Breaking Down the Freight Broker Role | Episode 285
=Benjamin and Stephen break down the many roles in freight brokerage, from freight agents to carrier sales reps, and the challenges of customer acquisition. They dive into market trends, tariffs, cargo theft, and cyber scams, highlighting the need for clearer job titles and stronger fraud enforcement. Plus, they discuss AI’s impact on logistics and the […]
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Getting New Customers & More Q&A | Final Mile 85
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Prospecting as a New Broker – Key advice for getting started and landing shippers. Using the BOL for Leads – How to leverage Bills of Lading to start conversations. Building Carrier Trust – Overcoming factoring issues and earning credibility. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: […]
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TONUs, Freight Rates, & More Q&A | Final Mile 84
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: TONU Fees & Cancellations – Is it reasonable to charge a 24-hour cancellation fee on shipments? (Sounds like a TONU question.) Trucking Cost Per Mile – What’s the industry average for a trucking company? Comparing $1.80 vs. $2.07 per mile. Freight Broker vs. Sales Jobs […]
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TONUs, Freight Rates, & More Q&A | Final Mile 84
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: TONU Fees & Cancellations – Is it reasonable to charge a 24-hour cancellation fee on shipments? (Sounds like a TONU question.) Trucking Cost Per Mile – What’s the industry average for a trucking company? Comparing $1.80 vs. $2.07 per mile. Freight Broker vs. Sales Jobs […]
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EXPERT Sales Strategist with 10 Years Experience Shares Top Tips
Ben Kowalski shares his advice on the number one way to prospect shippers, win more freight, and close more deals as a freight broker. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers: https://www.dat.com/power/1959316 DAT Express – […]
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We Met FreightBrokerGuy! | Episode 282
You may have heard of him or even seen his wild Tweets on X – we finally got to sit down with FreightBrokerGuy and his story is a wild one. Talk about finding a niche in the freight broker industry. This one is a fun one, and we’ve been waiting a long time to do […]
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Sales is much more than a MINDLESS numbers game
The key to sales and cold calling is building rapport and establishing a connection with complete strangers… usually over the phone or by email. Listen in as Ben talks about key strategies to establish that rapport and make quicker connections with decision makers. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight […]
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The Simple CRM Secret That Creates Instant Connections
A CRM is the most resourceful tool you have as a sales rep or freight broker cold calling shippers. Listen in on Nate and Ben talk about how to effectively utilize a CRM in your sales process. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off […]
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You Won’t Believe How Timing Affects Your Sales Success
Freight broker cold calling is a numbers game that relies on timing. Sales scripts are useful in the beginning but as Ben Kowalski mentions… Timing is everything. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers: https://www.dat.com/power/1959316 […]
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How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280
????️ Freight, Trade & Touchdowns Freight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load. Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions. NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance. LTL Changes – Updates […]
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How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280
????️ Freight, Trade & Touchdowns Freight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load. Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions. NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance. LTL Changes – Updates […]
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Sales Pipeline Management & Follow Up | Episode 279
We recently talked about prospecting and lead generation, but how do you follow up with a shipper? What do you say? When should you follow up? These are common questions and we’re breaking this down in detail on this second episode in a series on freight broker prospecting. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free […]
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