Yesterday’s story continued:
My name is Francesca. I’m from El Salvador. My English is not as good as it could be but I was determined to find a better future for my family. I had to convince Jeff Roach to let me in his freight broker class. I guess he thought I wouldn’t understand the instructors since the class is all in English. He finally conceded. We enrolled with great anticipation of this opportunity given us.
My husband and I started school in February 2007. I must admit I was a little lost and confused. They used terms I didn’t understand, like “refer” (refrigerated truck). They told me I’d have to make a lot of phone calls. Well, that I can do. You see I have a dream. My dream is to put all my children through college. Nothing was going to keep me from learning this field then turning my knowledge to income for my family. As I listened and learned in Freight Broker School I became more and more excited to be a help to all those in the industry who are Spanish speakers. I found my niche, my little area of the business where I can stand out. Pursuing my dream, in my niche is a challenge I am ready to face.
More of the story tomorrow.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
brooketraining.com
Is Learning Online for You?
Yesterday I shared the story of Barbara. She was a skeptic as far as the value of online education is concerned. But she now has a new appreciation for “narrative learning”.
Gatlin Education and Brooke Transportation teamed up to produce the online Freight Broker Training Course. The course took years and a major investment to develop into an excellent learning experience.
“I highly commend Mr. Roach and Mr. Gatlin,” Ms. Scott said. “The multimedia presentation, the videos, along with “Major” (an animated 18 wheeler) are informative and not at all boring. My compliments go out to them for the development of an extraordinary program.”
About Gatlin Education Services
Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses
About Brooke Transportation Training Solutions
Brooke Transportation Training Solutions (BTTS) delivers the nation’s premier freight broker training. BTTS prepares students to succeed in the freight brokerage industry, as well as in life, by arming them with intense training, motivation and invaluable freight broker and transportation industry contacts.
About the Freight Broker/Agent Training course
Offered solely in partnership with major colleges and universities, the Freight Broker Training Course teaches the practical applications of building up a freight brokerage or agency, from licensing and operations to sales and marketing. Upon successfully finishing the course, students receive a certificate of completion and are ready to join the $400 billion-plus shipping industry.
Freight Brokering is currently one of the top home-based businesses as well as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry, according to Entrepreneur magazine and The Wall Street Journal. It is an ideal business for truck drivers who want to advance in the industry, entrepreneurs in search of a profitable home business and immobile and qualified military veterans, who are provided government subsidies to take the training. To enroll through a college or university near you, visit www.gatlineducation.com
Moving Forward,
Jeff Roach
Gatlin Education and Brooke Transportation teamed up to produce the online Freight Broker Training Course. The course took years and a major investment to develop into an excellent learning experience.
“I highly commend Mr. Roach and Mr. Gatlin,” Ms. Scott said. “The multimedia presentation, the videos, along with “Major” (an animated 18 wheeler) are informative and not at all boring. My compliments go out to them for the development of an extraordinary program.”
About Gatlin Education Services
Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses
About Brooke Transportation Training Solutions
Brooke Transportation Training Solutions (BTTS) delivers the nation’s premier freight broker training. BTTS prepares students to succeed in the freight brokerage industry, as well as in life, by arming them with intense training, motivation and invaluable freight broker and transportation industry contacts.
About the Freight Broker/Agent Training course
Offered solely in partnership with major colleges and universities, the Freight Broker Training Course teaches the practical applications of building up a freight brokerage or agency, from licensing and operations to sales and marketing. Upon successfully finishing the course, students receive a certificate of completion and are ready to join the $400 billion-plus shipping industry.
Freight Brokering is currently one of the top home-based businesses as well as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry, according to Entrepreneur magazine and The Wall Street Journal. It is an ideal business for truck drivers who want to advance in the industry, entrepreneurs in search of a profitable home business and immobile and qualified military veterans, who are provided government subsidies to take the training. To enroll through a college or university near you, visit www.gatlineducation.com
Moving Forward,
Jeff Roach
Barbara Broker Continued
In Friday’s blog I started the story of Barbara, a former beauty industry professional who decided to learn freight brokering. Here’s more of the story:
Barbara was a star pupil in the online version of Brooke’s freight broker training school. She finished the course in an amazingly brief time, ready to enthusiastically start her new career. I was so taken by Ms. Scott’s commitment to the material and her overall zeal that I hired her right away, even as she received offers from multiple freight broker agencies.
Barbara’s work ethic and passion for learning and serving others were very obvious from the start. She is perfect for this course – she has a great attitude and loves education, both learning and teaching. In my six-plus years of training, she is one of the most impressive students I’ve ever had.”
Ms. Scott serves as my Executive Assistant and naturally, one of her initial duties is to promote the online course. She has embraced the role wholeheartedly, a testament to her own enthusiasm.
I don’t just teach others to be a freight broker. I still work in the industry. When a multi-million dollar shipping project with a freight brokerage in Houston came to me, I confidently enlisted Barbara to put her new skills to work.
“Realizing that overcoming adversity is a key to significance, I had to triumph,” Barbara said. “I take great pride in my work, so I’m always striving to learn, and to share what I learn. I created follow-up information for myself, I review the modules and the major points. I’m really enjoying this, and I appreciate all the wonderful opportunity it has brought into my life.”
Ms Scott is currently undergoing medical treatment. Juggling therapy sessions and doctor appointments with a rigid class schedule would have been nearly impossible, so the online course was ideal.
The online version of Brooke’s Freight broker training is offered through universities across the country. Click on Gatlin Education's Online Freight Broker Course in the far right column of Brooketraining.com.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
Barbara was a star pupil in the online version of Brooke’s freight broker training school. She finished the course in an amazingly brief time, ready to enthusiastically start her new career. I was so taken by Ms. Scott’s commitment to the material and her overall zeal that I hired her right away, even as she received offers from multiple freight broker agencies.
Barbara’s work ethic and passion for learning and serving others were very obvious from the start. She is perfect for this course – she has a great attitude and loves education, both learning and teaching. In my six-plus years of training, she is one of the most impressive students I’ve ever had.”
Ms. Scott serves as my Executive Assistant and naturally, one of her initial duties is to promote the online course. She has embraced the role wholeheartedly, a testament to her own enthusiasm.
I don’t just teach others to be a freight broker. I still work in the industry. When a multi-million dollar shipping project with a freight brokerage in Houston came to me, I confidently enlisted Barbara to put her new skills to work.
“Realizing that overcoming adversity is a key to significance, I had to triumph,” Barbara said. “I take great pride in my work, so I’m always striving to learn, and to share what I learn. I created follow-up information for myself, I review the modules and the major points. I’m really enjoying this, and I appreciate all the wonderful opportunity it has brought into my life.”
Ms Scott is currently undergoing medical treatment. Juggling therapy sessions and doctor appointments with a rigid class schedule would have been nearly impossible, so the online course was ideal.
The online version of Brooke’s Freight broker training is offered through universities across the country. Click on Gatlin Education's Online Freight Broker Course in the far right column of Brooketraining.com.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
Barbara Broker
I love to read success stories… stories of people who impart inspiration and renewed hope. Starting today and for the next week or so I’m going to share with you some true stories of people who decided to take charge and change their life.
When Barbara Scott, a 52-year-old professional, having excelled in the Educational sector of the Beauty Industry, was faced with adversity she had to pursue career training in a new field. She was interested in learning about freight brokering, but it was only available to her in an online format. She considered herself an advocate for the traditional classroom.
Ms. Scott has created training manuals, and taught others how to instruct classes for a living. A Web-based class surely wouldn’t suffice. Freight brokering has a reputation as a burgeoning industry, but she didn’t know the first thing about it. She needed a comprehensive education and had believed the only place to get it was with a teacher and a roomful of students.
Then she met, by phone, Brooke Transportation Training Solutions president and online course author, Jeff Roach. He changed her opinion of online education. Resting on her belief that “the instructions you choose to follow can significantly define your future, and intellect is Finance”, Ms. Scott decided to enroll in the course. She completed the program in less than two weeks’ time.
This course provides students with the skills to become a powerful intermediary between manufacturers who need goods moved and truckers who can move those goods.
“It surpassed my expectations,” Ms. Scott said. “I was truly shocked and amazed at how this “narrative learning program” provided all the information I needed to excel in this Field”.
“If a person is truly sincere about learning what it takes to be successful in either setting up their own Brokerage or working as a Broker Agent, I recommend BTTS Training above all”.
Log in Monday for the rest of the story…
Moving forward
Jeff Roach
www.Brooketraining.com
When Barbara Scott, a 52-year-old professional, having excelled in the Educational sector of the Beauty Industry, was faced with adversity she had to pursue career training in a new field. She was interested in learning about freight brokering, but it was only available to her in an online format. She considered herself an advocate for the traditional classroom.
Ms. Scott has created training manuals, and taught others how to instruct classes for a living. A Web-based class surely wouldn’t suffice. Freight brokering has a reputation as a burgeoning industry, but she didn’t know the first thing about it. She needed a comprehensive education and had believed the only place to get it was with a teacher and a roomful of students.
Then she met, by phone, Brooke Transportation Training Solutions president and online course author, Jeff Roach. He changed her opinion of online education. Resting on her belief that “the instructions you choose to follow can significantly define your future, and intellect is Finance”, Ms. Scott decided to enroll in the course. She completed the program in less than two weeks’ time.
This course provides students with the skills to become a powerful intermediary between manufacturers who need goods moved and truckers who can move those goods.
“It surpassed my expectations,” Ms. Scott said. “I was truly shocked and amazed at how this “narrative learning program” provided all the information I needed to excel in this Field”.
“If a person is truly sincere about learning what it takes to be successful in either setting up their own Brokerage or working as a Broker Agent, I recommend BTTS Training above all”.
Log in Monday for the rest of the story…
Moving forward
Jeff Roach
www.Brooketraining.com
The Appeal of a Home Office
I found this edition of About.com to be very interesting and helpful. For maximum productivity working from home we need a designated work area. If you save every piece of paper your designated space will need to be a bit bigger and hidden away (to hide the clutter). If you are a thrower so no paper is left out at the end of the day, a corner desk might do. Here's an interesting product for us home workers:
from Darrell Zahorsky
about.com
The thought of waking up and making a one-minute commute to your office appeals to a wide audience of workers. Nearly 20 million Americans--one in six workers -- work from home at least once a week, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Taking the home office movement to the next level is Cedarshed Industries. Forget the spare bedroom as an office space when you can take your office into the backyard. The company makes the Ultimate Backyard Office, easy-to-assemble kit for quickly building a free-standing office in the backyard. Less than an addition to the house, prices start at $12,999. For those start-ups or limited budgets, the backyard office will have to wait. This week's issue looks at other low cost means to improve your office space.
Moving Forward,
Jeff Roach
brooketraining.com
from Darrell Zahorsky
about.com
The thought of waking up and making a one-minute commute to your office appeals to a wide audience of workers. Nearly 20 million Americans--one in six workers -- work from home at least once a week, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Taking the home office movement to the next level is Cedarshed Industries. Forget the spare bedroom as an office space when you can take your office into the backyard. The company makes the Ultimate Backyard Office, easy-to-assemble kit for quickly building a free-standing office in the backyard. Less than an addition to the house, prices start at $12,999. For those start-ups or limited budgets, the backyard office will have to wait. This week's issue looks at other low cost means to improve your office space.
Moving Forward,
Jeff Roach
brooketraining.com
What are training options for freight brokers?
Some agents will train you then give you an agent position. There are one-day schools, one to two week schools as well as a powerful online course. I’d recommend searching out training opportunities to shorten your learning curve. Learning stretches our mind and invigorates us to take on a new challenge.
Go to Google and type in freight broker schools.
You will find several to choose from. I am a believer in
training as a foundation then find someone to mentor you.
I also know that the on-line course offered through most universities in America is unreal. It has been honored by several sources as the fastest growing e-course in the continuing education department of over 600 Colleges and Universities.
You need to research all you can. I find the more research
I do the better decisions I make.
Ask for references - If the school or broker or mentor is
doing it right then they will have plenty of references.
Lessen your stress by having at least six months of living expenses
saved before starting as an agent.
This is a great industry. Every broker I know is looking for a good agent who understands that you have to work if you want your agency to work.
Have a great freight day....
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach - President
Go to Google and type in freight broker schools.
You will find several to choose from. I am a believer in
training as a foundation then find someone to mentor you.
I also know that the on-line course offered through most universities in America is unreal. It has been honored by several sources as the fastest growing e-course in the continuing education department of over 600 Colleges and Universities.
You need to research all you can. I find the more research
I do the better decisions I make.
Ask for references - If the school or broker or mentor is
doing it right then they will have plenty of references.
Lessen your stress by having at least six months of living expenses
saved before starting as an agent.
This is a great industry. Every broker I know is looking for a good agent who understands that you have to work if you want your agency to work.
Have a great freight day....
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach - President
Brooke Presents Bryan Flannigan
Don’t miss this special transportation event.
Gain the inspiration and skills to become a top seller without being pushy. Brooke Transportation Training announces a great opportunity for anyone who could use some new ideas and inspiration. And who doesn’t need a new idea?
Bryan Flannigan accomplished author and speaker, comes to Dallas Tuesday, June 26, 2007 for an intensive one-day advanced sales course.
“Bryan is very refreshing and has a great presentation! Everyone of our Agent family, who attended one of his presentations, was very impressed and felt his presentation was very helpful. He gave them a new outlook on sales and how to make a good sales call. After all, sales and communications is what this business is all about and Bryan will bring the best out in you!! He is a plus to Jeff's (Roach of Brooke Training) training program!” Ron Moore, agent broker trainer
Bryan is author of Now Go Sell Somebody Something. He is a highly sought after dynamic and entertaining speaker with the Zig Ziglar Group. We are offering this $1500 value for $499.00 per individual student. This is ideal for a carrier or broker or agent who wants to get the best sales training available.
This one day seminar is part of the Advanced Freight Broker Training offered through Brooke Training. The one day intensive can be taken separately or as a part of the week long advanced course.
Email or call Jeff Roach for more information: jroach@transportationtraining.com, (214) 206-1169
Gain the inspiration and skills to become a top seller without being pushy. Brooke Transportation Training announces a great opportunity for anyone who could use some new ideas and inspiration. And who doesn’t need a new idea?
Bryan Flannigan accomplished author and speaker, comes to Dallas Tuesday, June 26, 2007 for an intensive one-day advanced sales course.
“Bryan is very refreshing and has a great presentation! Everyone of our Agent family, who attended one of his presentations, was very impressed and felt his presentation was very helpful. He gave them a new outlook on sales and how to make a good sales call. After all, sales and communications is what this business is all about and Bryan will bring the best out in you!! He is a plus to Jeff's (Roach of Brooke Training) training program!” Ron Moore, agent broker trainer
Bryan is author of Now Go Sell Somebody Something. He is a highly sought after dynamic and entertaining speaker with the Zig Ziglar Group. We are offering this $1500 value for $499.00 per individual student. This is ideal for a carrier or broker or agent who wants to get the best sales training available.
This one day seminar is part of the Advanced Freight Broker Training offered through Brooke Training. The one day intensive can be taken separately or as a part of the week long advanced course.
Email or call Jeff Roach for more information: jroach@transportationtraining.com, (214) 206-1169
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