What does it really take to grow a 3PL without drowning in debt—or losing money on “cheap” decisions?
In this episode of Fulfillment Unpacked, Scott Harward sits down with Nate Schisler, co-founder of Maven Circular and operator of MFR, a specialty 3PL focused on returns. Nate brings a rare mix of enterprise experience from brands like Lululemon and hands-on lessons from bootstrapping his own 50,000-square-foot warehouse.
We dive into:
- Why you should think of returns as cash, not cost
- The hidden risks of taking the “cheapest” option in logistics
- How to balance revenue and space when scaling a 3PL
- The mindset shift operators need to survive in today’s market
If you’re running a warehouse or working with 3PLs, this conversation will help you see where growth opportunities—and risks—really are.
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