Today we’d like to introduce you to Nikisha Reagan. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Nikisha Reagan is the founder and CEO of NR Swanks Freight Brokerage, one of the country’s few Black woman-owned freight brokerages. Based in Houston, Texas, her company offers top-notch broker services to hundreds of shippers and carriers, ensuring her client’s needs are met in the safest, most reliable, and timeliest fashion. She specializes in PTL, FTL, and LTL freight transports throughout the United States and Canada. Nikisha grew up in Houston in Trinity Garden, which is known as one of the poorest parts of the city. She lived in a two-bedroom home with her elderly grandmother, five children, and older sister. They needed more financial resources.
During her adolescent years, Nikisha says she was the “black sheep” of the family. She spent most of her childhood in and out of the juvenile system and later the adult correctional system. However, Nikisha eventually decided she had a bigger and better purpose in life outside of steel bars.
At 22, Nikisha completed her high school diploma and received a certificate of completion for phlebotomy from Polytechnic Institute. She became a phlebotomist and later decided to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She was one of 25 students chosen out of 230 applicants to be accepted into a prestigious program, but she failed the final exam by 1/10th of a point. She had exhausted all of her financial aid to continue studying in nursing school. “Doors were closing right after the other all around me,” she states. However, at this point, she boldly decided to invest in herself and start her own business. In 2018, she stepped out on faith and used the funds she was earning at her 9-5 as a phlebotomist to fuel her freight brokerage. She quickly became a successful middle-man (or middle-woman) between shippers of companies and carriers across 48 states, including Canada.
Currently, Nikisha operates her business from the comfort of her home office. After the first five months of being in business, she is already generating six figures. Despite life’s challenges, she has maintained her focus on succeeding regardless of what life throws her way. Even more, she is very motivated to help others. Seeking out other individuals like herself who are willing to invest in themselves, Nikisha has created an online training course on how to get involved in the freight broker industry. She teaches explicitly interested ones how to become freight brokers and dispatchers. When asked what motivates her to continue to push toward success in her career, her answer is straightforward: God and family. Her motto is: “Slow feet don’t eat.”
For more details about Nikisha’s company, visit https://nrsfb.net/ or contact her at nrswanksfreightbrokerage@gmail.com or 832-889-8293. To sign up for her training courses, visit https://nrsfbtraining.thinkific.com/.
Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The journey to success takes time and effort. I had to learn many things before starting my business, and I continue to. Learn even now. One major obstacle I faced was a need for more funds to invest in my venture fully. As a phlebotomist, I had to budget and save up for the necessary supplies and resources.
Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am the ultimate link connecting shipping companies and truck drivers! My specialty lies in flawlessly orchestrating freight transport from one place to another. I am renowned for my genuine approach and sisterly bond with my carriers. But what truly sets me apart is how I established my lane in this industry. And when it comes to my clients, I am more than just a problem solver. I am the ultimate solution!
Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Growing up at grandma’s house with my big sister. Being able to live freely and not have a care in the world.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nrsfb.net/
- Instagram: @nr_swanks
