Dan Leslie - Scaling The Northern Supply Chain | The WOW Factor Podcast Ep.2

Описание: We are heading north of the 49th Parallel today to explore the critical Canadian market with a true builder, Dan Leslie. Dan is the President of Canadian Operations for Warehouse on Wheels, and he brings a wealth of hands-on experience to our conversation. He knows what it is like to answer the phones at midnight and build a business from the ground up with grit and determination.

We discuss his journey of acquiring a founder-built organization called Triton Assets back in 2021. Dan explains the unique challenges of transitioning from an owner-operated business into a scalable national strategy that spans across Toronto and Montreal. It is a fascinating look at how a leader maintains a legacy while preparing an organization for massive growth.

As we look toward the future, Dan issues a powerful challenge to his team for the year 2026. He emphasizes that a customer-first mindset and operational excellence are the only ways to truly win in this competitive industry. Make sure to stay until the end to hear how he plans to exceed every expectation in the coming years.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introducing Dan Leslie
00:02:39 Presence In Canada
00:04:37 Biggest Space Headaches
00:08:08 Expensive Real Estate
00:09:24 Providing Solutions to Challenges
00:11:41 Renting Trailers vs. Warehouses
00:14:33 Being There For Customers
00:16:29 Extreme Weather Challenges
00:18:18 Cross Border Issues
00:21:26 Contingency Planning and Inventory Management
00:22:53 The Best Mechanics In The World
00:24:56 Executive-Level Work
00:26:56 The Best Drivers In The Business
00:29:00 Flexibility
00:29:52 Expanding Into Canadian Markets
00:31:32 Getting Personal
00:33:47 Dan's Reset Button
00:35:06 Mentor Advice
00:36:26 Myths About Working In Canada
00:37:49 The Challenge To The Team
00:40:11 Advice from Mentors and Business in Canada
00:45:39 Challenge for the Team for 2026

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