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The Freight PodEp. #76: Pablo Palafox, CEO & Cofounder, HappyRobotWhat if your operations team started each day with every check call completed and only the real exceptions waiting? We sat down with Happy Robot co-founder Pablo Palafox to unpack how an AI workforce is changing the cadence of work in freight—beyond chatbots and into end-to-end execution.Pablo’s path runs from deep learning research and a Meta internship to YC, a hard pivot, and a clear problem: late deliveries, fines, and interns glued to phones. That pain created an opening for agents that don’t just “assist,” but actually do the work—track and trace, carrier sour...
2025-12-231h 40
ON THE MOVE: Transportation Sales & Marketing Success StoriesFrom Podcast to Panel: Andrew Silver on Leading Candid Conversations at Executive SummitTMSA’s On the Move Podcast – Featuring Andrew SilverAndrew Silver, host of The Freight Pod, knows how to ask the right questions to spark real conversations. This October, he’ll take that skill from the recording studio to the main stage as moderator of the TMSA Executive Summit Shipper’s Panel featuring KeHe Distributors, Google, and Mitsubishi Power. In this episode, Andrew shares his approach to drawing out honest, thought-provoking insights from leaders across such different industries, what makes a panel truly engaging, and how he plans to connect the dots between shippers, carriers, and the broader...
2025-09-2543 min
The Profluence Pod 🌐#257: Ryan Silver on Attitude of Gratitude, Youth Sports Growth, and the Future of EventsRyan Silver, President of Attitude of Gratitude, is a trailblazer in youth sports and event operations. With a vision rooted in appreciation and impact, he has built one of the fastest-growing event platforms in the country, spanning basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, and more. Silver’s philosophy of gratitude—shaped by personal experiences—drives his mission to transform youth sports into not just competitions, but meaningful experiences that empower athletes, families, and communities.Under Silver’s leadership, Attitude of Gratitude has rapidly expanded to become a premier operator of over 200 annual basketball tournaments, with camps and showcases across multiple states. Recently...
2025-08-2518 minThe Freight PodEp. #72: Andrew Leto, Founder & CEO, EmergeAndrew Leto shares his journey from Navy veteran to successful freight entrepreneur, revealing how he built Global Tranz from zero dollars into a half-billion-dollar business by spotting opportunities in the eBay shipping market and creating an agent-based model that revolutionized LTL freight. • Starting with no money but securing prepayment from customers while getting delayed payment terms from carriers created instant working capital• The agent model allowed rapid growth by recruiting sales reps who brought their book of business for higher commissions• Building 10-4 Systems as a visibility platform that was later acquired by Trimble in 2017• C...
2025-07-301h 41The Freight PodEp. #71: Hannah Testani, CEO, Intelligent AuditThis week, Andrew welcomes Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit. Hannah dreamed of becoming CEO of Lehman Brothers, so she studied finance at Carnegie Mellon and got a job at Goldman Sachs in 2008, just as the financial world was crashing. Though she had zero initial interest in supply chain, she pivoted to join her father's small, three-person company, Intelligent Audit. Starting from those early days of having to prove herself, Hannah shares her story of transforming Intelligent Audit into a global leader in freight audit, business intelligence, and AI-powered optimization.In this episode, Hannah shares:Her...
2025-07-011h 18The Freight PodEp. #70: Jett McCandless, CEO & Founder, project44This week, Andrew has a candid conversation with Jett McCandless, CEO and founder of project44, about his freight journey, from making $12 an hour at Roadway Express to building a global supply chain network that powers more than 1 billion shipments across 180+ countries each year. Jett opens up about growing up on food stamps in Section 8 housing, the hard-earned lessons from his exit at GlobalTranz, and the bold vision behind project44’s next frontier: Movement, its Decision Intelligence Platform.In this episode, Jett shares:The story of GlobalTranz's rapid growth, the complexities of its sale, and how that ex...
2025-06-241h 27The Freight PodEp. #69: Harish Abbott, CEO & Cofounder, AugmentThis week, Andrew sits down with Harish Abbott, CEO and cofounder of Augment, the AI teammate for logistics. Harish says, “Logistics is broken,” and in this episode, he goes deep into just how broken, talking about the inefficient ways information is shared between numerous parties on any given shipment. He talks about how overwhelmed operators are by emails and manual processes, leading to costly inefficiencies, a lack of time for creative work, high turnover, and burnout. The former CEO and cofounder of Deliverr, which was acquired by Shopify for $2.1B in 2022, is setting out to change that with Augment.
2025-06-101h 27
The Corporate Beanbag PodcastSilver going up! Gold Copper and SharesThis conversation explores the rising prices of silver and gold, their historical significance, and their future potential as investments. The discussion highlights the industrial and economic value of silver, its comparison with gold, and the impact of digital assets like Bitcoin on traditional precious metals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical bullion as a store of value and reflects on historical events that shaped the perception and value of these metals.
2025-06-1004 min
Polymaththinking PodcastSilver going up! Gold Copper and SharesThis conversation explores the rising prices of silver and gold, their historical significance, and their future potential as investments. The discussion highlights the industrial and economic value of silver, its comparison with gold, and the impact of digital assets like Bitcoin on traditional precious metals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical bullion as a store of value and reflects on historical events that shaped the perception and value of these metals.
2025-06-1004 min
Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew KirshTransacting Coast to Coast with Mark Silver, Co-Founder of Bold Partners and Sunday CapitalIn this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Mark Silver, Co-Founder of Bold Partners and Sunday Capital.We discuss: * Why after several years of doing deals in New York he came out to LA to buy apartment buildings * His “Rule of 4” * How cities should look to the resurgence of San Francisco as a play book on how to recover * Two types of buyers today: value and yield Learn more about Mark Silver: * Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark...
2025-06-0448 minThe Freight PodEp. #68: Sean Henry, CEO & Founder, StordThis week, Andrew is joined by Sean Henry, CEO and founder of Stord, a major player in omnichannel fulfillment and supply chain technology. In this episode, Sean shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, which started by selling Christmas presents on eBay at age seven to launching Stord in 2015 as a student at Georgia Tech. In this episode, he reflects on the company’s early days, turning points, and what’s next following Stord’s recent $200 million fundraise and major acquisition of Ware2Go from UPS.In this episode, you’ll hear from Sean on:How a few Christma...
2025-06-031h 34The Freight PodEp. #67: Clay Curran, CEO & Cofounder, FreshXAndrew welcomes Clay Curran, CEO and cofounder of FreshX, a young company tackling the tricky reefer LTL space. Clay shares his entrepreneurial journey, marked by a willingness to pivot that has shaped both his personal career trajectory and the FreshX business model. Today, FreshX is a marketplace that connects brokers with more than 80 reefer LTL carriers.In this episode, Clay also covers:His path to entrepreneurship and early lessons learned from his entrepreneurial parents.The evolution of FreshX, including two major pivots from a last-mile delivery carrier to a reefer LTL brokerage, and finally to its...
2025-05-271h 09The Freight PodEp. #66: Andrew Silver, Former CEO & Founder, MoLo SolutionsThis week, The Freight Pod flips the mic as host and former MoLo Solutions CEO Andrew Silver becomes the guest. Hosted by colleague and friend Derek Zetlin, this candid conversation dives deep into Andrew’s journey through freight, including growing up around logistics, learning the ropes at Coyote, and ultimately founding, scaling, and selling MoLo.In this episode, you’ll hear Andrew talk about:His early experiences and pivotal moments at Coyote Logistics, from being a high school-aged intern to learning from key mentors and the challenges of early career growth.The decision to leave Coyote and...
2025-05-201h 54
Dr. Andrew KaufmanDoes Colloidal Silver Cause Blue Skin (Argyria)?I didn’t begin researching colloidal silver with a bias or an agenda.
I went into it with an open mind and a genuine desire to understand the facts before forming an opinion.
Many of the comments I’ve received since posting my video attempt to challenge the research—but I encourage you: read the studies yourself. Look at the data. Question it. That's the whole point.
I’m not here to discredit anyone’s personal experience. But personal anecdotes and scientific evidence are not the same thing. When it comes to health trends—esp...
2025-05-1508 minDr. Andrew KaufmanDoes Colloidal Silver Cause Blue Skin (Argyria)?I didn’t begin researching colloidal silver with a bias or an agenda.
I went into it with an open mind and a genuine desire to understand the facts before forming an opinion.
Many of the comments I’ve received since posting my video attempt to challenge the research—but I encourage you: read the studies yourself. Look at the data. Question it. That's the whole point.
I’m not here to discredit anyone’s personal experience. But personal anecdotes and scientific evidence are not the same thing. When it comes to health trends—esp...
2025-05-1508 min
True Health by Dr. Andrew Kaufman on OdyseeDoes Colloidal Silver Cause Blue Skin (Argyria)?I didn’t begin researching colloidal silver with a bias or an agenda.I went into it with an open mind and a genuine desire to understand the facts before forming an opinion.Many of the comments I’ve received since posting my video attempt to challenge the research—but I encourage you: read the studies yourself. Look at the data. Question it. That's the whole point.I’m not here to discredit anyone’s personal experience. But personal anecdotes and scientific evidence are not the same thing. When it comes to health tre...
2025-05-1508 min
Faith and Imagination: A BYU Humanities Center PodcastEp. 105: “Among the Losses”: Remembering the Poet Anya Krugovoy Silver, with Andrew Silver, Mercer UniversityAndrew Silver is the Page Morton Hunter Professor of English at Mercer University, where he has taught since 1998. He is a scholar, playwright, musician, and was named the state of Georgia’s Professor of the Year in 2003. I’m talking with Andy today about his late wife, the poet Anya Krugovoy Silver, who died of …
2025-05-131h 11
Dr. Andrew KaufmanIs Colloidal Silver Safe? Here’s What I FoundColloidal Silver: Hype, Harm, and Hidden History
You’ve heard that colloidal silver is dangerous. You’ve also heard it cures everything.
So which is it?
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kaufman investigates colloidal silver as a case study in medical claims that get exaggerated, suppressed, or distorted.
You’ll learn where silver fits historically, how modern products differ, and what critical questions to ask before deciding anything for yourself.
This isn’t hype — and it’s not fear, either. It’s discernment.
Get the 10 Neurotoxins List They Don’t Want You...
2025-05-1022 min
True Health by Dr. Andrew Kaufman on OdyseeIs Colloidal Silver Safe? Here’s What I FoundColloidal Silver: Hype, Harm, and Hidden HistoryYou’ve heard that colloidal silver is dangerous. You’ve also heard it cures everything.So which is it?In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kaufman investigates colloidal silver as a case study in medical claims that get exaggerated, suppressed, or distorted.You’ll learn where silver fits historically, how modern products differ, and what critical questions to ask before deciding anything for yourself.This isn’t hype — and it’s not fear, either. It’s discernment.Get the 10 Neurotoxins List They Don’t Wan...
2025-05-1022 minDr. Andrew KaufmanIs Colloidal Silver Safe? Here’s What I FoundColloidal Silver: Hype, Harm, and Hidden History
You’ve heard that colloidal silver is dangerous. You’ve also heard it cures everything.
So which is it?
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kaufman investigates colloidal silver as a case study in medical claims that get exaggerated, suppressed, or distorted.
You’ll learn where silver fits historically, how modern products differ, and what critical questions to ask before deciding anything for yourself.
This isn’t hype — and it’s not fear, either. It’s discernment.
Get the 10 Neurotoxins List They Don’t Want You...
2025-05-1022 min
True Health ReportColloidal Silver: Benefits, Risks, and Real ScienceThey said colloidal silver was dangerous. But is that the full story?In this episode of The True Health Report, Dr. Andrew Kaufman takes a closer look at colloidal silver — its history, risks, and how to critically assess the claims on both sides.This isn’t a recommendation. It’s an invitation to think clearly.Full show notes + transcript: 👉 www.andrewkaufmanmd.com/blog/colloidal-silver-benefits-risks
2025-05-1022 minThe Freight PodEp. #65: Matt O’Mara, CEO & Founder, Whimsy IntermodalIn this episode, Andrew welcomes Matt O’Mara, CEO and founder of Whimsy Intermodal and Whimsy Trucking. Matt’s journey into the transportation industry began in 1994 when he worked as an owner-operator for a trucking company. When that company was acquired and its drivers let go, Matt seized the opportunity to start Whimsy Intermodal in 1996 and hired many of those drivers. Today, Whimsy has about 50 company drivers, 145 owner-operators, and 150 trucks. Andrew and Matt also cover:Whimsy’s organic business growth and unique capability in handling challenging freight, the importance of finding consistency, and Whimsy’s focus on execut...
2025-05-061h 26
The Gray Divorce PodcastGray Divorce meets Silver Divorce with Lisa McCluskeyAndrew chats with Lisa McCluskey, host of The Silver Divorce Podcast, who talks about her personal journey through divorce after retirement and how it inspired her to launch a platform to support others navigating mid-to-late life divorce. Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us 5 stars! Please visit Transcend Retirement or Wiser Divorce Solutions. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn too!
2025-05-0336 minThe Freight PodEp. #64: Shipper Panel: Insights from Top Food ShippersIn this episode, Andrew welcomes three seasoned logistics leaders with a unique perspective, having all started on the brokerage world before transitioning to the shipper side: Nicole Schuman, transportation procurement manager at Reser’s Fine Foods; Marco Vargas-Avila, director of U.S. logistics at Dole Packaged Foods; and Andrew Dafnos, director of supply chain at KeHE Distributors.Andrew and the panel cover:Balancing cost vs. service, the importance of understanding different provider models (asset vs. non-asset), and strategic bid cycle planning.How shippers evaluate potential partners, the critical role of transparency, and why understanding a shipper's sp...
2025-04-301h 49
The Six Shooter | OTRWesterns.comSilver Annie - The Six Shooter (10-11-53)
Silver Annie Huxley refuses to sell her silver mine to the railroad, to the distress of the rest of the town of "Virtue City".
Original Air Date: October 11, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset)
Special Guests:• Dan O'Herlihy• Robert Griffin• Parley Baer• Jeanette Nolan• Herb Vigran
Writer:• Frank Burt
Producer:• Jack Johnstone
Music:• Basil Adlam
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.
2025-04-2730 min
TSS Season 53 – Old Time Radio WesternsSilver Annie - The Six Shooter (10-11-53)
Silver Annie Huxley refuses to sell her silver mine to the railroad, to the distress of the rest of the town of "Virtue City".
Original Air Date: October 11, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset)
Special Guests:• Dan O'Herlihy• Robert Griffin• Parley Baer• Jeanette Nolan• Herb Vigran
Writer:• Frank Burt
Producer:• Jack Johnstone
Music:• Basil Adlam
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.
2025-04-2730 minThe Freight PodEp. #63: Tariff Talk: Cargado’s Matt Silver, Caspian’s Justin Sherlock & Gaia Dynamics’ Emil Stefanutti on Navigating Tariff VolatilityIn this roundtable-style episode, Andrew brings together a panel of industry experts at the center of cross-border shipping and trade compliance: Matt Silver, CEO and cofounder of Cargado; Emil Stefanutti, CEO and cofounder of Gaia Dynamics; and Justin Sherlock, CEO & cofounder of Caspian.These leaders break down how complex, ever-changing global trade regulations are impacting shippers, brokers, and carriers and how AI is being used to bring order to the chaos. From tariff classifications and regulatory confusion to duty refunds and compliance risks, this episode uncovers the real headaches businesses face and the tech that's helping them...
2025-04-221h 35The Freight PodEp. #62: Charley Dehoney, CEO & Cofounder of UpwellIn this episode, Andrew welcomes Charley Dehoney, CEO and cofounder of Upwell. Charley has worked at brokerages like Worldwide Express. He bootstrapped his own brokerage, Dehoney Transportation Management. He bought and sold the 50-year-old Mannings Truck Brokerage. He’s worked for a digital freight startup, a supply chain accelerator, and a container shipping company. And that’s not even all of it. Across every chapter, one thread stands out: Charley’s intimate understanding of freight payments and the cash flow challenges that logistics companies face.So when Charley reflects on his career, it’s clear why it’s led him...
2025-04-151h 39The Freight PodEp. #61: Greg Paulson, CEO of Giltner TransportationIn this episode, Andrew sits down with Greg Paulson, CEO of Giltner Transportation, a transportation and logistics company based in Jerome, Idaho. Greg’s journey with Giltner began in 1999 when, as an accountant, he worked closely with then-owner Doug Blevins, who eventually offered him a job. Now, 26 years later, Greg and his wife, Shawna, own and lead the company.Giltner started in 1980 as a milk tanker transporter and has since expanded into a 300-truck reefer fleet, a $250M brokerage, a $100M factoring business, and an insurance and compliance arm helping small carriers.In this episode, Gr...
2025-04-081h 26
ASX BRIEFSAUSTRALIAN GOLD & COPPER LTD (AGC) - This Silver-Dominant System Could Be Just the Beginning of Multiple DiscoveriesSend us a textStep into the world of one of Australia's most promising precious metals discoveries with Glen Diemar, Managing Director of Australian Gold and Copper (AGC). The company's Achilles discovery in New South Wales is turning heads across the mining sector with extraordinary polymetallic grades—including a jaw-dropping discovery hole featuring 5 meters at nearly 17 g/t gold, 1700 g/t silver, and 15% combined lead and zinc.What separates AGC from the typical junior explorer is its remarkable financial strength. With $16 million in cash and strong backing from major shareholders GeoZen and New South Resources, th...
2025-04-0310 minThe Freight PodEp. #60: Jin Stedge, CEO & Cofounder of TrueNorthAndrew sits down with Jin Stedge, CEO and cofounder of TrueNorth. Jin grew up in a family of owner-operators, including her dad, uncles, and grandparents, but didn’t see herself in the family business. Instead, she headed to MIT, earned an aeronautical engineering degree, and built her career in consulting, HR tech, and — autonomous trucking. But Jin knew truckers had more immediate needs and that's how the industry pulled her in. In this episode, Jin also talks about:The evolution of TrueNorth, which evolved from being a carrier to an AI load board with a virtual dispa...
2025-04-011h 36The Freight PodEp. #59: Dan Manshaem, CEO & Founder of Ally LogisticsIn this episode, Andrew welcomes Dan Manshaem, CEO and founder of Ally Logistics, for his first podcast appearance ever. In 2012, Dan and his cofounder Jeff Chidester started Ally — they quit their jobs, put $2,500 in the bank, and signed a lease for $300 a month for some office space. He calls that time, “One part exhilarating, one part terrifying.” Today, Ally has grown to a team of 95 with a projected top-line revenue of $145M in 2025. In this episode, Dan shares:How his initial finance career aspirations led him to freight brokerage, starting as an intern before founding Ally Logisti...
2025-03-251h 25The Freight PodEp. #58: Krenar Komoni, CEO & Founder of TiveAndrew welcomes Krenar Komoni, CEO and founder of Tive, to The Freight Pod. Krenar left Kosovo at 17 years old to pursue his education in the U.S., but the aspiring entrepreneur knew he’d be back one day to create jobs in his home country. Krenar went on to earn degrees in computer engineering, math, and electrical engineering and discovered a passion for radio frequencies and wireless communication systems. But it was his father-in-law's trucking company and the constant tracking calls — where’s the truck? Will it be on time? — that led Krenar to build him a GPS track...
2025-03-181h 28
Silver Divorce PodcastEp. 32 - Making Smart Money Moves in Divorce with Andrew Hatherley, CDFA*Please share this podcast with friends, follow, and leave a comment or question.* When divorce knocks on your door, the financial aspects can leave you bewildered. You are not sure what the smart money moves are or how to make wise decisions. Listen as Andrew Hatherley, a certified divorce financial analyst shares how he helps people make wise money moves. Andrew discusses:How a certified divorce financial analyst can help you assess your financial standing in order to craft a fair and equitable divorce settlement.The important considerations in deciding when to file for divorce.
2025-03-171h 03The Freight PodEp. #57, Part 2: Jeff Silver, CEO & Founder of Mastery Logistics SystemsIn part two of this special two-part episode, Andrew continues his conversation with his dad, Jeff Silver, CEO and founder of Mastery Logistics Systems. Part two picks up with the founding and rapid growth of Coyote Logistics, a company that redefined the industry's expectation of service with its "No Excuses" mentality. Jeff says the experience was “magical the whole time.” After UPS acquired Coyote in 2015, Jeff could have easily retired, but as he says, he doesn’t like golf. In 2019, Jeff started Mastery Logistics Systems to tackle a really hard problem: building a modern transportation management system for ent...
2025-03-112h 08The Freight PodEp. #57, Part 1: Jeff Silver, CEO & Founder of Mastery Logistics SystemsIn this special two-part episode, Andrew sits down with his dad, Jeff Silver, CEO and founder of Mastery Logistics Systems. This is part one, beginning with Jeff’s life in 1980 at the University of Michigan. In 1984, Jeff joined Paul Loeb and others in building what became American Backhaulers, one of the industry’s first and most successful freight brokerages. C.H. Robinson acquired American Backhaulers in 1999, and a key driver of that industry-changing deal was Express, the technology system built by Jeff and his team that helped accelerate C.H. Robinson’s growth for years to come.In...
2025-03-041h 44The Freight PodEp. #56: Paul Singer, CEO & Cofounder of FleetWorksAndrew welcomes Paul Singer, CEO and cofounder of FleetWorks, a carrier-facing voice AI agent. It’s been a year and a half since Paul and his cofounder Quang Tran tested the idea for FleetWorks. They signed up for a load board, posted an attractive load, and to their surprise, three carriers responded and negotiated with their AI agent — a product Paul calls “janky” compared to what they have today. “Ever since those three calls, we’ve been off to the races.” On this episode, Andrew and Paul cover:The recent DeepSeek announcement and why it’s a foundational mo...
2025-02-251h 35The Freight PodEp. #55: 9 Founders in 90 Minutes: Manifest 2025 Rapid-fire InterviewsOn this episode, recorded live from Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, Andrew interviews nine founders about their budding startups:Ed Burns with TruSygnal, a connection platform for shippers and carriersTom Curee with Qued, automated appointment scheduling through AIOmar Singh with Get Real Rates, an API pricing toolChip Reeves with Enablers, logistics human and AI staffingAlex Bezzubets with myMechanic Inc., a roadside assistance platformShan Wu with Forward Labs, a brokerage sales prospecting toolSadie Frank with N4EA, predictive intelligence tools for climate riskThomas Mella with TrackFlo, a track-and-trace optimization platformAnnalise Sandhu with Chain, AI-powered freight booking and...
2025-02-181h 35