Episode 76: Pivoting with Purpose with Rob Mueller

President of RIM Logistics, Robert Mueller, is driven by a passion for inspiring creativity and challenging the status quo. Following in his father’s footsteps, he built his career in logistics by forging strong client networks and later took the helm of the family business after his father’s passing. Mueller was instrumental in expanding RIM’s presence in Asia, living in Hong Kong for nearly a decade before returning to lead the company through major transformations, including the COVID-19 era. Under his leadership, RIM has earned accolades for promoting diversity and now boasts a workforce that is over 50% female. Beyond RIM, Mueller serves on the board of Uniforce, supporting family-owned businesses competing on a global stage.

In this episode, we discuss:

Giving value beyond pricing
The foundation of true success
Differentiating yourself
Guiding your team through short-term visions

Lightbulb Moments:

Adapt to customer needs, find solutions, and bring value beyond pricing.
Build strong relationships and networks as the true foundation of success.
Differentiate through unique experiences, global perspectives, and constant learning.
Align teams with clear short-term visions and embrace challenges as catalysts for growth.

A Quote To Remember

“Your network is your net worth. You can never have too big a network. People are still making decisions, and will be for a long time. And if you don’t have those human relationships, you’re gonna have a real hard time being successful.” – Robert Mueller