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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 where ...
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I am making a new podcast everyday as a heart-felt personal journal to capture #MyImperfectLife. In it, I will focus on my day-to-day journey as an entrepreneur, novelist and as a young man - as I go through the ups and the downs in my life for a whole year. I promise to be real, I promise to say it like it is, and I promise to be myself, always - uncut. *FYI* I will likely use profanity, more often than not. You have been warned. My name is Yahaya Baruwa, I am a Nigerian-Canadian bestsellin ...
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: πŸ›‘ Getting off a broker’s DNU vs new MC πŸ” Steps to verify a carrier before tendering freight πŸ’° Broker demanding $350 extra insuranceβ€”scam or legit? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here …
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This episode covers a practical system for turning new hires into confident brokers using culture, coaching, and clarity instead of heroics. We break down behavior-based culture, reps + shadowing, recorded call reviews, clean hiring screens, and comp plans that reward sustainable operations. We also share the core modules we use and how to plug in …
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Want a freight sales edge that actually works? We break down how repeatable habits, niche focus, and real conversations turn new brokers into confident closersβ€”no fluff, just a proven playbook built on consistent activity, early call reps, and mentorship that sharpens judgment. In a world of automation, the human moat still wins: real tone, real tr…
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: πŸ“ž Posting vs Calling Carriers: When do brokers post loads vs make call-outs? 🚩 Carrier Red Flags: What carrier clues reveal fraud or double-brokering risk? 🧾 Freight Agent Onboarding: How do owners manage docs, pay, and training? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection …
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Ready to stop β€œowning your job” and start owning a brokerage that grows without you? This episode maps the move from solo broker to small business ownerβ€”how to know when you’re maxed out, who to hire first, and how to set up systems that make growth calm, not chaotic. We’ll cover reclaiming selling time with support roles, automations, and clear ex…
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: πŸ’Έ Best cargo insurance options for per-load coverage. πŸ“² Top tools for creating rate cons and checking carrier compliance 🚨 Helping a carrier flagged for fraud on Highway β€” ELD mix-ups and review delays. Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click Here Quik…
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When freight moves but the carrier doesn’t get paid, who’s liable? Freight collections pros Cristina Belaval and Edgar Davison break down unpaid freight, bills of lading, and Section 7 non-recourse in plain English. They explain why shippers and consignees can still be on the hook, how to avoid double brokering and bad billing entries, and the prac…
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Ryan Joyce, former CIA spy, now applies CIA-level tradecraft to protect brokers, carriers, and shippers from modern freight scams. The key lesson: safety isn’t security. Perfect inspections won’t stop a stolen load, and fake digital vetting is easy to spoof. What works is physical truth. genlogs built a network of roadside sensors tracking millions…
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🧭 Difference between shippers and receivers in various contexts? πŸ’Έ How to fight excessive shipper fees fairly? 🏒 Can carrier and broker share the same address? 🚨 How do brokers recover after cargo fraud or loss? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click …
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Anger over low rates won’t move freight, so Nate and Ben sit down with carrier advocate Avante β€œCDL Shorty” Jackson to break down the real issues dividing brokers and carriers. They unpack market pressure, ELD manipulation, and fraud prevention while tackling the transparency debate and costs on both sides. Tune in for practical steps to rebuild tr…
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: πŸ’Ό How many brokers carry their own insurance vs. just rely on their bond and the carrier’s insurance? πŸ—£οΈ Tips from experienced brokers on booking trucks and improving negotiation skills for newcomers. πŸš› Do brokers prefer working with owner-operators, small fleets, or lar…
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