Sam Parr and Craig Fuller discuss turning struggling magazines into profitable ventures, the dynamics of being fired from a family business, the success of FreightWaves, risk-taking in real estate and media businesses, and the importance of audience ownership for business growth.

Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves, discusses the evolution of his company, media business models, the synergy between media and SaaS businesses, and the potential of vertical media opportunities. He explores challenges and opportunities in niche media and highlights the underrated potential of media businesses.

Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves, discusses the impact of recent attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. He also talks about the broader logistics landscape, including the rise and fall of digital freight brokerages, and the 2023 'bloodbath' for trucking firms.

In this discussion, Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of FreightWaves, dives into the looming threat of strikes at East Coast ports. He explains how these strikes could disrupt vital supply chains and impact the economy just ahead of the presidential election. The conversation covers the motivations behind the labor disputes, the role of automation versus labor needs, and the government's potential responses. With a humorous touch, Fuller emphasizes the fragility of shipping logistics and the critical importance of ports for various industries.

A couple of years ago, it was an amazing time to have a truck or be a trucker. The goods economy was absolutely booming. Prices were booming. Supply chains were broken. Everyone wanted access to more freight. Fast forward to spring 2023 and the situation couldn't be more different. Prices have collapsed and the environment is now as bad for carriers as it was during 2019, which was a horrible year for the industry. In fact, conditions now might even be as bad as they were during the Great Recession. On this episode of the podcast, we speak with Craig Fuller, the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, and Rachel Premack, editorial director for FreightWaves, about the state of trucking, what the market says about the broader economy, and what it will take to turn the industry around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves, discusses the importance of logistics and supply chains, the rise of deglobalization, US manufacturing benefits for Colombia, the changing supply chain function, the US labor availability problem, why AI won't fully replace humans in media, the early days of FreightWaves, predicting recessions, logistics as a barometer of the global economy, surviving COVID, how FreightWaves became a media business, the arbitrage opportunity in media, buying print magazines, and building a flying community.

Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves, shares his journey from the freight industry to establishing a transformative media platform. He discusses the challenges and predictions of the recent freight recession, shedding light on the importance of data-driven forecasts. Craig envisions his strategy as Secretary of Transportation, emphasizing the need for tech-savvy leaders. He also critiques regulatory hurdles in aviation and explores pressing supply chain issues, including truck parking shortages and labor disputes, all while offering insights from the recent FreightWaves F3 conference.

Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves and CEO of FLYING Magazine, shares insights on building a media business, including the challenges of fundraising and valuing audiences. He also discusses the strategy behind acquiring niche magazines and the importance of capturing the full audience base. This conversation with a former pilot turned entrepreneur offers a wide range of perspectives on building businesses and explores the evolving landscape of the freight industry.

Craig Fuller, founder of FreightWaves and recent acquirer of Flying Magazine, shares his remarkable journey from a family trucking business to the forefront of media and data in freight. He delves into the birth of FreightWaves, discussing the vital role of unique content and networking in building a successful media brand. Fuller reveals his plans to revitalize Flying Magazine, emphasizing the significance of engaging storytelling in today’s digital landscape and the important balance between journalism and marketing.

Craig Fuller, CEO of FreightWaves, discusses the current state of the freight industry, the economic situation in China, the reshoring renaissance, his media strategy, and the acquisition of Flying Magazine. He also shares insights on doubling the size of an established niche media company.