Best Luke Crane Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #197: Luke Walter - Walter Piano Group 34:48

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Luke Walter was raised and born in Northern Indiana near Notre Dame university. Currently is still single and very focused on his career, but looking for a life partner to grow and expand with. He comes from a large family who is heavy in business in many different industries. Giving Luke an expanded inside knowledge of different industries cross c…

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Meet the Shippers of Breakbulk Americas 2025 | Project Cargo Professionals 45:44

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Recorded live at Breakbulk Americas 2025 in Houston, this special edition of Project Cargo Professionals, hosted by Luke King, brings together five leading voices from the shipper side of the global project logistics industry. In this episode, Luke speaks with manufacturers and energy companies that are driving the next wave of large-scale industri…

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Episode #196: John Nunemaker - Box Out Sports 37:16

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Episode #195: Davis Uphoff - Crane Industry Experts 26:37

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Davis Uphoff was born in Vincennes, Indiana and raised in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Recently married to his wife Lexi, Davis began his career in the crane industry at just 19 years old when he earned his first crane certification and went to work at the local power plant in Owensville, Indiana. After gaining early experience, he hit the road working …

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Crane Rental for the Digital Age: Andrei Geikalo on MYCRANE’s Global Ambitions 25:24

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In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, I sit down in Dubai with Andrei Geikalo, founder and CEO of MYCRANE, to discuss how he’s reshaping one of the most traditional corners of heavy lift and project logistics. Andrei explains why the old ways of renting cranes – endless calls, coffees, and mismatched proposals – are inefficient and outdat…

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Episode #194: Thomas Haun - Turner Staffing Group 36:26

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Thomas Haun has been married to his amazing wife Michele for 16 years. They have two kiddos: Thomas (10) and Anna (8). Thomas is the President of Turner Staffing Group. He has held leadership roles across human capital, operations, sales, marketing, strategy, and finance. Before founding Turner Staffing Group, Thomas was the Chief Operating Officer…

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The Hypothesis: Volume 2, Ep 5 49:20

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Greetings my friends, In this episode Luke and Sam interview the legendary Mike “Papa” Holmes. Mike is an RPG designer—known primarily for his co-authorship of Universalis: The Game of Unlimited Stories—and a prolific member of many RPG communities. He thinks deeply about small things and has the uncanny ability to point out the obvious to the rest…

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Inside Roll Group: Eddie Talbot on Soaring Demand and Global Expansion | Project Cargo Podcast 37:44

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift ** Having moved from an EPC role, Eddie Talbot, now managing director North America at Roll Group, began his project logistics career working “at the very limits” of people and equipment. In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, Eddie shares how Roll Group’s unique land and sea asset-ba…

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Episode #193: Jason Gettum - Gettum Remodeling 31:29

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Jason has been in the remodeling industry since high school and began as a general laborer and carpenter’s helper. In 2000 after graduating college, he had the opportunity to transition from the field into the office and began working with sales and design departments to produce project specifications and job costing. Along with providing support t…

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Beyond the Hype: Marco Poisler on AI and Tech Risks in Project Logistics 39:11

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift ** Marco Poisler, Chief Operating Officer for Global Energy & Capital Projects at UTC Overseas, brings nearly three decades of experience to the complex world of project cargo. In this episode, he explores how artificial intelligence and digital technology are reshaping logistics – not just wi…

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Beyond the Box: Lana Warren on Growing Maersk Project Logistics 34:03

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift ** Maersk is best known as a global container shipping powerhouse – but in recent years, it has been moving beyond the box. With the acquisition of an independent project forwarder and the creation of Maersk Project Logistics, the company has built a dedicated platform to serve the complex wor…

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Episode #192: Weston Singler - Blue River Digital 33:05

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Weston Sigler was born and raised in Perrysville, Ohio, Lived for 2 years in Togo, West Africa and settled in Columbia City, Indiana in 2002. He has been married to his beautiful wife Amy for 26 years and has 4 children: Drew (Married), Karris (Married), Brooke (College) and Ava (H.S. Senior). He spent 12 years as the Marketing Director for Schrade…

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Episode #191: Kevin Chenault - kei 40:15

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In 2015, when Kevin Chenault launched Blackstrap Media, the traditional advertising landscape was already a crowded space. However, Kevin—a new entrepreneur with roots in visual storytelling and a passion for bold ideas—saw an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for creative advertising by focusing on what works natively within those pla…

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Why Trump’s Tariffs Don’t Work: Dennis Devlin, DT Project America 30:01

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift ** In this latest episode of Voices of Breakbulk Americas, we meet Dennis Devlin, managing director of DT Project America, for a candid conversation on tariffs, trade, and the realities of today’s project logistics market. With a career spanning DB Schenker, BDP, and leadership roles across As…

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Episode #190: Joel Dunham - Ovation Insurance 26:09

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Joel Dunham is the owner of Ovation Insurance, a 7-time IIABA Best Practices Agency. Recognized as the 2024 PIA Indiana Ralph Cleveland Agent of the Year, Joel has built his agency through acquisitions, smart growth strategies, and a willingness to challenge the old playbook. He combines the reliability of a traditional independent agency with the …

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The Hypothesis: Volume 2, Episode 4: GEN CON 1:16:58

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Greetings, Alchemists. At the start of this month, we were at Gen Con, where we held our second annual Gen Con Ludological Alchemists panel, involving more Alchemists and Golems than ever before. Many of you joined us, including several brand new alchemists, and all participated in the goleming. Listen to learn of our triumphs and failures! None of…

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Episode #189: Jason Werner - Werner Financial 34:14

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Jason Werner was born in Indianapolis IN. He was fortunate to attend Purdue University where he graduated with degrees in Organization Leadership, Business Management, Communications, and Entrepreneurship. He moved back home to start his career and build a family, and has been married to his wonderful wife Angela for 9 years, and have 3 sons , Land…

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Episode #188: Jamison Carrier - TeamNav X 26:03

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Jamison Carrier was born and raised in Richmond, IN and now splits time between Sycamore Shores, his family’s 50-acre Indiana homestead, and Fort Myers, FL. He married his wife Kathy in 2000—a single mom to Tori, Trisha, and Joey—and together they’ve built a full, beautiful life. They now have six grandchildren who keep things loud, fast, and full …

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Big Tech Joins the Project Cargo Game: DHL’s Jake Swanson on Meta, Microsoft & More 37:55

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift ** In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, host Luke King sits down with Jake Swanson, Regional Vice President, Americas, at DHL Industrial Projects, to explore how the project cargo landscape is shifting as unexpected new players enter the market. Jake reveals how companies like Meta,…

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Episode 187: Angelo Saia - Roman's Roofing 35:57

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Angelo Saia is the managing partner and co-owner of Roman’s Roofing LLC in Hobart, Indiana. He has helped grow Roman’s into a trusted name for roofing, siding, and gutters across Northwest Indiana, known for quality work and a strong commitment to the community, including annual roof giveaways for veterans and first responders. He lives in Crown Po…

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Episode #186: Cameron Blakely - Raptor Roofing 34:17

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Raptor Roofing is an Indiana-based company built to add white-collar precision to a blue-collar craft. Founded by Cameron Blakely and Patrick Kinney, we’re in this industry to connect and to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. We practice modern roofing powered by technology: AI-enhanced workflows, smart CRMs, and clear, proactive …

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Episode #185: Jeanine Bobenmeyer - theCityMoms 37:36

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CityMoms founder Jeanine is a mom of teens, yoga lover, Michigan native, and avid reader. Her dream vacation includes hiking national parks with her family and a cup of hot chai. After moving from Detroit to Indianapolis, Jeanine found herself taking care of kids in a new city. Wanting desperately to connect with other women, she asked a couple of …

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Episode #184: Bill Moore - Heart of a Man 43:08

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Bill Moore has been married to Susie for 36 years. He has two sons, Taylor and Kyle, who are married to Shelby and Rachael, respectively, and have five children. They all live in Carmel and are members of College Park Church. Bill graduated from University of Wisconsin in 1984 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble for fi…

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Bechtel’s Stephen “Spo” Spoljaric: My Move to the Silicon Heartland and the Future of Logistics 51:24

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift ** In this first episode of Voices of Breakbulk Americas, we head to Columbus, Ohio to sit down with Stephen "Spo" Spoljaric, recently named Bechtel Fellow for Supply Chain Logistics - the first person to hold this prestigious title in his field. Fresh from relocating his family to Ohio for a …

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Episode #183: Steve Shoultz - Priority Risk Management 30:28

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Steve Shoultz was born and raised in a small town in Illinois. He has resided in Noblesville, IN for the last 32 years with his wife, Emily, and four children: Sara and family live in Sacramento, Mark and family live in Noblesville as does daughter Kayla and family. The youngest Doug, has recently relocated to Sacramento. He and his wife enjoy spen…

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Episode #182: Aaron Christy - Indy Roof & Restoration 42:27

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Aaron Christy is the founder of *[Indy Roof and Restoration] https://indyroofandrestoration.com* — Indianapolis’ trusted experts in **roof repair**, **roof replacement**, **storm damage restoration**, **siding**, **gutters**, and **exterior painting**. For years, Aaron has helped homeowners protect their most valuable asset with fast, professional …

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Episode #181: Jerry Connor - Bier Brewery 30:33

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Jerry has lived in the Indy area just about all his life with the exception of a few years in Chicago and Minneapolis. Jerry graduated from IU in 1971. After graduation he waited tables and bartended for awhile. This time was the best sales training anyone could have! From there he was a trip director for a couple travel agencies taking groups to E…

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Episode #180: Rachel Priddy - Rose & Lois 34:26

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Rachel Priddy was born in Indianapolis as the second of 4 kids. She grew up with her family often talking about her determination and strong-willed nature. After falling in love with chemistry and inspired by her high school chemistry teacher, she decided not to major in flute but studied Food Science and minored in German at Purdue University. She…

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Episode #179: Lydia Clark - Integrity Benefit Partners 40:32

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The founder of an aggressively forward-thinking, woman-owned employee benefits startup, Lydia Clark has a 20-year reputation for being a trailblazer in the benefits field, delivering unmatched cost containment, unrivaled transparency, and an unquestioned others-minded approach to the dollar-focused (oftentimes to the point of abuse) insurance indus…

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The Hypothesis: Volume 2, Episode 3 1:42:57

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Hello seekers of knowledge, Here you will find the third installment of Volume 2 of the Hypothesis. Continuing our interview format, this month’s victim is none other than me, your humble narrator. In this recording Sam & Christopher torment me using the self-same questions with which I tortured them. We invite you to compare and contrast our outlo…

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Project Logistics in Mozambique: Thomas Vestergaard’s Journey from Aarhus to Africa 32:51

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What’s a Danish shipping veteran doing in Mozambique? A lot, it turns out. In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, I sit down with Thomas Vestergaard, CEO and founding partner of UPF Group, to hear how he’s built a growing logistics network across Africa—from Maputo to Luanda, from Douala to Dar es Salaam. We discuss: · The massive LNG proj…

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Episode #178: Steve Hall - Tinker Coffee 37:24

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Steve Hall spent his early years in Massachusetts before moving with his family to Atlanta in the mid-'90s. Following high school, Steve graduated from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University in 2006. After working at a Finger Lakes winery during his undergraduate years, Steve followed his passion for wine and began his career with…

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Episode #177: Lou Pierce - Big Idea Company 35:46

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Serving not-for-profit institutions with mission-based, cause-related communication campaigns and initiatives. A nationally recognized producer, television and radio executive, Lou Pierce is the founder and President of Big Idea Company, which serves the Public Relations needs of organizations, companies and government organizations throughout the …

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Nilesh Sinha on India’s Project Cargo Boom: Metro Rail, Energy and 200 Competitors 45:27

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This week on Project Cargo Professionals, we head to Kolkata, India, to speak with Nilesh Sinha, Director of Procam Group and a member of The Heavy Lift Group, our Association Partner. With more than 15 years in the business, Nilesh offers a candid view of what it takes to operate in India’s fast-evolving project logistics sector. He explains why s…

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Episode #176: Jacob Nolley - The Graphite Lab 49:56

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From the very beginning, Jacob Nolley was an innovator and entrepreneur. From his first business venture at the age of 5, providing lawn care services to his neighbors, to building out technical automations to help trades workers succeed, he has never stopped finding ways to help those around him in new and exciting ways. While he was working as a …

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Frank O Mueller: AAL Shipping’s Hamburg Export Who Made Brisbane Home 31:35

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In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, host Luke King goes Down Under to talk to Frank O Mueller—better known in the industry as "FOM"—to explore his journey from Hamburg to Brisbane and his 25-year career with AAL Shipping. From surviving Brisbane’s muggy summers to steering a multipurpose fleet through global disruption, Frank offers ins…

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Episode #175: Matt Sheldon - Irish Management & Gameday Your Way 38:21

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Matt Sheldon is originally from the south suburbs of Chicago and now lives in South Bend, Indiana, with his wife Abbey and their three dogs. He’s the founder of three businesses: Irish Management, Gameday Your Way, and Connect 574. His work spans short-term rental management, premium gameday hospitality, and community-focused event networking — all…

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Episode #174: Brad Murray - Inspire Website Design 33:05

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Brad Murray's story begins in Covington, Indiana, where he was born and raised. Growing up in a household with a father who worked shifts in a factory and a mother who was a school teacher, Brad developed an early understanding of hard work and community. In 1999, he made the move to Indianapolis to attend Purdue Indianapolis. A few years later, in…

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The Hypothesis: Volume 2, Episode 2 59:15

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Hello seekers of knowledge, We again apologize for the untimely unseemly delay in launching this our latest episode. We continue to stumble into a web of technical snares. Due to these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, we are reverting to audio only for the time being. Volume 2 Sam and Luke are way behind on their game design writing, if you hadn…

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Sandro Lepori: “You Underestimated Us” — A Veteran’s Message to the Project Cargo Sector 22:24

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Recorded in Basel, Switzerland, this episode features Sandro Lepori, Director of Industrial Projects at Fracht, and a longtime logistics leader with former roles at ABB and Alstom. Known for his understated style and extensive industry experience, Sandro reflects on a career at the heart of major global projects — and the lessons he’s learned about…

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Agustin Harriague: Why ‘We Do It All’ is a Red Flag in Project Logistics 37:16

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In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, we speak with our first shipper guest — Agustin Harriague, Vice President of Logistics at Mitsubishi Power Americas. From 600-metric-ton gas turbines to last-minute site changes, Agustin knows what it takes to deliver in the complex world of power generation logistics. His message to logistics service…

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Eli Crane on the path forward for immigration reform in the U.S. 21:09

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Congressman Eli Crane sits down with Art del Cueto to discuss the reconciliation package providing billions in funding to support border security and immigration enforcement, how the military can help with border security efforts, and what the path forward looks like for immigration reform. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Episode # 173: Ron Cram - The Strategies 38:32

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Ron Cram is moved to Indiana as a boy where he met his wife, Lauren in middle school. They started dating in high school and have been married for 36 years with 2 boy ages 32 and 29 and 2 grandsons. Ron spent his early career as a physical therapist growing a business from $3M a year company to $15M a year across 5 states. After much success with h…

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Elisabeth Cosmatos: Reinventing a Greek Family Firm Through the Language of Logistics 45:28

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Elisabeth Cosmatos didn’t just inherit a logistics company — she re-invented it. In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, recorded in Thessaloniki, Greece, we speak with the CEO of Cosmatos Group and President of The Heavy Lift Group (THLG). From juggling NATO calls in her first job to steering the business into project cargo and heavy lift,…

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Bo Drewsen: Regret Less, Do More — A Life in Project Cargo 29:34

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With over 40 years in the freight business and two company exits under his belt, Bo Drewsen has seen the logistics industry from just about every angle — and he's not done yet. In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, Bo joins host Luke King for a candid conversation on what it takes to scale a project freight company, sell it successfully, …

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Episode #172: Glenn Gonzales - Obsidian Capital 43:40

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Glenn was born in Riverside CA and went to high school in Barstow CA. There is not a lot happening in Barstow, so Glenn found his way to the University of Utah and graduated with a BS degree in “Behavioral Science and Health”. Glenn wanted to be a hospital administrator when he grew up, but ended up practicing Real Estate in the MultiFamily space. …

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On the Ground in Arizona and in Congress 21:42

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Congressman Andy Biggs sits down with Art del Cueto to discuss border security and immigration on the ground in Arizona, how to raise awareness of the need for immigration reforms in Congress, and making sure that the Trump administration gets the resources needed to control our borders and remove the millions of illegal aliens in the country. ★ Su…

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Ruedi Reisdorf: "You Don't Buy a Project Cargo Company to Slice It" 37:30

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In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, recorded in Basel, Switzerland, Luke King interviews Ruedi Reisdorf, owner of Fracht, to discuss the history of Fracht, industry consolidation, and Ruedi's views on company acquisitions and growth - without borrowing money. He shares personal anecdotes, his strategy for maintaining a company's culture…

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The Hypothesis: Volume 2, Episode 1 1:18:17

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Hello my seekers of knowledge, We apologize for the untimely unseemly delay in launching this our latest episode. Volume 2 Sam and Luke are way behind on their game design writing, if you hadn’t noticed. So for Volume 2 of our Hypothesis, Christopher and I decided to change the format of the podcast. For this volume, we shift to an interview format…

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Kevin O’Sullivan: From Military Man to Buying a Bit of Mammoet 44:30

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19 years in the military taught Kevin O'Sullivan discipline and structure, but he made the leap into construction and logistics and then went on to lead a management buyout of Mammoet’s southern Africa operation, now Tembo. In the first episode of Project Cargo Professionals, Kevin explains how he got started in heavy lift, how we bought a bit of M…