The Logistics Life - High-Performance Is A Choice
Welcome to The Logistics Life, the #1 logistics sales podcast dedicated to helping sales reps succeed in logistics.
The Logistics Life is the go-to source for logistics professionals looking to increase their earnings, live a balanced life in logistics, and make over a million dollars in gross profit annually.
Hosted by industry expert Dan Deigan, delivering actionable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to help you close more deals, increase revenue, and achieve sales goals.
Our guests are top performers and industry leaders who share their experiences and expertise to help you become a successful logistics sales rep.
Whether you're just starting in the logistics sales industry or a seasoned veteran, TLL has something for everyone. Our podcast covers everything from prospecting and lead generation to negotiation and closing techniques.
We provide insights into the latest industry trends, best practices, and technology tools to help you stay ahead of the competition and grow your business.
Tune in to TLL for daily episodes packed with valuable information and practical tips that can help you improve your sales skills, increase your earnings, and achieve your goals.
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the best and advance your logistics sales career!
Episodes
653 episodes
Intermodal or Truckload? What's the next level?
Are we possibly shifting towards a different resolution of the truckload market's ups and downs? Today, we will compare the cost of Spot Market Intermodal and Spot Market OTR rates throughout North America. The contrast and the sim...
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Season 11
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Episode 17
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27:27
Rates - Inbounds - Relationships - Next Steps
Navigate the harsh realities of tariffs, rising logistics rates, and North American market upheaval. We break down complex trends into clear, actionable strategies. Each episode delivers no-nonsense insights from industry experts.&...
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Season 11
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Episode 16
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41:38
Whiplash is REAL...
Let's go deeper into tariffs, rhetoric, and imports. We'll explore the push-pull scenario and how it could further tumult the logistics and supply chain world. Is there a bright side on the horizon, or will we have to ...
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Season 11
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Episode 15
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30:57
What Now? - Are Tariffs Going To Send Us Into An Extended Freight Recession?
Here's some research on what Tariffs can/will do to the North-American Economy. IS THIS AN OPPORTUNITY for those who pivot? Only time will tell! ## Tariffs SummaryOverview of TariffsA 25% tariff will be imposed on all C...
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Season 11
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Episode 14
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46:40
Flat Bed Rates - FLAT And Running On Fumes
Join us as we explore Flat Beds and the unique markets they serve!Over the past few years, we’ve experienced quite the ride with Dry Vans and general commodities. Are we feeling the same thrill with flats now?Let's dive into thi...
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Season 11
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Episode 13
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33:12
Tariffs - The REAL Scoop on Supply Chains In 2025
Today, we brought in two of the most educated people in our industry to have a roundtable on how tariffs impact our markets and compound our supply chain challenges. If you're like me and have read many articles, blogs, and posts a...
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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51:07
North America To India - Freight Worlds Unite
Observations from a trip to India, contrasting the logistics systems there with those in North America. The heavy reliance on physical "phone books" to find carriers in India despite the country's tech-savviness contrasts this with...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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29:32
Volumes Down, Prices Up, and Inauguration In Sight!
SalesHackers, today we see some blips in the market and inside reports that are a bit concerning for the market... OR ARE THEY?Rates, Weather, Capacity, Volumes, and a host of other situations are revolving inside the supply chain...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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28:36
Wreaths Across America - Remembering The Fallen
Hey there SalesHackers, today's Data Day is a special one as we discuss something the trucking industry has been doing for decades... Remembering those who protect us while we drive, eat, sleep, and play. Giving back to the fallen ...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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29:14
Tariffs - What It Means To Us
As we hit December, more and more information is coming out about Tariffs, imports from Asia and a host of other... Frankly disturbing conversations about what a second Trump Presidency will have on our industry.It's irrelevant about yo...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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39:17
Is The Freight Recession REALLY over?
Today might be the day we debunk some of the headlines you're reading with concrete DATA - Where the freight market truly is and what this next phase of government looks like for our industry... These, plus the Canadian Port Lockou...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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34:06
Data Day - Trump Win and Logistics - Storms Hit!
Today, we discuss and share some insights on what could be coming down the road with last week's Trump's Presidential win. TRarrifs, Green Trucking, and a whole lot more - join Dean Croke and I as we discuss some of the possible tw...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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34:05
Weather Hits Hard - Port Strike In Montreal - Diwali Festival
It's the time of year when the weather starts to impact our day-to-day, well it's early but that means some are getting caught off guard and without the proper equipment. Let's dive into weather's impact and how to stay ahead of Mo...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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34:21
Simple Sales Strategies With E-Carrier Check
Sometimes, we make the simple complex and with tech and all these super cool new "shiny" things to grab our attention, we miss... We miss the fundamentals of sales and most often, allow ourselves to be swept away in the desire to d...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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27:42
Headwinds - Tailwinds - Are You In The Wake?
As the temperature drops, freight needs rise, and as we enter mid-Q4, let's dive into the Headwinds coming our way, and even the Tailwinds that seem to be lingering... A few shifts are coming our way... The question is are you in o...
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Season 11
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30:21
What 2025 Systems For More Results Looks Like
Data Day on a Monday: This week, we discuss systems and where companies that want to scale in this economy should focus. Dean and I also get into what the market looks like heading into mid-Q4. Lanes- Where are prices ...
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39:20
The Fog Of Sales
Why do we always fall back on safety when our new process, workflow, or idea has a little bump in the road- even when we've completed the task before?Hey there SalesHackers; as we head into the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend, I want to w...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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21:51
MMW - Milton - Market - Whiplash
SalesHackers, have we got an episode for you today! From mixing up lanes and lookin like a fool, to seeing into the eye of a storm... It's all on The Logistics Life! What's Milton, only two weeks after the...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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31:11
Opportunity When You Know You Can Help
Here we are, Q4... The big question I start asking myself as we get into Q4 is one that I hope you've been delivering on all year. What are you doing to make every company an opportunity to serve at a higher level?&nbs...
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Season 11
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Episode 48
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21:14
ILA - Hurricanes - What's Next?
Who's following suit? What's next? What's the fallout? All of these questions will define our Q4. This is no joke and will impact most of our daily to-dos. Today, we bring in experts to share the data and history on st...
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Season 11
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Episode 47
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36:10
Sales Therapy - Raising Your Sales Bar
Are you feeling a bit of the ole butterflies in your gut? Maybe you had such a high during the pandemic that now it feels like the lowest of lows! It's not all that unique; most of the population is under the same spell, and today ...
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Season 11
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Episode 46
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31:38
Your Sales Self-Confidence Is Being Eroded - Here's The Fix
How often do you erode your self-confidence? If you're anything like me, I bet it's daily IF you don't pay attention to your thoughts. In sales, it could be by the hour when you get rejected time after time! <...
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Season 11
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Episode 45
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14:17
East Coast Ports - What It Means To You
Welcome to the next possible flip in our world, my SalesHackers!So, here we are, just a few short days away from possibly the biggest disruption of 2024 and one that could be the market turning point... What makes this a po...
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Season 11
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Episode 44
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29:58
Markets Are On The Rise - Shipper And Broker Relationships And A WHOLE LOT MORE
Let's look at how the markets are starting to show signs of turning, how it's looking for Q4, and how the next few weeks will be a massive determining factor in Q1 of 2025. Welcome to The Logistics Life - Your Path to Million-Dolla...
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Season 11
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Episode 43
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41:37
FreightGuards - Next Level BS For Small Carriers
Hey there, Salesackers... Today, we talk about the severe state of our industry and some of the backdoor scams going on with smaller carriers and companies that are trying to feed their families, build a business that helps them li...
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Season 11
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Episode 42
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37:07