{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"1521. #TFCP - The Evolution of the Freight Agent Model","description":"If you\u2019re tired of grinding away as a W2 employee and wondering if the freight agent model is your true calling, listen to this episode with Steve Monson of Agent Advocate, giving us the truth about becoming an independent freight agent! We\u2019re breaking down exactly what it takes to make the leap from a traditional logistics role to running your own book of business, the harsh realities of giving up a steady paycheck, the hidden administrative headaches you have to be ready for, and why finding a brokerage partner with the right back-office support and technology stack is absolutely crucial to your success. Plus, we dive into the upcoming Freight Agent Conference in January, which is designed to help you navigate this massive career shift without the fluff! To register for the Freight Agent Expo 2027 (FAX27), go to https:\/\/freightagentexpo.com\/ to learn more!   About Steve Monson Steve Monson is the Founder and President of The Monson Group and the creator of AgentAdvocate.net, an independent resource designed to help freight agents make better, more informed decisions about where they place their business. With more than 30 years in logistics, Steve has experienced the industry from nearly every angle. He\u2019s booked freight, owned and operated a successful freight agency, worked on the shipper side, built teams, and led freight brokerages to more than $60 million in revenue. His innovative logistics strategies have also been recognized in multiple industry publications and earned industry awards. After more than 25 years on the operational side of logistics, Steve transitioned into executive recruiting and talent advisory, where he became a two-time recipient of Sanford Rose Associates\u2019 Distinguished Recruiter award. Today, Steve brings those experiences together as the Agent Advocate. Through extensive market research, he has analyzed more than 150 freight agent programs across 70+ metrics, giving him a unique perspective on how programs really compare\u2014not just how they\u2019re marketed. Through AgentAdvocate.net, Steve helps agents compare opportunities apples-to-apples, understand the fine print, ask better questions, and evaluate the factors that can materially impact their business, income, and long-term success.   Connect with Steve Website: https:\/\/www.agentadvocate.net\/  LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steve-monson-logistics-recruiting\/ \/ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/agentadvocat.net\/   \ud83d\udcca\ud83d\udcc9 Don\u2019t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! \ud83c\udf0e \ud83c\udfac\ud83c\udfaf #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https:\/\/freightcoachlogistics.com\/   \ud83e\udd1d Shoutout to my sponsors!\ud83d\udc47 SPI Logistics | https:\/\/spi3pl.com\/  Revenova | https:\/\/revenova.com\/freightcoach\/ NMFTA | https:\/\/nmfta.org\/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https:\/\/www.dat.com\/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https:\/\/www.tianet.org\/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/36xmxcmr   \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udd25 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http:\/\/eepurl.com\/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!\ud83d\udc47   \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw \ud83d\udcf7 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefreightcoach\/  \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f https:\/\/twitter.com\/thefr8coach  \ud83d\udcbc https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-jolly-a183aa6a\/ ","author_name":"The Freight Coach Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thefreightcoachpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"