Navigating Success in a Saturated Market: Insights from MyFreightWorld's President, Mike Chalfant

In episode 208 of Gathering The Kings Podcast, Chaz Wolfe invites Mike Chalfant, President of MyFreightWorld Inc., to discuss his incredible entrepreneurial journey and the keys to success in the competitive freight and transportation industry. They explore Mike's transition from public accounting to the world of freight, the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, and the importance of mindset, self-discipline, and strong work ethic.Throughout the conversation, Mike emphasizes the significance of mentorship and community support in entrepreneurship and shares his insights on making quick decisions, identifying talent, and partnering with the right technology providers. This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.During this episode, you will learn about;[01:34]  Intro to Mike and his business[02:52]  Mike’s Why[08:01]  A good decision Mike made in his business[10:08]  How Mike build’s his sales teams[13:49]  A bad decision Mike made in his business[17:30]  How Mike focuses on his target customers[20:42]  Mike’s decision making process[23:13]  Mike’s #1 KPI[31:10]  The secret to Apple’s marketing success[33:07]  Mike’s opinion on networking and masterminding[36:09]  How Mike goes all in with life, marriage, and business[41:32]  If Mike could speak to his younger self, what would he say?[45:07]  How to connect with Mike[45:42]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"Don't overcomplicate things; keep it simple." - Mike Chalfant"Make decisions quickly. Some things need to be thought out, but for many others, if they make sense, just go with it." - Mike Chalfant"Developing good instincts is crucial for success." - Mike Chalfant"Identify and recruit talented individuals to help, particularly in the sales area." - Mike Chalfant"Choose the right technology partners to help your business scale." - Mike Chalfant"Continuously ask for more and find a mentor to guide you." - Mike ChalfantBooks and Resources Recommended:Clean Slate by Sean Stormeshttps://www.amazon.com/Clean-Slate-leadership-explosive-profitability-ebook/dp/B077WZHKZP?ref_=ast_author_dpLet’s Connect!Mike Chalfant:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-chalfant-cpa-16978016/Website:  https://www.myfreightworld.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064112018363Chaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/chazwolfe?utm_source=linktree_admin_shareWebsite:  www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekings/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/TikTok: