LIVE Q&A - How to Get Shippers as a Freight Broker or Freight Agent

Welcome back to another episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, this week on the show I go in depth answering all your questions on how to get shippers. I get into why it's a lot easier to be relevant when you niche down, how to turn one load into a million in freight, and whether to become an asset-based broker!   Timestamps: [00:00] How to get shippers: Live Q&A [00:38] Outbound vs inbound [02:00] Know, like, and trust [02:25] What the best way to fine intermodal freight [04:46] What are big problems when securing shippers? Is it better to meet face to face or email? [07:10] Is there an alternative to LinkedIn? [08:21] Is friendly good for first contact? [11:11] Besides load boards are thee more options to find carriers? [12:17] How much value to do you put on face-to-face meetings? [13:33] Free method to be different [16:33] If you were starting all over again what commodity would you focus on? [17:42] How important is it to narrow down your niche? [18:50] Are there daily industry KPI's to keep loads competitive? [20:11] If you are already a carrier is it wise to become an asset-based broker? [22:00] What's one reason a shipper will give a new broker a chance? [24:39] How did you formulate your cold emailing? [26:26] The daisy chain effect [27:13] Subscribe, Rate & Review! ---------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect w/ Dennis & Learn More! Connect with me on LinkedIn Learn to Become A Freight Broker/Agent in 30 Days or Less! Watch Freight Broker Training Videos FREE Recently Ranked "Top 30 Freight Podcast"