#415: Winning and retaining customers with Solomon Zakinov, Founder & CEO, ShipX

Published: Sept. 4, 2023, 4 a.m.

Today we\u2019re going to talk about winning and retaining customers in technology and service-based businesses.\nTo help me discuss this topic, I\u2019d like to welcome Solomon Zakinov, Founder & CEO of ShipX, a company that uses technology to facilitate seamless first, middle, and last-mile delivery for retailers, third-party logistics providers, and other shippers.\nRESOURCES\nShipX website: https://www.shipx.com\nThe Agile Brand podcast website:\xa0https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast\nSign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here:\xa0https://www.gregkihlstrom.com\nGet the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here:\xa0https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/\nFor consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A:\xa0https://www.gk5a.com\xa0The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Learn more\xa0here:\xa0https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow\nThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link\u2014a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content.\xa0https://www.missinglink.company\nSYNOPSIS\nSolomon Zakinov, founder and CEO of ShipX, joins the show to discuss how technology can facilitate seamless delivery for retailers and shippers. ShipX specializes in streamlining the first, middle, and last mile delivery process for retailers, third-party logistics providers, and other shippers. Solomon's background in e-commerce and logistics led him to recognize the importance of efficient shipping in the overall customer experience. He identified a market need to utilize existing assets, such as smaller local couriers, to execute final mile deliveries and deliver packages directly to customers' doorsteps. This need became even more critical during the pandemic when online shopping and home deliveries surged. Solomon also highlights the lack of pricing transparency in the industry, which can result in higher costs for consumers. ShipX aims to address these challenges by leveraging technology to provide a seamless and cost-effective delivery solution for retailers and shippers.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices