When the Business Is Family — And the Family Is the Business
What happens when the business you helped grow... lets you go? In this raw and revealing episode, Jason sits down with longtime friend, mentor, and former second-generation logistics leader Eric Donaldson. It’s one of the most transparent and personal episodes of the season. Whether you're a founder, family business owner, or final mile operator — don’t miss it. 01:47 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 01:55 Early Mentorship and Business Lessons 02:33 Reconnecting with Eric Donaldson 05:04 Eric's Background and Family Business 07:43 Transitioning and Growing the Business 09:02 Warehousing and Delivery Innovations 15:39 National Expansion and Networking 17:12 The Value of Partnerships 18:13 Exiting the Business 18:42 The Exit Experience: A Personal Story 19:19 Navigating Family Business Transitions 22:39 Exploring Exit Strategies 27:48 Personal Growth and Overcoming Challenges 33:52 Future of the Industry: Predictions and Opportunities 36:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Be sure to subscribe to the Las2First Podcast for more game-changing conversations with industry leaders. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@Last2FirstPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58wo6IWeLl48LHukdP?si=gmhv7Lh8QvyY5xxFS9ZpPA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast/last2first-podcast/id1778491941 And don’t forget to follow Eric on social media for more inspiration and updates!🔗🚚 https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldsoneric/ --- 📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last2firstpodcast?igsh=amhhMDU1OXpwejZ2 Facebook: [facebook.com/last2firstpodcast](http://facebook.com/last2firstpodcast) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/last2firstpodcast/ 👉 Like, comment, and share to spread the word about the Last to First Podcast! Together, we grow. 🚀 Shoutout to our sponsors: Dropoff Inc. https://www.dropoff.com/ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) +1 888-376-7633 Dispatch Science https://www.dispatchscience.com/ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) +1 844 -558 -2011 GigSafe https://www.gigsafe.com/ +1 407-496-9882 Adlinc https://adlinc.com/ [email protected] +1 888-922-4009 CUI Agency https://www.cuiagency.com/ +1 801-352-1161 Don't forget to follow them too! 🙌🚀