Growing in a Hyper Competitive Market with Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones and Joe Lynch discuss growing in a hyper competitive market. Samantha is the Founder of Samantha Jones Consulting which is focused on helping companies in the logistics industry increase their sustainable revenue by building and implementing customized and enhanced sales and brand strategies. About Samantha Jones Samantha Jones has earned her established reputation for professionalism, thought leadership, forward thinking, educational insights, and market insights and resources, over the course of 5+ years of industry contributions. Samantha began her career as an entry level seller and in just 5 years progressed from Account Manager to Director of Enterprise Sales, to VP of Revenue, to Owner of Samantha Jones Consulting. Samantha’s willingness to adopt and try progressive methods of sales outreach, and her constant education of the freight markets, allowed her to find and connect with prospects, build strong client relationships, drive continual YOY revenue growth, and add value to the companies she partnered with. Samantha has continually worked to enhance her strategies for sales and brand growth through years of experience and trial and error.  About Samantha Jones Consulting Samantha Jones Consulting is focused on helping companies in the logistics industry increase their sustainable revenue by building and implementing customized and enhanced sales and brand strategies. Sales has become an increasingly difficult aspect of B2B business, and traditional marketing is becoming less effective. Samantha Jones Consulting helps companies apply practical, proven, and efficient strategies to increase opportunity pipelines and grow stronger company brands. Key Takeaways: Growing in a Hyper Competitive Market Emphasizing the importance of branding and marketing in the highly competitive logistics industry for sustainable growth. Insights on the consolidation of the freight brokerage industry and the role of advanced technologies. Entrepreneurial journey from small-town Kansas to logistics, operations, sales, startups, and strategy consulting. Building personal brands for salespeople and leaders to create know-like-trust relationships and drive business growth. Differentiating through unique solutions and value propositions amidst hyper-competitive markets with shrinking margins. Samantha Jones' framework for understanding client nuances to create compelling brand identities and positioning. Developing deep expertise, personal branding, and leveraging online presence for inbound leads and relationship-building. Timestamps (00:00:02) Samantha Jones Consulting (00:02:51) Freight Brokers and Technology (00:07:56) Trimble Insight Conference (00:09:34) Samantha's Background (00:16:02) Freight Tech Industry and Marketing (00:19:12) Building Personal Brands (00:25:34) Hyper Competitive Market (00:26:50) Identification and Discovery (00:31:32) Sustainable Revenue (00:34:28) Finding Niche and Expertise (00:40:04) Sales Automation and Systems (00:46:23) Positioning for Market Dynamics (00:48:47) Sales Training and Talent (00:53:25) Constructive Criticism (00:56:42) 5 Step Framework (00:58:10) Sustainable Revenue Models (00:59:07) Meet me for Coffee Podcast (01:05:26) Upcoming Conferences Learn More About Growing in a Hyper Competitive Market Samantha Jones | Linkedin Samantha Jones Consulting | Linkedin Samantha Jones Consulting Meet Me For Coffee | YouTube Meet Me For Coffee | Spotify Meet Me For Coffee | Apple Truckload Market Update | Newsletter Episode Sponsor: Trimble Transportion 2024 Insight Tech Conference Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble's Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

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The Logistics of Logistics is a podcast hosted by industry expert Joe Lynch. Joe interviews founders, executives, and innovators who are shaping the future of logistics and supply chain. Topics include transportation, logistics, warehousing, technology, supply chain, and ecommerce. The Logistics of Logistics audience expects an inside perspective of what’s next in logistics and supply chain delivered via podcasts, videos, and articles. Topics include: Transportation Topics Small package, Small parcel, Air Cargo, Ocean Shipping, Ocean freight, Bulk carriers, Cargo ships, Container ships, Tankers (ocean tankers), Refrigerated ships (reefers), Roll-on/roll-off ships, Multi-purpose ship, General cargo ship, Break bulk cargo, General cargo, Less Than Truckload, LTL, Tractor, Trailers, Tractor-trailers, 48-foot trailer, 53-foot trailer, Truck lift-gate, Truck terminals, Truckload (TL), Full Truckload (FTL), Freight, Palleted freight, Pallets, Fleet acquisition, Equipment, Drivers, Truck Drivers, Driver leasing, Driver training, Driver safety, Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Driver outsourcing, Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) Carrier contract, Spot rates, Contract rates, Pickup and delivery, Carrier Instructions, Freight characteristics, Dock management, Intermodal, Containerization, Containers, Final mile, Last mile, Rail transportation Warehousing Topics Warehouse storage, manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, transport businesses, customs, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supply, Demand, Inventory, Inventory Management, Cross-docking, Cross-dock, Ecommerce fulfillment, Fulfillment, Packaging Logistics Topics 3rd party logistics, 3PL, 4th party logistics, 4PL, Just-in-Time (JIT), Payment auditing, Freight auditing, Payment Processing, Freight brokerage, Freight broker, Digital freight brokerage, Digital freight broker, Transparency, Visibility Special Topics Direct to Home, Direct to Store, Sustainability, Green Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Security Analysis, Contingency planning, Crisis Planning, Global Expansion, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Logistics Consulting, Transportation Consulting, Import / Export, Customs, Labor Management, Marketing Services, Customer Service Technology Topics Supply chain technology, Freighttech, Freight tech, Freight technology, EDI, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Predictive Analytics, Technology Services, Web Services, Global Trade Management (GTM), Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Supplier Management, Customer Management, Cloud Based Solutions, Wireless