readiness practices. Learn how to maintain inspection-ready standards every day, organize essential documentation, and train your team to…

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Episode 19 - Bonus – Confessions of a Property Manager - 19 15:12

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Confessions from the Front Lines of Short-Term Rental Management In this special bonus episode, we step away from structured lessons to share real-life stories and lessons from experienced short-term rental property managers. These candid confessions offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, surprises, and rewarding moments that come with m…

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#111 How to Build a Real Leadership Team (Not Just Middle Managers) 14:51

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In this episode, Aaron breaks down what it actually means to build a real leadership team — not just taskmasters or title-holders. Inspired by the book Traction, he shares the importance of vision, buy-in, and defining core values that truly guide hiring, culture, and execution. From calling out weak leadership habits to sharing the questions that …

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Episode 18 - The Future of STR Property Management - 18 17:20

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The Future of Short-Term Rental Property Management In this episode, we explore what lies ahead for the short-term rental industry and how property managers can prepare for a rapidly evolving landscape. As the industry continues to grow and mature, staying ahead of trends and adapting to change will be essential for long-term success. We begin by e…

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Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions with Mike Ernst 44:21

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In “Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions”, Joe Lynch and Mike Ernst, the President of Expedite All, discuss how specialized small truck solutions, spearheaded by networks like Expedite All, deliver efficient, on-demand transportation for time-critical shipments, leveraging cargo vans, box trucks, and straight…