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The 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 41

The 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 18

The 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 27

The 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

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 min

The 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 34

The 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 09

The 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 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 min

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 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 min

The 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 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 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 35

The 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 39

The 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

The 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 36

The 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 25

The 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 03

The 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 08

The 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 44

The 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 35

The 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

The Freight PodEp. #54: Jim Berlin, CEO & Founder of Logistics PlusAndrew welcomes Jim Berlin, CEO and founder of Logistics Plus, a company he founded in 1996 and has built into a global logistics powerhouse in more than 50 countries, with $600M in revenue, customers like GE and WeWork, and a HQ within Erie, Pennsylvania’s Union Station. But success didn’t come without taking risks — and learning from failures. “I dive in with both feet without checking the depth of the water.” In this episode, Jim and Andrew cover:The journey of how Jim built his company from a small operation supporting GE's transportation into a global logistics powerhouse...2025-02-111h 16

The Freight PodEp. #53: Grace Maher, COO of OTR SolutionsAndrew welcomes Grace Maher, COO of OTR Solutions, one of the industry’s top factoring companies. Grace graduated from Georgia Tech with a business degree and an accounting certificate and went on to be an auditor for five years. But she felt she was meant for something else. In 2011, Grace got her first job in freight at Nolan Transportation; a year later, Nolan founder Kevin Nolan was starting OTR Solutions, and Grace found the opportunity she was looking for. In this episode, Andrew and Grace cover:The best parts of her dad that she’s carried into...2025-02-041h 30

The Freight PodEp. #52: Cole Stevens, CSO of Stevens Trucking Co.In this episode, Andrew welcomes Cole Stevens, chief strategy officer at Stevens Trucking, a family-owned trucking company based in Oklahoma. Cole’s dad, Kenney, founded the business in 1979 with a single hotshot pickup truck in an Oklahoma oil patch. Today, they operate 400 tractors and 1,800 dry van trailers across the U.S. Andrew and Cole cover:The founding story of Stevens Trucking and how the Stevens family uniquely runs the business.All that Cole has learned from his dad about business and leadership, and what Cole believes has led to his dad’s success.How Cole evaluates what...2025-01-281h 28

The Freight PodEp. #51: David Bell, CEO & Founder of CloneOps.aiAndrew welcomes David Bell, CEO and founder of CloneOps.ai. David has been in the logistics industry for more than 30 years. He once had a vision to make Lean Solutions Group a 10,000-employee organization — he and his team accomplished that. Now, with his new voice AI business, CloneOps.ai, he plans to hit 1 billion talking minutes for his customers in three years.In this episode, David shares:How he founded his early LTL brokerage business and the challenges of LTL.How he and cofounder Roberto Cadena built Lean Solutions Group.His recipe for building long-term loyalty wi...2025-01-211h 40