In this episode Brock talks with Bill McNeely. Bill is a former Army logistics officer and the founder and CEO of Wharphy, a logistics startup aimed at floral delivery. Expect to learn some of the history behind the logistics industry and how it was once not the sexy data driven industry we see behind companies like Uber and DoorDash. Bill talks about Walmart's early jump to streamline supply chain efforts, Amazon's backward planning methodology, and how he saw supply chain modernization on a tour in Iraq. We also talk about working with the data that you have available now to get your business up and off the ground and how to avoid solving $150 a day problems.

Episode Resources:

Bill on LinkedIn

Bill on Twitter

Show Notes:

How he reset his expectations and expectations. 1:28

Self Reflection and Introduction to Logistics. 4:45

Backward planning and warehouse management. 9:57

How to decide on what to keep working on. 16:02

Common problems with people pursuing entrepreneurship. 22:49

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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.

The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.

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• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/

• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/