Race 2 The Bottom

Race 2 The Bottom

Let's flip the script! Welcome to Race 2 The Bottom, a podcast with founders, operators and builders proving how to win in business without selling our souls. Host Tristan Bordallo goes deep in honest conversations with humans doing business the right way - with integrity, purpose, impact and responsibly! Explore what it really means to to build a sustainable business that stands out...without selling out! Vibes y'all!

Episodes

August 15, 2025 53 mins

Tristan Bordallo—host of Race 2 the Bottom—sits down with Greg Dubuque of Liberty Linehaul Inc. to unpack four decades in freight.

They dig into passion, resiliency, and the power of networking, the realities of today’s market, how diversifying into the event space reshaped Greg’s business, and why retention and culture drive performance.

They also look ahead to technology’s role and what it means to leave a legacy in the industry.

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In this conversation with Tristan Bordallo, Marlon Ramirez shares his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing his experiences in founding airlines and transitioning to logistics and supply chain management.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics, the challenges of operating in competitive industries, and the necessity of documentation and managing expectations in business partnerships.

Marlon also reflects on t...

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In this episode of the Race to the Bottom podcast, Tristan Bordallo interviews Sebastian Zelger, CEO of Liqui Moly, who shares his journey from Germany to leading a successful automotive business in the US.

They discuss the cultural challenges Sebastian faced, the importance of building connections with his team, and the strategies that led to Liqui Moly's impressive growth.

Sebastian emphasizes the significance of education in ...

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In this conversation on Race 2 The Bottom, Curtis Knight II shares his journey of building Lemonicious, a unique beverage brand focused on all-natural fruit drinks.

He discusses the challenges of the beverage industry, the importance of taste and quality, and the advantages of selling at farmers markets.

  • Farmers markets provide a profitable and direct-to-consumer sales channel.
  • Chargebacks from retailers can significantly impact...
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In this episode of Race 2 the Bottom, host Tristan Bordallo interviews Tyson Lawrence, a seasoned veteran in the trucking industry with over 20 years of experience. Tyson shares his journey from starting at CH Robinson to founding his own brokerage later exiting.

He discusses the importance of grit and resilience, the impact of private equity on business relationships, and the lessons learned from his experience with Safeway.

Tyson ...

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In this engaging conversation, Robby Thone shares his extensive journey in the freight industry, detailing his accidental entry into trucking, the challenges of starting and running multiple brokerages, and the importance of customer service and integrity in business.


He reflects on the evolution of the industry, the impact of technology, and the significance of giving back to the community. Thone emphasizes the value of personal c...

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