The Oakley Podcast

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Introducing Today’s Topic (0:12)
• Evolution of Advertising (3:13)
• Changes in Marketing Strategies (4:43)
• Fragmentation of Audiences (6:39)
• Challenges of Targeting Drivers (10:16)
• Common Marketing Mistakes (12:43)
• Importance of Authentic Messaging (15:10)
• Introduction to Digital Advertising (18:00)
• Local Advertising Success (19:53)
• YouTube's Role in Company Culture (22:08)
• The Impact of Short-Form Content (25:31)
• Role of Pixels in Digital Marketing (28:34)
• Geo-Targeting in Advertising (33:33)
• Future of AI in Marketing (36:41
• Finding the Right Job (39:14)
• Thankful for Truck Drivers and Parting Thoughts (42:17)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• History and operations of JANTRAN (1:17)
• Long-term employees and company culture (3:59)
• The start of JANTRAN and its expansion (5:16)
• Impact of regulations and changes in the industry (9:47)
• Competition in the business (12:45)
• Acquisition by Oakley Trucking (16:51)
• Future outlook for JANTRAN (23:07)
• Challenges in river infrastructure (24:10)
• Paul’s personal life growing up on the river (27:06)
• Legacy of JANTRAN (29:28)
• Final thoughts (30:41)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Introduction of Today’s Episode with Damoni Gunter (0:12)
• Update on 2290s from Oakley (1:040)
• Damoni's Background and Transition to Oakley (5:06)
• Transitioning to Oakley and Truck Purchase (9:08)
• Discussion about Damoni’s New Truck (11:14)
• Truck Trade Process (12:06)
• Challenges of Being an Owner-Operator (14:32)
• Pros and Cons of Hopper Division (17:36)
• Starting out in the Hopper division (21:29)
• Oakley's high expectations for drivers (23:53)
• The meaning of being a truck driver (27:39)
• Stereotypes about truck drivers (31:58)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (34:47)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Looking ahead at today’s episode (0:54)
• Introduction to bagging facilities (1:20)
• Sponsorship appreciation: LubeZone and Arrow Truck Sales (2:15)
• Introducing of Dustin and Mike (3:52)
• History and operations of Beebe facility (7:33)
• Acquisition and operations of Foristell facility (12:59)
• Product formulation and market reach (16:19)
• Transportation logistics and collaboration (20:04)
• History of Bagging Facilities (21:43)
• Automation and Robotics in Bagging (25:08)
• Impact of Oakley's Acquisition (27:58)
• Market Monitoring and Resource Utilization (30:05)
• Future Opportunities and Expansion (31:33)
• Oakley’s Diverse Business Operations (34:39)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (36:20)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Jay’s Background in Financial Planning (1:20)
• Understanding Independent Contractors (3:26)
• Importance of Separating Finances (7:06)
• Working with a CPA (8:02)
• Investing Basics (10:52)
• Compounding Interest (14:55)
• Retirement Savings Strategies (17:29)
• Solo 401(k) Options (18:46)
• Contribution Limits and Roth IRA (22:32)
• Required Minimum Distributions (25:44)
• Investment Strategies for Beginners (27:53)
• Understanding Index Funds (29:50)
• Avoiding Investment Complexity (31:01)
• Retirement Income Strategy (35:51)
• Withdrawal Rate Guidelines (37:50)
• The Importance of Wills (40:39)
• Investment Returns and Inflation (42:39)
• The Role of Insurance in Financial Planning (44:01)
• It's Never Too Late to Start Saving and Final Thoughts (46:38)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.