What are the best freight agent broker qualifications and training to get ahead? |
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Michelle in Chicago, Illinois 7 months ago |
Carla cant get you by phone? Do you have a E-mail? |
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Carla in Wichita, Kansas 7 months ago |
cruthmitchell@sbcglobal.net |
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 7 months ago |
Just wondering...........
If someone is happy and brags about the company there with, why look for another company to sign on wit. Can someone explain that to me. By the way, check out our profile for our contact info |
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Barbara Collins in Springfield, Missouri 7 months ago |
Wow. Are you that hard up to just slam people on this forum? Why would anyone want to work with such a petty person? If I was your wife, I would leave and take everything and kids to another country. You definitely need JESUS in your life. You are a bitter,bitter,person that has nothing productive to say. Good riddance and God be with you. |
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Barbara Collins in Springfield, Missouri 7 months ago |
I will call you about your training. Sounds so much better than everyone else's. So much more thorough. Do you do yours by instant messenger? That is so tacky. Talk with you soon! |
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 7 months ago |
Barbara Collins in Springfield, Missouri said: Wow. Are you that hard up to just slam people on this forum? Why would anyone want to work with such a petty person? If I was your wife, I would leave and take everything and kids to another country. You definitely need JESUS in your life. You are a bitter,bitter,person that has nothing productive to say. Good riddance and God be with you. Who are you referring your comment to, just courious |
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 7 months ago |
Barbara Collins in Springfield, Missouri said: Wow. Are you that hard up to just slam people on this forum? Why would anyone want to work with such a petty person? If I was your wife, I would leave and take everything and kids to another country. You definitely need JESUS in your life. You are a bitter,bitter,person that has nothing productive to say. Good riddance and God be with you. If you are referring to my post, tell me where I am "slamming" someone. I currently have 29 qualified sales agents under my company.
I train ALL my agents for FREE, would you like to learn something. |
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Pete in Frankfort, Kentucky 7 months ago |
Jeff in Keller, Texas said: This is a very hard business and it takes a while to build of a nice book of business. If your looking for training - make sure |
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Barbara Collins in Springfield, Missouri 7 months ago |
Sweetie. I know the business already. I pity the people that have to put up with you. You have a gracious day. |
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Cindy Kapp in Houston, Texas 7 months ago |
Host said: What is the best training for becoming a freight agent broker? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective freight agent broker? The best training is the training that is most effective for your learning style, your time frame and your preferences. If you do best with interaction and hands on I'd recommend a live class. If you are a self motivated type you should try online. Brooketraining.com offers both online and live classes. After you take the course the instructors are available on an ongoing basis to answer questions or address concerns. Jeff Roach of Brooke Training also has a blog that has lots of information. He's been successful for decades(made a lot more that what the salary chart shows) so he and his team teach a method that works in the real marketplace. In the week of training you do actual prospecting. Some students even secure a load while in class. On the last day of class each student is given the opportunity to talk with broker agencies to see if they'd like to be an agent and given resources to start their own brokerage. If you haven't take some time to research the different course options, read through testimonials and get a general feel for the schools to see which one seems like the right option for you. Freight Brokering is a non-traditional career path because you are your own boss. Your earning potential is dependent on how much time and perseverance you put in. Good luck with your career. |
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Damian in Jersey City, New Jersey 7 months ago |
hi,how you doing. I am a salesman for a truking company but I want to become a freight broker. My question is; how can I find a mentor |
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Damian in Elizabeth, New Jersey 7 months ago |
Is there anyway you can help me to start my career as a broker agent. Right now I am a salesman for a brokerage company and all they want me to do is to keep bringing client and from there they will broker out. The problem here is that I feel that they are taking my clients. It doesnt matter if I have to pay you but, I would like some coaching or some kind of a mentol. Is there any posibility that you can help me. Thanks |
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LaShonda in Columbia, South Carolina 7 months ago |
Damian in Elizabeth, New Jersey said: Is there anyway you can help me to start my career as a broker agent. Right now I am a salesman for a brokerage company and all they want me to do is to keep bringing client and from there they will broker out. The problem here is that I feel that they are taking my clients. It doesnt matter if I have to pay you but, I would like some coaching or some kind of a mentol. Is there any posibility that you can help me. Thanks Damian,
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Reynaldo Holguin in Donna, Texas 6 months ago |
I would like to know if Freight Broker Boot Camp is any good? |
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JohnInElPasoTx in El Paso 6 months ago |
It is very good for the $97. But if you want to actually go ahead and set up a full blown freight brokerage, you will need more. Much more. I hope this helps. |
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eric in Lawrenceville, Georgia 6 months ago |
call me an i will help you <Edited by Host: contact info removed>. |
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Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois 6 months ago |
Sounds like Carla Mitchell and Barbara Collins are the same person. Carla sounds like a con artist to me and Barbara is her Alias. Carla, you need to leave this forum because this is a forum that is suppose to be productive and you are making nothing but worthless comments. |
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Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois 6 months ago |
Notice how Carla talks about phonie people on the board and then Barbara Collins suddenly appears on the screen? This is a career forum, not some voodoo website. Leave Carla! |
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jeff in Keller, Texas 6 months ago |
This forum was meant to be a place where brokers and agents could learn from one another. Not a place to advertise; however, I know school operators that are giving out free invaluable advice. Freight Brokers and agents play a viable role in keeeping
For example new hours of service laws greatly impact the rates as well as the fuel surcharge. It changes weekly. I read all the comments ad yes you can tell who is for real and
Just ask yourself are they sharing this information from to help me or is their anything for them and you will clearly know your answers. Their are no happy takers in life -only happy givers. You got to give more than you take and it's caled the high road for a reason. I believe in this format. I have learned a lot from other schools, carriers, owner operators and one man brokers and girls of course. You never graduate from learning. Have a nice evening and do something kind for someone without any one knowing about it buy and you will be blessed beyond measure. |
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Sydney Ann Adams 6 months ago |
jeff in Keller, Texas said: This forum was meant to be a place where brokers and agents could learn from one another. Not a place to advertise; however, I know school operators that are giving out free invaluable advice. amen |
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois said: Sounds like Carla Mitchell and Barbara Collins are the same person. Carla sounds like a con artist to me and Barbara is her Alias. Carla, you need to leave this forum because this is a forum that is suppose to be productive and you are making nothing but worthless comments. Hi. Are you someone I should care about? You can't make anyone leave a public forum. You guys are out there preying on people that don't know any better. I don't care what YOU think. Yes, people are also talking about YOU. Like I said about your buddy, you also need God in your life.
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois said: Notice how Carla talks about phonie people on the board and then Barbara Collins suddenly appears on the screen? This is a career forum, not some voodoo website. Leave Carla! My name is Barbara Collins and I am a broker out of Springfield, MO. I have been in this business for 20+ years. I know that a few of you have different screennames and location profiles. I really don't care what you think. I am free to read and post. I must be doing something right to get all of this attention. Insecurity is an awful thing. You would think you would have more to do than to keep up with me and my friend. Oh yes. She is better and is coming back to work next week. God Bless |
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Sydney Ann Adams 6 months ago |
Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri said: My name is Barbara Collins and I am a broker out of Springfield, MO. I have been in this business for 20+ years. I know that a few of you have different screennames and location profiles. I really don't care what you think. I am free to read and post. I must be doing something right to get all of this attention. Insecurity is an awful thing. You would think you would have more to do than to keep up with me and my friend. Oh yes. She is better and is coming back to work next week. God Bless pray and smile |
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 6 months ago |
Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois said: Sounds like Carla Mitchell and Barbara Collins are the same person. Carla sounds like a con artist to me and Barbara is her Alias. Carla, you need to leave this forum because this is a forum that is suppose to be productive and you are making nothing but worthless comments. Mr Broker............Glad I'm not the ONLY smart one |
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York said: Mr Broker............Glad I'm not the ONLY smart one Con artist? I believe in Karma and what comes around goes around. That would be you Mr. GTI. Take a look at your website. How many people are using your forum? I am glad that you changed your website from the cartoon type you had before. Smart one? I think that you get off by bullying people. Especially women. Well, good luck in what you do...Get a life. |
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 6 months ago |
Hey Barbara, or is it Carla, Your the con artist, I have your e mails from when you TRIED to work for us.
You are the con artist. Any on that has sent you money and needs help prosicuting you, I will be more than happy to assist and supply any law enforcement agency the e mails that I have saved. So now, WHO IS THE CON ARTIST........... |
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 6 months ago |
Sorry for the typo everyone |
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York said: Hey Barbara, or is it Carla, LOL. Marty Perrone or is it Soprano. Remember how you called Carla and begged her to work for you? Remember how you were always "picking her brain" as you called it? Remember the million dollar bid package for Textron that she handed you so that you could come up with the bids? Remember you 'not' doing it? Remember how she called and told you that she was done working for you? Remember harrassing her for three weeks? Why? See, if she is stupid as you say, why would you bother? You have slandered her to no end. Find a life. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. To truly know you is to despise you.
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 6 months ago |
Whatever you say Barbara, I mean Carla I will send all the e mails to anyone that wishes to GET THERE MONEY back from you. |
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York said: Whatever you say Barbara, I mean Carla See. Everything I wrote was the truth. Do you deny it? Be a man for once. Admit you were harassing her because she quit your company and moved on. God knows the truth. That's all we need.
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 6 months ago |
First of all I was not harrassing her, she / you SCAMMED people out of money AND I HAVE THE PROOF I will give it to the people that were scammed and help them put her away. This is no longer a joke.
By the way , I also have your NEW phone number, so maybe you change it quick. I am done with you. I have plenty of freinds here who know me and no that YOU are the con artist. Good luck, start running and hiding, cause the authorities will be looking for you. bye bye |
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York said: First of all I was not harrassing her, she / you SCAMMED people out of money AND I HAVE THE PROOF She has only trained two people so what? You caused her to lose a huge account. You don't feel responsible? How do you sleep at nite? You really need to stop slandering and harrassing her. You are Not above reproach.
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GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York 6 months ago |
I am NOT slandering anyone. I am answering your post that you are applying towards me. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT.............LOL |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
Money Money in Dothan, Alabama said: Wow, its great that you are making that many phonecalls to new accounts, but honestly, if you are only converting .4% (less than 1%) of your cold call into customers, then you are doing something wrong. Not sure if your calling the wrong areas, calling on freight your not familiar with or what. Thank you Money I get scared when I hear things like that. I have a hard time making 50 calls a day and I do find at least 3 out of the 50 that use freight brokers but they tell me they like the ones they have. I spend the rest of the day calling the few I found that use freight brokers looking to pester them enough to use me. What I am able to get is loads that need to go right now and I don't have the carriers lined up when I look on the loading boards they have the same loads listed several times so I know that this load is given to several brokers. I just can't seem to get those customers yet but eventualy I will I just started and when I read stuff about not being able to do this I get scared and want to go work at wal mart then I wait about a minute and think I can't I'm a freight broker |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
John D Thomas in Juarez, Mexico said: Exactly, then, what IS your guarantee? Are you guaranteeing results? If so, what are they? John do you give a refund? |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
Al in Sacramento, California said: Good morning to all, Thanks Al but don't you need a little more information to suceed? I wish I had the money to take everyones class because no one will help for free. They all want to keep it to theirselves. I wish it was free because I need all the help I can get and this message board is off its either come to my school or stuff that has nothing to do with how do you get a shipper to work with you when you are new? I took a few training things and its really for the most part a lie and waste of money. my best information was free just wish it didn't take so long to find free its far and wide that for free stuff but to pay a lot and get so little is wrong |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
GTI Freight Agency in New York, New York said: Who are you referring your comment to, just courious who are any of these comments to??????? thank you for asking because its like what are they talking about? |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
Cindy Kapp in Houston, Texas said: The best training is the training that is most effective for your learning style, your time frame and your preferences. If you do best with interaction and hands on I'd recommend a live class. If you are a self motivated type you should try online. Brooketraining.com offers both online and live classes. After you take the course the instructors are available on an ongoing basis to answer questions or address concerns. Jeff Roach of Brooke Training also has a blog that has lots of information. He's been successful for decades(made a lot more that what the salary chart shows) so he and his team teach a method that works in the real marketplace. In the week of training you do actual prospecting. Some students even secure a load while in class. On the last day of class each student is given the opportunity to talk with broker agencies to see if they'd like to be an agent and given resources to start their own brokerage. I wish I had chosen Brooks training but his video with the talking truck made me pick another that cost the same well I was wrong and after taking the other class and then discovering the wonderful blogs that jeff wrote and that he spoke of God I wish I had taken his class now I'm out of money and still don't know what I'm doing. But I did get free tips on his site that makes me happy Jeff if you read this I really wish I had investigated further |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri said: My name is Barbara Collins and I am a broker out of Springfield, MO. I have been in this business for 20+ years. I know that a few of you have different screennames and location profiles. I really don't care what you think. I am free to read and post. I must be doing something right to get all of this attention. Insecurity is an awful thing. You would think you would have more to do than to keep up with me and my friend. Oh yes. She is better and is coming back to work next week. God Bless But how does any thing you have said help a person like me looking for information I want help on being a freight broker not on who is the better teacher if you have that much information how do I get some I would love to hear what you have to say if you have been at it for 20 years I would love to have you help me but I don't have any money so that is why I'm on here. I have been scamed out of what money I had I don't care if someone likes you or not just post information and I will really like you but I haven't seen much information on here please someone post some good information and quit bickering with each other |
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frank in Moreno Valley, California 6 months ago |
Wendy, I understand your frustration when calling on customers. The truth is, most companies already have a broker or carrier they are comfortable with. As an example I called Cargill the other day because a plant here in California told me they schedule all their freight. The person I spoke to on the phone said they already had a broker they have been using for about 15 years that had all their freight for this particular area and they were not going to change. It is frustrating. When you do business with someone you get to know them. You get to trust them and it is not worth your trouble to change to someone else you don't know for just a few dollars in savings. In this business one load gone wrong can cost tens of thousands of dollars. And that is how it is for the shippers as well. Your going to have to provide a real benefit to get a customer to change. To some that's a better rate to others its not. But how do you do that if they won't let you in? Well its tough, but you have to be creative and it will take TIME. Maybe you have to meet them. Try to google them and see if they are part of any business groups, then attend those meetings and try to get to know them. Do they report to someone else? Try to go over their head and establish a relationship with their boss, or the owner of the company. Then, if you get a good relationship, try to get their boss to suggest they add you to their list of shippers. This is just like any other sales job, over all it takes time to build the relationships for the good accounts. |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
frank in Moreno Valley, California said: Wendy, Thanks 4 the good information. I know of a company that uses a local carrier for all their loads. I want to get them to try me out on one load to prove myself. I can offer better service and lower price I'm going to start by writing a letter/brochure then follow up calls hoping to get maybe a lunch meeting. I need suggestions on letter content to raise interest. wwt1957@aol.com |
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JohnInElPasoTx in El Paso 6 months ago |
Wendy said: John do you give a refund? If anyone is seeking guaranteed success as a freight broker, then they should stay away from any training program. No program can provide that. As far as refunds on our training, I have NEVER had anyone come close to asking for a refund. Why? Most of my clients view my blog and my website. Both are jam-packed with information. Especially the blog - it has a ton of free information. I also provide free eBooks to explain the industry. These are NOT sales-oriented, hyped-up sales efforts - they are honest, down-to-earth opinions on the FB business based upon actual freight broker and small business start-up expense. There is nothing wrong with a carefully worded refund offer. Carefully worded because most trainers cannot recoup all the time they spend on training. How does an unhappy client return "time"? It's impossible and there is no physical product to return. I am working on a carefully worded refund so I can protect my time and effort. But, thus far, I have had no need for it. My business has been exploding for the past four years. I just added a new associate to help answer questions and we will be penetrating the market in other effective ways that may virtually eliminate our need to offer a refund. For those seeking training, there is no substitute for finding a trainer who is willing to give some free nuggets BEFORE they actually expect any money. |
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jeff in Keller, Texas 6 months ago |
Amen John |
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JohnInElPasoTx in El Paso 6 months ago |
Wendy said: Thanks 4 the good information. I know of a company that uses a local carrier for all their loads. I want to get them to try me out on one load to prove myself. I can offer better service and lower price I'm going to start by writing a letter/brochure then follow up calls hoping to get maybe a lunch meeting. I need suggestions on letter content to raise interest. wwt1957@aol.com Wendy, Nearly everyone can offer "better" service and "lower" rates. So, you would appear to be just like everyone else. You need to come up with a unique selling position and I'll admit, it isn't easy. But you don't want to sound like every other freight broker out there. Also, the truth is, you don't want to be a "cheap" freight broker. If your shipper can't pay you competitive rates - drop them like a hot potato - regardless of how badly you are seeking new customers. Brokering is no different than any other service-oriented business. I was told many years ago that it would take me 7 years to get established in my new accounting practice. It will take some time in the freight broker business but it won't take you 7 years. Steady, confident, patient (and impatient at times) effort with realistic goals will get you where you want to be. |
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pkpeanutz in West Fargo, North Dakota 6 months ago |
Cold Calling Customers is one of the most difficult parts of any sales related industry. Sadly, it often times comes to "selling yourself" rather than the service you ahve to offer. By that I mean your personality must always come across as helpful and friendly, if you sound desperate or push, it is usually a turn off. There is truth in the statement that a smile can be heard across the phone, so remember to get a good smile going and enjoy what you are doing...if you are frustrated, take a walk, eat a candy bar or do what ever you need to to shake off the blues. Hang in there and eventually you will find that first, second and third customer. Also, remember who do you know and who do they know......friends, family and the guy at the grocery store probably know someone in the transport industry...use what you got for resources. i am always interested in talking to new agents and those interested in the business. I currently have a few things going that are perfect for someone starting out. Check out my profile or email pam@bigrigjockey.com |
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jeff in Keller, Texas 6 months ago |
when it comes to bringing in new customers, you first need to make sure your talking to the decision maker. Then you
Listen 70% of the time - remember they are not rejecting you, they may reject your offer but that just means you don't have what they want yet or they do not know you well - you have to have trust. Their are only four reasons why people don't buy from you 1. no money
The transportation industry is in a perfect storm now. This
Moving Forward, Jeff |
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Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri 6 months ago |
Wendy said: But how does any thing you have said help a person like me looking for information I want help on being a freight broker not on who is the better teacher if you have that much information how do I get some I would love to hear what you have to say if you have been at it for 20 years I would love to have you help me but I don't have any money so that is why I'm on here. I have been scamed out of what money I had I don't care if someone likes you or not just post information and I will really like you but I haven't seen much information on here please someone post some good information and quit bickering with each other Wendy. I will help you for free. Leave your number.
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Wendy 6 months ago |
Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri said: Wendy. I will help you for free. Leave your number. wwt1957@aol.com |
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Wendy 6 months ago |
JohnInElPasoTx in El Paso said: Wendy, thanks |
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frank in Moreno Valley, California 6 months ago |
jeff in Keller, Texas said: when it comes to bringing in new customers, you first need to make sure your talking to the decision maker. Then you Now the board is finally giving these people answers for their questions rather than just looking to sell them training. Hooray. |
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