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"There’s never been a better time to be a broker than right now."
In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with David Radom, Group CEO at Everest-Simple. Keep reading to learn about his market outlook, why he believes there's no better time to be a broker, and much more.
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How can logistics companies scale successfully in 2026? What are David's market predictions?
Join us as we sit down with him while he unpacks his strategies for scaling smart and more.
There was a time when a warm call and a printed list of companies were all it took to build relationships. Today, AI and solution-focused selling are changing the game — David says there’s never been a better time to be a broker.
So what are the five rules he swears by to scale smart in logistics?
With the right processes, the ability to manage your P&L, and a clear understanding of how to scale, growth potential becomes limitless. Add AI —which provides smarter insights for you and your team—and achieving success becomes easy.
Looking at today's freight market, what is the single biggest threat most brokerages still aren't taking seriously?
"Most brokerages aren't close enough to their customers, and I also don't think that they view their carriers as true suppliers and vendors."
Where is the industry headed, and who will come out on top? David’s predictions are optimistic.
“When the market flips- and it will sooner than everybody thinks- you will start seeing very bullish signs. And those that know how to operationalize are going to be very successful.”
When can we expect the freight market to rebound? His predictions are optimistic: mid Q2 of next year.
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