Shop Talk: Recent Episodes
Thought Partner Group
On "Shop Talk" we talk shop with people who go from "blue collar" to "blue suit". That's it. (Producer: "We need a longer description for social media." Us: "Piss off.")
π€ Rodβs colors and glasses. 01:46
π¨βπΌ His interest in transparent architecture and the whole pallet of services his company covers. 02:53
π± Horror stories from the glass installation process. 04:50
π Technology of glass production and overcoming sick building syndrome. 06:41
π Form and function will be the watchwords in the next decade in the design of buildings. 09:33
π Need for more mindfulness in creativity and dialogue with operators. 12:45
π€― Shutting down half of London to install a massive piece of glass into a building! 15:37
π Starting from stained glass and contemplative thinking, people relate to glass. 16:55
π¨β𦳠Robβs dad was in the glass business for decades, and Rob continued his work. 18:55
π¬π§ Working on a prestigious project in the British Library. 19:38
π Robβs tips on building a sustainable, successful business. 21:37
π Rob is open to learning from the experiences of others: embedded carbon, recycling, and the important things he is discovering in the industry. 24:35
Connect with Rob: www.linkedin.com/in/rodmilicevic
π€ Connect with us: www.resonateengine.com
π¦ Jamie grew up in an entrepreneurial family. 02:19
π Learning from the godfather of freight right out of college. 03:03
π€© βNo one ever has started a business perfectly, and failure is a part of the process.β 05:23
3οΈβ£ Three pieces of advice Jamie has for all entrepreneurs. 07:34
π Jamie has been very successful in the industry for 16 years as a non-asset-based partner. 09:14
π The truck drivers work extremely hard to make products available to us. 10:55
π His parents would say he is crazy in the best possible way. 13:10
π΄ Jamieβs grandfather was a massive inspiration to him growing up. 14:21
β½ Jamie played soccer and loved being a distributor so others can score. 15:29
π People overcomplicate his industry but change management is a huge aspect of his business.16:39
ποΈ Having a consistent message and treating everyone with respect is the key to a successful company. 19:48
π Autonomous trucking is the future of the industry, but first, massive change is needed. 21:30
π¨βπ« Jamie would love to be a mentor and advisor. 22:56
π βYou have to have the might and courage to take that leap of faith and know that you're going to make the jump, and you will land on your feet.β 24:50
Connect with Jamie: www.transportationone.com
π€ Connect with us: www.thoughtpartnergroup.com
π‘ Screw Harvard, go to Crazy MBA: www.crazymba.com