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Highlights from the conversation:Trey’s ability to connect with people (0:55)What attracted Trey to supply chain? (3:59)The BETA journey (7:37)Finding what you do really well, and focusing on it (13:08)Getting honest input from your friend network for what you want to do (16:41)Where is content creation for businesses going in the near future? (25:19)Connecting with Trey (32:42)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:Adam’s innovation in health insurance (1:56)The move from insurance to advertising (8:00)Getting into SEO and content marketing (10:04)Founding the Robinson Agency (12:45)Betting on yourself (18:04)The impact of AI and ChatGPT on SEO and other factors (20:51)Putting the customer at the center of your content strategy (23:07)Becoming an expert in your niche with relevance and specificity (25:52)Growing in a struggling market (28:27)Clarity of vision and offering generates leads (34:14)Staying connected with Adam and the Robinson Agency (37:32)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.

Highlights from the conversation:Jason’s background from being fired to his current successes (0:23)Starting over as a broker (4:22)The “luck” of sales (7:49)Data-driven decision making (8:39)The impact of COVID-19 (14:42)MODE’s shift in trajectory (15:57)Improving operations (18:35)Complexity of agent network (19:56)The importance of failure and adaptability (25:47)Pivoting against the challenges (29:09)Creating value for yourself (32:28)Approaching customers with a full solution mindset (37:48)Final thoughts and takeaways (42:12)Keep up with GUEST:Jason Roberts (LinkedIn)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:Value of attending conferences (0:25)Ed’s background in supply chain (3:49)Finding more freight (6:47)Evolution of newtrul (8:38)Selling technology vs freight (10:27)Challenges of monetization (11:23)Quantifying value proposition (13:19)Overcoming challenges of fundraising (19:57)Choosing the right investors (21:51)Lower margin strategy (26:53)Final thoughts and takeaways (28:47)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:Whitney’s background and experience (0:55)KCH’s growth in marketing (4:07)Creating a uniform message (7:27)Building a content machine in supply chain (10:19)Recruiting the right fit (11:03)Managing growth in a changing economy (14:09)Company culture and rewards (16:02)What’s coming next for KCH? (17:10)Keeping up with Whitney (19:03)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:What does AVRL do in the space? (0:15)AVRL’s unique approach to delivering white glove service to companies (1:17)What does growth look like in AVRL’s hand-selection of clients? (5:44)The niche approach to gaining quality of customers, not quantity (6:46)Laser focus on delivering results, not promises (8:45)Combating a recession with growth (11:55)Being a voice for the industry on LinkedIn (15:12)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:Josh’s backstory getting into the content game (1:54)Influences that inspired the brand (3:13)Getting organizational buy-in (5:28)Showcasing the brand through individual personalities (9:55)B2B Content and Recruiting Content (16:29)Guarding against complacency (19:31)Wins from the FreightVana approach to Content (22:14)Final thoughts and takeaways (26:53)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:Takeaways from Manifest (1:36)Embracing the challenges of growth (4:34)How a possible looming recession is impacting start-ups (8:01)What does growth look like for businesses in 2023? (12:05)Using AI to automate workflow and cut out the fluff of communication (17:33)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Highlights from the conversation:Craig’s background and career journey (7:07)Fly-In Luxury Resort (12:47)Building vs. buying content (25:32)Keep up with Craig:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreightAlley* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com* Have you joined our private email group yet? Go to https://getheard.substack.com/ and join 300+ other content marketers & entrepreneurs scheming up ideas.

Highlights from this conversation include: * (9:20) How Santosh is disrupting Supply Chain VC through content* (15:36) Training founders how to articulate a story effectively* (18:32) Building the industry’s biggest and best show* (27:02) The power of content compounding* (39:55) Have You Heard---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com* Have you joined our private email group yet? Go to https://getheard.substack.com/ and join 300+ other content marketers & entrepreneurs scheming up ideas.---------Links & Resources: Santosh’s PodcastFollow Santosh on TwitterAudibleSam Thompson’s Launch in 24 Hours

Highlights from the conversation:The current state of the supply chain (3:50)How Supply Chain Now came to be (8:37)Scaling your podcast beyond yourself (14:05)Giving it forward one asset at a time (20:41)Where Supply Chain Now is heading (27:53)Keep up with Scott:Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonlutonTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ScottWLuton* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com* Have you joined our private email group yet? Go to https://getheard.substack.com/ and join 300+ other content marketers & entrepreneurs scheming up ideas.