"We Build the Box!" β The Secret to Logistics Success
In this episode of the Last2First Podcast, host Jason Burns welcomes Charlie Wolf, President of Blaze Express Logistics and Blaze Courier. Once competitors, Jason and Charlie now share mutual respect and friendship as leaders in the supply chain industry. Charlie recounts the origin of his family business, its journey from Barnett Services to Blaze, the evolution of delivery services, and the challenges faced along the way. The conversation covers personal anecdotes, the importance of networking, and lessons learned in maintaining business continuity through health struggles and operational pivots. Tune in for an insightful look at resilience, competition, and camaraderie in the logistics world. 02:44 Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:25 Charlie's Early Story and Family Business Origins 05:00 Evolution of Barnett Services 06:04 Charlie's Involvement and Career Path 11:11 Challenges in Home Delivery 15:47 Transition from Barnett to Blaze 23:43 Blaze's Growth and Market Strategy 29:23 Employee Dynamics and Independent Contractor Model 29:34 Challenges with Modern Drivers 32:19 Adapting to Technological Changes 36:49 Family Business Dynamics 40:12 Healthy Competition and Networking 46:05 Memorable Delivery Experiences 48:54 Reflections on Business and Life 51:45 Closing Remarks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ π Be sure to subscribe to the Las2First Podcast for more game-changing conversations with industry leaders. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@Last2FirstPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58wo6IWeLl48LHukdP?si=gmhv7Lh8QvyY5xxFS9ZpPA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast/last2first-podcast/id1778491941 And donβt forget to follow Charlie and his team at Blaze Courier on social media for more inspiration and updates!ππ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blaze-express-courier/posts/?feedView=all https://www.blazecourier.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π² Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last2firstpodcast?igsh=amhhMDU1OXpwejZ2 Facebook: facebook.com/last2firstpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/last2firstpodcast/ π Like, comment, and share to spread the word about the Last to First Podcast! Together, we grow. π #Las2First #PodcastLaunch #Dropoff #LeadershipJourney #businessgrowth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shoutout to our sponsors: Dropoff Inc. https://www.dropoff.com/ [email protected] +1-888-376-7633 Dispatch Science https://www.dispatchscience.com/ [email protected] +1-β844 558 2011 Don't forget to follow them too! ππ