Last2First Podcast

Last2First Podcast

Hosted by: Jason Burns

Welcome to Last 2 First, the podcast dedicated to exploring the final mile in logistics and the unique challenges faced by business owners in this vital industry. Each episode features insightful conversations with...

Episodes

Inside the Automotive Delivery Goldmine with Tony Carter (Principle Distribution)

Season #4

What does it take to grow automotive delivery revenue from $300K to $1.6M in 90 days… and still sleep at night? In Episode 38 of the Last2First Podcast, Jason Burns sits down with Tony Carter, VP of Business...
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Final Mile Masterclass: Distribution, Medical, IC Model & Margins

Season #4

In this episode, Jason sits down with Jim Bernecker, President & Chief Sales Officer of Relay Express, to unpack how a regional courier scaled across Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis,...
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The Hard Truth About Rates, 3PLs & Growth in Final Mile

Season #4

Episode 36 is OUT TODAY! Host Jason Burns sits down in Chicago with Assif Hussain, Founder & CEO of Great American Delivery Service, for an unfiltered look at last-mile entrepreneurship: the immigrant grind, that...
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CLDA President Joel Pinsky on Final Mile Growth, Networking & Leadership

Season #4

In this episode of the Last2First Podcast, host Jason Burns sits down with Joel Pinsky, CFO of Global Messenger & Logistics and the current President of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA)....
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Fixing Final Mile Value: Pricing, Efficiency & Innovation — Chuck Moyer

Season #4

This week Jason Burns sits down with Chuck Moyer — President of Task4Pros, CLDA Hall of Famer, and one of the most respected leaders in the final mile industry. With over 40 years of experience, Chuck has seen it all...
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DDU Collapse, Hard Pivots, Real Leadership: The NOW Courier Story

Season #4

Season 4 of the Last2First Podcast kicks off with Ryan Schwalbach, President at NOW Courier. Ryan’s journey as a second-generation owner is full of highs, lows, and tough decisions—including firing his largest...
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Why Ionic Bought CXT: Andy Tryba’s Plan to Speed Up Last-Mile Tech

Season #3

n this Off-Season Exclusive, Jason sits down with Andy Tryba (Co-founder & CEO, Ionic Partners, the new owner of CXT Software) to answer the big questions: Why acquire CXT? What changes now? And where is last-mile...
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Apply Trucking Rules to Final Mile Insurance: Visibility, Compliance & Better Rates | Tanner Owens

Season #3

In the third episode of our CUI Insurance mini-series, Jason Burns sits down with Tanner Owens, President of CUI Insurance Agency, to dive deep into trucking compliance, risk management, and how final-mile carriers...
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Bahamian Logistics: Why True Independence Means Controlling Your Shipping

Season #3

Welcome to our first international episode of Behind the Mile! 🌍 In this special Bahamas edition, Jason Burns sits down with Ceri Howells, CEO of CLX Logistics, to explore how the islands are redefining last mile...
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Courier Speed vs. Trucking Speed: The Advantage No One Talks About

Season #3

Season 3 Finale with Mark Cossack (CEO, Priority Courier Experts). We dig into scaling a mixed fleet (“tissue samples to tractor trailers”), winning with on-demand dock trucks, lease-purchase programs, IC compliance,...
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Resilience in Logistics: Ruth Correa on Building Two Delivery Companies

Season #3

Episode 31 of the Last2First Podcast features Ruth Correa, founder and CEO of Cheetah Final Mile and Tempo Courier. Ruth’s story is one of resilience, strategy, and growth. When the housing crash of 2008 wiped out her...
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How Family, Resilience & Vision Built Alvy Delivers

Season #3

In this episode of the Last to First Podcast, Jason Burns sits down with Noah Alvarez, CEO of Alvy Delivers, to talk about building one of California’s fastest-growing final mile delivery companies. From launching a...
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