How I Built My Delivery Business From Scratch!

Join us in this captivating episode of the Last2First podcast, where we sit down with Roslyn Ellerbee, the inspiring founder and CEO of Express Errands and Courier. Hailing from Jacksonville, North Carolina, Roslyn shares her journey of perseverance and passion that led her to establish a successful final mile delivery business based in Atlanta, now operating in 10+ markets. Discover how she transitioned from running errands to building a diverse portfolio in industries like healthcare, automotive, and life sciences. Learn about her experiences as the first African American female on the CLDA board, her transformative leadership during the pandemic, and her future vision of nationwide expansion. This episode is filled with invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming obstacles, and the drive to succeed against all odds. 02:42 Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:28 Breaking Barriers: Roslyn's Historic Achievement 04:06 Roslyn's Early Ventures and Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:05 The Birth of Express Errands 06:03 Challenges and Lessons in Early Business 12:37 Expanding Beyond Jacksonville 14:48 The Move to Atlanta and New Opportunities 17:59 Scaling Up: From Owner-Operator to Business Leader 21:41 Learning and Growing: Building a Sustainable Business 25:17 Mentorship and Networking 27:23 Expanding Business Operations 30:01 Marketing Strategies and Client Acquisition 32:47 Operational Challenges and Staffing 36:54 Industry Focus and Growth Plans 40:02 Reflections on Business and Legacy 45:26 Overcoming Challenges as a Minority Entrepreneur 49:42 Final Thoughts and Future Goals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Journey of Roslyn Ellerbee: Late Nights, Tough Lessons, Big Wins 👉 Be sure to subscribe to the Las2First Podcast for more game-changing conversations with industry leaders. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58w... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast... And don’t forget to follow Roslyn and his team at .Express Errands & Courier Logistics on social media for more inspiration and updates!🔗🚚 https://eec-logistics.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/expr... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram: / last2firstp. . LinkedIn:   / last2firstpodcast   Facebook: facebook.com/last2firstpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/last2firstp... 👉 Like, comment, and share to spread the word about the Last to First Podcast! Together, we grow. 🚀 #Las2First #PodcastLaunch #Dropoff #LeadershipJourney #businessgrowth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shoutout to our sponsor Dropoff Inc. Don't forget to follow them too! 🙌🚀 https://www.dropoff.com/ [email protected] +1-888-376-7633 The guest details how they transitioned from tech support to starting their own *delivery industry* venture. They discuss their initial *pharmacy delivery service**, highlighting the early challenges of building a **courier business**. This discussion offers valuable **business tips* for anyone interested in the **medical courier business**.