Using former athletes in brokerages

<p>Mary O’Connell - Check Call Community Host - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO</p> <ol> <li>Something that i have always found interesting is how many former athletes are found in freight brokerages, from people who played in college or highschool. What specific traits do athletes possess that make them effective in the freight brokering industry?</li> <li>How do you think the skills and qualities developed by athletes translate into success as freight brokers?</li> <li>How can the discipline and work ethic commonly found in top athletes translate to the role of a freight broker?</li> <li>Are there any particular challenges in the freight brokering field where an athlete's mindset or skill set can provide an advantage?</li> <li>From your perspective, what sets athletes apart as potential candidates for freight broker positions compared to individuals from other backgrounds?</li> <li>What tools have been the most successful for scaling operations</li> </ol>

An episode of the FreightWaves NOW podcast, hosted by FreightWaves, titled "Using former athletes in brokerages" was published on July 18, 2023 and runs 9 minutes.

July 18, 2023 ·9m · FreightWaves NOW

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Mary O’Connell - Check Call Community Host - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO Something that i have always found interesting is how many former athletes are found in freight brokerages, from people who played in college or highschool. What specific traits do athletes possess that make them effective in the freight brokering industry? How do you think the skills and qualities developed by athletes translate into success as freight brokers? How can the discipline and work ethic commonly found in top athletes translate to the role of a freight broker? Are there any particular challenges in the freight brokering field where an athlete's mindset or skill set can provide an advantage? From your perspective, what sets athletes apart as potential candidates for freight broker positions compared to individuals from other backgrounds? What tools have been the most successful for scaling operations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices