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Successful Freight Brokers Never Stop Learning!

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Although we are first and foremost freight agents and brokers, our skills as salespeople are vitally important. Without the ability to attract and convert prospects into customers, our role as freight brokers and agents would come to an abrupt halt. … Continue reading →

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What is the #1 Trait of Successful Marketers?

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Guerrilla Marketing For Freight Brokers and Freight Agents – Part 2 For most small business owners, the idea of marketing is a scary proposition and freight brokers and freight agents are no exception.  After all, marketing takes time and money. … Continue reading →

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Guerrilla Marketing 101 for Freight Brokers and Freight Agents

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There’s a catch phrase that caught my eye today. It’s TOMA, an acronym that stands for “top of mind awareness.” In business, the most successful business people are those who first come to mind when a customer has a need. … Continue reading →

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Shipping Wars – Do Cheap Rates Make Good Television?

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It seems the transportation industry has been a hot ticket for reality television series as of late. A few weeks back I highlighted a series on The History Channel called Big Rig Bounty Hunters. This week I wanted to talk … Continue reading →

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Are You The Next Victim in Transportation Fraud?

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When money is involved it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, it’s very likely that there are scam artists out there looking to separate you from your hard-earned cash.  The transportation industry is no exception. In fact, the transportation industry is a … Continue reading →

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What is the #1 reason why prospects don’t buy?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” His statement, of course, was aimed at a country mired in the Great Depression. And while it wasn’t aimed at freight brokers and freight agents attempting to overcome sales … Continue reading →

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Freight Broker Tax Tips – 39 Deductions You Need To Know!

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April 15 is just around the corner, so if you haven’t already filed the clock is ticking!  The good news is most freight agents and brokers are considered independent contractors, and are entitled to certain business expense write-offs that can … Continue reading →

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Big Rig Bounty Hunters – Crash and burn or deliver on-time?

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Admittedly, when it comes to entertainment, I’m more likely to tune into a documentary than a reality TV show. But when I heard the History Channel would be debuting a new reality show titled Big Rig Bounty Hunters, my curiosity … Continue reading →

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Accelerate Growth By Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone!

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Everyone has good and bad habits and the fact is these habits dictate our daily activities as well as define our businesses.  We tend to do things the same way over and over again because it’s comfortable.  The longer these habits are … Continue reading →

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Are your phone skills leaving your prospects cold?

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For many of us, one of the most dreaded aspects of selling is the cold call. We hate unsolicited sales pitches, so the idea of having to be the perpetrator of such a necessary yet often unwanted task makes it … Continue reading →

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