Let's Talk Logistics with Chris Brewer

08/05/2025 51 min Episodio 32
Let's Talk Logistics with Chris Brewer

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Episode Synopsis

Chris Brewer built River City Logistics from the ground up—no VC, no shortcuts, just grit. We get into what it takes to scale a brokerage with assets and warehousing, why he still trains every new hire, and the moment he knew he had to fire a top performer. Freight built for the long haul. Worth the listen.
 
Key Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Background
(3:04) Family Life and Balancing Work
(5:15) Starting and Scaling River City Logistics
(10:55) Bootstrapping the Business
(16:33) Building a Strong Company Culture
(20:34) Current Market Trends and Predictions
(26:33) Fleet and Brokerage Synergy
(28:08) Big Predictions in the Trucking Industry
(33:40) Firing Employees: Philosophy and Practices
(36:15) Missed Opportunities and Lessons Learned
(50:31) Conclusion and Contact Information
 
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