Thinking about becoming a broker too

I have been doing some research into becoming a broker since I already have my authority. I mean why should these guys make 30 or 40 maybe even 50% of the load to just sit in an office and contact transporters. The way I figure it instead of spending time day in and day out hunting for loads and scrounging around for the scarce good paying ones when I can get my license as a broker and keep all the money. Has anyone else thought of this or is currently doing this? I would be curious to see how it's going and whether you think it's a profitable way to go.

Thanks Guys have a great evening

 

I don't know if the majority of my brokerage would be to other carriers as much as profiting myself. If I am not mistaken I can broker to my own company cant I ? As stated in OP I am merely trying to consider other options for myself. I knew like most of all you experienced hot shot and haulers did that entering this business was gonna be a challenge and the first year was either gonna be a break it or make it year. People think I am foolish when I say a big reason I do this is because I love it and enjoy it. Most comments are "wake up you cant enjoy something your making squat money on" While it's true the money isn't all that spectacular , there is plenty out there and as long as the automobile is being made guys like us will need to be around to deliver them.

I don't have all the info on the broker license yet it's still in the research and questioning stage but it's something I thought about the other week when I was listening to the radio and a guy was on Road Dog Radio on Sirrus and he said he went for it and it's panned out pretty well. My biggest hesitation with it is actually part of your reply, locating good contracts and being a good paying broker not stiffing the carrier to make a huge profit. That may be the name of the game but as a fellow driver and O/O it just doesn't seem right.