Logistics & Leadership
by Brian Hastings and Justin Maines
The Future of AI Freight Booking w/ Tapan Chaudhari | Ep 72
About this podcast
Join "Logistics & Leadership", where we redefine logistics and personal growth. Hosted by industry veterans Brian Hastings and Justin Maines, it shares their journey from humble beginnings to a $50 million company. Discover invaluable lessons in logistics, mental toughness, and embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. The show delves into personal and professional development, routine, and the power of betting on oneself. From inspiring stories to practical insights, this podcast is a must for aspiring entrepreneurs, logistics professionals, and anyone seeking to push limits and achieve success.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 78 episodes
- The Future of AI Freight Booking w/ Tapan Chaudhari | Ep 72 · 25 minIn this episode, Brian sits down with Tapan Chaudhari, founder and CEO of Bubba AI, to unpack how voice-enabled artificial intelligence is reshaping freight dispatch for…
- Freight Broker to Tech Leader w/ Ricky Gonzalez | Ep 71 · 42 minIn this episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Brian Hastings sits down with Ricky Gonzalez, CEO and co-founder of Hubtek and Tabi Connect, to explore his 20-year journey…
- Flexible Storage That Fuels Supply Chains w/ Jonathan Brooks | Ep 70 · 30 minIn this episode of Logistics & Leadership, Brian Hastings interviews Jonathan Brooks, CEO of Warehouse on Wheels, to discuss how his company has grown from two locations and…
- Stand Out & Leave Lasting Impressions | Recast · 22 minFrom making a memorable first impression to the intricacies of building lasting relationships, this episode offers practical advice highlights the essential strategies needed to…
- From Farm to Fork: Cold Chain, Compliance, and the Future of Food Logistics | Ep 69 · 46 minIn this episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Brian Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Veritas Logistics, shares his conversation with Joe Lynch of The Logistics of…
- From Brewery Founder to Beverage Disruptor: The Loverboy Playbook – w/ Nick Califano | Ep 68 · 43 minIn this episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin Maines sits down with Nick Califano—beverage industry veteran and first employee at Loverboy—to unpack the inside…
- From Startup Grit to AI-Driven Growth: Logistics Leadership in the Digital Age | Ep 67 · 17 minIn this episode, Brian Hastings, co-founder of Veritas Logistics, joins Roarke Baldwin of the Adapt AI Group podcast to explore how AI and digital transformation are reshaping…
- From Freight Broker to Brand Builder: The Prime Hydration Playbook - w/ David Hager | Ep 66 · 29 minIn this high-velocity episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin Maines sits down with David Hager—Director of Transportation and 3PL Administration at Congo Brands—to…
- Inside Prime’s Freight Engine (Teaser) w/ David Hager | Ep 66 · 26 minThis teaser episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the rocketship story behind Prime Hydration—with more to come soon. Justin Maines sits…
- From Heartbreak to Household Name – w/ Megan Reamer | Ep 65 · 44 minIn this emotional and inspiring episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin Maines sits down with Megan Reamer—co-founder of Jackson’s—to unpack how one family’s fight…
- From Broken Promises to Full Good – w/ Caitlin Wilson | Ep 64 · 50 minIn this powerful episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin Maines sits down with Caitlin Wilson—CEO of Full Good Fulfillment—to unpack how she’s quietly disrupting…
- Fraud, Freight, and the Fight to Stop It – w/ Jimmy Menges | Ep 63 · 47 minIn this episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Brian Hastings sits down with Jimmy Menges—National Director and freight crime investigator—to expose the hidden world of…
- How Cutting $10M Led to Explosive Growth - w/ Tom Quinn | Ep 62 · 48 minIn this candid and energizing conversation, Justin Maines sits down with Tom Quinn—retiring President of Cole’s Quality Foods and the man behind the rise of frozen garlic bread…
- Rejection, Resilience, and Real Sales Talk - w/ Jeb Blount Jr. | Ep 61 · 50 minIn this energizing episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Brian Hastings sits down with Jeb Blount Jr. —host of the Sales Gravy Podcast and marketing leader at Sales…
- What They Don’t Tell You About Women in Logistics - w/ Laura Eory | Ep 60 · 36 minIn this powerhouse episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin sits down with Laura Eory, Director of Transportation & Replenishment at KIND Snacks. From nearly…
- Logistics Unveiled: Sales & Operations | Bonus Episode · 14 minIn today’s episode, your hosts Brian Hastings and Justin Maines explore the challenges and opportunities within the logistics industry, particularly focusing on entry-level sales…
- 5 Ways to Win (and Keep) New Clients in Logistics | Ep 59 · 7 minIn this solo episode, Brian Hastings, co-founder of Veritas Logistics, lays out five tactical principles every freight broker needs to master to win new business—and actually…
- How We Revolutionized Hydration with Lemon and Water - w/ Yanni Hufnagel | Ep 58 · 36 minIn this high-energy episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin sits down with Yanni Hufnagel, founder and CEO of Lemon Perfect—a $100 million beverage brand built from…
- Manual to Automated: The Evolution of Logistics with Chadd Olesen | Bonus Episode · 39 minOn today's episode, Supply Chain Leaders Brian Hastings and Justin Maines sit down with Chadd Olesen, CEO and founder of AVRL, to discuss his unconventional entry into the…
- Insurance Gaps That Could Cost You - w/ Rob Hassman | Ep 57 · 10 minIn this episode, Justin welcomes back transportation attorney Rob Hassman to discuss best practices in transportation law, with a focus on scheduled auto insurance policies. They…







