Choppin' It Up
Choppin' It Up
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Choppin' It Up", a podcast powered by Journey! Join our host, Journey's CEO & Founder, Will Jenkins, as we chop it up with industry experts, leaders and friends. Will covers topics from freight & supply chain to entrepreneurship, sales & marketing. We're ready to share your Journey!
Alright, let's start Choppin' It Up!
About Journey:
Journey is your #1 transportation recruiting resource & the premier community based academy for supply chain professionals. It's simple. We're here to help you succeed on your Journey. Learn more at www.journeydelivers.com.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores varied themes including mentorship in challenging industries, the influence of technology in logistics, personal journeys from employment to entrepreneurship, and the impact of diversity on business. For instance, episodes focus on topics such as the struggles and strategies for women in the freight industry during Women's History Month and the transformative effects of AI in logistics as discussed by guests like David Bell and Alfonso Quijano.
Welcome to “Choppin’ It Up”, a podcast powered by Journey! Join our host, Journey’s CEO & Founder, Will Jenkins, as we chop it up with industry experts, leaders and friends. Will covers topics from freight & supply chain to entrepreneurship, sales & marketing. We’re ready to share your Journey!
Alright, let’s start Choppin’ It Up!
About Journey:
Journey is your #1 transportation recruiting resource & the premier community based academy for supply chain professionals. It’s simple. We’re here to help you succeed on your Journey. Learn more at www.journeydelivers.com.
SUMMARY:
In this episode, host Will Jenkins sits down with Megan Masud and Sarah Hanna, Co-Founders of Competum Collective LLC, to share their entrepreneurial story and mission to improve the lives of drivers in the logistics industry.
They break down how Competum Collective is tackling critical gaps with mental health support, compliance education, affordable healthcare options, and substance abuse resources. From navigating the healthcare side of trucking to creating safe, judgment-free spaces for carriers, Megan and Sarah discuss the lessons they’ve learned, the resilience required to build a business, and their vision for expanding nationwide.
This conversation is packed with insights for anyone in logistics, trucking, compliance, or entrepreneurship.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Megan Masud and Sarah Hanna met unexpectedly and founded Competum Collective LLC to transform driver support.
- Mental health programs for drivers are at the center of their mission.
- Compliance education helps carriers avoid preventable issues.
- Their services include affordable healthcare and substance abuse resources.
- Strong industry relationships have fueled their growth.
- Competum Collective creates safe spaces for drivers to seek help without judgment.
- They pivoted their model based on market research and feedback.
- Entrepreneurship requires grit, adaptability, and persistence.
- Their expansion plan will bring essential services to drivers nationwide.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction and Backgrounds
10:16 – Career Insights and Lessons Learned
13:48 – The Birth of Competum Collective
18:21 – Services Offered by Competum Collective
19:54 – Navigating Compliance for Independent Contractors
21:38 – The Impact of Substance Abuse Programs
23:09 – Proactive Measures for Driver Safety
26:43 – Building Relationships in the Industry
29:57 – Leveraging Subscription Services for Drivers
32:41 – Overcoming Challenges in Business Development
37:14 – Personal Growth Through Reading and Reflection
EPISODE CREDITS:
Host, Will Jenkins
Creative Director, Erin Sweeney
Edited and mixed by Keenan McCarthy
Music licensed through Envato
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