The long weekend is here.  Memorial Day Weekend is a time to remember all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the United States. Those men and women died in the line of duty defending us, defending our freedoms.

This weekend is a time to be thankful for our country, the freedoms we enjoy and the life of promise we can have because of so many who have given their life for our country.   They unselfishly signed up for what ultimately meant a life cut short.  I say thank you to those families who have had to mourn that great loss.  I say thank you to the fellow soldiers who watched their compadre fall.

We are privileged to be a certified by the TexasWorkforce and approved by the Department of Rehabilitative Services. Click here for veteran information. As a result, I am honored to meet a lot of vets who take our Freight Broker Training and other courses at no cost to them.  We enjoy encouraging  their start at a new life after their military service.  I get to hear stories of their buddies who didn’t make it out.  They are thankful to be alive,  but also challenged to understand why they still have their life when others don’t.

Enjoy a weekend of freedom and thankfulness.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
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“The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times.” – Zig Ziglar

Grateful people are successful. Why? Because they are always looking for the upside, the winning way, and the possibilities. Zig Ziglar was one of the most positive people who every lived…and he was highly successful and taught others to follow that plan. I am a huge fan of Zig.

What is a key to success to anyone starting out in business, starting a new job, or new career?

Seek out others who have succeeded in that arena.

Seek out others who are positive people. Avoid those that will drone on and on about what doesn’t work and how hard it is and how to failure is so sure… It sounds like a no brainer but it may actually be challenging to find positive voices.

Our natural tendency is to remember the bad things that happened in our day. Do you remember the one rude guy who cut you off in traffic or the 1,000 of guys who drove nicely next to you? When you recall your day do positive or negative experience stand out in your mind?

We of course know that no matter what you do, there will be good days, even great days of success, mixed with downer days. Practice viewing challenges as opportunities…not obstacles to your success. When we surround ourselves with others who stay positive, we are much more likely to stay positive.

Have you noticed every morning the news reports how many new cases of Coronavirus popped up? I have heard very few reports about the 96% recovery rate. I have heard few reports on how incredibly unlikely it is that you will contract the disease (like .0008% chance).

It is a serious disease that I certainly don’t want to get, but I’m not living in fear…I am going on with my school, encouraging students and graduates towards success. I will stay positive through this.

Stay safe, stay positive and hang out with others who encourage positivity.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
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Great instructors and teachers are like angels. They inspire us to learn and seek our dreams. They show us how to be better than ourselves and grow. We are so grateful for the wonderful instructors at Brooke. Not only do they share their knowledge and experiences everyday in the classroom, but they also find ways to make it fun and enriching for all the students. Here’s what some of our recent graduates had to say.

“I came here not knowing what to expect. The class tonight gave me so much in so little time. Very impressive! Thanks a bunch!” – Matthew Holland

“Mrs. Susie did perfectly as an instructor. She is a great teacher who was always helpful with her guidance and knowledge. I loved the experience and will invite many more opportunities to come. She’s #1!” – Anthony Adams Jr.

“I enjoyed the class immensely! Susie Moore is an extremely experienced instructor with a lot of knowledge to share with her students. I recommend taking this class if you’re interested in becoming a Freight Broker or starting a Freight Agent business.” – James Bynum

“This class was very informative. The instructor, Susie Moore was wonderful. It makes all the difference in the world when your instructor presents with enthusiasm and encouragement. I highly recommend this course.” – Torrence Casey

We find great satisfaction in knowing that our graduates felt the time and money spent in our class is worth it. To read more testimonials go to Brooke Transportation Training Facebook page, reviews. If you have ever thought about learning the freight broker industry give me a call. No pressure, lets just talk and see if this should be a part of your future.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
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Mom’s are the best. My mom is my best friend. I have a great attitude in life because she has a great attitude about life. Not because she has had an easy life but because she looks for the good in every day and in everyone. She is in her 80s now and so full of thankfulness for all she has in life. She grew up in an orphanage, has lived a simple but full life. She met my dad in that orphanage. They were “throw away” children yet grew into incredibly valuable people. I owe my life to them, in more ways than one. I asked my mom to make a list of her thankfulness. This is what she typed up on her laptop (she is a high tech great granny):

Things I am thankful for:

Thankful for God allowing me another day
Thankful for God’s love
Thankful for Christ Jesus who died for me
Thankful for being able to pray
Thankful for God’s beautiful earth for the birds that sing, trees, flowers, rain and for the sunshine
Thankful for my beloved husband
Thankful for a cool house in the summer and warm in the winter
Thankful for my wonderful children, all my grandchildren, and great grandchildren
Thankful for my church family
Thankful for the food we have
Thankful for my friends
Thankful for my neighbor Joe and his family
Thankful for my eyes able to read and study God’s word and see God’s beautiful world
Thankful for my ears so I can hear the bird’s singing
Thankful for our car (which our son gave us)
Thankful for my bed to sleep in
Thankful for all my aches and pains (I know others are a lot worse off)
Thankful for the night’s rest
Thankful for our country, may we always live in freedom

(I have posted this list before but I think it is worth repeating.)

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and to mom’s everywhere. They are the heart of our nation.

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Jeff Roach
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One of the things I love the most about my business is the interesting characters that come through our classes. I get to hear lots of life stories, amazing backgrounds and the unexpected twists along the road of life.

Robert Landaros, Sr from Plainview, Texas graduated from Brooke Transportation Training in February 2020. Robert is multi talented. He owns a bar in Plainview, Texas called Red Door (on facebook as Robert Red Door, Plainview, Texas).

Robert also has a freight background working international freight. So he was juggling his job and his bar when he decides he was ready to take on a new adventure.

He thought through what he would need to do to follow his dream of having his own business in logistics. First step was to take a course that would set him up well and give him the support he would need. He found Brooke Training on Google, read the reviews and enrolled in our Dallas class with his son.

After he graduated, he got his broker’s authority. He was all ready to rock and roll… then the Corona Virus hit. He started calling all the contacts he was sure would give him some loads to move, only to find they were all shut down.

I often say that there will always be work for a freight broker. You just have to work hard, seek out opportunities and ask for advise from someone knowledgeable.

Robert immediately called his instructor at Brooke Training, Vinny, to ask if he had any ideas on how to beat this. “Vinny loves what he does, he wants his students to succeed so he is always available to give advice or talk through issues. He provides the support after the class that is what makes Brooke’s training so great. He told me to call industries that are working hard now like food suppliers and logistics. He told me in colorful language to get up and get going. Vinny put a little fire under me”, Robert said.

That was the push that launched Robert’s logistics business. After some calling and calling and then more calling Robert eventually found a shipper who was willing to let him bid a load. Roberts says, “Well I must have beat everyone’s bid because I got the load. Everything went right and the shipper decided to give me more business.”

The loads Robert is currently moving are Computer servers and wall mounted ATMs from big name manufacturers. Everyone is working from home so Internet servers have got to work. Banks are closed so ATMs are in high demand as well.

Robert told me about a recent contract he got that he hopes to become the main source of his work: Mission Tortilla. They are headquartered close to where Robert lives. He likes to be able to personally meet with them and they like working with a local. He knows the drivers. He is moving truckloads full of flour destined to become tasty tortillas.

I can’t think of anything more challenging that starting a business at the onset of a Pandemic. Robert is an inspiration. He didn’t sit back and have a pity party. He got some advice and a push from a knowledgeable advisor and got his business off to a great start.

Brooke congratulates Robert. We will support him along the way.

If you are ready to start a new adventure and are willing to put in the work, you can be a success in the exciting transportation industry as well.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
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