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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Episode 78: Understanding a Prospect’s Personality Type
0:50 – Will Metscher Intro2:10 – Sports Update8:05 – Navigating Personality Tendencies38:23 – Q&A“What is a blind shipment, and how do I prepare paperwork for these?”“Any other options besides factoring? Leaving W2 and debating between getting licensed or being an agent.”“TMS system for under $100 a month – what are my options?”Free Month of DAT […]
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Episode 77: Prospecting With A Purpose
1:52 – Sports Update7:10 Prospecting with a Purpose50:30: Q&A“Manual track-and-trace updates versus automated – what’s better?”“Considering starting a brokerage with no experience, where do I start?”“I was offered 5% commission as an agent and will have to sign a non-compete, does this sound right?”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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3 Tips on Prospecting with a Purpose
Prospecting new business! It’s often a dreaded task for freight brokers that can lead to failure if not done effectively. Episode 77 of Freight 360 takes a deep dive into how to prospect with a purpose, but here is a quick read on 3 tips to use to be more effective when growing your book of business.
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Episode 76: Insurance for Brokers (with Melt Godwin of TI Advisors)
0:45 – Melt Godwin Intro3:48 – Sports Update5:39 – Insurance Policies Explained1:09:15 – Q&A“Can I charge a driver a TONU for not showing up/fall off?”“How do I get myself out of a sales rut? I just had my best 2 months, and now I’m stuck.”“What is your pitch for getting carriers to go into FL? […]
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Episode 76: Insurance for Brokers (with Melt Godwin of TI Advisors)
0:45 – Melt Godwin Intro3:48 – Sports Update5:39 – Insurance Policies Explained1:09:15 – Q&A“Can I charge a driver a TONU for not showing up/fall off?”“How do I get myself out of a sales rut? I just had my best 2 months, and now I’m stuck.”“What is your pitch for getting carriers to go into FL? […]
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Freight Broker Insurance: Essential Policies for Freight Brokers
Discover the necessary insurance policies for freight brokers and how they can protect your business. Get Insights from industry experts on Freight Broker Insurance.
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Episode 75: Networking and Follow Up (with Trey Griggs from Lean Solutions Group)
1:40 – Super Bowl Recap8:15 – Lean Solutions Overview9:40 – How to network as a freight broker & Lean Vegas Event27:35 – Following up after networking43:20 – Q&A“How do I estimate LTL cost for different sized items – do I just guess based on the weight?”“Is it a good idea to hire a part-time broker […]
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Episode 74: What to expect in 2021 (with Dean Croke of DAT)
1:35 – Intro of Dean Croke of DAT4:43 – Sports Update8:40 – What will 2021 look like in the market?45:55 – Q&A“What commodities should I avoid when I am new?”“Is there insurance to protect me from unpaid invoices?”“What should I do when my non-compete is finally up?”Lean Staffing: https://leanstaffing.com/ Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 […]
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