Best Chris Jolly Podcasts (2025)

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1268. #TFCP - Freight Coach Q&A: Strategies to Land More Customers! 32:06

19h ago32:06

32:06

Are you really prepared for what it takes to run your own freight agent business? Do you know how to build customers from zero, niche down effectively, and keep your sales pipeline moving every single day? Deep dive into the last episode of this week to know the realities of being an independent freight agent, no fluff, just straight talk! I lay ou…

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1267. #TFCP - The Cash Flow Trap No One Talks About In Freight! 32:54

2d ago32:54

32:54

Upwell’s Charley Dehoney is back in today’s episode to discuss cash flow management in freight brokerage and how brokers can streamline billing and leverage automation to avoid costly mistakes! We talk about how AI can help prevent errors before they ever reach a customer, Charley’s early lessons in freight, the dangers of letting customers use you…

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1266. #TFCP - A Founder's Journey: The Real Price of Calling Your Own Shots! 33:38

3d ago33:38

33:38

Bitfreighter’s Brad Perling is back on the show to share something about launching a successful freight tech company, from sleepless nights and zero revenue to building a profitable remote-first company serving shippers and brokers across the globe! Brad discusses EDI integration pain points in transportation, why aligned values within an organizat…

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1265.#TFCP - Pipeline Power: Structuring a Freight Sales Process That Wins! 35:26

4d ago35:26

35:26

What’s holding your freight brokerage back from achieving growth? Lack of focus, poor data, or chasing the wrong customers? In today’s episode, Dr. James Kenny is back on the show as we speak about why building a clear strategy and defining your ideal customer profile is the real foundation before you even think of bringing AI, automation, or tech …

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1264. #TFCP - Margin Mastery: Using Rate Predictions to Maximize Profit! 32:15

5d ago32:15

32:15

Let’s welcome this week’s first guest, Carly Gunby of Transfix, to share how modern freight technology is transforming outdated business development! Our conversation explores the significant role of niche specialization, consistent pricing, and real-time AI-driven tools. From analyzing broker behaviors to optimizing lane performance and adopting s…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E42: Pooter Retained [Embarking to the Frontier] 53:05

6d ago53:05

53:05

You’re prisoners of foolish ambition. You’re consumers of the pod, an episode in which we’re smelling so sweetly, waiting for Kyle to say it, finally realizing what we should have known, using ass-beating thoughts as a coping mechanism, fighting out of duty, living in the present, becoming a character, deploying a maximally appropriate sound effect…

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INFINITE PERFECT 004: Performance Violence [Mutant League Football + Mutant League Hockey] 54:58

7d ago54:58

54:58

Mutant League Football and Mutant League Hockey were convergence points across gross out children’s toys, gratuitous video game violence, and those who dared to dream up sports games for kids who weren’t especially interested in sports. But is it bad when the toilet produces more than it consumes? Eric thought about this for the last five months. I…

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1263. #TFCP - 5 Brutal Freight Broker Challenges & How To Overcome Them! 29:06

8d ago29:06

29:06

What’s the biggest threat to your freight business right now—fraud, market volatility, or outdated regulations? Today, let’s break down the harsh reality of trust issues between brokers and carriers, as fraud reaches all-time highs across social media and industry platforms! Tune in to find out the exact verification steps I use to spot real carrie…

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1262. #TFCP - No More Lost Freight Data: How APIs Are Saving Millions! 32:23

9d ago32:23

32:23

In today’s episode, NMFTA’s Keith Peterson and Farooq Huda of Worldwide Express join us to talk about how the Digital Standards Development Council (DSDC) is changing the game for freight tech! We explore how universal API standards are eliminating repetitive integration work across LTL, full truckload, 3PLs, and shippers, making “build once, use e…

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1261. #TFCP - Cracking the Code to Faster, Smarter Freight Rates! 29:36

10d ago29:36

29:36

What if you could quote thousands of lanes in minutes, respond to shippers in under two, and still have time to grow your customer base? Let’s welcome Tabi Connect’s Dan Hellmann back to the show to explain how quoting automation, RFP modules, and lightning-fast rate delivery are changing the game for freight brokers and carriers! We discuss why sp…

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1260. #TFCP - UPS’s Driver Buyout Backlash: Labor Tensions on the Rise?! 30:22

11d ago30:22

30:22

Today, let’s cover some industry headlines, from UPS buyout extensions and automation plans, to truck manufacturers suing California over emissions rules, to the decline in rail intermodal market share! Tune in to find out why my 12-month market outlook remains conservative and why consistent daily prospecting, 40, 50, even 60 calls a day, will kee…

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1259. #TFCP - Beyond the Noise: Freight Trends Backed by Hard Data! 38:49

12d ago38:49

38:49

What’s really going on in freight brokerage right now? Why are rates stuck, and how should we position ourselves as brokers for the next market shift? Together with our guest today, Ken Adamo of DAT Freight & Analytics, we dig into the supply-and-demand imbalance that’s keeping rates flat, the impact of tariffs and interest rates on shipper behavio…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E41: Her Ass-Butt in the Water [Dragonmaster World Tour, Part II] 1:11:04

13d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

I wanna see some skull. Down in that bone zone, we’re coming up with magic city protection spells, wearing villain attire, contemplating infinity, making mother look so afraid, seeking the emasculation of self, crying in baby poop, dropping trou, becoming an honorary citizen of Lann, wearing an everybody magnet, loving Whitney Houston, building mac…

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1258. #TFCP - The Freight Broker Blueprint: Routines That Drive Revenue! 32:02

15d ago32:02

32:02

In today’s live show, you’ll learn how to find shippers, build a prospect list, and grow your freight business without spending thousands on lead-generation tools! This episode is about real freight industry insights, no gimmicks, no “guaranteed freight” scams, just what works! Discover why choosing one freight mode and owning your niche is key, ho…

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1257. #TFCP - From Bids to Blacklists: The Load Board Crackdown! 32:05

16d ago32:05

32:05

Are spot rates really holding, or is capacity starting to tighten under the surface? Today, let’s talk about the DAT’s load board data, seasonal freight patterns, how tariffs and interest rates are shaping the future of the industry, the recent FMCSA enforcement on English language proficiency and accountability gaps around fraud, and why human con…

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1256. #TFCP - Blueprint for Freight Sales: Building a Scalable System! 32:45

18d ago32:45

32:45

In this episode, a former top-ranked commercial truck sales rep, Sean Lyden of Systematic Selling, breaks down what actually works in freight sales! We talk about the 90-day rule in B2B, how to reframe cold calls as shopping for customers, and why your Ideal Customer Profile isn’t just about who to target, but also who to avoid. Sean also shares hi…

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1255. #TFCP - Family, Freight, and Forward Thinking! 33:30

19d ago33:30

33:30

Whether you’re building relationships or just booking freight, this episode with the amazing couple from Cowtown Express Logistics, Colby and Raegan Baskin, is full of insights on how to build long-term success in the industry! Colby and Raegan unpack how they’ve evolved from a family-run straight truck operation to a high-integrity, full truckload…

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1254. #TFCP - Rate Intelligence, Reinvented: Stop Guessing, Start Earning! 34:54

20d ago34:54

34:54

What if brokers actually owned the data they generate and got paid for it? Today, Sam Tibbs shares how Trochi AI is flipping the script by giving brokers ownership in the data economy they fuel, literally offering equity to those who contribute the most. We discuss why today’s rate tools fall short, how Trochi AI captures real-time load-level insig…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E40: A Rubber Band and a Stick of Butter [Dragonmaster World Tour, Part I] 1:24:11

20d ago1:24:11

1:24:11

Shut your sass hole, buddy. From our sass holes we bequeath denying god’s light from the Frontier, showing off our new clothes to everyone in the world, learning more about Alex’s Dad’s Son’s Sister Girlfriend, failing to show love in action, doing weird shit with butter and rubber bands, foreshadowing Nash via doomerism, continuing the denture sag…

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1253. #TFCP - Dimensioning Reimagined: The Rise of AI in the Warehouse! 32:51

23d ago32:51

32:51

Don’t miss the last episode of this week with Cargo Spectre’s Jason Joachim and Rohan Bhagwat! Jason and Rohan delve into how they’ve solved the age-old freight measurement headaches, especially the challenge of inaccurate dims causing added costs. They also explain how their system uses AI-powered automation to capture legal-for-trade dimensions, …

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1252. #TFCP - How Do You ACTUALLY Deploy AI Into Your Organization?! 37:47

24d ago37:47

37:47

Are you getting ROI from your AI tools—or are you just adding more tech without solving real problems? Today’s episode with Ryan Schreiber, a leader in AI and machine learning for logistics, digs into what AI means beyond the buzzwords, why most companies today are only seeing incremental and not transformational value, and what’s holding them back…

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1251. #TFCP - Owning Trucks vs. Owning Relationships: A Trucker’s Shift to Freight Sales! 45:14

25d ago45:14

45:14

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sage (Erik Larson), a logistics veteran with over 20 years in the industry, from owner-operator to SPI agent. He shares how the 2008 recession nearly took him out and how his decision to go all-in on freight brokerage reshaped everything. We talk about the grind, working to master the over-dimensional niche, buildi…

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1250. #TFCP - The Future of Truck Parking: Rewards, Partnerships, and Real Driver Benefits! 34:04

26d ago34:04

34:04

Today, we’ll discuss solving the truck parking crisis at a national level and scaling authentic brand content in trucking with our returning guest, Reed Loustalot of the Truck Parking Club! Reed shares how their consistent content strategy has driven massive growth, earning hundreds of millions of impressions, and how authenticity has powered their…

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1249. #TFCP - Freight in Flux: Trade Peace and Broker Transparency Pushback!? 31:10

27d ago31:10

31:10

Where is the freight market heading, and how are the current economic trends shaping it? Today, let’s break down the latest spot market conditions, the recent economic indicators impacting freight volumes, and some of the challenges in business development during a market downturn! Whether you're a carrier, broker, or shipper, this episode’s insigh…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E39: Elemental Nostrils [Black Dragon Fortress] 1:06:43

27d ago1:06:43

1:06:43

What man who desires to be a hero would let that happen? Us, obviously. We’re bleeding out of the neck, dealing with Not My First Mind Control, tempting in the desert, saying Alex and Luna over and over, screaming into Dragon Master gear (in anime), wearing an invisible sprite hat, indulging in dragon controller irony, supposing dragons are real, c…

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1248. #TFCP - Data-Driven Distribution: Optimizing Nationwide Shipping for High-Value Freight! 33:22

30d ago33:22

33:22

If you're into final mile logistics, LTL freight, or operations management, listen to this episode with Andrew Rodriguez of Harvey to hear his practical insights and strategies! Andrew highlights managing high-volume freight and maintaining top-tier customer service with a small team, his journey from freight brokerage into manufacturing operations…

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1247. #TFCP - Women in Trucking: Breaking Barriers and Leading with Impact! 55:13

1M ago55:13

55:13

Join us today as we’ve got the CEO of Apex Transit Solutions, Marina Ivanov, sharing how they continue navigating the trucking industry’s challenges while building a sustainable business! Marina shares what it’s really like running a family-owned operation, the lessons learned from scaling without outside capital, and how technology, factoring, and…

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1246. #TFCP - The Cost of Complacency: What Happens When Security Fails in Logistics! 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

In this episode, Nick Erdmann of Vectura Risk Management is back for another insightful conversation about protecting high-value freight from the rising cargo theft threats! We dive into the harsh reality of organized cargo theft, why it's more sophisticated than most think, and how escort services are stepping up to protect high-risk shipments lik…

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1245. #TFCP - How Digital Payments Are Changing Trucking Forever! 32:18

1M ago32:18

32:18

If outdated payment methods are slowing down your operations or costing you money through fraud, you must listen to this episode with Relay Payments’ co-founder, Spencer Barkoff! Spencer shares how they’re modernizing freight payments across the board and reshaping how carriers and brokers handle transactions. Learn more about Relay’s innovations i…

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1244. #TFCP - Freight Forecast + Broker Blueprint: Moves for the Remainder of 2025! 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

Are you keeping up with the shifts in freight, from automation to AI-driven brokers and everything in between? With 95% of broker tasks potentially automated, the focus now is on leveraging technology while keeping the human touch where it matters, customer and carrier experience. Whether it’s investing in automation, tightening up internal process…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E38: Please Understand, Pray Until You Find the Answer [Forest of Illusion + Pao + Black Dragon] 1:05:11

1M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Graveyard duck, give me the bag. Inside of this bag you can find us feeling the magic, repeatedly getting lost in the forest, spriting a tree differently, receiving PSP-exclusive Nash backstory, dreaming bloody murder, parting bushes like the red sea, debating the existence of god with children, learning of the nomadic lifestyle, spreading disease,…

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1243. #TFCP - From Invoices to PODs: Where Fraud Hides in Plain Sight! 33:27

1M ago33:27

33:27

Are you confident your business can identify fraud before it hits your bottom line? How can you tell if an invoice, ID, or rate confirmation is real or AI-generated? You must listen to this conversation with Chad Capooth of Denim! Chad unpacks the alarming rise in sophisticated fraud across the transportation industry, from AI-generated fake docume…

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1242. #TFCP - Fleet Safety Simplified: Why Front-End Protection Is the New Standard! 31:52

1M ago31:52

31:52

Are you thinking of ways to minimize costly front-end repairs and enhance safety without compromising your truck’s efficiency? In this conversation with Nathan Holt from Ex-Guard, he shares how their journey from a small fabrication shop to an industry leader reshapes truck safety. Their XG-150 guard shows a dramatic reduction in repair costs and d…

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1241. #TFCP - From Warehouse to Living Room: The Art of White-Glove Delivery! 32:00

1M ago32:00

32:00

Today, Onward Delivery’s CEO and founder, Grafton Elliott, tackles the fragmentation in oversized freight, why brokers remain essential in this evolving space, and what the NMFC code changes mean for large and bulky logistics! Grafton breaks down how Onward’s middleware solution bridges brokers and local carriers' TMS systems without competing with…

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1240. #TFCP - The Freight Founder’s Mindset: How to Think Like a Multi-Business Owner! 30:12

1M ago30:12

30:12

In this episode, John Kuhlmann, founder and CEO of Heartland Logistics Group, joins us to share how the implementation of new processes and technology contributed to the company’s revenue growth and volume rise! John emphasizes the significance of face-to-face customer engagement, daily sales strategy, attending conferences to build long-term relat…

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1239. #TFCP - Last Call: Is Your Team Ready for the NMFC Code Changes On July 19th?! 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Are you ready for the NMFC code changes set to roll out on July 19th? Learn more from today’s returning guest, Joe Ohr of NMFTA! Joe shares ClassIT+'s special features, how this platform surpassed expectations and exceeded its initial goal, how it enhances operational efficiencies and improves user experience, and other features, and what brokers a…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E37: A Turd-Sick Gnat [Myght's Tower] 1:06:32

1M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

The time is at hand to prove the worth of your way. We’ll do that by wishing Laike was plausibly nerfed, fearing a bad lore tower, navigating pipes and catwalks, throwing shit out of a magic hat, playing fart sounds, bullying our way into a second airship, buzzing around like a turd-sick gnat, yanking on a face, foreshadowing a betrayal, enforcing …

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1238. #TFCP - Insurance or Insolvency? The High Stakes of Freight Claims! 33:52

1M ago33:52

33:52

We’re back for the last episode of this week with our returning guest, Cameron Pechia of Valley Trucking Insurance! Cam shares his insights on the current market downturn, the rising business failures leading to significant client losses, his recommended insurance coverage for freight brokers, legal challenges for brokers, Valley’s educational cont…

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1237. #TFCP - The Transparency Trap: What FMCSA Isn’t Saying About Broker Compliance! 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

Today, you’ll hear more market data, analysis, and valuable insights on what you should know about the transportation industry, especially on the current FMCSA regulation issues, broker transparency rulemaking, dispatch service regulation, and FMCSA enforcement! 📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation…

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1236. #TFCP - Smart Roads, Smarter Fleets: How Trucking Safety is Being Reinvented! 32:16

2M ago32:16

32:16

Today, Drivewyze’s Brenda Colombus joins the show to discuss safety and compliance in the trucking business! Brenda explains the significance of Drivewyze in reducing crashes and its financial impact, the type of technology this platform leverages, and more of its special functions, as well as its Mission Zero goal of achieving zero crashes and fat…

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1235. #TFCP - No Office. No Overhead: AI for the Modern Trucker! 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

Hear more about the technology and system integration side of freight by joining today’s guest, Tapan Chaudhari of Bubba AI, discussing AI tools for truck drivers! Tapan shares his extensive background in the transportation industry, the advancement in technology, Bubba AI’s goal to empower owner-operators, its special features and automated functi…

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1234. #TFCP - The Freight Fight: Politics, Payouts & the Price of Progress 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

Today’s live show highlights some industry trends that you should be aware of, the significance of adopting a daily action-focused approach for both business and personal development, and prioritizing progress over perfection in the freight business! Listen and don’t miss out on this episode! Resources / References https://www.ttnews.com/articles/a…

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Lunar: Silver Star Story | E36: Apartheid on the Moon [Tamur] 1:31:18

2M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

No place is safe these days. Not even a podcast, unless we’re attempting to define a dragon’s lair, animating Phacia’s sprite, realizing the bad guys want to kill god, crying at the amusement park, disappointing father, impressing mother, living in the cave forever, taking a dirt nap, threatening a corpse stomp, launching surprise arrows, stonewall…

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