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.
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? […]
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? […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
3 Tips to Handling Objections for Freight Brokers
When you are prospecting as a freight broker, it’s inevitable that you will run into objections along the way. A good broker can understand what the objections really mean and respond appropriately to the prospect to keep the conversation progressing in the right direction. Let’s take a quick look at what objections are, some common objections, and how to overcome them.
5 Ways to Grow Your Book of Business
We’ve compiled a quick list of 5 ways to grow your book of business this year as a Freight Broker.
How Important are Freight Broker Margins?
A Freight brokers margin is going to make or break brokerages. We are going to discuss what margin is for freight brokers.
Vetting Carriers: Key Considerations for Freight Brokers – Freight 360
Every good freight broker understands the importance of having a strong network of partner carriers. Whether you are considering working with a carrier that is new to your brokerage or a carrier that has a history with your company, there are certain important vetting points to consider. In addition to the “must-do” validation points, there are also some additional considerations that you may want to explore to get a full picture of the potential carrier.
5 Keys to Success as a Freight Broker
Everyone seems to want to find the secret sauce that makes the top freight brokers so successful… I compiled a list of five keys to success.