Luke Petherbridge CEO of Link Logistics: Forging Character Through Crisis and Leading with Impact
- lorivalencia3
- Jun 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Episode 65
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality podcast, host Kyle Matthews sits down with Luke Petherbridge, CEO of Link Logistics, to discuss leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Luke shares insights from his early career experiences, particularly his time at Macquarie and Rubicon, where he learned the importance of character forged in crisis and the value of relentless curiosity and accountability. The conversation also delves into his leadership journey at ShopCore, LivCor, and now Link Logistics. Luke emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with great people. He also discusses his philanthropic efforts with CoreGiving, a nonprofit fighting childhood hunger. Tune in to hear about Luke's personal and professional insights on achieving success and building meaningful impact at scale.
Show Notes:
00:00Â Forging Character in Crisis
01:21Â Introduction
01:47Â Luke's Career Journey and Achievements
02:59Â The Competitive Spirit and Real Estate Insights
03:39Â Navigating Industrial Real Estate
05:03Â Lessons from a Diverse Real Estate Career
07:11Â The Importance of Great People
13:28Â Early Career and Rubicon Experience
26:16Â Balancing Work and Personal Life
32:00Â Facing Adversity and Embracing Resilience
35:37Â The Importance of Positivity and Avoiding Negativity
36:21Â The Role of Education and Early Career Experiences
37:48Â The Value of Being Present and Learning from Mentors
43:38Â Balancing Personal Life and Career Ambitions
46:33Â Overcoming Personal Loss and Moving Forward
50:11Â Taking Risks and Embracing New Opportunities
53:50Â Building a Business and Learning from Experience
59:42Â Joining Live Core: Opportunities and Challenges
01:00:39Â The Commodity Nature of Apartments
01:01:56Â Transition to Link and Building Customer-Centric Organizations
01:02:51Â Harnessing Data for Competitive Advantage
01:04:31Â Defining Success at Link
01:08:05Â Core Giving: A Corporate Responsibility
01:14:18Â Reflections on Career and Personal Growth
01:21:12Â Key Traits for Success and Final Thoughts
