How to be a successfull expediter?
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Doggie Daddy
Veteran Expediter
I'm not really sure,but the EO staff writer (Phil Madsen...aka A team)has written a whole article devoted to this.He even has his own website called Successful Expediters.So I would say just do everything his way and you will be a Successful Expediter.
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:7>I'm not really sure,but the EO staff writer (Phil
>Madsen...aka A team)has written a whole article devoted to
>this.He even has his own website called Successful
>Expediters.So I would say just do everything his way and you
>will be a Successful Expediter. :7
This means everyone should stop posting and return in March. :+
>Madsen...aka A team)has written a whole article devoted to
>this.He even has his own website called Successful
>Expediters.So I would say just do everything his way and you
>will be a Successful Expediter.
:7 This means everyone should stop posting and return in March. :+
I think over the years - this topic has been the most discussed and debated issue.
Here are my ideas…
1. Your attitude and determination. Like the great business educator Earl Nightingale said in his book “The Essence of Successâ€
“"You become what you think about." So, if you plan to be a success and have goals – the odds are in your favor.
He also said:
"People with goals succeed because they know where they are going... It's as simple as that."
By Earl Nightingale
"What's going on in the inside shows on the outside."
By Earl Nightingale
2. Consider the “cost†– reduced home time, lifestyle change and commitment.
3. Selecting your carrier. Read Terry O’Connell’s post on this: http://www.expeditersonline.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/5123.html
4. Consider the map – think this is a going be a great gig and your from Boulder, CO?
5. Choosing your truck.
6. Learn to “ride the roller coasterâ€.
7. Think like a “business person†not an employee.
8. Participate on a regular basis at EO. Share your experiences with others and it will be returned to you.
9. Read the information in these posts – there is every example of what to and what not to do in this business.
Lawrence,
Expediters Online.com
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Here are my ideas…
1. Your attitude and determination. Like the great business educator Earl Nightingale said in his book “The Essence of Successâ€
“"You become what you think about." So, if you plan to be a success and have goals – the odds are in your favor.
He also said:
"People with goals succeed because they know where they are going... It's as simple as that."
By Earl Nightingale
"What's going on in the inside shows on the outside."
By Earl Nightingale
2. Consider the “cost†– reduced home time, lifestyle change and commitment.
3. Selecting your carrier. Read Terry O’Connell’s post on this: http://www.expeditersonline.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/5123.html
4. Consider the map – think this is a going be a great gig and your from Boulder, CO?
5. Choosing your truck.
6. Learn to “ride the roller coasterâ€.
7. Think like a “business person†not an employee.
8. Participate on a regular basis at EO. Share your experiences with others and it will be returned to you.
9. Read the information in these posts – there is every example of what to and what not to do in this business.
Lawrence,
Expediters Online.com
Music soothes the savage beast - unless it's polka.
Going to church makes you a Christian about as much as standing in the garage makes you a car
You can build a man a fire and keep him warm for a day or you can set a man on fire and keep him warm for the rest of his life.
ACHTUNG!!! Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfuseen und corkenpoppen mit spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch das blinkenlights
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greg334
Veteran Expediter
Well I got to say that success is relative to each individual. To say this or that is needed for success sometimes traps people into thinking that they will never be successful.
But for me it is paying off my debts (the loan against this truck for one), pay my bills, get going on my domestic goals and save for an upgrade to a bigger flashier truck. For you it may be that brand new KW and the apartment on wheels and for someone else it maybe saving for the kids college fund (which will be more than a fleet of trucks soon). I feel that since I moved to a larger truck (and eliminated the problem of me being impatient I had in my van) I have been more successful in generating revenue.
To achieve this relative success, most of what is needed is the right attitude. I mean that having a customer service centric attitude and being able to handle situations calmly makes the difference. Image by the way in my opinion is second to this.
Now with that said, I would also add that setting goals is almost as important as attitude but realistic goals - you won't become a millionaire from this work and you should never expect too either.
The other thing is start small, many of the successful (by their standards) expediters start small - buy a used truck, get it checked out professionally and learn about the mechanics of the truck and how to fix things. By starting out small, the investment burden is also small, in my case I can walk away from my truck owning very little but the truck who is down the row from me and brand new, the owner can’t. This also gives me leverage when I get load offers, not to worry that I need to make X all the time to meet my payment.
Phil's (aka A-Team) article, which I have handed out to several people, is a good start. He has written a few things about business planning too.
Here is the link -
http://www.expeditersonline.com/downloads/introduction.pdf
But for me it is paying off my debts (the loan against this truck for one), pay my bills, get going on my domestic goals and save for an upgrade to a bigger flashier truck. For you it may be that brand new KW and the apartment on wheels and for someone else it maybe saving for the kids college fund (which will be more than a fleet of trucks soon). I feel that since I moved to a larger truck (and eliminated the problem of me being impatient I had in my van) I have been more successful in generating revenue.
To achieve this relative success, most of what is needed is the right attitude. I mean that having a customer service centric attitude and being able to handle situations calmly makes the difference. Image by the way in my opinion is second to this.
Now with that said, I would also add that setting goals is almost as important as attitude but realistic goals - you won't become a millionaire from this work and you should never expect too either.
The other thing is start small, many of the successful (by their standards) expediters start small - buy a used truck, get it checked out professionally and learn about the mechanics of the truck and how to fix things. By starting out small, the investment burden is also small, in my case I can walk away from my truck owning very little but the truck who is down the row from me and brand new, the owner can’t. This also gives me leverage when I get load offers, not to worry that I need to make X all the time to meet my payment.
Phil's (aka A-Team) article, which I have handed out to several people, is a good start. He has written a few things about business planning too.
Here is the link -
http://www.expeditersonline.com/downloads/introduction.pdf
I would have to agree Dave, that is a great post by Lawrence.
If you want to be successfull in this business, get a great business plan before you start and pick the BRAINS of the people who have been in it a long time. Some of these People are LAwrence,DaveKc, TerryandRene, RichM, Dreamer, Moot, and Jeff Jenson.
They are great people and will give you the Do's and the Don'ts.
Most people don't plan to fail the fail to PLAN.
If you want to be successfull in this business, get a great business plan before you start and pick the BRAINS of the people who have been in it a long time. Some of these People are LAwrence,DaveKc, TerryandRene, RichM, Dreamer, Moot, and Jeff Jenson.
They are great people and will give you the Do's and the Don'ts.
Most people don't plan to fail the fail to PLAN.
You got a point Greg, success is different for everyone. Myself, I have no real debts, used to, got rid of them thank god. I have a family. If driving this van around will make everything work at home I will be happy. There in lies my problem. I have 3 boys all under age 5 and a wife to chase them around. Being home and runnin loads is a balancing act for me. I'm constantly looking for the happy medium. I'm an HVAC Tech by trade. Michigan's economy has taken a turn for the worse and many of us are loosing our jobs and having to find other avenues of employment. I will do what I have to do like everyone else. A good friend of mine has been an o/o for a long time, he just has no buisness sense. Thats why I proposed the question here instead of to him. Thank you for all your advice everyone.
Broompilot
Veteran Expediter
Driver, you have three strikes against you. Balance is the correct word for your situation. But the happy Medium its gona come down to home time no $ or out making a living.
You are the only one who can decide if those boys need a father at home more than the $ to put food on the table. I do not think any of us can answer that for you. You made a committment when they were born and its one big responsibility, heck ones enough but three and a job that forces one away from home. Now thats a Balancing act. Good luck, I wish you well.
Lawrence, nothing I can add said very well. This is the exact advice I have read and followed.
Jamin Jim. Remember we did not post the long story on our temporary departure, Phil did. And as if I needed the information for WHAT... PAPA PHIL IS LEAVING boo whooo big deal, so what good ridence, and give me a break.
He deserves the comments he gets as the know it all attutude is only self serving and ego building. Boring to the rest of us. Just give us the facts not the life long history on any topic that one writes about. That is what the EO magazine that comes in the mail is for.
You are the only one who can decide if those boys need a father at home more than the $ to put food on the table. I do not think any of us can answer that for you. You made a committment when they were born and its one big responsibility, heck ones enough but three and a job that forces one away from home. Now thats a Balancing act. Good luck, I wish you well.
Lawrence, nothing I can add said very well. This is the exact advice I have read and followed.
Jamin Jim. Remember we did not post the long story on our temporary departure, Phil did. And as if I needed the information for WHAT... PAPA PHIL IS LEAVING boo whooo big deal, so what good ridence, and give me a break.
He deserves the comments he gets as the know it all attutude is only self serving and ego building. Boring to the rest of us. Just give us the facts not the life long history on any topic that one writes about. That is what the EO magazine that comes in the mail is for.
Lawrence has said it all. Good attitude even when life gives you a few swift kicks, everything cannot be rosy, Always keep your goal in mind and everything else falls into place. Keep yourself informed as much as possible on everything about our jobs. EO is a great place to start learning. Talk to other drivers that are positive and learn something from them. A network of friends in this business can sure help relieve stressful moments and provide insight.