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On this episode of BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn is joined by Rachael Biesterfeld, co-owner of Smart Freight Funding. They discuss the early days of starting the company, their strong focus on customer service, and the importance of building personal relationships with clients. Rachael's passion for the industry and commitment to creating a red-carpet experience for truckers shines through. Tune in to hear why Smart Freight Funding is more than a factoring company and why we started it.
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Hosted by
Jared Flinn — Founder, BulkLoads
Twenty years of bulk-freight operating experience. Jared sits down weekly with the carriers, brokers, and shippers who actually move the freight — not the pundits who write about it. New episode every Monday.
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What is "We Hated Factoring Companies So We Started Our Own" about?
On this episode of BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn is joined by Rachael Biesterfeld, co-owner of Smart Freight Funding.
What topics does this episode cover?
This episode covers Introduction and gratitude for the listeners' support, Introduction of Smart Freight and its solution for businesses struggling with cash flow, Discussing the origins of Smart Freight and its current status, Introduction to Rachael and her strong passion for the industry and vision for Smart Freight, Rachael's role in creating a red carpet experience for truckers, The importance of building personal relationships and resolving issues to maintain customer satisfaction, Differentiating Smart Freight's superior customer service from competitors, and Sharing an example of a carrier expressing their appreciation with pizza, and more. Use the chapter timestamps to jump to any section.
How long is this episode?
This episode runs about 37 min, and was released Sep 15, 2023.
Where can I listen to "We Hated Factoring Companies So We Started Our Own"?
Stream this episode here on bulkloads.com, or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — search "We Hated Factoring Companies So We Started Our Own" or the BulkLoads Podcast.
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