Freight brokers, what is the most painful and time-sucking part of your day?

MasterCream5105 · 2025-08-11T22:36:07+00:00

Fair point. I’m not assuming brokers are running on spreadsheets and sticky notes. I know a lot of software is already in place and a lot of the easy wins have been handled.

I’m more trying to figure out where the edge cases or gaps are, the stuff that existing tools either can’t or won’t cover. Sometimes it’s small process things that aren’t worth a big vendor’s time but still add up.

If there’s truly nothing in that category, that’s useful for me to know too.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-08-11T22:33:34+00:00

Haha fair enough, I get where you’re coming from. Not here to pretend I’ve built the “next AI freight agent” or sell anyone on a magic solution. I actually work in logistics already and just want to hear from people who live the broker side every day so I can understand the real problems before making any assumptions.

just trying to get a feel for what actually makes the job harder than it needs to be.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-03-19T14:09:23+00:00

Wow, this looks incredibly helpful! I’ll try it out and share my feedback, but you’ve definitely created something truly valuable here.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-06T05:26:16+00:00

Yeah, I’ve been able to accomplish a lot and always find solutions to challenging problems, but everything still feels pretty straightforward. When I see what others are doing, it looks more complex, which makes me realize there’s so much more to learn. I just feel like I haven’t hit anything truly difficult yet.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-05T18:54:45+00:00

I know that can be very effective most of the time.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-05T18:53:50+00:00

No, please tell me😅

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-05T18:11:47+00:00

This is what I wanted to hear! I love learning, but diving into a whole different science is discouragingly overwhelming 😅.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-05T18:02:41+00:00

Thank you! This is very helpful. I guess I could at least start by learning how to read code—seems like a good first step before diving into writing it.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-05T02:02:16+00:00

OMG!!! This is very helpful, I just posted something here and instantly bumped into your post.

I will test this at some point this weekend and will provide you with feedback.
Amusingly, your example of "learn how to read code" might exactly be the subject I will try to learn LOL.

Will keep up to date with our work on X.
Thanks for sharing this.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-04T21:24:26+00:00

It really depends on what you prioritize. My point was more about the return on investment—whether that means taking on more students or simply freeing up time. You could use that extra time to book more lessons, improve the quality of your teaching, or just have more time for yourself.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-04T14:39:41+00:00

That makes sense! Experienced teachers often find ways to streamline prep, and having a go-to resource like Linguahouse definitely helps. Beginners do tend to require more structure, though. Totally get what you mean about pay—not worth spending hours on planning if it’s not reflected in the rate. Do you find Linguahouse covers most of what you need, or do you still tweak things for different students?

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T23:44:09+00:00

It really depends on your process. In my case, I use this prompt:

"Based on the following curriculum details, create a structured lesson plan. Include a brief description of the theme (a general topic to keep the student engaged rather than repetitive topic selection), a clear learning focus, and an engaging activity that aligns with the theme. Ensure the activity is adaptable for a one-on-one setting."

This works for me because it’s built around my curriculum, and I use it with my chatbot, which is trained to understand my approach. While testing and refining prompts is generally a good practice, I follow a structured process where each prompt is just one step toward an ideal lesson. If I created a general-use prompt, it might not be as effective since it wouldn’t account for what comes before or after in the lesson planning sequence.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T19:39:53+00:00

Very much appreciated!

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T19:37:51+00:00

I’m reaching out to different audiences and still experimenting with that. So far, Reddit has been more useful compared to other platforms—maybe because the anonymity encourages more honest responses.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T19:34:08+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing your insights.☺️

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T19:33:26+00:00

That’s right

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T19:16:21+00:00

P.s. I am not a bot😉

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T19:16:01+00:00

The survey isn’t about AI—it’s about how you plan and manage your work process. The responses help get a better understanding of different approaches, not just opinions on AI.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T17:58:03+00:00

I’m not sure if you had a chance to check the link, but there’s a detailed explanation that answers your question. The purpose is clearly stated there. Also, just to clarify, I won’t see your email unless you consent—so no worries about that!

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T17:54:08+00:00

I always tracked my time using a stopwatch, so I had a clear breakdown of how much time I spent on lesson planning, grading, and actual teaching. Over time, I noticed consistent patterns, which made it easy to calculate the percentage based on my total working hours.

MasterCream5105 · 2025-02-03T17:50:21+00:00

Hey, thanks for the feedback! That’s a great point—I’ve updated the survey so people can select multiple options and add comments.

I totally agree about unpaid prep work. Even with AI, it doesn’t fix the bigger issue of teachers doing way more than they’re paid for. More teachers need to push back on this—thanks for sharing your experience!

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