At Econo-Pak, interns don’t just watch from the sidelines, they help shape the business. In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Olson, who joined as an intern and quickly became a valuable part of the team. From building data dashboards executives use daily to sitting in on high-level meetings, Dylan shares what it’s really like to intern at a mid-sized company like Econo-Pak where your work truly makes an impact.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Why interns at Econo-Pak are trusted with real-life projects that make a lasting impact
- How Dylan built Power BI dashboards, an attainment tracker, and a truckload capacity calculator that the team still uses today
- The unique benefits of interning at a mid-sized company like Econo-Pak vs. a large corporation
- How presenting to executives builds confidence and communication skills
- Dylan’s best advice for future interns
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 - 2:29 Dylan's Internship Journey
2:30 - 5:44 Dylan's Data Projects and Tools
5:45 - 9:14 Benefits of Being an Intern at Econo-Pak
9:15 - 12:30 Learning and Growth Opportunities at Econo-Pak
12:31 - 12:44 Dylan's Advice for Future Interns
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