Resurrection Day is Coming

This week Christians, all over the world, reflect on Jesus Christ of Nazareth’s last week on earth.  Thursday night was a remembrance of when Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together, the Passover meal.  They broke bread and drank wine.  Those two elements have since been a reminder of Christ’s body and blood sacrificed for all of mankind.   

 

Today is Good Friday, reflecting the day Christ was sacrificed on a cross for the forgiveness of sins to all who believe.   It was a rough, confusing day for those closest to Jesus.  It seemed to be a tragic day for them when they witnessed the death of  their friend Jesus, the man they put their hope in. Jesus had predicted and told them all that would happen, yet they didn’t understand.  It was unbelievable, but it happened.  Even Jesus didn’t want to die that way, but he chose to because He loved mankind.

 

But that is not the end of the story.

 

On Sunday morning when ladies came to the tomb to anoint Jesus body in the Jewish tradition, Jesus body was gone.  The only thing left in the tomb were the burial wrappings that had been on his body.   He had said he would rise from the dead and it appeared that he did.  It is quite a story.    Yet 2000+ years later millions have believed and lived their life trusting in Jesus and His love.

 

I don’t ever want to offend anyone that has a different belief, that is not my intention.  I enjoy listening to and respecting the beliefs of others.

 

Enjoy these days to celebrate time with family,  laugh as the little ones hunt for eggs and get extra rest.  Let’s seek peace for all of mankind.

 

Moving forward,

 

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169

 This week Christians all over the world have reflect on Jesus last week on earth.  Last night was a remembrance time of when Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together, the Passover meal.  The broke bread together as a 

Great Career Training

                 Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center in Garland, Texas

 

Everyone loves a good story.  This one starts when I met a couple of men who stand tall among men.  The work they do will have a grand impact on the future. 

 

 Joe Guiterrez,  and Coleman Bruman are a principle and a teacher who really care about their students in Garland Independent School District.

 

Brooke Training was asked to come and talk to the phenomenal students of Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center.  We were very honored to be invited.  It was a great day.  We had a wonderful time with lots of laughs.  Tish Cozine, one of our amazing instructors, demonstrated to the students how to be a freight broker.  In 15 minutes she closed a deal on a load while all the students watched in awe.  The load was tendered, she covered it and dispatched the driver.  The kids actually helped her with the posting of the loads, rating, and sending over rate confirmation.  In class that day they were doing the real job of a freight broker and loving it.  They learned the exact process we teach in our freight broker training course. 

 

Tish shared with the class that she had 45 other loads like that one that she will handle in the next week and every week until further notice.  That is residual freight, freight that goes on the same truck or trucking company every week.  That is the kind of freight all brokers love. The students used their math skills to figure out how much money she would make that next week based on the deal Tish just brokered.     The students were enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn.  They saw the value of good, honest work, professional dealing and negotiating. 

 

I see a bright future for these students.  At Brooke we hope to have more opportunities to interact with high school students interested in great careers in the transportation industry. They can prepare for a prosperous future online as a freight broker/agent, dispatch, supply chain, green supply chain and entrepreneur courses.  

 

If you know of a career center that would enjoy this presentation, give me a call.

Moving forward,

 

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com'

214-206-1169

 

 

 

 

Bilingual Freight Broker

                                    Monica Jaramillo, Excellent Freight Broker Trainer

Our group of instructors are top notched.  Monica Jaramillo instructs our basic freight broker training as well as our advanced classes in Spanish and English.  Her training skills are incredible.  She is patient, thorough and enjoyable.  Spanish fluency is a big bonus in the transportation industry. Many professionals are Hispanic and we do a lot of trade with Spanish speaking countries.  Learn a new career or hone your skills in freight brokering with Monica.  Here is what a recent graduate said about learning from Monica:

I took the freight broker/agent training course at Brooke Transportation Training Solutions with Monica Jaramillo as my instructor. I found this course very helpful with lots of information. Monica is a great instructor! She gave me many examples so I could understand the process of how this business works. I am bilingual and she helped me in both languages. I am very happy with her for helping me with the whole process.  I am looking forward to start working now because of this course I feel more confident. I think this course is great and I would recommend it to whoever would like to work in this line of work. Thank you!  

Call with any questions or to sign up today.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169

 

Fishing Freight Broker

A great advantage of being a freight broker or freight broker agent is being able to work anywhere with conductivity.   I love fishing, especially at Florida's beautiful white sand beaches and in their turquoise waters.

When I need a fishing excursion to clear my cobwebs, I plan a trip.  I take my phone and my computer with me, get a place that has a good internet connection and I'm good to go.  I can do my work and enjoy some refreshing sea air at the same time.

I believe that atmosphere is very important for mental health.  Working from home is a great perk but can get lonely.  Most of America learned to work from home this past year.  It is important to have a work/home/play balance.  That became a bit of a challenge when home was the workplace.  Since I've been working from home for years it was not an adjustment for me.  

In our freight broker training course we teach the skills needed to be successful as a freight broker.  We also share a plethora of advice on how to work from home, how to have that work life balance, how to stay focussed and inspired.  We give detailed information on how to structure the day.  You learn how to set goals with a mission statement for your business.

Being an entrepreneur is exhilarating when you see your plans falling into place.  Each day you succeed in hitting goals you are more inspired to continue on.

We are so proud of the success we see in our graduates.  We would love to take you along for the ride.  Our testimonials say it all.  Read a few, or watch them on video.  Our graduates are not only inspired for their new career they gain new inspiration for life.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169

Honor Our Veterans

We have the great honor of meeting many veterans.  Since we are certified to train disabled vets through our school, we spend quality time with these heroes.   These are amazing individuals with a perspective on life that has taught me so much about humility and commitment.  

Our mantra is to "help the go-getters and the go-givers".  Veterans are both.  They have actively served our country with their lives and given so much muscle and brain power to the peacekeeping mission of the military. We have a compassion for Veterans.  Many come from challenging backgrounds and have no other option for their life than to sign up to serve.  They did what they needed to get the government benefits of service, which includes training in a new career.  We take that benefit very seriously.  We know it was not earned easily.  What an honor to be a part of their new journey. 

I actually started my adulthood in a similar same spot.  I thought I had no future because I didn't have the brains nor the money to go to college.  I thought I would live a paycheck to paycheck, barely squeaking by.  With the help of God, some teachers who believed in me and my amazing wife I have found success.  I try to never take that for granted.  My success is a gift I want to share with others.  

In order to be certified to train military we completed a lot of reports.  My wife, Janis has spent countless hours preparing immaculate reports.  We are regularly audited which requires large amounts of documentation.  She stays on top of all of this so we can continue to train these men and women of integrity. 

We have a group of freight brokers who are at our door every course wanting to hire our veteran graduates to become agents.  These guys don't call in sick.

Probably the most important thing we teach them is how to be an entrepreneur.  We teach what they should do every day between 8-9 a.m. then what they should do from 9-10 a.m. and so on through out the day.  So many end up in grateful tears because they have never been taught these things.   Gratitude is the healthiest of emotions.

My promise to veterans is that everyone associated with Brooke Training finds it a great honor and privilege to work with vets.  We thank you for your service and would love to have you in our class.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

Good Vibe Class

 

                                                Excited Freight Broker Training Graduates 

Susie Moore instructed an energetic group of professionals this month.  They walk away with a certificate and a brain packed with knowledge and inspiration.  We wish you all grand success in this new venture into the world of transportation.  Read through their thoughts on the course:

With this course I plan on becoming an agent for a couple of years.  I have learned so much that I didn’t  know,  within this short period of time.  But  a Brokerage Firm is where I’m headed.  – Croshanda Covington

 

This course has been a great experience.  It has taught me the basics of starting my brokerage.   It gave me each step and also gave templates of all documents.  The instructor was awesome.  Marquita McLain

 

Susie was awesome! She was engaging, full of energy and was able to keep me going!  This class was definitely in depth and left me feeling ready to move toward my business goals.  Nyasia DeVerger

 

 

I love the class.  Good and professional presentation of the industry. Very knowledgeable, professional instructor.  Leonard Sufweman

 

Mrs. Susie Moore was a delight to be my instructor.  I loved her energy, vibe and attitude.  Mrs Susie mesmerized us with her vast knowledge and inspirational guides.  I fee like I learned a lot in these 5 days.  Definitely an inspiration.  –Emory Johnson

 

Our Freight Broker Beginner course is one week long.  The value lasts a life time.  Our instructors are dynamic, as you can tell in these reviews.  Join us for a live or online course.  The sky is the limit with freight broker training.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169

You Need a Mission Statement

 Running a business without a mission statement is aimless.  You need a target.  A mission statement communicates to everyone in the company your goal, your target.  A mission statement communicates to the world your goal, your target. 

My mission statement is:

To educate and motivate go-getters and go-givers.

James Cash Penney, the founder of JC Penney, created his around a simple mission statement: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you” — the Golden Rule.

Mr. Penney said, “Give me a stock clerk with a goal, and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals, and I'll give you a stock clerk.”

He understood the importance of having goals that reflect your mission. Having a clear mission allowed him to stay focused and build a successful business in which he could take pride. 

Missions statements are created to answer two questions: “Why do we do what we do?” And, “How can we do it?” 

Just as it’s important for your business to have a mission statement, it’s just as important to have a personal mission statement. Having a clear vision of your mission will enable you to reach your goals without compromising your values. 

So, how do you create a personal mission statement? Here are some things to consider:

1.) Determine what values are most important to you. This should be more than just about making money. Dig deep and explore your core values. What do you never want to compromise?

2.) Look at others whom you admire. Think of someone you admire - it may be a historical figure, a public figure, or even a friend or a family member. What qualities make them admirable in your eyes? Try to adopt those qualities into your mission statement. 

3.) Look in the mirror. Take a good long look at the person you see. How do you view yourself? How do others view you? What is working for you? Incorporate the characteristics that you are most proud of into your mission. Also, look at what you could do to improve. Incorporate character traits that you are currently lacking but are desirable to you. You’ll be surprised how well you improve on something once it is stated in your mission. 

4.) Hone in our your purpose. This one can be hard but think long and hard about this one. What is it that you are here for? It may be to build an empire. It may be to inspire others to live a better life. Or, it may be to work hard and take care of your loved ones. Your purpose is your choice, but make sure to be clear and decisive when determining what it is. 

5.) Create specific outcome-focused goals. Now that you’ve determined what’s important, who you want to model, who you want to be, and what your purpose is, it’s time to set some goals. When creating goals, be very specific and write them down. Create both short-term and long-term goals. Create goals for multiple areas of your life: business, relationships, financial, spiritual, health, and happiness. 

For example, here’s my mission statement:

Most important values to me: To live my life with integrity, humility, and grace.

Living like those I admire: To believe in others and mentor others - as others have believed in me and mentored me. 

Looking in the mirror: To give more than I take. To be thankful for the little things, and remember that every day is a gift. To put God first, family second, and business third.

Honing in on my purpose: To educate and motivate the go-getters and the go-givers, not for glory or money, but because we all need help.

Goals: To always be working to improve my spiritual life and my personal relationships. To exercise every day and eat healthy food to fuel my body. To grow my business and be innovative with new ideas to make a positive impact on as many individuals as possible.

Remember to always continue crafting and improving your mission statement. This is something you live by, and it truly holds power. We'd love to hear your personal mission statement with us in the comments. 

Moving Forward, 

Jeff Roach

Office: 214-206-1169

Cell: 817-897-0681

Email: jroach@transportationtraining.com

Website: brooketraining.com 

*Some of the information from this post was inspired by this source: Live Bold and Bloom.