I'm a Freight Finder struggling to find leads.

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by lentz1, Oct 25, 2016.

  1. lentz1

    lentz1 Bobtail Member

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    I don't know where to get leads that will be interested in what I have to offer.
     
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    belowspeedlimit Medium Load Member

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    And just what do you offer ?
     
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    lentz1 Bobtail Member

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    That's true, maybe not enough, I guess. I should go back and re-think my offer. Duh
     
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    lentz1 Bobtail Member

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    I'm offering them to help them with their truckloads.
     
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    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    If these potential customers aren't having any issues with finding trucks for their freight, there is no problem for you to help them solve. If they have a direct relationship with the carrier's they use, adding a "middle man" will either add to their shipping cost, or cut the rate paid to the carrier. Cut the rate and the carrier may not continue to provide reliable service...which creates problems. Increasing their shipping cost is a non-starter, since they don't want to pay more than they have to in order to move their freight.

    That's the basic problem you're having, right? Nobody wants to give you a piece of the pie unless and until you can convince them they will see positive results...a good ROI for what you are asking them to pay you to do.

    If it ain't broke, you aren't likely to find many willing to try to let you fix it.
     
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    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    "Absolutely PERFECT!!!"
     
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    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    This ^^^^^^ times ten
     
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    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    We have tried to tell wanna-bes it ain't as easy as it sounds.
    You have to find a niche ( customer ) that NEEDS your services, not WANTS you.
     
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    mc8541ss Road Train Member

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    Just someone else in the line trying to get a cut.
     
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    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    To the OP,

    in my opinion, brokerage is a dying profession, with all of the technology at a persons fingertips AND more importantly with the bottom line always shrinking at some point in time I can see no reason why any company would even need a broker?
     
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