Book excerpt: No matter how little you know about freight brokerage right now, you can single-handedly build the foundations of a booming business. Ready? Then read on... Between now and 2025, the freight brokerage market is expected to grow by a staggering $41.6 billion. The shipping industry has been going strong for almost 5,000 years, and together with the transportation industry, it has shaped our whole world. Think of a product, and you can bet your bottom dollar that it (and the materials used to make it) has been shipped - often internationally. Shipping and transportation aren't going anywhere - these are industries that will always need workers, and as the market grows, getting in on it comes with the potential for serious money. While many of the most well-known roles in the industry require rigorous training and carefully practiced skills, there's one central role in the whole operation that requires no specialist training or formal education: a freight broker. As a freight broker, you can run a lucrative business that serves as the essential middleman between shipping companies and merchandisers. You can snag yourself a big slice of the shipping pie, simply by becoming that middleman. And while that might sound daunting at the moment, all you need is clear and straightforward guidance to the whole process... and that's exactly what you'll find in this book. Inside, you'll discover: How to start your own freight broker business in 10 manageable steps (with a clear overview of each one before you get stuck in) Everything you need to know about the shipping and trucking industries (and why you need this essential information) The fundamentals of the freight brokerage business - lay a solid foundation before you begin building your startup The rich history of freight brokerage (simplified) - because the more you understand the background, the more successful your business will be Insider tips from the most successful freight brokers - bring your business up to their level immediately The top mistakes that have proved to be the downfall of other freight brokers - and how you can make sure you never make them 6 specific challenges your business will face (with the secrets to navigating them) Legal considerations and licenses you need to be aware of from Day 1 The best training you can give yourself before you break into the industry... and how to find it The nuts and bolts of setting up a successful business - everything from your business plan... to financing... to marketing (freight-brokerage-specific details included) All your questions preempted... and answered in detail And much more. Freight brokerage is a highly lucrative industry... as long as your business is built on sturdy foundations. No matter how little you know right now, you can lay those foundations with confidence, and launch yourself into an exciting future. If you want in on one of the oldest and most successful industries in the world, scroll up and click "Buy Now" right now.