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!
Zero experience. Zero contacts. Zero clue how to run a courier business.
He bought a $1M last mile logistics company anyway , and 14 years later walked away with a private equity exit.
In this episode of Last of First Podcast, Jason Burns sits down with Walker Allen, founder of A3 Holdings and former owner of Specialty Freight & Courier — a logistics entrepreneur who built a medical courier network from scratch, survived a recession, fought an independent contractor misclassification lawsuit, and managed 1,500 drivers inside a PE-backed last-mile platform.
We get into:
-Why $10M is the danger zone for every courier business
-The gross margin benchmarks every logistics operator needs to know
-What private equity REALLY looks like inside a last mile company
-The misclassification lawsuit that changed everything
-Why you can NOT save your way to profitability in last mile delivery
-Where AI and consolidation are taking the courier industry
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Dropoff Inc.
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