Last2First Podcast

Last2First Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Last 2 First, the podcast dedicated to exploring the final mile in logistics and the unique challenges faced by business owners in this vital industry. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share their experiences, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of final mile delivery.
Join us as we dive into topics like optimizing delivery routes, enhancing customer satisfaction, navigating regulatory hurdles, and leveraging technology for efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned logistics professional or a business owner looking to improve your operations, Last 2 First offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you lead your business to success.
Tune in and discover how to turn the last mile into your first priority!
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The podcast covers various topics including optimizing delivery routes, enhancing customer satisfaction, navigating regulatory challenges, and leveraging technologies for operational efficiency. Episodes feature discussions on real-world industry issues and lessons learned, such as overcoming health crises in logistics, growth strategies in competitive markets, and the importance of networking within the supply chain community.

Welcome to Last 2 First, the podcast dedicated to exploring the final mile in logistics and the unique challenges faced by business owners in this vital industry. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share their experiences, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of final mile delivery.
Join us as we dive into topics like optimizing delivery routes, enhancing customer satisfaction, navigating regulatory hurdles, and leveraging technology for efficiency. Whether you’re a seasoned logistics professional or a business owner looking to improve your operations, Last 2 First offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you lead your business to success.
Tune in and discover how to turn the last mile into your first priority!
🚨 In-Season Exclusive with Openforce In our first-ever in-season exclusive, we sit down with Wendy Greenland, CEO of Openforce, and Carly Fleisher, VP of Strategic Accounts, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about risk, compliance, and the future of the independent contractor model in the final mile industry. We cover: ✅How small mistakes — from dispatcher language to payment workflows — can trigger massive audits ✅The truth behind misclassification lawsuits and how they actually start ✅ Openforce’s response to the current legal challenges and what it means for the industry ✅Wendy’s journey as a leader and why she believes Openforce will remain a category leader ✅The real cost of compliance — and what every operator needs to know before it’s too late 🎥 Plus, don’t miss the Behind the Mile episode filmed on location at Openforce HQ in Scottsdale, AZ: 👉 https://youtu.be/UeTDi3l-Gzo And don’t forget 🔔 Subscribe now to catch every episode: YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/@Last2FirstPodcast Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58wo6IWeLl48LHukdP Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast/last2first-podcast/id1778491941 #Last2FirstPodcast #Openforce #WendyGreenland #CarlyFleisher #FinalMileLeadership #Compliance #1099Contractors #RiskManagement #LogisticsPodcast #SubscribeNow In this clip, Wendy Greenland shares how seemingly small things can lead to an audit. A dispatcher using the wrong terminology or too many wage claims can open a door for an irs audit. Even if you think you have tax compliance covered, are you sure your dispatchers do? #Last2FirstPodcast

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