Shows
Ground Transportation PodcastUnbreakable Path: A Story of Loss, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Greatness, with Charlie HorkySend a textOrder the book today: https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Path-Resilience-Pursuit-Greatness/dp/1967424373/Industry legend Charlie Horky returns to the podcast to celebrate the release of his new book, Unbreakable Path — a raw, fast-moving account of how he built one of the largest limousine companies in the world, lost it all, and rebuilt his life and career from the ground up.In this conversation, Charlie shares what pushed him to finally write the book, the pivotal moments that shaped his rise at CLS, the missteps that nearly ended everything, and how he found hi...
2025-11-191h 04
The Luke Branquinho ShowEpisde 23-01: COO of Slade Services: Charlie HorkyFormer PRCA team roper Charlie Horky joins Luke to talk about the massive job he takes on every year at the National Finals Rodeo. From 1997 to 2010, Charlie roped at the top of the sport, and today his company is responsible for transporting athletes, their families, and VIPs all over Las Vegas during rodeo’s biggest week.
Charlie shares how his years inside the arena prepared him for running high-stakes logistics, what it takes to move dozens of people across Vegas on schedule, and the behind-the-scenes stories that make the NFR happen. ...
2025-09-1823 min
Ground Transportation PodcastBuilding Excellence: How Successful Transportation Leaders Shape Culture and BrandSend a textIn this special episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast, we take a journey through some moments from past episodes about the impact of proper driver training. Host James Blain from PAX Training reflects on key elements that have shaped their discussions on training, customer service, and building a strong brand in the transportation industry. Featuring clips and insights from industry leaders like Bruce Heinrich, Tom Halsnik, Tiffany Hinton, Michelle Petelicki, and Athena Grimm. This episode dives deep into the importance of quality training, emotional intelligence, brand consistency, and internal culture. Chapters0:00 W...
2025-07-161h 00Ground Transportation PodcastRock N’ Roll Pioneer: Charlie Horky’s Epic Journey in Ground TransportationSend a textIn this podcast episode, hosts Ken Lucci and James Blain interview Charlie Horky, the legendary founder of Slade Services, who shares his journey from washing cars to running a $70 million limousine service empire. In this episode, you’ll hear:How Charlie Horky went from washing cars to owning a fleet of vehiclesCharlie’s unique approach to training his chauffeurs like Navy SealsCharlie’s experiences dealing with high-profile clients like Jimmy Buffet and PrinceThe role relationships and impeccable service play in luxury transportationA preview of Horky’s upcoming book documenting his challenges, resilience, and ultimate...
2025-04-161h 14
Dating Intelligence the PodcastTaxiCab Confessions feat. Charlie HorkyWhen you are the driver to the stars, you must have great stories to share. Concierge transportation extraordinaire, Charlie Horky, joins the show. This guy has seen it all while driving for the likes of the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Nicki Minaj. He was the go to service for a lot of the big bands in the 80's as well. Sit back and let him take you down memory lane.
2021-11-161h 00