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Forward Thinking - The Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Podcast

by Sam Smeaton

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#16 - Building to $100m in 5 years?

October 20, 2026 · 31 min

Winning the sale is only the beginning. What happens after a customer clicks buy can make or break their relationship with a brand. In Episode 16 of Forward Thinking, Sam sits down with Jevon Le Roux, Co-Founder & CEO of Keeyu, to explore…
#15 - Why companies waste millions on spare parts — and how AI is fixing it

September 30, 2026 · 44 min

How much money is sitting unused on warehouse shelves? In Episode 15 of Forward Thinking, I sit down with Tim McLain, co-founder of Lexin, to unpack one of the most overlooked areas of supply chain: MRO — maintenance, repair and operating…
#14 - From Everest to Freight - Johnny Davison, Hitrak Founder & CEO

September 17, 2026 · 41 min

In this episode, I sit down with Johnny Davison, founder of Hightrak, a transport management system built by freight people for freight operators. Johnny's path into logistics is anything but typical. He grew up in Auckland, became a…
#13 - Ben Young: The Frank Green Founder Making Plastic Pallet Wrap Extinct

July 21, 2026 · 36 min

Ben Young built Frank Green into a household name, selling as many water bottles in Australia as there are Australians. Now he's taking on a problem the entire logistics industry has ignored: single use plastic pallet wrap. In this…
#12 - From the Boardroom to Behind the Wheel: Joe Joseph, JD Refrigerated Transport

June 30, 2026 · 39 min

Joe Joseph started out as an accountant at Ernst & Young and spent 20 years in consumer goods before walking out of the boardroom and into the cab of a truck. Fourteen years on, JD Refrigerated Transport runs more than 120 drivers across…

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#11 - Nick Gavos: Breaking the Stigma That Age Equals Knowledge

June 12, 2026 · 27 min

Nick Gavos turned 21 the day we recorded this episode. He's already a national award winner, an IFCBAA Young Professionals panellist, and an aspiring licensed customs broker at his family business, Gavos Freight Solutions. Nick grew up…
#10 - Why "Good Enough" Is Costing Businesses Millions

May 7, 2026 · 31 min

In this episode of Forward Thinking, Sam Smeaton sits down with Chris Roe, Principal Advisor at FR8 Advice, to unpack the hidden cost of “good enough” in supply chain and logistics. With more than 25 years across freight forwarding…
#09 - What it takes to build a modern logistics business

April 23, 2026 · 30 min

Hannah Hurckes is the Founder & CEO of Boss Lady Logistics and author of The Leadership Reset. In this episode, we get into what it actually takes to build a logistics brand that stands out. Not just moving freight, but building something…
#08 - Why Most Salespeople Fail in Logistics

March 26, 2026 · 40 min

Sam sits down with Michael Altamore, National Sales Manager at Civic Transport Services — a same-day carrier doing over 150,000 deliveries per month. They get into what actually makes a great salesperson in transport, why moving into…
#07 - How LinkedIn Is Changing Logistics Sales

February 16, 2026 · 46 min

In this episode of Forward Thinking, I sit down with Jose Coronel from Miami to talk about what’s really happening inside freight forwarding right now. We cover: – Growing up in a family freight business – Why most forwarders are still…
#06 - Shipping Wisdom with Amanda Bradfield

February 2, 2026 · 31 min

This episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bradfield, Head of International Freight & Logistics at FTA. Amanda has spent nearly three decades in freight forwarding and global trade, and brings a sharp, no-nonsense view of what’s really happening…
#05 - Why your logistics marketing isn't working (and how to fix it)

September 30, 2025 · 47 min

In this episode, I sit down with Pete Lynagh, founder of Haul Agency, a marketing firm that specialises in logistics and freight. Pete shares how he went from being an electrician to running a full-service digital agency focused…

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About the show

Forward Thinking is Australia’s go-to podcast for the freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain community. Hosted by Sam Smeaton from LogiHire, each episode features real conversations with the people shaping the Australian freight and logistics industry. From operations coordinators and customs brokers to sales leaders, executives, and business owners. We explore the topics that matter most: freight forwarding careers, logistics recruitment insights, sales and business development strategies, operational best practices, leadership in logistics, supply chain innovation, and the trends transforming the industry in Australia and globally. Whether you work on the warehouse floor, manage operations, lead a sales team, or run a freight business, Forward Thinking delivers practical advice, industry knowledge, and career insights to help you succeed in the fast-moving world of freight. New episodes are released regularly. Follow now to stay connected to the Australian freight forwarding and logistics network and take your career or business to the next level.