In this episode of the Last2First Podcast, host Jason Burns sits down with Joel Pinsky, CFO of Global Messenger & Logistics and the current President of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA). Joel’s journey is anything but traditional — from starting as a CPA, then becoming a restaurateur, to finding his way into the final mile industry through a consulting role that changed everything. Today, he leads one of the most respected logistics networks in the country and represents the voice of our industry through the CLDA. Jason and Joel dive deep into: 💡 How Joel’s financial background shaped the way he runs and scales his business 🚚 The evolution of Global Messenger — from messenger work to nationwide logistics solutions 👨👦 The realities of running a family business alongside his son 🤝 How CLDA networking creates million-dollar opportunities for members 📈 Why the future of the final mile depends on collaboration, innovation, and community If you’re in the logistics, courier, or delivery space — this episode is packed with insight, experience, and inspiration from one of the industry’s most respected leaders. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Spotify 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58wo6IWeLl48LHukdP?si=gmhv7Lh8QvyY5xxFS9ZpPA Apple Podcasts 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast/last2first-podcast/id1778491941 YouTube ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@Last2FirstPodcast 💼 Connect with our guest: 🔗 Joel Pinsky — https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-pinsky-1a57b6194/ 📌 Shoutout to our Sponsors! Dropoff Inc. https://www.dropoff.com/ info@dropoff.com +1 888-376-7633 GigSafe https://www.gigsafe.com/ +1 407-496-9882 Deliver Different https://deliverdifferent.com/