Tim Higham, founder of Ascend TMS, shares his journey from bootstrapping a brokerage to building a game-changing TMS platform. Hear how he disrupted the freight tech space with a no-nonsense approach to profitability, employee retention, and AI-driven innovation. Discover what’s driving real change in freight technology.
Key Chapters:
(0:00) Intro to the Ep
(0:56) The Birth of Ascend TMS
(1:45) Challenges and Successes in Building a TMS
(3:49) Profitability and Business Philosophy
(4:25) Tim's Story and Industry Insights
(5:25) Competing Against VC-Backed Competitors
(5:39) The Evolution of Technology in Logistics
(14:20) Shipper CRM: A Game-Changer
(30:15) Employee Retention and Company Culture
(36:50) Investing in the Right People
(38:50) The Role of Referrals in Hiring
(39:49) Golden Handcuffs: Myth or Reality?
(41:42) Company Hierarchy and Roles
(44:08) Choosing the Right Tech Stack
(51:37) The Pitfalls of VC Funding
(1:01:30) Advice for Founders: Avoiding Common Mistakes
 
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