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Next Steps For Dispatchers

**🚛 DISPATCHER GRADUATES: YOUR NEXT MOVE STARTS NOW! 🚛**

Congratulations on completing the Dispatcher Course! 🎉 You've got the knowledge—now it's time to put it into ACTION and start building your dispatch business!

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## 📋 YOUR IMMEDIATE NEXT STEPS:

**STEP 1: Set Up Your Business Foundation (This Week)**

✅ **Register Your Business**

- LLC or sole proprietorship (LLC recommended for protection)

- Get your EIN from IRS (free, takes 5 minutes online)

- Open a business bank account

✅ **Get Your Tools Ready**

- DAT Load Board subscription (use our affiliate link for discount coming soon)

- Trucking management software or spreadsheets

- Professional phone line (Google Voice is free to start)

- Email signature with your business name

✅ **Create Your Dispatcher Agreement**

- Standard rate: 4-7% of gross revenue per truck

- Payment terms (weekly/bi-weekly)

- Services you'll provide

- Termination clause

This is if your working for Owner operator directly outside of our Zodiac Dispatcher Network.

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## 🎯 STEP 2: START RECRUITING OWNER OPERATORS (Your #1 Priority!)

**You need trucks to dispatch = You need owner operators!**

Here's exactly what you need to get started recruiting:

### **What Owner Operators Want to Know:**

1️⃣ **Your Commission Rate**

- Industry standard: 5-7% of gross

- New dispatchers often start at 5% to build portfolio

- Be clear and upfront

2️⃣ **What You'll Handle For Them**

- Finding high-paying loads (DAT, direct shipper contacts)

- Rate negotiation with brokers

- Route planning and fuel stops

- Paperwork (rate confirmations, BOLs)

- Invoicing and payment follow-up

- Problem-solving (breakdowns, delays, disputes)

3️⃣ **Your Availability**

- Are you available 24/7 or business hours only?

- How quickly do you respond to calls/texts?

- Backup plan if you're unavailable

4️⃣ **Your Track Record**

- If you're new: Emphasize your training, dedication, and lower rate

- Offer first 2 weeks FREE or at reduced rate to prove yourself

- Get testimonials ASAP from first clients

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## 📣 WHERE TO FIND OWNER OPERATORS:

**FREE Methods:**

✅ **Facebook Groups** (Best for beginners!)

- Join: "Owner Operators Looking for Dispatchers"

- Join: "Truck Drivers Network"

- Join: CDL 4 LIFE (our group - 54K members!) you can’t advertise in this group but we will advertise on behalf of Zodiac Dispatch Network

- Post your services 2-3x per week

✅ **LinkedIn**

- Connect with truck drivers and owner operators

- Post about your services

- Join trucking industry groups

✅ **Truck Stops (In-Person)**

- Visit local truck stops

- Hand out business cards

- Talk to drivers face-to-face

✅ **Word of Mouth**

- Tell everyone you know

- Ask family/friends if they know any truckers

- Network at trucking events

**Paid Methods (When You're Ready):**

💰 Facebook Ads ($5-10/day targeting owner operators)

💰 Google Ads (search for "dispatcher services")

💰 Flyers at truck stops and trucking companies

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## 💼 YOUR RECRUITING PITCH (Copy & Customize):

**"Hi [Name], I'm [Your Name], a certified freight dispatcher specializing in helping owner operators maximize their revenue while minimizing their headaches.**

**I handle everything from finding high-paying loads on DAT to negotiating rates, planning routes, and managing all your paperwork—so you can focus on driving and making money.**

**My rate is [X]% of gross revenue, and I'm available [hours/days]. I'm currently taking on [#] new clients.**

**Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call to see if we'd be a good fit? I'd love to help you increase your income and reduce your stress!"**

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## 🛠️ WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLIENT:

**Essential Tools:**

- [ ] DAT Load Board access ($150-200/month)

- [ ] Dispatcher agreement template (legal contract)

- [ ] Rate confirmation template

- [ ] Invoice template

- [ ] Spreadsheet to track loads, payments, miles

- [ ] Professional email and phone number

- [ ] Business cards (Vistaprint, $20)

**Knowledge Refresher:**

- [ ] Review course modules on rate negotiation

- [ ] Practice using DAT load board

- [ ] Know your lanes (high-paying routes)

- [ ] Understand HOS rules and regulations

- [ ] Have list of reliable brokers ready

**Mindset:**

- [ ] Confidence in your skills (you're trained!)

- [ ] Willingness to work hard for first clients

- [ ] Patience (first client might take 2-4 weeks)

- [ ] Commitment to excellent service

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## 🎁 SPECIAL OFFER FOR GRADUATES:

**First 3 Owner Operators You Sign:**

- Get FREE access to our "Dispatcher Success Scripts" bonus

- Join our private Dispatcher Graduates support group

- Monthly Q&A calls with Boss Lady for troubleshooting

-Download our DispatchConnect App

**Tag me when you sign your first client and get a special shoutout!** 🎉

I will mentor you with your first driver for 1 week

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## 📞 YOUR ACTION PLAN THIS WEEK:

**Monday-Tuesday:**

- Set up business basics (EIN, bank account)

- Get DAT subscription

- Create templates (agreement, invoice, rate con)

**Wednesday-Thursday:**

- Join 5 Facebook groups for owner operators

- Make your first 10 recruiting posts/messages

- Order business cards

**Friday:**

- Follow up with interested owner operators

- Schedule calls for next week

- Review course materials

**Weekend:**

- Practice your pitch

- Research high-paying lanes

- Set your goals (how many clients by end of month?)

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## 💪 REMEMBER:

✅ Every successful dispatcher started with ZERO clients

✅ Your first client is the hardest—after that, referrals come easier

✅ Confidence comes from ACTION, not waiting until you "feel ready"

✅ Owner operators need YOU as much as you need them

✅ You've been trained by the best—now GO GET IT!

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## 🔥 GRADUATE CHALLENGE:

**Comment below with:**

1. Your dispatcher business name

2. How many owner operators you're aiming to sign this month

3. One question or concern you have about recruiting

Let's support each other! Drop your questions, wins, and progress updates below. 👇

**Keep pushing forward, dispatchers! Your empire starts TODAY!** 🚛💰

**- Boss Lady** 💛

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**P.S.** Need help with your recruiting pitch or dispatcher agreement? Drop a comment or DM me. I've got templates ready for you!

**P.P.S.** Don't forget—our 24/7 AI Tutor is available if you need quick answers while you're building your business. Just submit your question in the Questions section!

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