Episode 89: How to Run a Successful Agency (with Trey Griggs)
2:00 – Sports Update7:15 – Freight Agent Success44:00 – Q&A“Is Sylectus good for finding smaller trucks?”“What niche shippers are best to start with for a new broker?”Trey Griggs – https://www.linkedin.com/in/treygriggs/ 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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: […]
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 […]
