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    Episode 211: Selling as a Freight Broker vs. as a Motor Carrier

    Episode 211: Selling as a Freight Broker vs. as a Motor Carrier

    What’s the difference between selling freight shipping services as a freight broker versus as a motor carrier? There’s pros and cons to each, and we’re breaking down the similarities and differences in each entity in this week’s episode.
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    0:00 Intro
    3:08 Sports & News
    11:15 Main Episode

    • 51 min
    The Final Mile #10 Switching from Trucker to Freight Broker

    The Final Mile #10 Switching from Trucker to Freight Broker

    Paula: “How do I find the correct specs for a John Deere tractor?”
    Alexis: “Should I use business cards and flyers?  If so, what do you have on them?”
    Devorous: “If I get my own truck and authority, will brokers realistically work with me?”
    Adam: “After driving for 10 years, I’m considering the broker side of things.  What are the pros and cons and what advice would you give?”
    Lilly: “Have you ever filed a claim and only got a prorated portion?”

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    • 26 min
    Episode 210: Shipping Pumpkins & Apples (with Jeff Lair of Produce Bluebook)

    Episode 210: Shipping Pumpkins & Apples (with Jeff Lair of Produce Bluebook)

    Join us as we talk with Jeff Lair from Produce Bluebook in a discussion about the seasonality of pumpkins and apples as well as prospecting tips for freight brokers when working with seasonal commodities.
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    1:00 Main Episode Part 1
    13:10 Sports
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    • 47 min
    The Final Mile #9 Standard Pricing for Freight Brokers & More

    The Final Mile #9 Standard Pricing for Freight Brokers & More

    David: “How can I get into the dispatching side of the business?”
    Chris: As a broker, how do you go about finding consistent customers?”
    Gabriela: I’m thinking about hiring a driver for my company, how should I pay them?  Is it per mile, a percentage, per hour?”
    Prince: “Can I get help with industry standard rates/pricing sheet for a direct customer?  Client wants to know what our prices are?”
    Rnich2020: “What should I do if a carrier shows up a day early multiple times, causing issues with the delivery?  The customer wants a rate reduction because the delivery involves a crane appointment and they are throwing the entire day’s schedule off.”
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    0:00 Intro
    1:40 Sports
    6:12 News
    12:00 Main Episode

    • 27 min
    Episode 209: A Day in the Life of a Freight Broker

    Episode 209: A Day in the Life of a Freight Broker

    What does a freight broker do?  How do they start and end each day, and what happens throughout that day?  We’re taking you through a day in the life of a freight broker in this episode!
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    0:00 Intro
    1:40 Sports
    6:12 News
    12:00 Main Episode

    • 50 min
    The Final Mile #8 How to Handle a 1 Pick, 10 Drop Load

    The Final Mile #8 How to Handle a 1 Pick, 10 Drop Load

    Irene: “Do you need a TMS when you start as a freight broker?”
    Sayge: How would you rate a 1 pick 10 drop reefer load?”
    “My non-compete is up next month, where do I go from here if I want to be 1099?”
    “Looking to transition from a small fleet owner to a broker, what advice would you give?”
    “I have a potential customer looking to ship single skids worth $1.5M each.  How do I get this done?  The problem is cargo insurance”

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    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
90 Ratings

90 Ratings

TTWray ,

I listen EVERYDAY!

I learned about this guys through the TIA and stumbled across their podcast. I listened to one of the episodes and was completely hooked. Nate and Ben give great advice for both new and experienced freight brokers. I make it a point to listen to an episode before I start my day and when I am winding down. Do yourself a favor and start with episode #124: Setting Goals if you are looking for practical advice to get started and measure yourself!

Mbcflower ,

Great Find!

These guys are informative and engaging. Some podcasts I’ve found do a lot of hem hawing around through out the podcast. Time is valuable! These guys get down to the brass tacks! I’ll be going back to listen to previous episodes. I’m a fan!

Billy The Freight Broker ,

Great Show!

Fantastic content. I’d recommend this Pod to anyone in Freight Brokerage. The cover everything you need to know in a conversation way. I never miss a show. Nate and Ben are fantastic! Keep up the great work gentlemen.

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