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

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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Scaling a Multi-Market Last Mile Business | AL Baptiste on Discipline & Growth

Season #3

In this inspiring Last to First Podcast episode, Jason Burns sits down with AL Baptiste, President & CEO of 24/7 Enterprises, LLC and CLDA board member, to talk about his remarkable journey from Haiti to leading a...
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Building a $10M Courier Company in a Weekend | Chris MacKrell on Last2First

Season #3

🔥 This isn’t your typical logistics interview. Welcome to the Hot Seat edition of the Last2First Podcast, where we combine spicy wings with even spicier insights. Jason Burns sits down with Chris Heffernan, CEO of...
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From Food Delivery to 12,000 Drivers: Chris Heffernan in the Hot Seat 🌶️

Season #3

🔥 This isn’t your typical logistics interview. Welcome to the Hot Seat edition of the Last2First Podcast, where we combine spicy wings with even spicier insights. Jason Burns sits down with Chris Heffernan, CEO of...
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Is Your Business Ready for AI? George Shultz Sounds the Alarm

Season #3

AI is here — and the logistics industry better be ready. In Episode 26 of the Last2First Podcast, Jason Burns sits down with George Shultz, a veteran logistics leader and tech-forward thinker, to talk about the AI and...
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The Cost of Getting It Wrong: Openforce on 1099 Compliance & Lawsuits

Season #3

🚨 In-Season Exclusive with Openforce In our first-ever in-season exclusive, we sit down with Wendy Greenland, CEO of Openforce, and Carly Fleisher, VP of Strategic Accounts, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation...
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Final Mile is Broken? Larry Zogby on Compliance, Culture & the Real Game

Season #3

EPISODE 25 – LARRY ZOGBY | RDS DELIVERY In this masterclass-level conversation, Jason sits down with Larry Zogby, the legendary CEO of RDS Same Day Delivery, also known as The Magic Man. With 38 years in the final...
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