Spot's new podcast, “More Than a Broker,” is hosted by Spot Co-founder, Andrew Elsener. This podcast features interviews with industry experts and explores the latest trends and challenges in the freight transportation industry.
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At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Driving Change for Women in Trucking: A Conversation with Ellen Voie
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40:04Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Ellen Voie, the Founder of Women In Trucking. Voie shares her journey from a background in broadcast journalism to becoming a significant figure in the trucking industry. She discusses her early experiences in transportation, the impact of deregulation, and th…
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At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Economies of Scope Not Scale: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Caplice
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43:40Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this conversation, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener and Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics and Chief Scientist at DAT Solutions, discuss the evolution of freight transportation, the importance of optimization in RFPs, and the…
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Spot Logistics Market Update: February 2025
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14:23At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Navigating the Evolving Logistics Landscape: A Conversation with Noël Perry
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41:17Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener engages in an in-depth chat with Transport Futures Founder and Principal Noël Perry to explore the evolution of the logistics and trucking sectors. The conversation covers the historical context of freight, the transformative effects of dereg…
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Spot Logistics Market Update: December 2024
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17:40At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Digging Into The Data: A Conversation with DAT Freight & Analytics’s Ken Adamo
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37:41Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener sits down with DAT Freight & Analytics’s Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo for an in-depth chat about data collection for freight rate trending, market monitoring, and thoughts on what’s to come in the industry. Learn more about DAT at https://www.dat.com/…
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Talking Tactics: A Sales Conversation with Sell Hoffman's Jeff Hoffman and CeCe Aparo
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48:11Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener sits down with sales experts Jeff Hoffman and CeCe Aparo of Sell Hoffman for an engaging conversation about the duo's experiences, approaches, and the art of closing. Listen as Jeff and CeCe provide tips for sales professionals at all levels on how to prospect, enga…
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Spot's Logistics Market Update: October 2024
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14:52At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Objection! A Conversation with Helmreich Law's Craig Helmreich, ESQ
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56:40Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener and Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter sit down with attorney Craig Helmreich of Helmreich Law LLC for an in-depth conversation about navigating the complex world of transportation laws and regulations. Listen as Craig dives into his 20+ years of experience an…
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Spot's Logistics Market Update: August 2024
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15:08At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Fortifying Your Firewall: On A.I. and Cybersecurity with Arctic Wolf Field CTO Christopher Fielder
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47:51Welcome back to More Than a Broker. Listen as Spot Director of Technology Ben Garvin leads an in-depth discussion with Christoper Fielder, the Field Chief Technology Officer at Arctic Wolf. In this episode, the pair discuss: AI is a Powerful Tool, But Humans Remain Central: While AI excels at anomaly detection, human expertise is critical for inter…
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Initiating a Brush Pass - A Conversation with Brush Pass Research's Kevin Hill
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33:30Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener leads an engaging conversation with the founder and owner of Brush Pass Research, Kevin Hill. The two chat about Hill's career, his motivation for starting Brush Pass Research, and the current market conditions, and offer a look into the future.…
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Spot's Logistics Market Update: June 2024
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14:33At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Shoring Up Supply Chain Security: An In-Depth Look at Double Broker Behavior
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38:54Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter welcomes back Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations of CargoNet, for an in-depth conversation about supply chain loss prevention, and how to handle double brokers targeting your freight. Together, they explore critical information regarding: Doubl…
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Spot's Logistics Market Update: April 2024
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13:57At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Spot's Logistics Market Update: March 2024
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14:00At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…
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Beyond the Blind Spot: Unveiling Strategies for Secure Carrier Partnerships
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42:53Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter leads a dynamic discussion with three industry authorities: Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations for CargoNet; Joe Byers, Co-founder of CarrierOK; and Rich Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, providing solutions for supply chain securit…
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The Doctor Is In: A Conversation with Dr. Angi Acocella
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41:26Welcome back to another episode of More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener interviews Dr. Angi Acocella, a Transportation, Logistics, and Operations Management researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Dr. Acocella is also an alum of MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institu…
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Bonus Episode: Behind The Scenes of Spot's New Website Featuring CVR President Kevin Flynn
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17:08Welcome to a bonus episode of More Than a Broker. Co-founder Andrew Elsener sat down with Indianapolis-based marketing agency Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) President Kevin Flynn and Spot's Director of Marketing, Kris Nielsen, to discuss the behind-the-scenes work to bring Spot's new website to life. About Kevin Flynn: As President of CVR, Indiana’s longe…
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The Road Less Traveled: 15 Years of Logistics Adventures at Spot
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1:04:49Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In honor of Spot’s 15th anniversary, Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosted a roundtable discussion with seven of the company’s longest-tenured employees. Listen as each team discusses the early days of Spot, shares their experiences, and the journey to growing the company into one of the leading third-party logistics …
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Class Is In Session: A Chat with Jason Miller
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50:22Welcome back to More Than a Broker. Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Jason Miller, the Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, for a one-on-one interview. This discussion covers various topics, including a look at the state of freight today, how the housing economy affects logistics, and much more. A…
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The Art of Closing: Sales Expert Matt Nettleton Shares His Tips
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1:00:07Welcome back to More Than a Broker! This episode's topic: Sales! Listen as Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener chats with Matt Nettleton, president of DTB Training, about his career and tips for new and veteran sales professionals. Our panel of dedicated logistics professionals returns for Spot's Market Update, providing the latest industry insights as …
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Double Brokering and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
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49:33The inaugural episode features interviews with Spot-dedicated logistics professionals on topics facing the industry, like double brokering, how AI impacts the industry, and the future of the logistics marketplace. A Discussion on Double Brokering: 0:55 Ahead of The Curve: How AI Impacts the Industry: 27:27 A Logistics Market Update: 38:15…
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"More Than a Broker" is a podcast that will provide a wealth of information for anyone who wants to learn more about the rapidly-evolving logistics industry. The series is hosted by Andrew Elsener, the co-founder of Spot, a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in the heart of Indianapolis, IN. Each episode will feature interviews wi…
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