
Ground Transportation Podcast
Take your transportation business to the next level. Kenneth Lucci of Driving Transactions and James Blain of PAX Training share stories and experiences on how to operate a successful and profitable transportation business. Learn how you can grow revenue, train your team, drive higher profits, and boost owner income.
Episodes
20 episodes
The RAISE UP Mindset: Athena Grimm’s Blueprint for Business and Personal Growth
How can your transportation business raise up your community, your team, or even yourself? Hear the fascinating journey of Athena Grimm, who masterfully blends business acumen with personal growth. In this episode, James and Athena...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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55:12

The 5 Pivots: How Maurice Brewster Built Mosaic Global Transportation from Scratch
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a single vehicle business into a multimillion-dollar transportation empire?In this episode, Ken, James, and special guest Maurice Brewster recount the fascinating journey of Mosaic Global Transpo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:05:28

Mastering Customer Service in Chauffeured Transportation: Insights from Tom Halsnik
In this episode, James Blain sits down for a candid one-on-one conversation with Tom Halsnik from Walsh Chauffeured Transportation. They explore strategies for creating value for clients, maintaining consistent service quality, and effectively ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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54:01

The Story of Chauffeur Driven (and a preview of CD/NLA Vegas 2025) with Chris Weiss
Hear the story behind the industry-leading publication, Chauffeur Driven and preview the upcoming CD/NLA show in Vegas between 2/23 and 2/26. In this episode, Ken and James sit down with Chris Weiss, President and Publisher of Chauffeur Driven....
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:12:09

Turning a Taxi Business into a Mini Bus Empire, with Jess Sandhu
Discover how a family transportation business transformed its fleet for profitability and sustainability.In this episode, Ken and James explore how Jess Sandhu and his family strategically shifted their business from limousines to schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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49:44

Robo-Taxis & Regulations: Predictions on The Future of Transportation, with Matthew W. Daus
In this episode, Kenneth Lucci dives deep into the evolving landscape of transportation with the esteemed Matthew W. Daus, who brings a wealth of experience in transportation regulation, law, and autonomous vehicle technology. Learn about the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:10:15

From Real Estate to Limousines: Diane Forgy's Path to a $6 Million Company
How can a small family-run limousine business skyrocket to multi-million dollar success?In this episode, Ken Lucci sits down with Diane Forgy, President of Wheatland Enterprises to discuss her transformative journey in the ground transp...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:44

Video Marketing for Chauffeured Transportation Companies, with Sam Emam
Unlock the potential of video marketing for your ground transportation business without breaking the bank.In this episode, Ken and James sit down with Sam Emam, Co-Founder at Special 1 Media ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:39

The Customer Experience: From the First Phone Call to the Final Thank You, with Bruce Heinrich
Discover the secrets behind delivering an exceptional customer experience in the luxury transportation industry. In this episode, Ken and James welcome back Bruce Heinrich, Founder and CEO of LEADER Worldwide Chauffeur Services and PAX Training...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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48:50

Step Out of the Driver’s Seat: How to Scale Beyond 1-2 Vehicles
Build a thriving transportation business that keeps moving forward when you get out from behind the wheel. In this episode, Ken and James share essential strategies for scaling beyond 1-2 vehicles to becoming a successful business owner in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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59:27

Why Join a State Association? Insights from Industry Leader Mike Rose
Join us in exploring the immense value of state association involvement and its transformational impact on the limousine and ground transportation industry. In this episode, Ken and James welcome
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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49:03

The Profit Equation: What Does the Perfect Chauffeur Company Look Like?
Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. For a chauffeured transportation company, it should be growth for the sake of profit. In this episode, Ken and James dive deep into the economic framework...
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43:43

The Door-to-Door Experience: Corporate Travel Trends and Technology, with Susan Lichtenstein
It’s no longer air vs ground transportation. It’s all one experience from the minute the passenger steps out their door to the minute they arrive back.In this episode, Ken and James sit down with
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:36

Is the Luxury Service Experience On Life Support?
A majority of corporate travelers believe customer service in the industry has drastically declined.In this episode, Ken and James explore the importance of maintaining and elevating luxury service in the chauffeured transportation indu...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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55:48

Proactive Ways to Manage Rising Insurance Costs, with Mike Marroccoli
Don’t let skyrocketing insurance rates break your business.In this episode, Ken and James sit down with Mike Marroccoli, Principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. They explore the impact of rising insurance costs in the tran...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:44

2024 CD/NLA Show Recap: Navigating Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Experience the evolving landscape of the ground transportation industry.In this episode, Ken and James recap their experience at the 2024 CD/NLA show in Washington, DC. They cover pressing topics ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:38

Rethinking Rideshare: How InDrive is Poised to Take On Industry Giants, with Adam Warner
How can chauffeured transportation businesses compete with rideshare giants Uber and Lyft?Strap in as Ken and James explore how inDrive is disrupting the status quo with Adam Warner, Operations lead at inDrive. In this episode, Adam shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:49

From Taxis to Limousines: Insights From Brett Barenholtz and the Benefits of Association Involvement
In this episode, Ken and James are joined by Brett Barenholtz, CEO of Above All Transportation and President of the National Limousine Association. Brett shares his journey from expanding his family taxi business to leading significant mer...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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54:59

Lessons in Luxury: Bruce Heinrich’s Guide to Chauffeur Excellence
Do you have what it takes to build a luxury transportation service brand?In this episode, Ken and James sit down with Bruce Heinrich to unveil the secrets of building a luxury service brand in ground transportation. They explore the imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:52

The Inflection Point: Expanding or Surviving in Chauffeur Transportation
The transformation in ground transportation is happening faster than you think—what will set you apart in a fiercely competitive industry?In this episode, Ken and James dive into the pivotal changes reshaping the ground transportation la...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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40:35
