From The Floor
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 7
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
amazon@obieandax.com
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Host
Donnie Iorez - Host of From the Floor, an Amazon podcast focused on the experiences and leadership practices of Operations professionals.
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Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Turner Humphrey - Building Trust Through Communication And Consistency, Transitioning From Military Service To Operations, Authenticity, And Community-based Leadership.
Crystal Alvarez - Authentic Leadership, Team Decision-making, Learning From Mistakes, Onboarding, And Creating Trust Through Autonomy.
Paul Pace - Gemba Walks, Staying Close To Frontline Work, Listening To Teams, Operational Learning, And Thoughtful Decision-making.
Sonja Paige - Operational Preparedness, Weather-related Decision-making, Communication, Protocols, Collaboration, And Learning From Feedback.
Josh Kastman - Weather Intelligence, Contingency Planning, Communicating Operational Impacts, Collaboration, And Turning Forecasts Into Actionable Guidance.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Start with Why
September 28, 2026
What helps teams truly connect with work? In the Season 1 finale, General Manager Ernie Smith draws on his experience as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy and nearly a decade in Transportation Operations at Amazon to share how understanding the “why” matters. He and host, Donnie Iorez, discuss leading through change. Learn how to help teams connect to a shared purpose and when to step back, learn, and take a different path.(00:00) Intro and Meet Ernie(01:10) Leading Transportation Operation...
Leading with Trust
September 14, 2026
What changes when leaders shift from doing it all themselves to building trust with their teams? Anisa Gogaj, PXT director, shares how feedback, mentorship, and empathy shaped her leadership journey, from leading a single site to leading across multiple sites. She and host, Donnie Iorez, explore what it takes to scale your leadership. Discover how you can create an environment where your team feels supported and empowered to grow.(00:00) Intro and Meet Anisa(01:18) Day One Leadership Mindset(...
Communication and Consistency Build Trust
August 31, 2026
How do leaders earn credibility with their teams? Area Manager Turner Humphrey shares his path from 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps to Amazon Operations and discusses how communication and consistency have shaped his approach to leadership. He and host, Donnie Iorez, explore what it means to build trust in a new environment. Find out how you can build community through shared experience, and grow as a leader by learning to connect with people in different ways.(00:00) Intro and Meet Turner(...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with From The Floor?
From The Floor is hosted by Donnie Iorez. Its publicly listed email is amazon@obieandax.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for From The Floor?
The publicly listed email for From The Floor: amazon@obieandax.com.
How many listeners does From The Floor have?
Podseeker estimates From The Floor reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for From The Floor?
From The Floor typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior operations, logistics, or workforce leaders with substantial practical experience managing teams and complex processes; specialized professionals whose expertise directly supports operational decision-making may also fit. Common among recent guests: Leadership of large or complex operational teams; Extensive frontline or supply chain experience; Development of practical management and communication practices. Recent guests include Turner Humphrey, Crystal Alvarez, and Paul Pace.
How hard is it to get booked on From The Floor?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does From The Floor cover?
Recent episodes cover Operations, Leadership, Logistics, Workforce, and Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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