The Freight Agent Insider Podcast is hosted by Levi Van Pay, a social media personality and Director of an agent based brokerage delivering weekly insights and stories, featuring the best freight agents in the industry. Made for aspiring and experienced freight agents alike, each weekly 30 minute episode tackles one key topic— from breaking into the industry to mastering negotiations— with practical tips, real-world stories, and actionable advice. Subscribe for insider knowledge!
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The Freight Agent Insider Podcast is hosted by Levi Van Pay, a social media personality and Director of an agent based brokerage delivering weekly insights and stories, featuring the best freight agents in the industry. Made for aspiring and experienced freight agents alike, each weekly 30 minute episode tackles one key topic— from breaking into the industry to mastering negotiations— with practical tips, real-world stories, and actionable advice. Subscribe for insider knowledge!
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June 1, 2026
Episode 39: Nick Lee- 🚛 From W-2 Broker to Freight Agent Success 👶 💰 | Freight Agent Insider
<p>🚛👶 From immigrating to America to building a thriving freight agency from home — this episode is packed with entrepreneurship, logistics insights, family motivation, and real freight game.</p><p><strong>This week on Freight Agent Insider, Levi Van Pay sits down with Nick Lee</strong> — freight agent, entrepreneur, new father, and one of the fastest-rising agents in the industry today.</p><p>Nick shares his incredible journey from growing up in South Korea to graduating from Auburn University with a logistics degree, working the W-2 brokerage grind, and eventually betting on himself in the freight agent world. In under two years, Nick built a highly successful agency while balancing family life, late-night freight operations, and the nonstop pressure of logistics.</p><p>The conversation dives deep into referrals vs cold calling, freight fraud, customer relationships, work ethic, AI in logistics, and the mindset required to survive and thrive in today’s freight market.</p><p><strong>💥 KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p><p>• Why becoming a freight agent changed Nick’s life</p><p>• W-2 broker life vs the freedom of agency ownership</p><p>• Why referrals outperform cold calling in freight</p><p>• The importance of professionalism & relationships</p><p>• How Nick scaled his agency in under 2 years</p><p>• Balancing fatherhood while running a freight business</p><p>• Lessons learned from multimillion-dollar freight claims</p><p>• Why consistency & self-belief matter more than talent</p><p>• AI in logistics & why human relationships still win</p><p>• Risk vs reward in the freight agent model</p><p><strong>⏱️ IMPORTANT TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Intro & Freight Agent Expo Announcement</p><p>02:11 – Nick Lee’s Background & Moving From South Korea</p><p>03:28 – Auburn University & Getting Into Logistics</p><p>04:03 – Transitioning From W-2 Broker to Freight Agent</p><p>06:07 – Why Freight Agency Can Change Your Life</p><p>07:38 – Becoming a Father While Running a Freight Business</p><p>11:12 – Late-Night Freight Operations & Overseas Customers</p><p>12:18 – Scaling a Freight Agency From Scratch</p><p>14:13 – Why Referrals Beat Cold Calling</p><p>16:10 – AI in Logistics & Human Relationships</p><p>19:00 – Reefer, Dry Van, Flatbed & Box Truck Freight</p><p>21:13 – Landing New Customers Through Carrier Relationships</p><p>23:57 – Professionalism & Building Long-Term Trust</p><p>25:44 – What Nick Wishes He Knew Before Becoming an Agent</p><p>29:12 – The Multimillion-Dollar Cargo Theft Story 😳</p><p>31:21 – Risk vs Reward in the Freight Agent Model</p><p>32:31 – Advice for Future Freight Agents</p><p>33:31 – The Mindset Required to Succeed in Logistics</p><p>🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent career! Subscribe for weekly insider insights <a href="https://freightagentinsider.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> </p><p>Questions? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/431289/2/nnlsvcsd2a3hptki" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Record it live to be answered on the show!</a> </p><p>DM us on TikTok, X, & LinkedIn @FreightAgentInsder or email Levi@freightagentinsider.com</p><p><br></p><p>#freight #logistics #freightbroker #freightagent #supplychain #trucking #entrepreneurship #sales #business #motivation #podcast #freightagentinsider</p><p><br></p>
May 25, 2026
Episode 38: Desmond Clark- MR F*****G RELENTLESS- NFL Star to Freight CEO | Freight Agent Insider
<p>🏈🚛 From the Super Bowl to the freight world — this episode is packed with leadership, entrepreneurship, logistics insights, and legendary football stories.</p><p><strong>This week on Freight Agent Insider, Levi Van Pay sits down with Desmond Clark </strong>— former Chicago Bears star, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and founder of Bear Down Logistics.</p><p>Desmond shares the incredible story of transitioning from the NFL into logistics, building a freight company from scratch, and creating a culture centered around leadership, teamwork, and abundance. From moving Christmas trees across the country to scaling heavy haul operations, this episode is full of real lessons for freight agents, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing greatness.</p><p>🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.</p><p>Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent career! Subscribe for weekly insider insights <a href="https://freightagentinsider.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here </a>Questions? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/431289/2/nnlsvcsd2a3hptki" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Record it live to be answered on the show! </a>DM us on TikTok & LinkedIn @FreightAgentInsder or email Levi@freightagentinsider.com</p><p><br /></p><p>#freight #logistics #freightbroker #freightagent #supplychain #desmondclark #chicagobears #heavyhaul #entrepreneurship #leadership #motivation #business #freightagentinsider</p><p><br /></p>
May 18, 2026
Episode 37: Malcom Harris- Becoming One Of The Best Voices In Freight Media | Freight Agent Insider
<p><strong>🎙️ Malcolm Harris on Freight, Media & Building a Personal Brand | Freight Agent Insider</strong></p><p>This week, Levi Van Pay sits down with one of the most recognizable voices in logistics media — Malcolm Harris, host of FreightWaves’ flagship show What The Truck. From his early days in recruiting to becoming a rising media personality in freight, Malcolm shares the mindset, discipline, and authenticity that helped shape his journey.</p><p>The episode dives into entrepreneurship, sales culture, Freight Alley, content creation, leadership, and the future of freight media — all mixed with hilarious stories, real-life lessons, and nonstop energy.</p><p>If you’re in logistics, sales, entrepreneurship, or trying to build something bigger for yourself, this episode is packed with motivation and insight.</p><p>🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.</p><p>Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent career! Subscribe for weekly insider insights <a href="https://freightagentinsider.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here </a>Questions? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/431289/2/nnlsvcsd2a3hptki" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Record it live to be answered on the show! </a>DM us on TikTok & LinkedIn @FreightAgentInsder or email Levi@freightagentinsider.com</p><p><br></p><p>#freight #logistics #freightbroker #freightagent #freightwaves #podcast #supplychain #entrepreneur #sales #motivation #business #trucking #media</p><p><br></p>
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