Great Quarter, Gals covers the state of freight from a data driven research powered approach. FreightWaves FreightIntel Research Team dives deep into the numbers, surveys, and people who drive the decisions behind the nation's movement of goods and the surface transportation of freight.
Kaylee and grace link up one last time to say goodbye to the show that launched ladies. We’ll miss you, GQG! Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 min
2 January 2024
Women in the Workplace 2024
Grace reviews several women in the workplace surveys to address what leaders should focus on within their business to increase diversity measures. She also invites the Tenney Group’s Meghan Meurer to discuss the challenges of M&A deals in 2023 and what to expect in 2024. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 min
19 December 2023
Bringing Barbie to the Highway
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey chat with Danielle Bansch, a national account manager at TransForce, about the group’s "Barbies in Trucking" campaign. They discuss its inspiration and how it aligns with TransForce's commitment to diversity, aiming to break gender stereotypes in the male-dominated trucking industry. The hosts explore the impact of encouraging women in transportation careers and celebrate TransForce's recognition as a Top Place for Women to Work in Transportation. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 min
5 December 2023
Barbies & Big Rigs
Grace and Kaylee talk about a new initiative to get the world’s most iconic doll behind the wheel of a truck. They also welcome on Courtney Muller to talk about Manifest, the second most poppin’ freight conference (second only to F3 of course). Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 min
21 November 2023
Fraud, its legit, everywhere
Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix talk about the load board fraud plaguing the industry, how NOT to fire half of your company, and the way forward for women-owned transportation companies. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 min
14 November 2023
The Women Who Ruled F3
Kaylee and Grace review their experiences at F3 and the incredible women who represented their companies at the event. They also review a fan favorite, the Women in Trucking conference. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 min
24 October 2023
It's time for change
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to Melzie Wilson about making career moves, upward mobility, and knowing when to pursue a new opportunity. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 min
10 October 2023
Raise capital, attend conferences
Emily Feliton joins the gals to talk TMS on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals. Her, Kaylee Nix, and Grace Sharkey dive into raises, conferencing, and mentorship! Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 min
26 September 2023
Making the most out of packaging
Grace Sharkey & Kaylee Nix host Delanie Thurlow from Grounded Packaging to talk sustainability, using resources efficiently, and getting the most out of your packaged goods. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 min
12 September 2023
What do you REALLY want??
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to professional driver Ingrid Brown about driver appreciation, what actually matters when showing gratitude, and how to thank a truck driver this week and every week. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
