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This is also time for the annual Tour Link Conference, so we thought it would make sense to turn this into the conference issue as well. 34 // U2 Joshua Tree Tour Every year, we gather to discuss issues, renew friendships and do some busi- 34 // U2 Joshua Tree Tour ness. Although the conference is structured with discussion topics and events, 49 // Silver & Gold, Thirty Years on, the goal as always is to promote person-to-person relationships. To this end, Stagco Tours the Joshua Tree with U2 we have been successful. To those of you who are attending, we welcome you. To those who are unable to join us, we will deliver a recap of the conference in a future issue and we hope you can join us in the future. 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Tour LInk Conference We began in 1985 as an Ohio based motor carrier. Over the years we saw a need for better brokerage services and Story by JJ Janney began to fill that need with our own brokers. Nationwide Logistics builds long-lasting relation- brella of Nationwide Logistics. And while the official ships with their customers and carriers. Consid- company may be new, it comes with thirty years ering it has been in existence only four years now, of experience after humble beginnings as an Ohio We are committed to exceding expectations by developing that promise would seem a bit premature— but based motor carrier. strong long lasting relationships with customers and carriers. only if you didn’t know the names at the heart and helm of the company: Josh Klebanoff and Rory Klebanoff and Hegarty oversee event-to- event lo- Hegarty. gistics for concerts, festivals, sporting events and other large events. Some of their major gigs now Klebanoff and Hegarty had been doing on-site include Lollapallooza, Races Top Modern, numer- coordination for a major race company and oc- ous Country Music Festivals and Coachella. www.nationwidelogistics.events casional festivals. They were both in agreement that delays and other frustrations with transporta- Catching up recently to find out if the Dynamic-Duo tion and logistics were at the top of the list when behind Nationwide would be at the Tour Link Con- it came to headaches and barriers to putting on ference this year, Hegarty mentioned that a lot of [email protected] the best event possible. their growth in the past few years is directly linked to the conference. We wanted to know more. Rather than simply complaining or boasting they 800 928 7316 could do it better if they ever had the chance, they Hegarty laughed when he spoke about coming to put rubber to the road and started their own full- Tour Link for the first time service freight & trucking agency under the um- (Story continues on page 16) Tour Link Magazine 14 Tour Link Magazine 15 from a racing background, “You know, my first year, Whether it’s changes in tours, last-minute needs, walking around with all these rock-in- roll types, with unforeseen complications, we’re already familiar A LOOK AT PREVIOUS a group of men and women who’ve known each with the issues, and know we have to adapt and act other for years, I must have been the youngest guy quickly,”explained Klebanoff. by 10 years—it was really intimidating at first.” What they like best about the Tour Link concept is Hegarty also found out quickly that these same peo- the focus on building relationships. “The biggest ple were more than happy to share their expertise, take- away is not only meeting people, but using their ideas and help the new guys find opportunities. those skills and the relationships we gain through “What’s so great is, everyone wants everyone else Tour Link…it makes us feel like we’re part of some- to be successful.” thing important,” emphasized Hegarty. Klebanoff added, “Just by Rory going to Tour Link, Klebanoff and Hegarty are thankful for the opportu- going to the sessions, meeting people, hanging out nities Tour Link has given them and look forward to at the bar and having a beer with people, our busi- continued success all around. They are both attend- WINNERS ness has grown 40% just through those contacts.” ing the conference this year along with their entire In fact, business has grown so much, they’ve ex- team. Hegarty’s advice to new attendees? “Intro- Danny Zelisko, Platinum Award for 2006 panded with a New York office. duce yourself to everyone you can the very first night…and don’t be afraid!” Marty Hom, Platinum Award for 2007. Of course, having the skills to back up the talk also (Alice Cooper was also given a Lifetime Achievement makes a big difference. But that’s where an oppor- For more information on Nationwide Logistics or to tunity like the conference is so critical. “Our core contact Rory and Josh: Award for 2007—we don’t remember exactly how that came about, but the photos look fun!) business is very email and phone based, high vol- ume and we’re constantly trying to communicate (w) www.nationwidelogistics.events Doc McGhee given Platinum Award for Lifetime with people who are very busy, on site, managing (e) [email protected] Achievement for 2008 things,” explained Hegarty. So being able to (p) 646-350- 3379 meet people in a more casual setting and Jake Berry honored with the 2009 Platinum Award for Lifetime Achievement.