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Ep. #1: Kevin Nolan

The Freight Pod

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Reflections on Transitioning Leadership Roles and Business Challenges in the Freight Industry

The chapter explores the emotional challenges of transitioning from a deeply involved leadership role to a more hands-off approach at NTG, the importance of letting go and trusting the management team, and the complexities of balancing leadership while allowing executives to run operations. It delves into investments in businesses like Soap Creek, the significance of profitability, innovative training software such as Learn to Win, and commission management solutions like SalesVista. The conversation also covers the impact of dropping margins in the freight industry, unsustainable practices during COVID, challenges for brokers and shippers, and valuable lessons in maintaining trust and reputation in the business.

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