Skip to main content
The Broker Bros

The Broker Bros

By The Broker Bros

A freight brokering podcast for brokers, by brokers.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Episode 16 with LDI's COO, Mike Cannistra

The Broker BrosFeb 26, 2021

00:00
46:17
Headlines 11/5/21
Nov 05, 202102:18
Season 3 Episode 2 - Conditional Carriers

Season 3 Episode 2 - Conditional Carriers

Joe and Eric discuss the Jack Eichel trade, the Bills' new stadium, and why you should think twice before using a conditional carrier. 

Nov 04, 202132:52
Headlines 10/29/21
Oct 29, 202101:52
Headlines 10/22/21
Oct 22, 202101:53
Season 3 Episode 1 - TMS

Season 3 Episode 1 - TMS

Joe and Drew discuss some new ideas for The Broker Bros going forward, a big Bills win, and the importance of having a high quality Transportation Management System. Season 3 starts today!

Oct 15, 202146:52
Football Season Preview Special!

Football Season Preview Special!

For season 2, episode 15, let's just have a little fun. Joe and Eric talk about the upcoming Bills season, one of the most exciting we've seen in a while, and some football talk in general.

Sep 11, 202125:25
Season 2 Episode 14 - Preparing for Peak Season
Sep 02, 202142:39
Season 2 Episode 13 - Handling disputes with carriers

Season 2 Episode 13 - Handling disputes with carriers

We give a lot of tips on how to avoid disputes, but sometimes they happen. Joe and Mueller discuss what to do when you have a dispute with a carrier, and how to be careful especially when they still have your customer's freight. 

Aug 19, 202137:58
Season 2 Episode 12 - Freight 101

Season 2 Episode 12 - Freight 101

Joe and Mueller really get into the Sabres draft and the Bills stadium rumors. Class starts at 20 minutes. Every broker thinks they have dispatching down, but really listen and think about it, make sure you're protecting yourself against something going wrong. 

Aug 05, 202142:01
Season 2 Episode 11 - Cybersecurity
Jul 29, 202132:55
Season 2 Episode 10 - More to Marketing than Advertising
Jul 15, 202141:18
Season 2 Episode 9 - Verify Your Carriers

Season 2 Episode 9 - Verify Your Carriers

Joe and Eric discuss how to make sure a carrier is legitimate, including how long to wait if they've just gotten their authority and some important questions to ask. Plus, the Sabres have made their head coach permanent. 

Jul 01, 202136:15
Season 2 Episode 8 - Social Media

Season 2 Episode 8 - Social Media

The Broker Bros producer Andrew joins the podcast again to discuss social media, discussing the best way to use each platform and the importance of a complete, active profile, and reminding us that you don't need a massive following or to go viral to be successful on social media. 

Jun 24, 202134:16
Season 2 Episode 7 - a new Broker Bro and the dangers of double brokering

Season 2 Episode 7 - a new Broker Bro and the dangers of double brokering

New Broker Bro Eric takes over for Alex, and gets right into double brokering. Eric is in operations at LDI and adds a great new dimension to the Broker Bros Podcast. He's also a big hockey fan, so we can talk even more sports.

Jun 17, 202135:14
Season 2 Episode 6 - Another ransomware attack

Season 2 Episode 6 - Another ransomware attack

Joe and Alex break down the latest ransomware attack, this time against the largest meat processing company in the world, and discuss how that affects the freight industry. We also discuss some good news about how the freight industry cut through the red tape to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine. Stick around to the end for a bittersweet announcement, but we'll see you next week.

Jun 03, 202124:03
Season 2 Episode 5 - The Dangers of One Big Customer
May 27, 202136:47
Season 2 Episode 4 - How to handle claims

Season 2 Episode 4 - How to handle claims

We all want to avoid it, but it happens to the best of us: claims. Joe and Alex are back with advice on how to handle claims arising from problems with loads, but first we pay homage to our local sports radio hosts by picking the 2021 Bills games. 

May 20, 202140:08
Season 2 Episode 3 - The Pipeline Shutdown and Fuel Shortage

Season 2 Episode 3 - The Pipeline Shutdown and Fuel Shortage

Joe and Alex talk some Bills schedule rumors then switch to a serious topic - the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack and resulting fuel shortage. Our producer Drew makes an appearance to explain what ransomware is and his best guesses as to what will happen from here. 

UPDATE: after recording was finished, the New York Times reported that the pipeline has begun resuming operations. 

May 13, 202138:37
Season 2 Episode 2 - What if your customer is out of credit?

Season 2 Episode 2 - What if your customer is out of credit?

We have a bit of a blend for you - Joe and Alex talk about the results of last week's NFL draft and then get into a pretty heavy freight topic: what to do if your customer doesn't have enough credit to move a load.

May 06, 202138:14
The Draft Special

The Draft Special

The Broker Bros are back with our Draft Special! We'll get back to talking freight next week, but we promised you some new and different things in season 2, and here's the first one. Joe and Alex go through their draft picks, and Joe tells us the story of how he met Josh Allen just last week.

Apr 29, 202138:12
Episode 17 - Season Finale! Reefer truck shortage
Mar 11, 202126:48
Episode 16 with LDI's COO, Mike Cannistra

Episode 16 with LDI's COO, Mike Cannistra

The Broker Bros are so excited for this episode we didn't even start with sports. Logistic Dynamics COO Mike Cannistra joins us to talk about the history of LDI, the agent model, and why it's so important to communicate. You don't want to miss this one.

Feb 26, 202146:17
Episode 15 - Trouble at the Ports and Rising Rates
Feb 18, 202137:02
Episode 14 - Keystone XL Pipeline and Referrals
Feb 12, 202141:14
Broker Bros Episode 13
Feb 04, 202140:58
The Broker Bros Episode 12
Jan 21, 202135:48
The Broker Bros Episode 11
Jan 14, 202142:54
The Broker Bros Episode 10
Jan 07, 202140:36
The Broker Bros Episode 9

The Broker Bros Episode 9

It's mid-December, and that means three things: snowstorms in the northeast, the COVID vaccine is actually being distributed, and NFL teams are starting to clinch playoff spots. Joe and Alex cover all three topics and give you an idea of what a first year broker can make.

This is our last show of 2020. Thank you so much for being with us and we'll see you January 7th!

Dec 17, 202037:57
The Broker Bros Episode 8
Dec 10, 202040:19
The Broker Bros Episode 7
Nov 27, 202032:42
The Broker Bros Episode 6

The Broker Bros Episode 6

The Broker Bros have had a rough week due to a heartbreaking Bills loss and a missing laptop, but we're back. Joe and Alex discuss the incredible logistical challenge around the COVID-19 vaccines and their temperature requirements as well as the unique world of expediting. The Bills predictions are on a bye week along with the team.


Freightwaves article discussed in the podcast: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dod-planning-every-logistical-detail-of-covid-vaccine-distribution

Nov 20, 202042:19
The Broker Bros Episode 5

The Broker Bros Episode 5

Joe and Alex discuss a high scoring Bills win, the best way to get started in the freight industry, and more. 


From all of us at The Broker Bros and Logistic Dynamics, we're thinking of veterans of the US Armed Forces this week. Thank you all, and happy Veterans Day.

Nov 12, 202033:47
Week Off Announcement

Week Off Announcement

The Broker Bros are off this week but Joe will be back next week with a solo podcast. Joe and Alex will be back to normal the following week.

Oct 29, 202001:27
Broker Bros Episode 4
Oct 22, 202044:42
The Broker Bros Episode 3
Oct 15, 202040:44
The Broker Bros Episode 2
Oct 08, 202039:59
The Broker Bros Episode 1

The Broker Bros Episode 1

Joe and Alex let you know what to expect from the podcast, give some insights on LTL freight, and of course - discuss their beloved Buffalo Bills. 

Oct 01, 202043:58
Trailer

Trailer

Coming soon! The freight brokering podcast by freight brokers, for freight brokers

Sep 25, 202000:42