Episode 88: $$ Freight Broker Finances $$
1:28 – Sports Update6:17 – Colonial Pipeline9:28 – Finance for Freight Brokers50:15 – Q&A“Are carriers in the southeast being affected by the pipeline shutdown?”“Does being a woman give you an advantage in brokering?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: […]
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Episode 87: 3 Things You NEED to Focus on in Your 1st Year as a Broker
1:38 – Sports Update4:45 – DOT Blitz Week9:48 – 3 things to focus on in your first year40:00 – Q&A“Any thoughts on prospecting in Hawaii?”“Is 50% commission good for a new brokerage position?”“How different are reefer shippers from flatbed freight?”Blitz Week Article: https://tinyurl.com/y8afh6kc Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 […]
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Episode 86: 9 Ways Freight Brokers Can Improve Willpower (Part 2)
2:02 – Sports Update4:55 – Motivation and Willpower49:08 – Q&A“What clauses need to be included in a broker/carrier contract?”“How can I get leads using Google?”“What is the typical pay for a 1099 freight broker before commission?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean […]
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Episode 85: 9 Ways Freight Brokers Can Improve Willpower (Part 1)
1:20 – Upcoming stuff5:00 – FreightWaves Article: “Hapag-Lloyd shelling out more than half a billion dollars for containers”9:05 – Motivation and Willpower52:45 – Q&AWhat are the best ways you connect with potential customers?Why is freight quiet when it should be busy given the time of year?I’m a new agent, what tools/training or sites are good […]
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Episode 84: Produce Season 101 with Dean Croke from DAT
1:50 – Sports Updates6:15 – Produce Season and Market Update47:10 – Q&A“Is this job offer a scam?…”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean Solutions Group: https://www.leangroup.com/ Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: benjamin@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkowalski/Freight 360 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811 Freight 360 Website: […]
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Episode 83: What is a Truck Dispatcher vs Broker? (And How to Get Started)
2:00 – Sports Update4:20 – FreightWaves Article8:53 – Dispatching Overview35:40 – Q&A:“Is it required for brokers to take the 2-hour drug and alcohol awareness training?”“What are recommendations for contingent cargo?”“What should I do if a carrier is asking for $1,000 over the posted rate?”FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/south-carolina-ports-breaks-all-time-container-record DAT Article: https://www.dat.com/resources/how-to-become-a-truck-dispatcher Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 […]
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Episode 82: Freight Broker Sales & Marketing Tips (with Trey Griggs from Lean)
1:05 – Sports Update9:48 – Sales Tips41:55 – Marketing Tips58:00 – Q&A“How can I price OD loads or find permit costs for OD loads?”“What insurances would be best to get to make a new business seem serious and secure?”“What are the general pros and cons of brokering and what are some helpful tips for a […]
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Episode 81: Using People and Tech to Find Capacity (with Trey Griggs from Lean Solutions Group)
1:25 – Sports Update6:30 – Find capacity by hiring and using technology49:50 – Q&ACarrier: “I arrived at my delivery appt. on time at 7am, but was told my appt. is at 7pm. What do I do?” Broker: “I’m licensed and want to get into the expedite business. Do I need a 2nd MC?”Broker: “With west […]
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Episode 80: Put Yourself In The Driver’s Seat (with Dean Croke of DAT)
1:10 – Sports Update6:26 – Putting Yourself In The Driver’s Seat (with Dean Croke)37:55 – Q&A“Just got my authority, any tips as I get started?”“What is the earliest you would start cold calling in the morning?”“How do I post loads using a spreadsheet of lanes?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: […]
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Getting Capacity in A Tight Market
We’ve all felt the tightening market the past few weeks. Capacity seems tight and some brokers even claim that there are no trucks available in certain cities. We recently did an episode on Freight 360 that addressed the capacity topic, and I wanted to tackle some tips on how to get the capacity you need when the market gets tight.
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Episode 79: Getting Capacity In A Tight Market (with T.J. Knudson from Circle Logistics)
1:15 – TJ Knudson Intro and Carrier Discussion11:30 – Sports Update16:00 – Carrier Capacity43:22 – Q&A“What are some tips on drayage moves? I’m new to it.”“What are my load board options in Canada?”“Are non-competes enforceable during the pandemic?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: […]
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Episode 79: Getting Capacity In A Tight Market (with T.J. Knudson from Circle Logistics)
1:15 – TJ Knudson Intro and Carrier Discussion11:30 – Sports Update16:00 – Carrier Capacity43:22 – Q&A“What are some tips on drayage moves? I’m new to it.”“What are my load board options in Canada?”“Are non-competes enforceable during the pandemic?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: […]
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