Freight 360
Freight 360
Freight 360
How Freight Brokers Find Customers | Episode 348
49 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00 am.
The Big Customer Question
Fourth Of July Warmup
Market Update And Helpful Links
Lead Generation Versus Prospecting
Cold Call Outcomes And The Math
Quantity Versus Quality In Leads
Qualified Prospects And Quote Charities
When Shippers Need A Broker
Finding Niches From Everyday Items
Demand Signals That Create Opportunity
Tools And Databases To Build Lists
You Learn Quality By Calling
Tinder, Trust, And Finding Your Voice
Final Thoughts And Sign Off
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Most new freight brokers don’t fail because they can’t sell. They fail because they work the wrong process, so we break down a practical way to separate lead generation from prospecting, make more effective cold calls, and focus on the activity that actually creates momentum. We also cover the real math behind cold calling, what makes a shipper worth pursuing, why quality matters more than volume, and how to build better lead lists using niche thinking, sales tools, directories, and AI as a s...