Everything is Logistics

The Logistics of a Football Season

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Jacksonville’s status as a trade hub played a big role in landing the city an NFL team? Trade in Northeast Florida dates back to ...

BTS of a NASA + SpaceX Launch

29 Aug 2024

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During our two-day NASA Tour, host Blythe Brumleve assumed that one episode (this one) would be sufficient. But considering we had enough content to m...

NASA Series: Building Space Infrastructure

27 Aug 2024

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In episode 4 of our NASA Series, host Blythe Brumleve explores the manufacturing and construction happening on Earth for items destined to build new i...

How I'd Plan My Freight Marketing for the Rest of 2024

22 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe dives into freight marketing's changing landscape. She explores the boom in logistics content ...

NASA Series: Shipping Weather Satellites to Space

20 Aug 2024

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In episode three of our NASA Series, we’re talking about the goal of this mission: to manufacture and ship a weather satellite to space but more imp...

How Switching TMS Helped SIO Logistics Grow to Nearly $100M Brokerage

15 Aug 2024

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When a 3PL chooses a TMS, that decision can make or break the company. In this interview, Blythe Brumleve chats with CEO of SIO Logistics Ali Shafi on...

NASA Series: How to Grow Food in Space

13 Aug 2024

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In part two of our NASA series, Blythe speaks with Matthew Mickens, NASA Horticulturalist, about how scientists are tackling the challenges of growing...

Building a Book of Business in a Down Market

08 Aug 2024

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Business types will be the first ones to tell you that there are always opportunities in a down market. This is why I'm pumped to share this conv...

NASA Series: Deep Space Logistics

06 Aug 2024

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In part one of our NASA series, Blythe speaks with Matt Wittal about the challenges of resupplying spacecraft beyond Earth orbit, including autonomous...

Hunters, Farmers, and CRMs: Evolving the Logistics Sales Role

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Holly LaBoda from Logistics Luminaries Live! They explore the challenges of implementin...

Freight Friends: Space Logistics, Shipping Canals, and Fighting Food Fraud in Our Supply Chain

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey is back with her monthly appearance on EiL, and in this episode, she and Blythe are talking about space logistics, NASA, and food fraud,...

Navigating the New American Dream with Chris Jolly The Freight Coach

04 Jul 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Chris Jolly, aka The Freight Coach. They discuss Jolly's motivation to become an e...

Cracking the Code: Intent Data and the Future of Logistics Marketing

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Kara Brown, CEO of Lead Coverage. They discuss the importance of intent data in modern ...

The Biggest Marketing and Sales Takeaways from TMSA's Elevate Conference

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're recapping takeaways from TMSA in New Orleans, held from June 5-7, 2024. Recorded live, this rou...

Resilience in Your Supplier Relationships with Suppeco

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Sheldon Mydat, CEO and Founder at Suppeco. They discuss the importance of relationship-...

The Podcaster's Playbook: Insights from a Decade Behind the Mic

20 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe reflects on her podcasting journey and the importance of being a lifelong learner. She discusses le...

Using a Podcast to Create Relationships with Freight Agent Dave Gulas

18 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Dave Gulas, a former pharmaceutical sales executive who co-founded EZDC 3PL, an e-comme...

Where Freight Marketing Goes Wrong with Virago's Jennie Malafarina

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're talking with Jennie Malafarina, CEO of Virago Marketing on the common pitfalls companies make with freight marketing, inclu...

Why I Separated Digital Dispatch and the Everything is Logistics Podcast

11 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe explains the reasons behind her decision to separate her podcast from her web design company, Digit...

Delivering Innovation with DHL's Jennifer Miller

06 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Jennifer Miller, Vice President Integrated Transportation at DHL Supply Chain. They dis...

Freight Friends: Tugboats, Barges, and Uber Freight's Carrier Summit Recap

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace Sharkey and Blythe for the latest installment of Freight Friends, where they give some love to the unsung modes of shipping: tugboats and b...

Robotics, Data, and Optimization with Dexory's Oana Jinga

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe and Oana Jinga, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial and Product Officer at Dexory, discuss the company's tall, autonomous rob...

Why This Freight Agent Only Hires Family

23 May 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we talk with Steve Burroughs, agency owner at SPI Logistics, who exclusively hires family members to work ...

From Intern to CEO with uShip's Heather Hoover-Salomon

21 May 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Heather Hoover-Salomon, CEO of uShip, about her journey from a PR intern to leading the...

The Container Operating System with Gnosis Freight

16 May 2024

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, about container visibility and execution in global...

Freight Broker Training and Content Marketing Strategy with Freight 360

14 May 2024

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In this episode, Nate Cross and Ben Kowalski, creators of the Freight Broker Basics course and the Freight 360 podcast, share their insights on conten...

Alibaba's tools for cross border shipping and global sourcing with Yikun Shao

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe and Yikun Shao, Head of North America Supply Chain at Alibaba.com, discuss how the platform helps small and medium businesses ...

100 Years of Transportation Marketing and Sales

07 May 2024

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In this episode, Blythe and Jennifer Karpus-Romain, the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), discuss the...

The 2024 Freight Agent Playbook with SPI Logistics

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike Mikulik, VP of Marketing and Sales at SPI Logistics, offers an insider's perspective on the freight agent model. He and Bly...

Freight Friends: The State of Freight, Warehouse Drones, and Snack Production Logistics

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace Sharkey and Blythe for the latest installment of Freight Friends, where they unpack the current state of the freight market and its economi...

From Nuclear Power to Logistics Software: The ProShip Story

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin Cramer, co-founder of ProShip, and Blythe discuss what it's like managing thousands of parcel shipments daily. He explain...

Automating Annoying Phone Calls in Freight with Happyrobot

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe speaks with Pablo Palafox, CEO of Happyrobot, about using AI-powered voice assistants to automate repetitive tasks in freight ...

Great Lakes Shipping and Michigan's Natural Resources with Rust Belt Kid

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Jack Zwart, the shipping manager at GatorBar, a manufacturer of composite rebar in Mich...

Freight Friends: The Chocolate Crisis, Changing Retail Landscape, and Truck Advertising

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey and Blythe are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo addresses the evolving retail landscape, including Shein&...

Happy Accidents with Greenscreens CEO Dawn Salvucci-Favier

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe speaks with Greenscreens CEO and Chief Product Officer Dawn Salvucci-Favier about her transition from administrative assistant...

Maritime Roundup: Experts Detail the Legal, Journalism, Data, and Merchant Mariner POV

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're going to examine the maritime sector's impact on global trade after the Baltimore Bridge collapse. In this roundup, ...

How Inefficient Processes Hold Your Freight Brokerage Back

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe and Sean McGillicuddy, Chief Revenue Officer at Tai Software, explore how inefficient processes can hold back freight brokerag...

A Crash Course in Freight AI with Garrett Allen

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe discusses the world of AI in freight with Garrett Allen, the co-founder of LoadPartner. Garrett discusses the current state of...

Building a Digital Marketplace for Equipment with REPOWR

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe speaks with Jake Battles, VP of Business Development and Sales at REPOWR, about how his company has built a digital marketplac...

How to Promote Your Company with Marina Mayer

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe speaks with Marina Mayer, the Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, about her journey in ...

Leveling Up Your Freight Sales Strategy

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a discussion between Blythe and Holly LaBoda from "Logistics Luminaries Live!" focusing on leveling up freight sales s...

Manifest Panel: How Is True Visibility Achieved?

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode highlights a panel discussion moderated by Blythe, from Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, focusing on the topic of &q...

Women Transforming Logistics with Ryder's Kristy Killingbeck

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe and Kristy Killingbeck, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Ryder, discuss evolving shipper expectations, the push for automation...

Advancing Freight Tech with Ryan Schreiber

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe and Ryan Schreiber, the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora, discuss AI readiness, integrating data sources, developing a strong ...

Freight Friends: The Makeup Supply Chain, Automating Manufacturing, and Freight Broker Advice

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo discusses ISO Technologies releasing service awa...

Building a Logistics Technology Lab with Ryder's Nate Robert

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe and Nate Robert, founder of logistics startup Baton, discuss how his company was acquired by Ryder to build out their new Sili...

The Most Interesting Things We Saw at Manifest

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey is back for a special live edition of Freight Friends recorded during Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain and Logistics in Las Vegas. D...

How To Approach Website Redesigns

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe explains how to organize a website redesign project into phases based on priority, starting with an MVP launch before adding o...

How Relay Payments Fights Fraud and Fosters Relationships

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe discusses fighting fraud and the value of great customer service with Meghann Erhart, EVP at Relay Payments. She emphasizes cu...

A Freight Sales Masterclass with MoLo Co-Founder Stephan Mathis

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe discusses the art of freight sales with 15-year industry veteran and former MoLo cofounder, Stephan Mathis. He shares tips on ...

What It Takes to Make It in the Freight Brokerage Business

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blythe interviews Anita Bassi, Vice President of People and Operations at  SPI Logistics. They discuss her career journey in the fre...

Freight Friends: Freight Drama, Building Personal Brand, and Logistics of Magnets and Flowers

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo discusses the ongoing legal cage match between P...

The Future of Freight Broker Software

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve and Walter "Mitch" Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software, discuss logistics innovat...

Quick Website and Marketing Wins in 2024

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the "Everything Is Logistics" podcast, host Blythe Brumleve discusses quick website wins and improvements for 2024, build...

How the Manifest Conference Doubled Attendance

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manifest is one of the fastest-growing supply chain conferences, more than doubling attendance within just a couple years. In this episode, host Blyth...

How War Affects Global Shipping with Sal Mercogliano

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Sal Mercogliano, the mastermind behind the "What is Going On With Shipping" YouTube channel. He discusses global shipp...

How Freight Companies Are Managing Their 2024 Marketing Budgets

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I wanted to share an episode I recorded for Charlie Pesti, the logistics PR extraordinaire. Moderated by John Monarch, the discussion centers a...

What Do Truckers Want? Insights from Drive My Way's Beth Potratz

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Beth Potratz, founder and CEO of Drive My Way, discussing driver recruiting, retention, and helping drivers find fulfilling jobs...

Cargo Crimes and Disaster Logistics

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're covering one of the more fascinating topics in all of supply chain - crime, fraud, and disasters. Grace Sharkey also makes...

How These Freight Creators Leveled Up

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year when the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year feel like one giant blur. But it's also a time to think about...

Logistics Meets Love at CLDA's Final Mile Forum

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores the insights and expertise of Jason Burns, an industry expert and president of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association...

Our Most Popular Freight Broker Podcasts of 2023

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year when the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year feels like one giant blur. But it's also a time to think abou...

The Most Important Trucking Stories in 2023

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year when the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year feel like one giant blur. But it's also a time to think about...

Top Freight Marketing Episodes of 2023

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is a blurry time of year when we start to think about goals for the new year. This mega episode compiles the year's best freig...

Freight Tech Landscape, Elon vs. Iger, and Being a Woman in Freight

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo dish on freight tech innovations, the top 25 fre...

Automating Customer Support in Freight with AI

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Mike Zayonc, co-founder of Kodif, discusses how AI can transform customer support in freight through automation to improve producti...

The Future of Freight Insurance with Loadsure

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides an insightful look into freight insurance from industry expert, Jim Heide, co-founder of Loadsure. It covers important topics li...

Combatting the Truck Parking Shortage in America

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the truck parking shortage in America with Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club. He explains why there's a lack of park...

How Yard Management Solutions Streamline Operations

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a new episode of Everything is Logistics, hosts Blythe Brumleve sits down with two yard management technology experts, Colin Mansfield and Severian...

How This Freight Agent Uses Content Marketing

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Nathan Cheney, founder of Supply Chaney, discussing his experience in logistics, starting a freight agency, and creating educati...

Solving Logistics Problems with the Right Technology

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides insightful perspectives on logistics technology from Brian Glick, a technology leader with over 25 years of experience. He discu...

MacroPoint Founder Talks Freight Tech's Evolution at Descartes

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Dan Cicerchi, GM of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes, discussing freight tech innovation, relationship building,...

Lessons from 15 Years at TQL with Chris Fields

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Fields, the VP of Sales at Zelh Logistics, discusses his 15 years of experience at TQL and the evolution of the freight brokerage industry. He p...

A Realistic Content Marketing Strategy for Trucking Companies

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode recorded for the Tenney Group, Blythe Brumleve shares her journey into freight marketing, starting as an executive assistant who was h...

Freight Friends: Previewing F3, Logistics Girlie, Cargo Crime Uptick, and Logistics of Tinned Fish

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo is previewing Freightwaves' F3 conference a...

Armchair Attorney Breaks Down Convoy and TQL Freight Drama

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers legal issues affecting the freight industry like the TQ Hell lawsuit and examines the downfall of Convoy. It also discusses trends...

Accounts Payable Tips for Freight Agents

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features an interview with Taryn Reeves, the head of the AP department at SPI Logistics. She provides an insightful look into the inner w...

Navigating Supply Chain Management Trends for 2024

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blythe Brumleve joins Eric Kimberling on the Transformation Ground Control podcast to discuss supply chain trends for 2024, including the impacts of c...

Marketing Playbook for 3PLs and Carriers in 2024

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode shares advice for 3PLs and carriers on how to streamline marketing heading into 2024. Blythe Brumleve covers strategies like cutting outd...

Freightwaves Now Roundup: Marketing and Strategy in an AI world

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In another edition of our Freightwaves Now roundup, we're collecting previous appearances on the show and combining them all into one super episo...

Freight Friends: Surviving Conference Season, Cybersecurity, plus Logistics of Whales

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This fun and engaging Freight Friends podcast episode covers conference survival tips, favorite business ideas in freight, cargo crime trends, and fas...

CRM for Freight Brokerages That Your Team Will Love

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides valuable insights for freight brokers on getting sales teams to adopt CRM. Josh Lyles, founder of Salesdash CRM, shares tips on ...

Key Findings from Fictiv's 2023 Manufacturing Report

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vinny Licata of Fictiv discusses the state of manufacturing and how logistics teams can prepare for the market. He covers key findings from Fictiv&apo...

Freight Marketing and Sales Strategies to Close Out 2023

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a conversation with Blythe Brumleve,  Bill Priestley, and Kevin Hill about marketing and sales strategies for freight companies...

Navigating Disruption in the Rice Supply Chain

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the global rice supply chain and India's ban on non-basmati rice exports. Pawan Joshi of e2open provides insights into how...

Logistics in Disaster Response: Getting Supplies Where They're Needed Most

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores how logistics organizations coordinate disaster relief efforts before, during, and after crises like hurricanes and wildfires. L...

The Future of Freight is Digital: Insights from Cargobot CEO Fernando Correa

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Fernando Correa, CEO of Cargobot, discussing how he is using technology and innovation to simplify freight transactions between ...

The Origin of Please Advise Hats and Discord Communities with Reed Loustalot

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reed Loustalot, founder of LOST FR8, joins to discuss building community and technology in freight. He talks about starting the 'please advise&ap...

Where Freight Marketing Money is Wasted, Flexport CEO Shakeup, and the Logistics of Christmas Trees

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Freight Friends with Grace Sharkey, we're talking about the big Flexport CEO shakeup, where freight marketing money is o...

Podcast Movement 2023: Key Takeaways for Growing Your Show

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode recaps the key takeaways from Podcast Movement 2023, one of the world's largest podcasting conferences. The hosts share actionable a...

Closing More Logistics Leads with Kara Brown [rebroadcast]

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to boost your marketing game in freight and logistics? Don't miss the newest episode of Everything is Logistics where host Blythe...

TextLocate's Ryan Rogers on Leveraging Tech for Better Freight Tracking

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Rogers, founder and CEO of TextLocate, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying freight tracking through SMS technology. Hear how Ryan launched T...

Warehousing Trends and Podcast Marketing with Kevin Lawton

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Lawton of The New Warehouse podcast shares his origin story from warehouse manager to podcaster. He discusses the growth of robotics in warehous...

The Trucker Tools Vision with CEO Kary Jablonski

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Kary Jablonski, CEO of Trucker Tools, talking about building a carrier relationship management platform for the freight industry...

FreightX is so back

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fascinated by the social and media giants of today, Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are shining a light on the freight communities growing on X (rea...

From Intern to Freight Agent: Tynan Guthrie's Journey to Building His Book of Business

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode follows freight agent Tynan Guthrie's journey, from interning for free to build experience, to working under veteran agents, to grow...

What freight companies can learn from the Yellow bankruptcy with Adam Wingfield

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by none other than Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, who shares his engaging journey from being a truck drive...

How these freight executives think about AI

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This insightful episode explores how freight executives at companies like Redwood Logistics, Maersk, Commtrex, ONIdeas, and more think about implement...

Building Truck N Hustle to 144k Subscribers with Rahmel Wattley

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rahmel Wattley discusses starting Truck N Hustle as a passion project, growing it into a multimedia empire, transitioning to on-location video intervi...

Two AI Tools That Save Me Hours Every Week

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest episode explores how AI tools like Otter.ai and Opus Clips can transform workflows and marketing for bootstrapped businesses. Learn how I u...