Josh Medow is CEO of Mercury, a healthcare and life sciences shipping company. After years as a leader in the Army Infantry and living abroad, he knew that he had an interest in running a global company. In this episode, he tells the compelling story of how he searched for and found the right company to buy and build. 

At first glance, Mercury met Josh’s requirements – global reach, a good culture, clear opportunity for Growth, and a trustworthy reputation.  

The company specializes in logistics for medical device, diagnostic kit, biotech, life science research, and pharmaceutical companies, offering every shipping option in every geographic location. They are specialists in customs, packaging, import permits, harmonization codes, and dry ice, and positions itself as a dependable partner. 

Josh recognizes that many customer recipients have the potential to become Mercury clients, so Mercury is set up to handle shipments around the world, via an active partner network. The company finds potential shipping partners by attending industry trade shows such as the World Cargo Alliance, and also regularly fields inquiries from interested companies, vetting each one by learning about their experience and capabilities, then testing and tracking initial shipments. Companies are thereafter audited periodically to be sure they’re performing to Mercury’s high standards.  

Tune in to find out more about the world according to Josh, which includes advice from his lessons learned: 

• His biggest challenge – running operations globally around the clock. 
• His biggest piece of advice – stay curious. 
• His biggest success – hiring a diverse team. 
• His next steps – to expand Mercury’s marketing into other countries and languages. 

Links: 

Website: www.shipmercury.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-medow/  

Connect with Wendy – https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendypease/ 

Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com 

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