There's nothing more motivating than a good film, and while brokering freight, you need all the motivation and inspiration you can get - right!

These films I'm suggesting are packed with SERIOUS sales knowledge, skills and tactics that really work (and some are filled with old style techniques that definitely don't work anymore!)? None the less, they're all extremely entertaining and more so if you understand what it's really like to broker freight.

I recommend watching each movie as if it's a training video because you never know what you pick up as they give you the boost to move more loads!

1)  Moneyball  

Moneyball is a film following the true story of how a baseball general manager and his assistant general manager build a unique system to analize players and compete with a limited budget compared to teams just spending to win.

By using this new method they are able to sign undervalued players that are full of potential, building a winning team that can compete at the highest level. Smart business, smart sales and an all around awesome film.

2)  Jerry Maguire 

Jerry Maguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a successful sports agent. He has the biggest clients, the respect, a beautiful fiancée, he has it all.

 Until one night he questions his purpose and his place in the world. Jerry finally comes to terms with what's wrong with his career and life.

The film is full of brilliant sales quotes, passion, energy and sales action, it's a must-watch for freight brokers and agents. 

My favorite part of the film his realization of how valuable one single freight customer might be, compared to trying to sell to anyone and everyone.

3)   The Founder  

This film highlights one of the greatest salesmen of all time, but not someone most people will know or consider a sales-great.

The story of how McDonalds came to be is a surprising one, from milkshake salesperson to the man who took McDonalds and made it what it is today, this film is a MUST watch for anyone brokering freight. 

4)  The Pursuit Of Happyness 

This is the film to really inspire you to work hard, and work harder than anyone else can or does.

Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels like he has made these devices. However, they do not sell as they are marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price.

After seeing a stockbroker pull up in a fancy car, he pushes himself to unbelievable limits to become one and provide for his family.

5) Tommy Boy

Tommy Boy is a movie about the world’s most unlikely brake pad salesman. After the death of Tommy Boy Sr, the family business is in need of some major sales. In desperation, Tommy Boy is sent on the road to make the annual sales trip.

Tommy Boy and his road companion Richard Hayden learn a lot of hard lessons before they finally learn to make the sales stick.

This film has some of the funniest scenes and will have you laughing out loud many times!

These are my top 5 must watch sales movies!  Watch, enjoy, and come back to work with the energy to multiply your freight loads!