How to become a broker?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by j0nnyBo1, Apr 22, 2018.

  1. TallJoe

    TallJoe Road Train Member

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    Here is step by step....why not to fantasize about it?
    I found this on Amazon for Kindle.
    It takes 2 hours of listening, if bought as an audio book.

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  3. boredsocial

    boredsocial Road Train Member

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    Because once you hear this dude's ######## you'll subconsciously think at least some part of it is true. They say there are no dangerous ideas... and that's true if you know the subject. If you don't know the subject you end up a conspiracy theorist lol.
     
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  4. wichris

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    How many that start are still in it a year later? Other than those that work at the large brokerages where all they do is recite a spiel.
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You've been a driver for 10 years and don't know what it takes to be a broker?

    1) Lie.
    2) Cheat.
    3) Steal.
    4) Lie.
     
  6. boredsocial

    boredsocial Road Train Member

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    The big brokerages have the highest turnover of all. Anyone know what would make cold calling harder than it already is? Having 75% of the customers that ship more than 50 loads a year either already have an account or hate your guts. That would make it harder. Much harder.
     
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  7. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    Just thinking of all those that start with high hopes and end up with a night job at burger king to survive.
     
  8. JboneChicago

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    Are you a hot chick? If so that would help. If your not then try to get to know business owners via a beer or a golf trip. You can sign up with good broker outfits.
     
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  9. Atlanta trucker

    Atlanta trucker Road Train Member

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    Ive done both. Life is so easy driving a truck.
     
  10. JboneChicago

    JboneChicago Light Load Member

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    I totally agree
     
  11. Thouren

    Thouren Bobtail Member

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    Definitely get that feeling sometimes, I work at a top 5 brokerage. Tons of good shippers have been called to death by idiot college kids we hire.
     
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