{"podcast":{"title":"Real Leadership","slug":"real-leadership-6416273","podcast_index_feed_id":6416273,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/real-leadership/feed.xml","website_url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325038/Real-Leadership-PodBean.jpg","author":"real-leadership","episode_count":52,"summary":"Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process. In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level. If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:19:20.802550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273"},"episode":{"title":"Chris Condon, Founder and CEO of Aircon","slug":"chris-condon-founder-and-ceo-of-aircon","published_at":"2025-08-20T13:37:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/chris-condon-founder-and-ceo-of-aircon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273","url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com/e/chris-condon-founder-and-ceo-of-aircon/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tc7z6yx2ctb5mmj3/RL_S02_E09_Chris_Condon9m6sl.mp3","summary":"What if the future of logistics isn’t about bigger fleets—but about smarter connections? Chris Condon grew up with the grit of farm country and the drive to fix what’s broken. After decades in the freight industry, he realized the real opportunity wasn’t in moving more freight. It was in empowering the small and mid-sized freight forwarders who move 80% of the world’s cargo. In this episode of Real Leadership, Chris shares the journey that led him to found Aircon, an AI-powered platform reshaping how freight forwarders quote, book, and manage cargo. From sleepless nights building early-stage tech to rethinking how the industry uses capacity, Chris unpacks the lessons he’s learned about leadership, adaptability, and the power of putting people—and partners—first. In this episode, we cover: Why small freight forwarders are the “linchpin” of global logistics How AI can help companies compete at scale without massive infrastructure The leadership mindset shift from operational execution to strategic advisory What it really takes to navigate the ups and downs of early-stage growth The future of air freight—and why capacity, not cost, will define success Time Stamps 04:10 - Understanding AirCon's Role in Freight Forwarding 06:56 - The Decision to Start AirCon 07:11 - The Importance of Freight Forwarders 08:03 - AI's Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 10:11 - The Future of the Logistics Workforce 11:54 - Leadership Lessons from Farming Background Show Notes Chris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chriscondon/ Aircon Website: https://www.airconai.com/ Contact Aircon: sales@airconai.com Jim’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418 Real Leadership Podcast: realleadership.oningroup.com Real Leadership LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/104897916/ The Ōnin Group:…","meta_description":"What if the future of logistics isn’t about bigger fleets—but about smarter connections? Chris Condon grew up with the grit of farm country and the drive…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2351,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-leadership-6416273/episodes/chris-condon-founder-and-ceo-of-aircon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/chris-condon-founder-and-ceo-of-aircon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}