Choppin' It Up

Liz Wayne, Building a Successful Brokerage with Resilience & Adaptability

Episode Summary

In this episode of Chopping It Up, Will Jenkins interviews Liz Wayne, CEO of Able Transport Solutions. Liz discusses her journey from receptionist to brokerage founder in the logistics industry, touching on challenges, successes, and her involvement with the Women in Logistics Committee and upcoming industry events.

Episode Notes

SUMMARY:

In this episode of Chopping It Up, Will Jenkins interviews Liz Wayne, Founder & CEO of Able Transport Solutions. Liz shares her career journey in the logistics industry, starting from her early days as a receptionist at a trucking company to eventually starting her own brokerage. She discusses the challenges and successes she faced along the way, including building a sales team and navigating organizational changes. Liz also highlights her involvement in the Women in Logistics Committee and upcoming events in the industry.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Starting a career in logistics can happen by chance and lead to unexpected opportunities. 
• Building a successful business requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to delegate.
• Authenticity and core values are important in building a strong team and company culture.
• Taking risks and not waiting for perfection are key to personal and professional growth.
• Involvement in industry organizations and events can provide valuable networking and learning opportunities.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 03:02 Starting in Logistics
• 08:13 Joining a Startup
• 13:44 Starting Able Transport Solutions
• 21:25 Challenges and Lessons Learned
• 26:38 Organizational Changes
• 29:34 Growth and Team Expansion
• 31:57 Advice for Young Professionals
• 33:47 Favorite Book and Women in Logistics
• 35:38 Upcoming Events and Contact Information