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Featured Keynote: "How to Make a Few Billion Dollars" - a Townhall with Brad Jacobs - F3 2023

Dec 1, 2023
Brad Jacobs, Executive Chairman at XPO, Inc., discusses his departure from XPO, plans for future companies, and the success of splitting XPO into three businesses. He shares insights on achieving financial success, taking a company public, and the importance of mindset shifts. They also address the cyclical nature of the brokerage market and the significance of mid-level management and technology in the transportation industry.
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  • Mid-level managers are crucial for the success of companies in logistics, warehousing, and brokerage.
  • Artificial intelligence presents opportunities and risks, with the potential for both positive advancements and negative consequences.

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Importance of People in Business Growth

The speaker emphasizes that people are the most important aspect of business growth, specifically highlighting the significance of mid-level management. In various industries like logistics, warehousing, and brokerage, it is the mid-level managers and supervisors who play a crucial role in the success of the company. The speaker stresses the importance of carefully selecting and nurturing the right people to ensure the company's prosperity.

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