Liz Wayne, Building a Successful Brokerage with Resilience & Adaptability

SUMMARY:

In this episode of Chopping It Up, Will Jenkins interviews Liz Wayne, Founder & CEO of Able Transport Solutions. Liz shares her career journey in the logistics industry, starting from her early days as a receptionist at a trucking company to eventually starting her own brokerage. She discusses the challenges and successes she faced along the way, including building a sales team and navigating organizational changes. Liz also highlights her involvement in the Women in Logistics Committee and upcoming events in the industry.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Starting a career in logistics can happen by chance and lead to unexpected opportunities. 
• Building a successful business requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to delegate.
• Authenticity and core values are important in building a strong team and company culture.
• Taking risks and not waiting for perfection are key to personal and professional growth.
• Involvement in industry organizations and events can provide valuable networking and learning opportunities.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 03:02 Starting in Logistics
• 08:13 Joining a Startup
• 13:44 Starting Able Transport Solutions
• 21:25 Challenges and Lessons Learned
• 26:38 Organizational Changes
• 29:34 Growth and Team Expansion
• 31:57 Advice for Young Professionals
• 33:47 Favorite Book and Women in Logistics
• 35:38 Upcoming Events and Contact Information

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host, Will Jenkins

Creative Director, Erin Sweeney

Edited and mixed by Keenan McCarthy

Music licensed through Envato

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