

Freight 360
Freight 360
It's the Freight360 podcast from Freight Broker Sales tips to Sports Talk. This podcast is all about helping you grow as a Freight Broker with your hosts, Nate Cross and Benjamin Kowalski. New episodes every Friday and our Q&A series "The Final Mile" every Tuesday.Join us as we dive into the freight industry to provide you with the latest in Freight Broker education and industry news.If you have a question you would like answered on our show visit the website below or leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website www.freight360.net for our complete library of free content and resources, tailored to guide you towards a successful career as a Freight Broker.Also check out our YouTube channel for our weekly educational videos. https://youtube.com/@Freight360?si=Z8Ro07zZvfKISlfrLet's Talk Freight!™©2024 All Rights Reserved by Freight 360, LLC.
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Nov 26, 2021 • 45min
Episode 116: Launching a Brokerage vs. Starting an Agency
Webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4094151811952329744 Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityGroup Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Nov 19, 2021 • 42min
Episode 115: Tips For New Brokers - Q&A Session with Will Jones
Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityGroup Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Nov 12, 2021 • 41min
Episode 114: How to Build Your Brokerage's Credit
Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityGroup Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Nov 5, 2021 • 46min
Episode 113: Requirements to Start a Freight Brokerage Explained
Get Your Authority Today: https://forms.dat.com/forms/sales-inquiry/authority/ Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityGroup Coaching: https://tinyurl.com/t8j5uxz5 Sponsors/Affiliates: https://tinyurl.com/3h7x34y7 Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Oct 29, 2021 • 49min
Episode 112: How to Communicate Effectively
Explore the importance of effective communication in the freight industry, with insights on networking strategies, email communication efficiency, and mastering sales prospecting. Learn tips on securing clients, responsive business practices, cold calling strategies, and navigating responsibilities in Drage operations.

Oct 22, 2021 • 47min
Episode 111: Pros and Cons of Big vs Small Brokers & More Q&A
“How do I handle the question “what’s the best you can do?” from a carrier?”“What are the pros and cons of working for a small brokerage versus a big brokerage?”“What should a carrier do if they realized they’ve been given a double-brokered load?”“Is it feasible to make 4-6k per month in my first year as a broker?”“What should I do if the carrier doesn’t send me their BOL?”“How can I deal with a carrier’s factoring companies that don’t want to give me credit?”Freight Broker Basics Course: https://tinyurl.com/y2chfxhn Group Coaching: https://tinyurl.com/t8j5uxz5 Sponsors/Affiliates: https://tinyurl.com/3h7x34y7 Freight 360 Website: www.freight360.netSupport Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Oct 15, 2021 • 44min
Episode 110: You Need to Prioritize Your Growth!
Freight Broker Basics Course: https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics Group Coaching: https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/group-coaching-sessionsSponsors/Affiliates:Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean Solutions Group: https://www.leangroup.com/ AscendTMS: http://www.TheFreeTMS.com/ Promo Code: RA-Freight360!Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: benjamin@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkowalski/Freight 360 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811 Freight 360 Website: www.freight360.netSupport Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Oct 8, 2021 • 45min
Episode 109: What Closing a Customer is Actually Like
DAT Webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1764598932561834508 Freight Broker Basics Course: https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics Group Coaching: https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/group-coaching-sessionsSponsors/Affiliates:Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean Solutions Group: https://www.leangroup.com/ AscendTMS: http://www.TheFreeTMS.com/ Promo Code: RA-Freight360!Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: benjamin@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkowalski/Freight 360 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811 Freight 360 Website: www.freight360.netSupport Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Oct 1, 2021 • 52min
Episode 108: Labor Shortages (with Trey Griggs)
How have labor shortages impacted the freight broker industry? Nate and Ben are joined by Trey Griggs of Lean Solutions Group to talk all about hiring challenges and how freight brokers can find solutions to this problem.DAT Webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1764598932561834508 Freight Broker Basics Course: https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics Group Coaching: https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/group-coaching-sessionsSponsors/Affiliates:Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean Solutions Group: https://www.leangroup.com/ AscendTMS: http://www.TheFreeTMS.com/ Promo Code: RA-Freight360!Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: benjamin@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkowalski/Freight 360 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811 Freight 360 Website: www.freight360.netSupport Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

Sep 24, 2021 • 39min
Episode 107: How to Build a Carrier Network
The podcast discusses the importance of building a carrier network in the freight industry, challenges in negotiating rates, and strategies for fostering relationships with carriers. It also explores the significance of establishing strong relationships, streamlining operations for brokerage growth, and leveraging freight marketplaces. Additionally, it touches on the complexities of cross-border transportation, sourcing unusual equipment, and the challenges of starting a brokerage business. The hosts mix in sports highlights, including NFL game predictions and excitement for future matchups.