{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchoppin-it-up.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fsteve-zambo-growing-up-in-freight-eAXesU05","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Steve Zambo, Growing Up In Freight","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ffa12a01-dd12-493e-b52f-a45b67a85e03/b461bdcf-853c-41d5-96c1-b45ed73f538c/pink-and-white-modern-women-talk-podcast-cover-5.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Steve Zambo, CEO and founder of AGL, shares his background and journey in the freight industry. He grew up in a logistics household and interned at a freight forwarding company before exploring other industries like marketing and telecom. Eventually, he decided to start his own company and moved to Los Angeles to open a branch for an IT recruiting organization. During this time, he learned the importance of effective communication and building relationships. He successfully grew the branch from zero to a million dollars in gross profit by selling to major companies like Disney and Paramount. Steve shares his experience of starting and growing AGL, a logistics company, and navigating challenges such as bankruptcies and the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of founder-led sales and the need to continuously generate revenue to sustain and scale a business. Steve discusses the expansion of AGL's services, including domestic brokerage and customs brokerage, to provide a comprehensive supply chain solution for clients. He also highlights the value of building a strong team and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Steve's future ambitions include scaling AGL and making a positive impact through charitable donations."}