Recent survey data reveals that vendors are becoming increasingly interested in broker value propositions. In a survey of more than 2,600 equipment dealers, the current sentiment hasn't changed. Here's the data: <table width="536"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="179">Industry</td> <td width="179">% of sellers willing to entertain broker finance experiences (2023)</td> <td width="179">% of sellers willing to entertain broker finance experiences (2019)</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">Material Handling</td> <td width="179">11%</td> <td width="179">5%</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">Transportation (Vocational)</td> <td width="179">22%</td> <td width="179">12%</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">Transportation (OTR)</td> <td width="179">38%</td> <td width="179">15%</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">IT</td> <td width="179">9%</td> <td width="179">3%</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">Restaurant</td> <td width="179">34%</td> <td width="179">16%</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">Construction</td> <td width="179">24%</td> <td width="179">8%</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179">Machine Tool</td> <td width="179">38%</td> <td width="179">10%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The takeaway is clear, brokers have a powerful and growing opportunity to breakthrough with vendors in today’s environment. <em>Data obtained from the <a href="https://sawbuxmarketing.com/">Sawbux</a>'s Study Of Commercial Finance Activity 2023. Research for 2024 will be delivered through the new <a href="https://securedresearch.com/">Secured Research and Data Solutions</a> pulse and market research of the secured finance sector.</em> <a href="https://securedresearch.com/"><em>Secured Research</em></a><em> is a joint venture between the publications, events and training capabilities of Monitor/ABF Journal and Sawbux, a leading marketing, research, data and analytics firm specializing in commercial finance. We’re combining the brand strength of the 50-year leading independent voice of commercial finance with a unique multi-million-dollar research engine that’s been in place serving finance decision-makers for more than 14 years. </em><em>To learn more about how these research capabilities can be deployed for your company’s needs, </em><a href="https://securedresearch.com/"><em>contact us here</em></a><em>.</em>