The Modern Oil Broker – The Modern Oil Broker Playbook

Here’s What You Get:

• How modern commodity brokerage works
• The broker’s role across oil, fuel & energy
• Real deal breakdowns & document verification
• How buyers, sellers & intermediaries interact
• Common mistakes that kill deals early
• 30/60/90-day roadmap to your first opportunity

What Oil Brokering Is & Industry Basics

Clear the confusion. Master the fundamentals.

Understand exactly what oil brokering is, what it ISN’T, and the critical industry terminology you need to sound like a pro from day one.

• Industry terminology
• Common misconceptions
• Market structure

Finding Suppliers and Buyers

Build your network. Create deal flow.

Learn proven methods to find legitimate suppliers and qualified buyers. No cold calling random companies. Strategic, targeted outreach that works.

• Supplier vetting
• Buyer qualification
• Network building

How Transactions Work

From handshake to wire transfer.

Master the complete transaction lifecycle: LOIs, contracts, inspections, payment terms, and delivery. Every step demystified.

• Contract structures
• Payment flows
• Delivery terms

How to Price an Oil Deal

Know your numbers. Maximize your margin.

Calculate your commission, understand Platts pricing, freight costs, and market premiums. Never leave money on the table again.

• Commission structures
• Platts benchmarks
• Margin optimization

How to Verify Documents

Don’t get scammed. Protect your reputation.

Spot fake documents instantly. Learn to verify SGS reports, POP documents, BCL letters, and more. The red flags every broker must know.

• Document verification
• Scam detection
• Due diligence

Reputation Management

Your name is your currency.

Build an unshakeable reputation in an industry where trust is everything. Handle disputes, manage relationships, and become the broker everyone wants to work with.

• Trust building
• Conflict resolution
• Long-term relationships

BONUS MODULE

3 Month Roadmap & Plan

From zero to first deal. Step by step.

A concrete 90-day action plan with weekly milestones. Know exactly what to do on Day 1, Week 2, Month 3. No guesswork.

• Week 1-2: Foundation
• Week 3-6: Outreach
• Week 7-12: Deal Flow