Freight broker sales scare a lot of people. So in today's episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share my story of how I went from the worst salesperson ever to doing over $200M as a freight broker. Plus I share 4 lessons to help you get more sales and grow a 7 figure freight broker business. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:41] How it all started [01:47] How a peek from our top salespeople's commission check changed my life [02:32] The lessons I learned on my sales immersion ...
Sep 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 269
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share 7 websites that every freight broker and freight agent needs to know. These websites and tools are designed to help you make more money as a freight broker or agent. Including top freight broker software and much much more! Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:40] Website #1 - Apollo [01:36] Website #2 - Zoom.com [02:41] Website #3 - LinkedIn [03:52] Website #4 - Salesdash CRM [05:09] Website #5 - Slack.com [06:06] Website #6 - ...
Sep 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 268
In today's episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I answer your questions and share tips and strategies on how to get shippers as a startup freight broker. So don't miss out on this valuable Q&A episode and expand your client base! Who knows your question might be answered here. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:21] Question #1 [03:07] Question #2 [04:26] Question #3 [06:10] Question #4 [08:44] Question #5 [11:53] Question #6 [14:48] Question #7 [16:45] Question #8 [18:38] Question #9 [2...
Aug 29, 2024•35 min•Ep. 267
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you the key to overcoming objections and it is to first DISARM YOUR PROSPECT. In this freight broker sales training, I will teach you how an easy HACK to help you overcome common sales objections will greatly impact your business. Enjoy! DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHEAT SHEET HERE!: www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/Secret Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:53] The secret to overcoming objections [01:37] The script on how you can disarm your...
Aug 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 266
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will DEBUNK 5 of the biggest freight broker sales lies ever!. This training will save you time, money, and frustration and help you get more shippers faster! Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:16] Lie #1 - You only need to memorize a generic script you'll be able to get customers [01:37] Freight Broker Sales Accelerator - www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/Waitlist [02:02] Lie #2 - You need to be an extrovert in order to be good in sales [03:...
Aug 15, 2024•8 min•Ep. 265
Today's episode is all about freight broker sales and how to make money as a freight broker or freight agent. I share a story from a recent client of my Freight Broker Sales Accelerator and how he turned a small $300 investment into over $72,000 in profit per year. PLUS I share 3 important lessons every freight broker needs to know! Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:09] The story of one of my students [01:13] The million dollar questions [02:09] Why you need to buy more lunches! [03:27...
Aug 08, 2024•9 min•Ep. 264
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you 5 of the biggest lies being told about becoming a freight broker or freight agent. I will debunk these lies and set the record straight to help you better understand exactly what it takes to become a freight broker. Enjoy! Download FREE Cheat Sheet at www.FreightBrokerBootBamp.com/lies Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:18] Who's lying to you? [01:18] Lie #1 - Freight Brokers won't be around in 10 years [02:52] Lie #2 - You ...
Aug 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 263
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I invite my Friend Josh Lyles, a software expert and CEO and founder of SalesDash CRM. Josh and I discuss what freight broker software you need to hit 6 figures. Plus a bunch of freight broker tips designed to help you grow your freight broker business. Enjoy! PLUS a Special Free Trial Offer NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/CRM Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:08] Why did you create a CRM for Freight Brokers? [03:41] Why yo...
Jul 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 262
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share my "1 Shipper Away Blueprint," designed for NEW or struggling freight brokers or agents to get shippers even if you have no freight broker sales experience. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:02] The coolest part of being a freight broker [02:15] #1 - You have to niche down! [02:51] #2 - Position yourself as an expert [03:45] #3 - Create Awareness [06:32] #4 - Find a need [07:20] #5 - Offer your solution [08:46] #6 - Follow-up...
Jul 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 261
In this weeks episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, My friend Krystina Booker from Booker Trasport Solutions will discuss this weeks Freight Market Update for freight brokers, freight agents, owner operators and trucking companies. This freight news is designed to help you make good data based decisions for your freight broker business. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:59] Van National Rates [01:25] Flatbed National Rates [02:02] Reefer National Rates [02:35] What is Load to Truck R...
Jul 11, 2024•9 min•Ep. 260
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I share a story a few years back after I started my freight brokerage in 2003 and a friend of mine said something that at first upsets me and then I realized why. He said, "Dennis just got lucky with LDi. It was just good timing". Learn what I did 👊 and how I felt when he said that about my effort and hard work to grow a freight broker business. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:30] The Story of a Friend of Mine [01:59] I talk about how ...
Jul 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 259
Are you looking to start or grow a freight brokerage? In this free episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share 5 freight broker fails and freight broker mistakes that could cost you millions of dollars! Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:43] Mistake #1 - Not Answering the phone after 5 pm [01:32] Mistake #2 - Focusing mainly on price [02:27] Mistake #3 - Still thinking that Excel sheet or Google doc is high-tech [03:39] Mistake #4 - Not reinvesting profits [04:26] Mistake #5 - ...
Jun 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 258
Today is a special Freight Broker Boot Camp episode, since I invited one of my friends and guest Krystina Booker to take over this week's Freight Market Update. She does a very great job and really stresses the importance of using current market data to help make good decisions for your freight broker business! Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Quick Intro [01:07] Van National Avg Rates [01:24] Reefer National Avg Rates [2:00] Flatbed National Avg Rates [02:26] What is Load to Truck Ratio? [03:46] Reef...
Jun 20, 2024•8 min•Ep. 257
If you are struggling to get shippers as a freight broker you need to tap into this free freight broker training. In this Freight Broker Boot Camp episode, I will share 9.5 common mistakes that are killing your freight broker cold calls. A lot of the issue is your freight broker sales pitch and I will dive more into that in this episode. Get a pen and paper, jot down some notes and enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:54] Mistake #1 - You talk too much [01:54] Mistake #2 - Being Unorigina...
Jun 13, 2024•13 min•Ep. 256
In this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you this week's freight market update for freight brokers, freight agents, owner operators and trucking companies. This freight news is designed to help you make good decisions for your freight broker business. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:30] Van National Average Rates [00:44] Reefer National Average Rates [01:02] Flatbed National Average Rates [01:21] What is Load-to-Truck Ratio? [02:08] Reefer Load-to-Truck Ratio [0...
Jun 06, 2024•6 min•Ep. 255
It's important to have a strong freight broker sales pitch to succeed as a freight broker or freight agent. In this Freight Broker Boot Camp episode, I will share 2 strategies to enhance your freight broker sales pitch. If you apply what I teach you can DOUBLE OR TRIPLE! the effectiveness of your freight broker sales efforts. These tips helped me get shippers as a freight broker and will help you if you apply them. Freight broker cold calling is not dead if you know how to do it correctly! Enjoy...
May 30, 2024•10 min•Ep. 254
In this Freight Broker Boot Camp episode, I will share with you a NEW Freight Market Update! This is the first of its kind for this channel. If you like to know current freight market trends let us know. I discuss freight rates, load-to-truck ratio, truck capacity and diesel fuel cost and trends. Special Discount Offer: Get 10% off your DAT subscription with this link https://bit.ly/3x4F9mv Timestamps: [00:00] Quick Intro [00:51] Van National Spot Rates [01:15] Flatbed National Spot Rates [01:33...
May 23, 2024•6 min•Ep. 253
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you some freight broker tips designed to help you get more shippers as a freight broker. The fact is, you need to develop your sales skills to be successful as a freight broker or freight agent. One of those skills is overcoming common shipper objections like "WE DON'T USE FREIGHT BROKERS" In this freight broker training I share exactly what you need to do if a shipper says this to you!!!! Tune in and enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] In...
May 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 252
Today is a special episode where I interview a Freight Broker startup that grew from ZERO in sales to over $2 MILLION in sales in just 2 years! We discussed how his first shipper started with just 1 load where he only made $20 profit to now generating over $40,000 in profit without cold calling. Tune in and Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:12] Who is Cody Miller? [01:30] Cody talked about where he got his freight broker training [02:38] He talked about the things that he learned from ...
May 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 251
I love doing live freight broker training but I also love live Q&A. I get tons of questions from freight brokes and freight agents everyday. Topics range from: freight broker startup, freight broker sales, how to get shippers, how to find carriers, freight broker authority, freight broker bond and much, much more! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:10] Question #1 - Freight Niches? [03:30] Question #2 - Finding Carriers? [05:32] Question #3 - Late Payments? [08:19] Question #4 - Drop Trail...
May 02, 2024•13 min•Ep. 250
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you a TRUE STORY of "How I Lost $1,000,000!". PLUS I share 3 lessons that can help you learn from my mistakes!!!! Remember it's not all about how to get shippers as a freight broker. Retaining your shippers is critical for long-term success as a freight broker or freight agent. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:40] I tell the story of how I lost my $1,000,000 client [02:48] Lesson #1 - You have to continue prospecting and keep ...
Apr 25, 2024•8 min•Ep. 250
Finding your Freight Broker Niche is CRITICALLY IMPORTANT to your success as a freight broker. The old saying riches are in niches IS 100% true! In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp I will share with you 3 reasons why niching down is so important whether you are a freight broker or a freight agent. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:20] The False Freight Guru on Tiktok [02:19] Reason #1 - Niching down allows you to stand out from the crowd [02:49] I share what was my freight n...
Apr 18, 2024•9 min•Ep. 249
Today we have a very special episode because we're interviewing one of my previous students from my program Freight Broker Boot Camp and Freight Broker Sales Accelerator! In this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, we will be interviewing the CEO of Venus Logistics Vishakha Shah. YES, she is a female freight broker! Tune in as she shares her freight broker journey as to how she overcame challenges and obstacles in a male-dominated industry. Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:42] Vishak...
Apr 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 248
Looking for help with Freight Broker Cold Calling or Freight Broker Sales? Well, in this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will tell a short story of how I landed a $500K shipper in just 2 phone calls! PLUS I share 3 tips that will help you get more shippers. Tune in and enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:36] The story of "How I got a $500K Shipper in Just 2 Calls!" [04:39] The reason why this is stroy is important [05:00] Lesson #1 - Gathering Sales Intelligence [06:06] Lesson #2 ...
Apr 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 247
Planning to start a freight brokerage? I know it's very difficult plus there's always the FEAR of taking risks. In this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you 3 tips to help you get past your fear of taking risks. Tune in and Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:25] The recurring question I get for over 30 years in being an entrepreneur [01:26] The biggest reason why people don't want to take risks [03:44] 3 Simple tips to help you get past your fear of risk [04:13] Ti...
Mar 28, 2024•9 min•Ep. 246
Ever wondered why your freight broker credit doesn't seem to improve even tho you are paying your carriers via quick pay?. Well, in this Freight Broker Boot Camp episode, I will discuss "Why Quick Pays Are Killing Your Freight Broker Credit!". My Special Guest Tom Croteau who is also the CEO of OperFi will dive into all the details plus a lot more! Stay tuned and enjoy! Special Offer: Free Freight Broker Credit Course: www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/BrokerCredit Need Freight Broker Factoring?: ww...
Mar 21, 2024•22 min•Ep. 245
Are freight brokers going out of business? Everyone is scared that Uber Freight, Amazon Freight, and other digital freight platforms are going to force freight brokers out of business. Well, In this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share FACTS vs. FICTION about the future of Freight Brokerage. Stay tuned. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:34] What is a Digital Freight Broker? [01:10] The Story of the First-Ever Online Stock Trading [02:06] Why would anybody use a stock broker if th...
Mar 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 244
Cold calling is one of the biggest challenges that a Freight Broker or Freight Agent can face especially if you are a startup. All of the rejections, objections, time, always hearing the word no and fear. But in this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I am going to share with you my best cold-calling tips. Each of these cold call tips could easily add $10K to your bottom line but all together it could help you build a solid 7 or 8-figure Freight Brokerage when it is used and executed correctly...
Mar 07, 2024•15 min•Ep. 243
I get this question A LOT! How much is the "Freight Broker Sales Accelerator program?" Well, in this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will answer this question but it's not the answer that you're looking for. However, you will know why the price of the program is irrelevant and instead will know how to make your $10K into $50K! Enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] How much is the Freight Broker Sales Accelerator program? [00:27] Why the price is irrelevant? [01:30] The most important part of a busin...
Feb 22, 2024•4 min•Ep. 242
Struggling to hire Freight Agents? Well, you're in luck! in this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you my top 3 ways plus a bonus tip on how and where you can hire Freight Agents with or without experience!. I also discuss the things you need to ask yourself whenever you are hiring a freight agent. So grab a pen and paper, jot down some notes and enjoy! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:38] What is a Freight Agent? [01:08] What do I need to become a Freight Agent? [01:...
Feb 15, 2024•11 min•Ep. 241
