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Freight Brokering: the Training Modules Are Almost Ready!
2007-09-06 00:00:00 I've completed four training modules from our Freight Broker & Agent Training Toolbox. Each one will be offered over the telephone and Internet with various time limits and at various, very affordable prices depending upon the particular topic. Let me... More About: Ready , Keri , TRAI , Erin
Freight Broker Industry Conferences
2007-09-06 00:00:00 Usually, in most professions there are annual or quarterly conferences conducted in different parts of the country. Normally, these are excellent networking opportunities where you can rub shoulders with your peers and learn a lot about your industry at the... More About: Industry , Conferences , Broker , Conference
Broker Agents: Call Your Prospective Freight Broker Tomorrow!
2007-09-06 00:00:00 Most of my clients want to train to become fully self-employed freight brokers. They want to build their own business including the responsibility of doing the invoicing, paying the trucks, managing the cash flow plus whatever else it takes. But... More About: Agents , Call , Tomorrow , Broker , Prospect
Freight Brokering: Are You Ready When Lightning Strikes?
2007-09-06 00:00:00 I love college and high school football. I get a thrill of anticipation and excitement all day before game time. I'm currently a big fan of the UTEP Miners and this past Saturday night was opening day as the Miners... More About: Lightning , Ready , Keri , Erin
Freight Broker Training: Automatic Deductions
2007-09-04 00:00:00 Many of you are aware that I've enabled PayPal to automatically deduct payments for training over three months for the comprehensive freight broker training and over two months for the broker agent training. This is working well for everyone. But... More About: Training , Automatic , Broker , TRAI , Raining
Freight Brokering: A New Beginning for YOU?
2007-09-04 00:00:00 Maybe it's because of some childhood memories from each Labor Day when we used to drive over to Oakville, Iowa for our annual Thomas outdoor fish fry - just a few miles west of the Mississippi ... More About: Keri , Erin
Freight Brokering: Can You Go Green?
2007-08-28 00:00:00 As more and more programs are offered to encourage trucking firms to go "Green ", it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. Why? You have to look at the cost versus the benefit. More About: Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Broker Training: We Are Working with YOU in Mind
2007-08-28 00:00:00 Little changes over time make big impressions. Over the past year and a half, I have been putting togethera team to help with this business. I select people with solidexperience in the areas where I don?t have the expertise orthe... More About: Training , Mind , Broker , Working , Eight
Freight Brokering and Math: We Have a Winner
2007-08-26 00:00:00 Okay, Greg Palmer is our winner. How much money did little Jenny start out with? Here's the answer .... More About: Math , Winner , Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Brokering: Working with Your Databases
2007-08-25 00:00:00 Are you familiar with databases? Do you use them for your advantage? They are essential if you want to be an effective and efficient freight broker. More About: Databases , Working , Eight , Base , Keri
Freight Broker Tool Kits & Information
2007-08-21 00:00:00 My Dad was a furniture upholsterer. I never could say that word when I was a kid and even today I stumble when saying it. But he recovered furniture. And he was an expert. He learned from the best German... More About: Information , Kits , Tool , Broker , Eight
Freight Brokering and Math: What's Expected?
2007-08-21 00:00:00 There's some math involved when calculating rates. How much math and how bad is it? Well, not too much and not too bad. It's easier than the following problem. Remember the grade school problems? I don't know about you but... More About: Math , Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Brokers & the Trucking Industry
2007-08-20 00:00:00 If you are not familiar with the freight broker and trucking industries, you may be surprised. They are big businesses that offer many opportunities for people, just like you and me, to make big bucks.... More About: Industry , Brokers , Eight , Trucking
Freight Broker Training: What Topics Are Covered?
2007-08-17 00:00:00 It took months and months to upgrade my training manual and materials last fall. Not quite as bad as root canal but ..... who knows?? The goal, of course, is to provide the BEST materials in the freight broker training... More About: Training , Topics , Broker , Covered , Eight
Freight Brokering: Peer Support
2007-08-14 00:00:00 I know in the accounting industry there was not a lot of interaction between different companies years ago. Yes, the CPA society for certified public accountants is different. There are local chapters set up in various cities. Right here in... More About: Peer , Support , Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Broker Training: Why Do I Do It?
2007-08-14 00:00:00 People ask me, Why did you decide to do freight broker training and not stay working as a freight broker? Good question. Here's what I say ....... More About: Training , Broker , Eight , TRAI , Raining
Freight Broker Training: How to Make a Choice
2007-08-14 00:00:00 Last week I sent out an email about how I rely upon my gut feelings to help make a decision. Maybe you received the email. Here's another way to put it ....... More About: Training , Choice , Make , Broker , Choi
Freight Brokering: Are You a Small Guy?
2007-08-10 00:00:00 Be sure to read the comment several days posted by Lou Bowman. A sad story is revealed about how a motor carrier - a large, popular carrier - went behind their back to solicit directly from the shipper.... More About: Small , Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Brokering and Taking Risks
2007-08-07 00:00:00 Right now I'm listening to an audio interview with Art Linkletter. I thought he kicked the bucket many years ago. Sorry for being so crass - but that's the exact thought that went through my mind when I first saw... More About: Eight , Taking , Keri , Erin
Freight Broker Training: I Am Deeply Humbled
2007-08-05 00:00:00 Yes, I am deeply humbled and really appreciate the clients that come my way. Every week or more often, I get clients who sign up without ever talking to me beforehand. Why is that?... More About: Training , Broker , Eight , Humble , Bled
Freight Brokering: Finding Shippers
2007-08-05 00:00:00 I just had a call from Sonny Sparks from New York. He finished his training with us several months ago and is probably one of the most enthusiastic people you'll ever meet. He wanted some reaffirmation on finding shippers.... More About: Ship , Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Brokering: On the Road or Stay in the Office?
2007-07-29 00:00:00 A number of people ask me about the commitment in freight brokering. Are they going to be tied down? People want to know about taking time off for vacations or whatever. Excellent questions. Here's what you can expect in my... More About: Office , The Office , Road , On The Road , Stay
Freight Brokering: How to Structure Your Day
2007-07-29 00:00:00 In my last post, I mentioned about how important it is to realize that you are the boss. However, there are some constraints each day. You are not entirely free to do as you choose (assuming you are very serious... More About: Structure , Eight , Keri , Erin
Freight Broker Training: How Do You Search for Info?
2007-07-29 00:00:00 Many of you folks come to either my website or blog by doing a search on a number of different search engines. Maybe you are familiar with what I have here - maybe not. But, here's a little bit of... More About: Training , Search , Info , Broker , Eight
Freight Broker Training: I Know Exactly What to Do
2007-07-19 00:00:00 In my post yesterday, I mentioned that I'm working on some new stuff and that I know exactly what to do. Well, here's what I need to do ....... More About: Training , Broker , Eight , To Do , TRAI
Freight Broker Training for Those Already Brokering
2007-07-19 00:00:00 In my last post, I mentioned that some of my callers are already in business as freight brokers. However, they are still trying to put things together. Some have already taken training elsewhere ...... More About: Training , Broker , Eight , Ready , Keri
Freight Broker Training: Different Strokes for Different Folks
2007-07-19 00:00:00 My biggest demand for training comes from individuals who want (and need) comprehensive training. They want to know, not only the details of how to broker freight, they want to know more ....... More About: Training , Broker , Stroke , Eight , TRAI
Freight Broker Training: Monthly Payment Plan for You
2007-07-13 00:00:00 The monthly payment plan has been extremely well-received. It's one way to help you get your start in Freight Broker ing. But you should act soon. I'm confident the program will benefit everyone - but ....... More About: Training , Payment , Plan , Eight
Freight Broker Training: Finally, Here's the Good News!
2007-07-12 00:00:00 The Good News is here! You may spread your payments over 3 months for the comprehensive freight broker training and over 2 months for the broker agent training. Go to my website at http:www.atexfreightbrokertraining.com and read all about it. In... More About: Training , Good News , Finally
Freight Broker Training: I Said There Was Good News Coming
More articles from this author:2007-07-10 00:00:00 Look for some Good News on my website or my blog or both on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. That's just two days from now. Have a nice day!... More About: Training , Good News , Broker 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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