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Freight Agent Insider Podcast

With Levi Van Pay
Freight Brokerage
Freight Industry
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Freight
Freight Agent Insider
Heavy Haul
Logistics
Hazmat Freight
Social Media
Freight Agent Expo
Artificial Intelligence
HD Ships
Carriers
Bear Down Logistics
Blackbox Logistics
Car Hauling
Drayage
Cold Messaging
Godfreight
W2 To 1099 Transition

The Freight Agent Insider Podcast is hosted by Levi Van Pay, a social media personality and Director of an agent based brokerage delivering weekly insights and stories, featuring the best freight agents in the industry. Made for aspiring and experienced freight agents alike, each weekly 30 minute episode tackles one key topic— from breaking into the industry to mastering negotiations— with practic... more

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This week on Freight Agent Insider, host Levi Van Pay sat down with Ryan Nolan, freight agent and founder of Flow State, for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the evolution of freight brokerage, the rise of independent agents, AI auto... more

This week on Freight Agent Insider, host Levi Van Pay sat down with Lauren Sharpe, Freight Agent Recruiter at HD Ships, for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into the world of agent recruitment, overcoming industry gatekeeping and scaling mult... more

This week on Freight Agent Insider, Levi Van Pay sat down with Mia Mazal, co-owner and founder of Talento, bringing her high-energy perspective on near-shoring, scaling back-office operations and breaking down barriers as a young leader! In this enga... more

This week on Freight Agent Insider, Levi Van Pay sat down with "Big Sassy" Zach Davis, high-margin freight agent and multi-six-figure profit producer, making his 3rd appearance on the show! In this raw, transparent and insight-packed conversation, Za... more

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Lauren Sharpe
First-time show guest, recruiter for HD Ships
HD Ships
Episode: Episode 58: Lauren Sharpe - The Secret to Closing 8-Figure Freight Agencies | Freight Agent Insider
Mia Mazal
Co-founder and owner of Talento
Talento
Episode: Episode 57: Mia Mazal- Building a 200+ Person Logistics Staffing Powerhouse | Freight Agent Insider
Dushawn Falls
Agent at Trinity Logistics discussing heavy haul and brokerage
Trinity Logistics
Episode: Episode 55: Dushawn Falls- From OTR Driver to Multi-Six-Figure Freight Agent | Freight Agent Insider
Patrick Gray
Heavy haul and open deck freight broker and founder of Freight Deck
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Episode 54: Patrick Gray- Mastering Heavy, Open-Deck, and Oversized Freight | Freight Agent Insider
Josh Rulnick
Founder/CEO, RJS (freight brokerage)
RJS
Episode: Episode 53: Josh Rulnick- Rebuilding a Multi Million $ Book of Business | Freight Agent Insider
Garrett Bowers
Freight agent and former trucking company owner who built Bowers Logistics and later partnered with SPI
SPI (agent model)
Episode: Episode 50: Garrett Bowers- Why Freight Agency Beats Out Owning a Brokerage | Freight Agent Insider
Danielle Spinelli
Fraud prevention expert known as Fraud Girl in the freight industry
Genlog (partner), previously MCP
Episode: Episode 49: Danielle Spinelli- Why Freight Fraud Is Exploding 🚛 Fraud Girl! | Freight Agent Insider
Matt Silver
Founder/Executive involved in Forager, Cargato, and Arrive-related ventures
Freight industry entrepreneur
Episode: Episode 48: Matt Silver- The King Of Cross Boarder Freight & Next Level Tech | Freight Agent Insider
Beth Carroll
Founder, author and comp goddess; specializes in compensation design for transportation and logistics
Prosperio Group
Episode: Episode 47: Beth Carroll- Brokerage Compensation Breakdown With Comp Goddess | Freight Agent Insider

Host

Levi Van Pay
Host of Freight Agent Insider Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Best Agent Podcast

    I have known Levi for a while and been on his show. I’ve talked to him behind the scenes as well. There not more of a genuine and honest person in the space. He’s always on the lookout for others and has a passion for progress. If you get the chance he’s a great host on the podcast as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sc derr
    United States15 days ago
  • All Things Logistics

    What’s nice about this show is their is a different guest each week who specializes in something different. The logistics space is huge so it’s nice getting different perspectives from so many experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jclolita123
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome Listen

    Great Monday morning listen, enjoy the useful content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runway beauty
    United States8 months ago
  • Worth a watch

    Great show. Great guests. Makes mondays more fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marksuckherturd
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Show For All Things About Freight!

    Every week there is a new facet of freight being spoken on. Levi does a great job of mixing it up and keeping things both fresh and interesting while offering real knowledge from show guests in the freight world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dartstar
    United States8 months ago

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The host mixes personal anecdotes with industry insights to stay engaging.
Great guests with practical, actionable insights.
Different guests each week provide diverse freight perspectives.
Listeners value real-world stories and tactics that can be implemented quickly.

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Episode 57: Mia Mazal- Building a 200+ Person Logistics Staffing Powerhouse | Freight Agent Insider
Q: What are red flags to watch for when sourcing candidates?
Red flags include lack of proactive attitude, tardiness or poor interview communication, recruiters shopping for offers, misaligned motivations, and a culture-fit mismatch, as Talento prioritizes culture and long-term growth potential over quick placements.
Episode 57: Mia Mazal- Building a 200+ Person Logistics Staffing Powerhouse | Freight Agent Insider
Q: When is nearshoring a good fit for a freight business?
Nearshoring is a good fit when the role requires industry-specific knowledge and cost efficiencies, but the decision should consider the role's functions, the company's ability to communicate and manage remote teams, and whether the team has an appropriate tech and process framework in place.
Episode 57: Mia Mazal- Building a 200+ Person Logistics Staffing Powerhouse | Freight Agent Insider
Q: What is Talento and what does it offer in the world of logistics?
Talento provides both staffing/recruiting services and back-end HR/payroll support, focusing on logistics-specific roles and ensuring candidates have real industry experience, which helps clients hire cost-effectively and with proper onboarding.
Episode 55: Dushawn Falls- From OTR Driver to Multi-Six-Figure Freight Agent | Freight Agent Insider
Q: What strategies do you use for customer acquisition and maintaining relationships?
He emphasizes in-person visits, ongoing conversations, and being proactive about visits post-onboarding; he also keeps relationships alive with occasional gifts and regular check-ins, arguing that personal connection sustains business.
Episode 55: Dushawn Falls- From OTR Driver to Multi-Six-Figure Freight Agent | Freight Agent Insider
Q: What early relationships helped you break into brokerage, and what role did a chance encounter play?
A gym encounter with a contact named Chad opened doors into crane work; that relationship grew through opportunities, pricing discussions, and referrals, illustrating how one trustworthy referral can bootstrap a broader client network.

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What is Freight Agent Insider Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on practical strategies for building and growing a freight agent business. Episodes feature hands-on stories from freight brokers, agents, and tech founders, with a focus on client acquisition, relationship-building, recruiting, and operations. Notable topics include niche freight (heavy haul/open deck), agent programs, compensation design, risk management, and the use of technology and AI to improve efficiency and security in logistics. The format emphasizes real-world playbooks, personal journeys, and actionable takeaways, often illustrated with concrete outcomes and lessons learned from challenging market conditions. A distinctive strength is its access to high-caliber, practitioner guests across brokerage,... more

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Recent guests on Freight Agent Insider Podcast include:

1. Lauren Sharpe
2. Mia Mazal
3. Dushawn Falls
4. Patrick Gray
5. Josh Rulnick
6. Garrett Bowers
7. Danielle Spinelli
8. Matt Silver

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