Austin G. Schutte
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Austin Schutte is the Founder and CEO of Anew Solutions (formerly Anew Transport), a nationally recognized automotive supply chain and fleet services company delivering true “wing-to-wing” lifecycle solutions. Since launching the company in 2017 with just $500, Austin has scaled Anew to over $100 million in annual revenue and nearly 200 employees, building one of the most comprehensive automotive logistics platforms in the country. Anew Solutions provides nationwide transportation, driveaway, title and registration services in all 50 states, storage, upfitting, inspections, collision, and mechanical services from its 120,000+ sq. ft. flagship “Super Shop” headquarters in the St. Louis region.
Under Austin’s leadership, Anew has been recognized on the Inc. 5000, earned Great Place to Work certification, and received the Global 100 award for Best Logistics & Supply Chain Firm of the Year – United States (2026). Known for combining operational discipline with relationship-driven leadership, Austin is passionate about simplifying complex automotive supply chains at scale while building a people-first culture rooted in innovation, accountability, and long-term partnership.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That scaling a company from $500 to $100 million requires disciplined systems and relentless focus on execution.
- How to build a nationwide automotive logistics platform that integrates transportation, storage, inspections, and mechanical services seamlessly.
- Why operational discipline paired with relationship-driven leadership accelerates growth and strengthens long-term business partnerships.
- That investing in a people-first culture drives employee engagement, retention, and measurable organizational success.
- How to simplify complex supply chains while maintaining quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across all operations.
- Why innovation and accountability are critical for sustaining competitive advantage in high-volume logistics environments.
- That leveraging comprehensive lifecycle solutions can create a one-stop experience for automotive fleet and supply chain clients.
- How to position a company for national recognition and awards while scaling revenue and workforce strategically.
- Why building scalable processes early prevents bottlenecks and enables rapid growth without sacrificing service standards.
- That combining passion, vision, and operational rigor transforms challenges into long-term sustainable success in automotive logistics.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
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