Grow Your Moving Company: Recent Episodes
Wade Swikle
The Grow Your Moving Company podcast showcases successful moving companies from around the world and offers valuable insights on increasing revenue and operating efficiency. We aim to help the independent mover dominate their local market.
Louis Massaro is the original founder of Neighbors Moving & Storage and he grew it to an 8-figure company. He later sold the company to start Moving Mastery, which he's been doing for the last 8 years, to help many moving company owners. He also co-founded Smartmoving , which is Wade's and so many other moving company owner's choice of CRM.
Louis will be one of the key speakers at the upcoming Moving Titan Retreat this October.
Learn more and connect with Louis Massaro: Louis' website: https://www.louismassaro.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louismassaro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louismassaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louismassaro/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/louismassaro
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Nick Friedman is the co-founder of one of the largest moving and junk hauling franchises in the world, College Hunks Hauling Junk with over 200 locations. Nick debuted on the very first episode of Shark Tank, and has since been featured on Millionaire Matchmaker, Undercover Boss, and co-starred in the feature length film Bezos. Nick is also a bestselling author of the book Effortless Entrepreneur.
Learn more and connect with Nick Friedman:
Nick's website: https://www.nickfriedman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.friedman1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickfriedman1/
X: https://x.com/nickfriedman1
College Hunks Hauling Junk's website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-hunks-hauling-junk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHunksHaulingJunkandMoving/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehunks
X: https://x.com/CollegeHunks
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zo_ofBvBf5jTrjpvit_ow
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle:
Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Rob Bailey is best known for his work as a music artist as Rob Bailey and The Hustle Standard, and has amassed hundreds of millions of listens on Spotify, been featured in by professional sports teams in the NFL and NBA, in the major motion picture, Southpaw, and has released tracks and albums in multiple other genres. Rob is a serial entrepreneur, influencer, husband, and farmer, with a portfolio consisting of an 'athletic - outdoorsmen' style fashion brand, Flag Nor Fail, over a dozen real estate investments, among other projects. Rob will be one of the featured keynote speakers at the upcoming Moving Titan Retreat October 2nd-4th.
Learn more and connect with Dan Antonelli: Rob's website: https://flagnorfail.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killrobbailey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killrobbailey/ Clothing Line's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flagnorfail/ Band's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robandhustle/ Band's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/hustlestandard
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
We have a special guest in this episode. A true titan of the industry and one of our speakers in the upcoming Moving Titan Retreats, Steve Kuhn.
Steve Kuhn is the acting CEO of MG Moving Services. MG Moving Services is about a $25 million company with five locations in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and South Florida. They’ve got 175 employees and 75 trucks.
Steve Kuhn actually came from and helped build JK Moving Services into the largest independent company in North America.
Learn more and connect with Steve Kuhn:
Website: https://www.mgmoving.com/
E-mail: askkuhn@mgmoving.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MGMovingDMV
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mg-moving-services/
Instagram: instagram.com/MGMovingService
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Dan Antonelli is the founder and president of Kickcharge Creative, and best selling author of the book, Branded Not Blanded. He is the world's leading expert on branding for home service companies, and his agency, Kickcharge Creative, has propelled hundreds of home service companies to massive growth, including Tommy Mello's A1 Garage Door Service from $30 million to over $200 million dollars in revenue in a few short years. Dan will also be leading a branding workshop for moving companies at the upcoming Moving Titan Retreat in October!
Learn more and connect with Dan Antonelli: Dan’s website: https://www.kickcharge.comE-mail: dan@kickcharge.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danantonelliFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.antonelliInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danantonelli_kickcharge/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Chris Sweet is the founder and owner of Swamp Rabbit Moving and Storage in Greenville South Carolina. Chris has experienced rapid growth to become a 5 million dollar plus moving and storage company in 4 short years, running 16 trucks, and has ambitious goals to become a 50 million dollar company in 5 years. In this episode, we talk about how he has grown so quickly, and how he plans to rapidly expand over the next few years to fulfill his mission to become the largest and highest quality moving service in South Carolina.
Learn more and connect with Chris Sweet: Brian’s website: https://www.swamprabbitmoving.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sweet-555650208/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.sweet.7967/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swamprabbitmoving
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Brian Slater is the owner of New City Moving in Chicago, the largest independent residential moving company in the Midwest, with 138 trucks, 325 employees, and boasting 25 million dollars a year in sales doing over 14,000 moves annually.
Brian talks about his meteoric rise over 15 years, from dropping out of highschool and bootstrapping his company with $10,000, to mastering digital marketing, creating an amazing culture, and striking a deal with private equity.
Learn more and connect with Brian Slater: Brian’s website: https://www.newcitymovers.com/ Phone number: +1-773-269-8669 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-slater-b7306219/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewCityMoving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newcitymoving/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Welcome to our very first Ask Me Anything episode on the Grow Your Moving Company podcast! We went live on Instagram back on June 21st for this special edition, diving into all the questions you awesome folks sent our way from Instagram and Facebook. We covered everything from insider tips for the moving business to career hacks and even squeezed in some fitness advice. Stick around as we spill the beans, share stories, and dish out practical tips to help you not just survive, but thrive in your moving company and beyond.
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
In today’s episode, we are joined again by our good friend Eric Wirks to catch up on how he has been handling and navigating through big career and business changes. He is the Founder and Owner of Wirks Moving & Storage and recently, he has hired a CEO for his company and stepped back from the operations to be the Chairman of the Board. He has since taken the role to be the CEO of USA Homelistings, a moving industry leads company that helps businesses grow through targeted marketing. Tune in as we discussed everything from delegating key business tasks to navigating big business challenges.
Learn more and connect with Eric Wirks: Sean’s website (USA Homelistings): https://www.usahomelistings.com/ Website (Wirks Moving & Storage): https://wirksmoving.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-wirks-011284b2/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.wirks Moving Company Owners Unite Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142914039647052/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_wirks/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Today’s episode is a real game-changer as we sit down with fitness and wellness expert, Sean Crane of Ustoppable #365MFR. We dive deep into how optimizing your fitness not only transforms your physique but can significantly impact your business growth. Whether you're looking to shed some pounds, gain muscle, or supercharge your productivity, this episode’s got you covered.
Learn more and connect with Sean Crane: Sean’s website: https://unstoppable365.com/home?am_id=mt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-crane-0bab4315a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanmichaelcrane/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_crane_official/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanmcrane
Join us in the challenge and sign up with Unstoppable #365MFR program https://unstoppable365.com/home?am_id=mt
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up your moving company's operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Today, we are joined by one of our Moving Titan Retreat speakers, Chris Knowles, the founder and president of True Friends Moving Company. Chris has successfully scaled his business from a single truck to a 22-truck operation and has successfully ventured into real estate investing. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for anyone in the moving industry looking to grow their business and explore passive income opportunities through real estate.
For those looking to elevate their moving business, I highly recommend checking out Titan Up Training. This specialized training program is designed to help you tighten up your operations, streamline processes, and maximize your profitability. Tighten up at titantuptraining.com.
Also, mark your calendars for the Moving Titan Retreat, happening in Tampa, Florida from October 2nd to 4th. This large-scale independent moving conference will feature influential speakers such as Tommy Mello, Sean Crane, and Reagan Weiss. With tactical strategies tailored for up to 500 moving company owners, this event is an invaluable opportunity to prepare your business for the fall and winter seasons. Secure your tickets now at movingtitanretreats.com.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue bringing you top-notch content to grow your moving business.
Thank you for joining us. Moving out!
Learn more and connect with Chris Knowles:
- Chris’ website: https://www.truefriendsmovingcompany.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-knowles-tfm/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisrolls.100
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrolls/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisrolls01
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Tighten up with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Recorded live at the JL Video studios, we have Jordan Long, the CEO of JL Video, joining us. Jordan and his team are the creative minds behind our Moving Titan Retreat videos. Jordan is a magician when it comes to video marketing. Stay tuned as he shares with us his secrets to scaling your moving company through the power of strategic video production.
Remember to show your support by giving us a 5-star review on podcast channels and consider joining the Titan Up Training for exclusive insights and resources on how to grow your moving company.
Learn more and connect with Jordan Lung:
Jordan’s website: https://jlvideo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlvideoinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanleelung/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JLVideoInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JLVideoInc/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://go.movingtitanretreats.com/octoberretreatearlybird330949
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Riley Johnson, Co-founder of ComeHome AI. Join us to discuss game-changing innovations for the moving industry. We'll dive deep into how AI technology is revolutionizing the lead form process, capturing household inventories through photos for accurate estimates, and enhancing overall customer experience. Riley will share insights on leveraging AI to optimize scheduling, improve profitability, and identify upsell opportunities, much like major tech companies. Stay tuned as we explore how this cutting-edge technology can streamline operations, minimize admin work, and transform your moving business.
Don’t forget to rate us with five stars on platforms like Apple and Spotify, and check out our latest updates on the Moving Titan Retreat and Titan Up Training. Let's get moving!
Learn more and connect with Riley Johnson:
- Riley's website: https://comehome.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/come-home-ai/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@comehomeai
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Come-Homeai/61553471648566/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comehomeai
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://go.movingtitanretreats.com/octoberretreatearlybird330949
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
In today’s episode, we’re hanging out with Clutch Moving Company's CEO, Steven Mandac. Steven's taken his business from a modest $100,000 in revenue back in 2019 to an eye-opening $4 million this year, and we're all ears on how he made it happen.
Join us as we discuss creative strategies you can use to sail through the industry's ups and downs. We’re spilling the beans on everything from mastering social media tactics to old-school moves like sending out pizzas to catch a client's attention!
I’ll also be sharing a glimpse of my daily grind—how I juggle everything from early morning routines to strategic planning. Whether you’re deep in the moving game or just stepping in, this chat’s brimming with tips and stories that just might inspire your next big move. Tune in, and let’s get moving!
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://go.movingtitanretreats.com/octoberretreatearlybird330949
Learn more and connect with Steven Mandac:
- Steven’s Website: https://clutchmovingcompany.com/
- Steven’s Podcast: Moving Forward Podcast
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-mandac-971769103
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrrClutch
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mrclutch/
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
If you liked this episode, please give us a 5-star review and hit that subscribe button on both Youtube and on your favorite podcasting platform. Thank you and moving out!
In this episode we talk about franchising and the origin story of Grow Your Moving Company with one of our long-time listeners, Ryan Ferrier. Ryan Ferrier is the owner of Packhorse Moving which is a moving company franchise, currently, with 4 locations.
Learn more and connect with Ryan Ferrier:
- Ryan’s website: https://www.packhorsemoving.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanferrierowner/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packhorsemoving/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@packhorsemoving
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@packhorsemoving
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://go.movingtitanretreats.com/octoberretreatearlybird330949
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
I’m really excited to share this week’s episode as our guest will be sharing tons of knowledge about door knocking, which I think is a missing piece to the moving industry!
Today we have the Door to Door Millionaire, Lenny Gray. He wrote a book called Door-to-Door Millionaire and a second book to the series called, More Door-to-Door Millionaire. He is also the CEO of Rove Pest Control and has been door knocking since 1998 and has been helping to train people in the door knocking space in the pest control industry.
Learn more and connect with Lenny Gray:
- Lenny’s websites: https://lennygray.com & https://d2dmillionaire.com
- Lenny’s books: Door-to-Door Millionaire & More Door-to-Door Millionaire
- Get access to Lenny’s free webinar: https://lennygray.com/webinar
- E-mail: lenny@d2dmillionaire.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenny-gray-2b8029b
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/D2DMillionaire
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelennygray/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lennybgray
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovepc
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://go.movingtitanretreats.com/octoberretreatearlybird330949
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Learn more about SEO and podcasting with today’s guest, Cash Miller.
Cash Miller is the CEO of the podcast production company, Titan Digital Worx, and a digital marketing company, Titan Media. He is also a podcaster and is the host of Emerging Brands and Marketing Masters: The Agency Power Show. He is also an army veteran and a member of the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.
Learn more and connect with Cash Miller:
- Cash’s podcast production company website: https://titanmediaworx.com/
- Digital marketing company website: https://titandigital.com
- Emerging Brands podcast: https://emergingbrands.podbean.com/
- Marketing Masters: The Agency Power Show: https://marketingmasters.podbean.com/
- E-mail: cash@titandigital.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cashmiller
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://go.movingtitanretreats.com/octoberretreatearlybird330949
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
In today's episode we talk with Matt DiBara regarding good practices in recruiting and creating a positive work culture. Matt is a fourth generation mason who created The Contractor Consultants to revolutionize recruitment for contractors in the home service space. He has been featured in several publications such as the California Business Journal, CEO Weekly, Yahoo Finance, The Detroit News, LA Weekly, and more for his outstanding contributions to the construction industry. He became a millionare at just the age of 27 and currently works on celebrity homes in LA. He writes books and curriculum. He serves as a keynote speaker and is actually in the early stages of developing a potential TV show.
Learn more and connect with Matt DiBara:
- Matt's website: https://www.thecontractorconsultants.com/
- Podcast: The Confident Homeowner Podcast https://theundercovercontractor.com/category/podcast/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdibara/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbvrotYUZbTzz35vGoZt6rQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theundercovercontractor
This episode is sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle:
- Wade's website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wade.swikle
We have a different type of business owner in this episode! Someone who worked with a lot of moving companies and is an affiliate of the moving industry – organizers.
Heather Rogers is the owner of Simply Organized, an Atlanta-based organizing company. She is also the author of the book A Simplified Life.
In this episode we talk about how organizers work with moving companies and some key takeaways that we can apply on the packing and unpacking side of our moving business.
Learn more and connect with Heather Rogers:
- Heather’s website: https://simplyorganizedyou.com/
- Heather’s An Organized Life book: https://simplyorganizedyou.com/book/
- E-mail: heather@simplyorganizedyou.com
- Phone number: 1-404-825-2105
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herogers/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyorganizedyou
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyorganizedyou/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyOrganizedYou
This episode is sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that help moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Chris Walls has been the President and CEO of Go Mini's Franchising LLC, a portable storage company. He started in corporate America where he led companies that were in the 9-figures. He also had prior experience as a litigator and also delve into real estate. And in this episode we talk about how he moved from different fields and landed in to the portable storage space.
Learn more and connect with Chris Walls
- Chris' website: https://www.gominisfranchise.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-walls-98743112/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing.
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Regan Weiss is one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Moving Titan Retreat. He is a fractional CMO for multiple companies throughout the United States. He is a patent holder with the United States patent office, he’s a published author of the book“Keep Going”, The Creator of The HUB network, Partner in a Barndominum Company called The Contractor. He is the Founder of HUBlife Charities a 501c3 which assists the small business owners grow.
Learn more and connect with Regan Weiss:
- Regan's website: https://templarnow.net/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-weiss-b8884858/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSWEISS
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reganweiss43/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that help moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle:
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
Robert Esposito is the founder of Relocators Service Inc. Relocators Service Inc is a multi-dimension end-to-end home transition company, specializing in local long distance residential moving, home clean-outs, junk removal, professional estate sales, online auctions, secure storage, restoration pack outs, assisting restoration companies, couriers and adjusters. Relocators has 6 locations in New York and Florida.
Learn more and connect with Robert Esposito:
- Robert’s website: https://usrelocators.com/
- Office Phone Number: +1-516-595-7420
- E-mail: robert@usrelocators.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/relocators/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@usrelocators
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respo.5/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle:
- Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/
In this special edition of Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, Wade Swikle chats with his partner in the Moving Titan Retreat, Chad Coatney, (Master Movers), their sales manager, Brock Ruebel (Happy Helpers Moving), and Kelsey Lachelle (Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit) to talk about the upcoming retreat.
Learn more and connect with Chad Coatney:
- Chad’s website: https://www.moverswithmanners.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-coatney-61a30b89
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coatney23/
Learn and connect with Brock Ruebel:
- Brock’s website: https://www.happyhelpersmovingco.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brockruebel/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockruebel/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brock.ruebel
Learn and connect with Kelsey Lachelle:
- Kelsey’s website: https://www.xn2fit.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kk.lachelle/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelseylachelle/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kk.lachelle
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
SmartMoving - CRM system that help moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly.
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing.
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
In this episode of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, Wade Swikle talks with Whitney Lohr from the Florida Living Group, Berkshire Hathaway. They discuss the nuances of the moving industry from the perspective of a realtor, importance of networking, and how movers can stand apart to establish a fruitful partnership with realtors. The conversation also explores the importance of understanding clients' needs, current trends in the real estate market, how to manage stress during moves, and the role of customer reviews in business. Check out Whitney's website to learn more about her http://www.whitneysellsflorida.com/. Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Sean Crane is the founder of Unstoppable #365MFR, speaker, and bestselling author of the book “Prison Of Your Own, Break Free Of Limitations And Unlock Your True Potential,” who spent over 2000 days in prison, where he underwent a life changing transformation. Today, his mission is to help people who feel stuck in life do the same through fitness, mindset, and personal development.
Learn more and connect with Sean:
- Sean's Website https://seanmichaelcrane.com/
- Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-crane-0bab4315a/
- Instgram https://www.instagram.com/seanmcrane/
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopeVhU-zAK5Phj_C0spV6Q
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Andy Elliott is the #1 rising sales trainer in the world, and built a 9 figure business in 3 years with his company, The Elliott Group. He incorporates fitness and physical discipline into his training, and is partnering with Wade to break into the moving industry to build out the #1 moving training platform in the world. Andy will be performing a live and in person day long training at the next Moving Titan Retreat, March 22nd, 2024.
Learn more about Andy and the Elliott Group https://elliott247.com/
Listen to Andy's podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzgaXQEOfgqhwapKpyhr2rgBh3pH0qC2-
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach and consultant, and host of top-rated The How of Business podcast show. Henry has over 36 years of diverse business experience, including successful careers in the information technology industry, sales, sales training and business ownership. Henry has been involved in 12 different businesses, since buying his first business in 1991. Henry has bought and sold businesses and has also developed his own new businesses, including franchises. His businesses span various industries including restaurants, real estate investments, salon suites, software, travel, shared office space & coworking, car washing, and small business coaching and consulting. Henry currently resides in Jensen Beach, Florida with his wife Pam.
Learn more about Henry and The How of Business at https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville . com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
John Hamilton is the owner of Brooks Moving and Hauling in Palm Beach, Florida, and 13 year decorated Air Force veteran. In this episode we talk about how his military experience helped him grow a moving company he bought from $200,000 per year to over 3 million dollars in just two years.
Learn more about Brooks Moving & Hauling https://brooksmovingandhauling.com/
Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titans Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode is Sponsored by:
Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/
Moversville.com - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. https://2collegebrothers.com/
Tommy went from being over $50,000 in debt to building one of, if not the largest garage door companies in America, currently doing over $200 million dollars in revenue, on his way to a billion. Tommy also hosts the Home Service Expert Podcast, and is the author of two books, Elevate, and Home Service Millionaire. Tommy is hosting the Freedom Event in Orlando Florida, November 1-3rd, 2023, in an effort to make more home service professionals dominate their market.
Connect with Tommy Mello
Tommy’s Website https://homeserviceexpert.com/
A1 Garage Door website https://a1garage.com/
About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Here is Part 2 of our insightful conversation with Mariette Frey. Mariette is a moving coach and consultant for people who are moving. She hosts the podcast Mariette's on the Move, and offers insight from a consumer's point of view on how to ensure the smoothest move possible. In this episode we talk about how she teaches her clients to find movers, red flags to look for and how movers can better serve their clientele.
Connect with Mariette on her website https://www.mariettesonthemove.com/
Listen to Mariette's podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mariettes-on-the-move/id1633908774
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Our guest today is Mariette Frey. Mariette is a moving coach and consultant for people who are moving. She hosts the podcast Mariette's on the Move, and offers insight from a consumer's point of view on how to ensure the smoothest move possible. In this episode we talk about how she teaches her clients to find movers, red flags to look for and how movers can better serve their clientele.
Connect with Mariette on her website https://www.mariettesonthemove.com/
Listen to Mariette's podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mariettes-on-the-move/id1633908774
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
We are back with Part 2 of our conversation with Travis Weathers, Founder and CEO of Rotate Digital, a digital marketing firm that specializes in SEO for moving companies with over 150 clients and a team of 32 people. Travis talks about the strategies movers should be using when trying to rank on Google, his own business philosophies, and how being a commercial pilot relates to running a business.
Learn more about Rotate Digital at https://rotatedigital.com/
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Joining the show today is Travis Weathers, Founder and CEO of Rotate Digital, a digital marketing firm that specializes in SEO for moving companies with over 150 clients and a team of 32 people. Travis talks about the strategies movers should be using when trying to rank on Google, his own business philosophies, and how being a commercial pilot relates to running a business. Stay tuned for Part 1 with Travis.
Learn more about Rotate Digital at https://rotatedigital.com/
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Vince is the former VP of Commercial Sales with JK Moving, the largest privately owned moving company in North America. Since leaving JK, Vince has gone into sales coaching and consulting, and is the author of "Daily Dose of Sales Wisdom" and 'Hey Coach I got to Pee".
Connect with Vince: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-burruano/
Vince's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vincent-D.-Burruano/author/B09F4X7Y9B
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Vince is the former VP of Commercial Sales with JK Moving, the largest privately owned moving company in North America. Since leaving JK, Vince has gone into sales coaching and consulting, and is the author of "Daily Dose of Sales Wisdom" and 'Hey Coach I got to Pee". Stay tuned for Part 2 where we continue the conversation with Vince.
Connect with Vince: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-burruano/
Vince's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vincent-D.-Burruano/author/B09F4X7Y9B
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Welcome back for Part 2 of our conversation with Tiam Behdarvandan, founder and CEO of Canadian based moving franchise Let's Get Moving. Let's Get moving has 5 corporate locations, and has sold 26 franchise territories in its first 6 months of franchising, expected to gross nearly 20 million dollars this year. Learn about Tiem's journey into opening 5 corporate locations franchising his business. Let's Get Moving Website https://letsgetmovingcanada.com/ Connect with Tiam https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiam-behdarvandan-5871056b/?originalSubdomain=ca About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Tiem Behdarvandan is the founder and CEO of Canadian based moving franchise Let's Get Moving. Let's Get moving has 5 corporate locations, and has sold 26 franchise territories in its first 6 months of franchising, expected to gross nearly 20 million dollars this year. Learn about Tiem's journey into opening 5 corporate locations franchising his business. Let's Get Moving Website https://letsgetmovingcanada.com/ Connect with Tiam https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiam-behdarvandan-5871056b/?originalSubdomain=ca About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with Tyler Shirley. Tyler was the co-owner of Highwaymen Moving in Greenville, SC for almost three years, before attending a Moving Titan Retreat, and discovering an opportunity in a 2 College Brothers franchise. He took over the existing Gainesville location to become the organization's first franchisee. Tyler reveals his background in the moving industry, and why he felt owing a 2 College Brothers Franchise was a good fit. Wade and Tyler discuss the benefits of owning a 2 College Brothers franchise, and what their goals are for the future. About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Tyler was the co-owner of Highwaymen Moving in Greenville, SC for almost three years, before attending a Moving Titan Retreat, and discovering an opportunity in a 2 College Brothers franchise. He took over the existing Gainesville location to become the organization's first franchisee. Tyler reveals his background in the moving industry, and why he felt owing a 2 College Brothers Franchise was a good fit. Wade and Tyler discuss the benefits of owning a 2 College Brothers franchise, and what their goals are for the future. About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
This is Part 2 of a conversation with Clifford Starks, a partner at Reliable Arizona Movers in Tempe, AZ. Clifford is a retired professional UFC fighter and motivational speaker, who brings the habits of hard work, discipline, and attitude he acquired during his professional fighting career into the moving industry. Reliable Movers of Arizona has 10 trucks, and are navigating the housing market downturn with refined systems and processes designed to grab market share in the Phoenix area.
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
In this episode, we hear from Clifford Starks, a partner at Reliable Arizona Movers in Tempe, AZ. Clifford is a retired professional UFC fighter and motivational speaker, who brings the habits of hard work, discipline, and attitude he acquired during his professional fighting career into the moving industry. Reliable Movers of Arizona has 10 trucks, and are navigating the housing market downturn with refined systems and processes designed to grab market share in the Phoenix area. Stay tuned for Part 2!
About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
In today's pisode, we continue our conversation with Bryan Bloom about SEO. Bryan Bloom at Mover Search marketing is a search engine wizard, and has helped 2 College Brothers dominate local search in the markets it serves, consistently being one of the top 3 drivers of new business each month. Listen in to learn what's new in Google's algorithms, common myths and the truth about backlinks, and the future of Chat GPT and AI as it relates to SEO. Connect With Our Guest Visit the Mover Search Marketing at https://moversearchmarketing.com/ About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Bryan Bloom at Mover Search marketing is a search engine wizard, and has helped 2 College Brothers dominate local search in the markets it serves, consistently being one of the top 3 drivers of new business each month. In this episode, we discuss what's new in Google's algorithms, common myths and the truth about backlinks, and the future of Chat GPT and AI as it relates to SEO. Connect With Our Guest Visit the Mover Search Marketing at https://moversearchmarketing.com/ About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. Find him online at https://www.2collegebrothers.com
Here is part 2 of this interview with Cameron Batty, founder of Best of Utah Moving and Storage based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Best of Utah Moving and Storage has over 2500 online reviews and 16 trucks. Cameron Talks about his '5 star' culture, and his daily routine that has led him to become the Best Moving Company in Utah! Check out Best of Utah Moving and Storage https://www.bestofutahmoving.com/
Cameron Batty is the founder of Best of Utah Moving and Storage based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with over 2500 online reviews and 16 trucks. Cameron Talks about his '5 star' culture, and his daily routine that has led him to become the Best Moving Company in Utah! Check out Best of Utah Moving and Storage https://www.bestofutahmoving.com/
Part 2 of this conversation with Tim Krupp, a repeat guest, who gives us an update on his three locations in Ohio, as well as his latest startup, Move Bees. Check out Move Bees and Krupp Moving and Storage online at https://movebees.com/ and https://kruppmoving.com/
Tim Krupp is a repeat guest fo the show, and gives us an update on his three locations in Ohio, as well as his latest startup, Move Bees. Check out Move Bees and Krupp Moving and Storage online at https://movebees.com/ and https://kruppmoving.com/
Listen to Part 2 of this conversation with Cameron Eversole. Cameron is the director of AMS Relocation, a Bekins agent out of the San Francisco Bay area that's been in business since 1949. They average 6-7 million per year in revenue, and have recently discovered a sales tactic that allowed them to go from a 15% onsite conversion rate to 65% virtually overnight!
Cameron Eversole is the director of AMS Relocation, a Bekins agent out of the San Francisco Bay area that's been in business since 1949. They average 6-7 million per year in revenue, and have recently discovered a sales tactic that allowed them to go from a 15% onsite conversion rate to 65% virtually overnight! Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview with Cameron.
This is the final installment of our interview with one of the largest owners in the country, Larry O'Toole of Gentle Giant Moving Company.
Gentle Giant was formed in 1980 as a 'side hustle' before officially incorporating in 1985. Since then, it has grown to over 55 million dollars in annual revenue across 24 locations. Amazingly, the vast majority of growth has been organic, with O'Toole claiming to only spending less than 1/2 percent of revenue in marketing. It boasts up to 200 trucks and 500 employees, depending on the time of year.
Learn more about Gentle Giant https://www.gentlegiant.com/
Here is Part 3 of 4 of our interview with one of the largest owners in the country, Larry O'Toole of Gentle Giant Moving Company.
Gentle Giant was formed in 1980 as a 'side hustle' before officially incorporating in 1985. Since then, it has grown to over 55 million dollars in annual revenue across 24 locations. Amazingly, the vast majority of growth has been organic, with O'Toole claiming to only spending less than 1/2 percent of revenue in marketing. It boasts up to 200 trucks and 500 employees, depending on the time of year. Don't miss this special 4 part series profiling one of the biggest independent moving companies in America!
Learn more about Gentle Giant https://www.gentlegiant.com/
Today we have Part 2 of our interview with one of the largest owners in the country, Larry O'Toole of Gentle Giant Moving Company.
Gentle Giant was formed in 1980 as a 'side hustle' before officially incorporating in 1985. Since then, it has grown to over 55 million dollars in annual revenue across 24 locations. Amazingly, the vast majority of growth has been organic, with O'Toole claiming to only spending less than 1/2 percent of revenue in marketing. It boasts up to 200 trucks and 500 employees, depending on the time of year. Don't miss this special 4 part series profiling one of the biggest independent moving companies in America!
Learn more about Gentle Giant https://www.gentlegiant.com/
Today we have the first installment in very special interview with one of the largest owners in the country, Larry O'Toole of Gentle Giant Moving Company.
Gentle Giant was formed in 1980 as a 'side hustle' before officially incorporating in 1985. Since then, it has grown to over 55 million dollars in annual revenue across 24 locations. Amazingly, the vast majority of growth has been organic, with O'Toole claiming to only spending less than 1/2 percent of revenue in marketing. It boasts up to 200 trucks and 500 employees, depending on the time of year. Don't miss this special 4 part series profiling one of the biggest independent moving companies in America!
Learn more about Gentle Giant https://www.gentlegiant.com/
Part 2 of our conversation with College Muscle Movers owners, Cameron Carson, Andrew Roth, and Cameron Gillette, aka Cammy G, gets into some of the nitty gritty of advertising and hiring as well as their plans for growth.
College Muscle Movers was founded in 2006 in St. Paul, MN, and acquired in 2008 by Cameron Carson after an unpaid internship at the company. He later brought on Andrew and Cammy G. Today the company is approaching 3 million in revenue, and has 9 trucks, while starting to branch into ancillary services, like cleaning, organizing, and handyman work.
Learn more about College Muscle Movers: https://collegemusclemovers.com/
This episode with College Muscle Movers features all three owners, founder Cameron Carson, Andrew Roth, and Cameron Gillette, aka Cammy G.
College Muscle Movers was founded in 2006 in St. Paul, MN, and acquired in 2008 by Cameron Carson after an unpaid internship at the company. He later brought on Andrew and Cammy G. Today the company is approaching 3 million in revenue, and has 9 trucks, while starting to branch into ancillary services, like cleaning, organizing, and handyman work.
Learn more about College Muscle Movers: https://collegemusclemovers.com/
The #1 Remax team in Florida, and consistently ranked in the top 50 in the country. Andrew Duncan and his team have sold over 2 Billion dollars in volume. In this episode he talks about marketing strategies that work in Real Estate that may also work for movers, what he looks for when partnering with a moving company, and where he sees the real estate economy going in the near future.
Learn more about Andrew and the Duncan Duo: https://www.theduncanduo.com/
The #1 Remax team in Florida, and consistently ranked in the top 50 in the country. Andrew Duncan and his team have sold over 2 Billion dollars in volume. In this episode he talks about marketing strategies that work in Real Estate that may also work for movers, what he looks for when partnering with a moving company, and where he sees the real estate economy going in the near future.
Learn more about Andrew and the Duncan Duo: https://www.theduncanduo.com/
Our guest today is Rob Marchese, owner of ZippBoxx in Long Island, NY. Rob has 9 trucks and is projecting 4 million in revenue for 2023. In Part 2, we continue to talk about hiring movers, the organizational structure of his staff, and Rob shares some of his wisdom and advice.
Zippboxx Website: https://zippboxx.com/
Our guest today is Rob Marchese, owner of ZippBoxx in Long Island, NY. Rob has 9 trucks and is projecting 4 million in revenue for 2023. Listen in as Rob shares his story on how he got involved in the moving industry, secrets to working with interior designers, and how he overcame some of his own struggles early in life that ultimately led to him founding his company.
Zippboxx Website: https://zippboxx.com/
This is Part 2 of an awesome conversation with Blake Fitzpatrick of Sunshine Movers in Sarasota Florida and the founder of the Moving Company Owners Unite Facebook group. Blake founded Sunshine Movers 7 years ago, owns 9 trucks and is a multi-million dollar local mover. Listen in as Blake shares his insights around the importance of relationships, networking, and some very creative marking ideas.
Sunshine Movers website https://www.sarasotasunshinemovers.com/
MCOU Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/142914039647052/
Today we have an insightful interview with Blake Fitzpatrick from Sunshine Movers in Sarasota Florida and the founder of the Moving Company Owners Unite Facebook group. Blake founded Sunshine Movers 7 years ago, owns 9 trucks and is a multi-million dollar local mover.
Sunshine Movers website https://www.sarasotasunshinemovers.com/
MCOU Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/142914039647052/
This episode features a roundtable discussion from one of the Fall 2022 Moving Titan Retreats from several different moving companies.
Learn more and apply to attend the next retreat at https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
This episode features a roundtable discussion from one of the Fall 2022 Moving Titan Retreats from several different moving companies.
Learn more and apply to attend the next retreat at https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/
Joining the show this week is John Watson of Eager Beaver Movers in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Listen in as John explains how he took over a 1 truck operation and transformed the company into a 6 million dollar plus enterprise and maintains next to no marketing expenses.
In Part 2 we discuss buying leads, a strategy for getting Google reviews, some numbers/financials, the company structure outside of movers, and how they handle claims.
Check out Eager Beaver Moving and Storage at https://eagerbeavermoving.com/
Joining the show this week is John Watson of Eager Beaver Movers in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Listen in as John explains how he took over a 1 truck operation and transformed the company into a 6 million dollar plus enterprise and maintains next to no marketing expenses.
We also talk about the power of networking, his operation and training process, his sales process and closing rates, and on-sites vs virtuals.
Check out Eager Beaver Moving and Storage at https://eagerbeavermoving.com/
Chris Sweet started Swamp Rabbit Moving in Greenville, SC 2 years ago and has seen exponential growth into a multi million dollar company during this time. He recently opened a second location in Charleston, SC, and shares the key to his marketing success and growth.
In Part 2 we get into training and ensuring quality service, a "long term value over short term gain" approach to customer service, their super creative social media strategy, customer referrals and Google reviews, the company culture, and some current financials and goals.
Check out Swamp Rabbit Moving at https://www.swamprabbitmoving.com/
Chris Sweet started Swamp Rabbit Moving in Greenville, SC 2 years ago and has seen exponential growth into a multi million dollar company during this time. He recently opened a second location in Charleston, SC, and shares the key to his marketing success and growth.
We cover lots of ground in Part 1 including what he did to have such a strong first year, the biggest challenges he faced early on and how he overcame them for growth, effective marketing techniques, their sales process and approach to hiring movers.
Check out Swamp Rabbit Moving at https://www.swamprabbitmoving.com/
Winston Davis started in the moving industry at a young age, before going off on his own during the pandemic to help moving company owners with their recruiting strategies. Today he works with over 80 moving companies across the country to improve their culture and fill their labor needs so they can operate at maximum capcity.
In Part 2 Winston sheds light on rates of pay, what percent of revenue is moving labor, who makes a good employee, drug tests and background tests, 1099s vs W-2s, and his personal Moving Titan Retreat experience.
Check out MoveUp Consulting at https://moveupconsulting.com/
Winston Davis started in the moving industry at a young age, before going off on his own during the pandemic to help moving company owners with their recruiting strategies. Today he works with over 80 moving companies across the country to improve their culture and fill their labor needs so they can operate at maximum capcity.
In Part 1 Winston shares how he got into the moving industry and consulting, the labor market and staffing strategies, what he does different that is so valuable to his clients, and the importance of training.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview!
Check out MoveUp Consulting at https://moveupconsulting.com/
Joining the show is Steven Reed of Big League Movers and Storage in Memphis Tennessee. Listen in as Steven tells the Big League story and how he has gone through hard times and rallied back to grow one of the most respected moving companies in Tennessee. In Part 2, Steven shares how he got to the point of being able to delegate more, the importance of training employees well, and his top advice for getting through challening times in a business. Check out Big League Movers at https://bigleaguemovers.com/
Joining the show is Steven Reed of Big League Movers and Storage in Memphis Tennessee. Listen in as Steven tells the Big League story and how he has gone through hard times and rallied back to grow one of the most respected moving companies in Tennessee. Check out Big League Movers at https://bigleaguemovers.com/
Joining the show this week is Derek Greene of Get Your Move On. Derek takes us on his journey of starting his moving company while struggling with addiction at a young age to getting clean and proceeding to grow a 6 million dollar business from scratch over the course of 17 years.
In Part 2 of their conversation, Wade and Derek talk about the bumpy but worthwhile road to launching Plush, a logistics company for high end interior design and getting sober while in a business accelerator program.
Check out Get Your Move On https://www.getyourmoveonllc.com/
Joining the show this week is Derek Greene of Get Your Move On. Derek takes us on his journey of starting his moving company while struggling with addiction at a young age to getting clean and proceeding to grow a 6 million dollar business from scratch over the course of 17 years.
In Part 1 of their conversation, Wade and Derek talk about his company, how he got started in the moving business, what his day to day looks like, and finding a balance with workload and staff
Check out Get Your Move On https://www.getyourmoveonllc.com/
Joining us on this episode is Andrew Androff of ProfessionalMovers.com. ProfessionalMovers.con has been serving the Detroit market since 1978 and currently operates 3 locations with 21 trucks.
In Part 2 of their conversation, Wade and Andrew talk about services offered by ProffesionalMovers.com, a perspective on branding and effective marketing strategies. Also discusses is franchising, dealing with competition, and having an internal company structure that sets you up for success.
Check out ProfessionalMovers.com https://professionalmovers.com/
Joining the show this week is Andrew Androff of ProfessionalMovers.com. ProfessionalMovers.con has been serving the Detroit market since 1978 and currently operates 3 locations with 21 trucks.
In Part 1 of their conversation, Wade and Andrew talk about the synchronistic beginning of ProfessionalMovers.com, the business scale and structure, and some of the things that make this company unique including an awesome invective program for customers moving their home or business back to the city and support the resurgence and growth that’s in downtown Detroit.
Check out ProfessionalMovers.com https://professionalmovers.com/
Grow Your Moving Company's Wade Swikle was recently featured on the Live Bold & Boss Up podcast about innovation, entreprenuership, and franchising. Check out the replay right here!
And then go check out Live Bold & Boss Up hosted by Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3CdXFiesXq8xl6ubZP5-Og and/or whereever you get your podcasts!
In part 2 of this interview with Chad Coatney, he and Wade get into more marketing strategy including things Chad has seen work really well. They also discuss the Master Movers sales process, operations, and training.
Chad Coatney is the founder and CEO of Master Movers in Venice, FL. Master Movers has 7 trucks with 2 on the way and a 12,000 square foot warehouse. They’ve experienced 300% growth within the last year in a relatively small market. Chad is also Wade’s business partner with Moving Titan Retreats.
Chad’s website: https://www.moverswithmanners.com/
Chad Coatney is the founder and CEO of Master Movers in Venice, FL. Master Movers has 7 trucks with 2 on the way and a 12,000 square foot warehouse. They’ve experienced 300% growth within the last year in a relatively small market. Chad is also Wade’s business partner with Moving Titan Retreats.
On this episode Wade talks with Chad about how he started his moving company, the challenges of bootstrapping your business, and the importance of prioritizing your marketing. They also get into some fun details about their collaboration, Moving Titans Retreats.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview out next week!
Chad’s website: https://www.moverswithmanners.com/
Blake Boyd of On Call Junk Haul and On Call Moving returns to the show to talk about some of the recent changes in his business and his intelligent appraoch to running his junk hauling and moving company.
In Part 2 of this informative interview, Tim and Wade continue their conversation about the unique challenges and successes experienced the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic.
Tim Krupp of Krupp Moving & Storage returns to the show to talk about some of the changes, challenges, and successes he has experienced in his moving business since March of 2020, the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview out next week!
In Part 2 of this insightful interview, Eric Wirks from Wirks Moving & Storage speaks with Wade about some of the changes, challenges, and successes he has expereinced in his moving business since March of 2020, the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic.
Eric Wirks from Wirks Moving & Storage returns to the show to talk about some of the changes, challenges, and successes he has experienced in his moving business since March of 2020, the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview out next week!
In this episode, Wade talks about some major shifts he has made with his customer service department, how to create Raving Fans, and how doing so could be a magic bullet for your business.
In this episode, Wade talks about the importance of hiring movers in this economy and the pending shift in market share in YOUR market, while sharing creative strategies 2 College Brothers is using to do so.
Chris Hunt, CEO and owner of First Class Moving Systems, a North American Vanline agent talks about his start in the moving business and the decision to become an agent for North American. He also discusses what a day in the life as CEO of a 22 million dollar, two location operation looks like!
In this episode we go into part two of the marketing philosophy and methods that 2 College Brothers subscribes to that have our phones ringing and our calendars filling up each month.
In this episode, we explore Wade's marketing philosophy for his moving companies, and discuss what is currently working to get the phone to ring for 2 College Brothers.
On this episode, we have a chat with my friend Zane Ponsetti, and hear his story that has propelled his 13 year career in the moving business, as well as some of the keys to growth and sustainability he has learned along the way.
In this episode, we do an intro into some numbers you should be able interpret from a Profit and Loss Statement, and compare them to those of two of the largest moving franchises, College Hunks and Two Men and A Truck.
In this episode we introduce the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast version 2.0. We look forward to re-releasing a weekly podcast format!
Greg Sheppard, mastermind behind USA Home Listings talks about some revolutionary new developments in social media marketing and direct mail.
Chris Wilhoit is seeing 179% company wide growth through the pandemic with his multi million dollar, 6 location enterprise. In this episode, he brings on Raleigh, NC, General Manager, Larry Hinant, who does over $3 million in annual revenue from that location alone.
Brock specializes in accounting and bookkeeping exclusively for moving companies and explains the PPP program, as well as the 3 other federal programs available to movers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Jesse Lovan and Chris Shipp talk about how they've built a $500,000 PER MONTH moving company starting in a market of only 380,000 people, what their plans for expansion are, and how they are working towards a mission that reaches much farther than simply moving people.
In this special episode, we talk about the current global Coronavirus pandemic, how it is affecting the moving industry, and how we are positioning our businesses to weather the storm so that we can ultimately emerge stronger.
In this episode we talk with Wisconsin based 7 figure moving company owner and storage guru, Kurt Hintz, on keys to success in the storage business and how to hire and retain 5 star movers.
To learn more about how 2 College Brothers is applying the practices the discussed in this podcast towards our Gainesville movers and Tampa moving companies, visit http://www.2collegebrothers.com
Wade sits down with Louis Massaro in Scottsdale, Arizona to talk about the keys to scaling your moving company, and how to step back from the grind of day to day operations.
For more on how to take your moving company to the next level, visit www.louismassaro.com
Learn how we apply these tactics for our Gainesville and Tampa Moving companies at http://www.2collegebrothers.com
Bryan Bloom is an SEO expert and former owner of a 3+ million dollar moving company. In this episode he teaches us the secret to getting and keeping more Yelp reviews, and best practices overall in the online review game.
Check out how our Gainesville and Tampa moving companies apply these principles at http://www.2collegebrothers.com
Wade is joined by Nick Lozano, Tim Krupp and Zane Ponsetti at a Mover's Retreat, hosted by Paul LaFontaine in his beautiful historic home in downtown Denver. This episode was recorded from the in-home sauna.
Janysh Osmon shares how he started out as a student working as a taxi driver, to building a 20+ truck company with three locations in one of the hardest to do business states in the country.
In just over a year of business, Jed Bricker has built a moving company that has already exceeded the 7 figure mark, and done so using unconventional principles.
Jesse spent four years serving our country in the Marines before moving to New York and successfully starting and growing his first company, Veteran Movers NYC. After selling it in 2018, Jesse moved to his home town of Oklahoma City and started over from scratch. Jesse shares valuable lessons he learned in NYC, and what he plans to build in OKC.
Bryan Bloom and Justin Leblang are SEO and Pay Per Click experts with Mover Search Marketing. Bryan grew a successful multi million dollar moving company, by figuring out the secrets to Google and online marketing. In this episode they share what every mover needs to know about how to make money with Pay Per Click advertising, as well as critical mistakes to avoid.
Blake shares his incredible story of how he went from a small junk removal operations, to owning over 400 roll off dumpsters and venturing into the moving industry, become one of OKC's fastest growing moving companies while doing virtually no advertising.
Two Maids and a Mop has over 77 franchise locations, in addition to their corporate location in Birmingham, Alabama, and does over 30 million dollars per year across the organization. Ron shares how he went from from a biology major who worked in a laboratory with virtually no cleaning experience, to building an empire with aspirations to become the largest and most innovative cleaning company in America.
After paying his way through college working for a past guest on the show, Ryan got a degree in biology before taking his own scientific method to the moving industry! Evolution moving has four locations in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.
Ed Katz founded Peach Tree Movers in Atlanta Georgia and ran it successfully for 24 years before selling it in 2000. Perhaps he is most notably known for founding IOMI, the International Office Moving Institute, and he is the leading international authority in commercial and office moving. Ed shares his experience with how to grow a successful office moving business.
Max is a fourth generation moving company owner of his 95 year old company. Find out how they have managed to stay around through generational changes, and what Max is doing today to bring a modern touch to the established business.
Bryan Bloom is a former multi million dollar moving company owner and now leads Mover Search Marketing, the premier SEO and digital marketing firm for moving companies. In this episode, he shares everything a mover needs to know to dominate their local search market.
JC Caldwell joined Black Tie Moving 6 years ago after a 15 year career as a police officer. Since then, the company has experienced absolutely astronomical growth, opening 12 locations and beginning to franchise. Hear what he feels has attributed to his growth and prosperity.
In this episode, we bring on several alumni of the show from the March 2019 Louis Massaro Conference, including all time downloads leader, Eric Wirks, as well as a new guest, Gabriel Kierson. Tim Krupp and Ted Cotter also get in on the group round table for a value packed episode.
Eric Wirks discusses some tough times he has overcome, including being on the verge of homelessness, on his path to creating a highly profitable, multi-million dollar moving company.
In this episode we change things up a little bit, and Wade is the one who gets interviewed! He takes the listeners inside his own moving company, some changes they are going through and how they are gearing up for busy season.
Ted Cotter started his career with Bekins in the 1970s. After gaining decades of experience in virtually every role in the moving industry, he started Inside Moves in 2000, which he has successfully operated going on 19 years.
Chris Marhefka is a certified personal trainer, host of the cable television show Alter'd, and owns a nationwide healthy meal delivery service as well as a cross fit gym. In this episode he talks with Wade about the most effective ways to start the morning in order to crush the day!
John Becker is a veteran and head of military operations for the American Moving and Storage Association. In this episode he discusses the different types of military moving available and how to get involved with it.
Scott Michael is the head of AMSA, the largest and most revered moving association in the United States. He shares his industry insight on what movers need to know, and where the future of the industry is headed.
Founder of Grunts Move Junk, best selling author, and business coach Mitch Durfee talks about the keys to hiring the best movers, managers and key players needed to take your moving company to the next level. For more on this topic, Mitch has created an online course that dives deeper into the subject, and listeners who use promo code 'wade' get 50% off: https://mitchdurfee.com/build-your-million-dollar-team
Tim Krupp explains how his million dollar moving company in the middle of farmland Ohio is twice as profitable as the industry average.
Louis Massaro started a moving company at the age of 19, and grew it to 20 million dollars in annual sales across 6 locations. Today he is the founder of Moving Sales Academy and Moving Mastery, and is the #1 Success Coach and Sales Trainer in the moving industry.
Chris Wilhoit is the co-owner, along with his wife Samantha of Miracle Movers in Rocky Point, North Carolina. They own 22 trucks, have 5 locations, and are opening a 6th this year.
Formed in 2006 with 1 truck, 3 movers and no moving experience, DN Vanlines has grown to a multi-million dollar company with 40 trucks across four warehouses in two states.
Collin Austin is a social media expert and founder of Repaint the Wall, a personal and business branding agency. He also owns the number 1 Genuine Scooter Dealership in the country, attributing much of his success to social media and branding awareness. In this episode, he offers tips on how moving companies can keep up and get ahead with social media in today's ever changing landscape.
Gregory Sheppard is a 26 year veteran of the moving industry and online marketing expert. In this episode we talk about his sales expertise and how moving companies can generate more business!
Back by popular demand! Eric Wirks' first episode is still the most downloaded episode to date. We figured we needed to have him back! You will definitely want to listen to this one with a pen and paper in hand.
Chris Marhefka speaks on how to optimize your body in order to function at the highest levels possible.He talks about ways to maximize energy, positivity, clarity and productivity in leading your enterprise.
Carlee Marhefka is a certified personal trainer, nutrition expert and owner of nationwide healthy meal delivery company, Eat the 80. She discusses how moving company owners can 10X their productivity and energy to grow their business through proper nutrition and lifestyle.
Jason offers a fascinating look into the history of J&J Metro, his principles for running a multi million dollar moving company, and the founding of CRM software, Move It Pro.
Mitch Durfee served in the US Army in Iraq before coming home and found Grunts Move Junk and Moving. He built up the company to the point where it ran it self before selling it, writing multiple best selling books, and entering the business coaching and consulting arena.
Wade speaks with a moving company he competes in teh same market as for the first time. Chris Knowles is the owner of True Friends Moving Company, out of Nashville Tennessee and Tampa Florida.
Former business consultant turned Realtor and operations director for the highest producing Keller Williams team in Gainesville, Julieanne McGuinness talks with Wade about how moving companies can create value for Realtors and how they can build solid referral partnerships.
Wade and Paul talk about how Paul got into the moving industry, how he runs his rocky mountain moving business, and some circumstances that are unique to his area.
Wade speaks with Lock Jennings, an industry veteran and president of Barracuda Direct mail to learn the 'secret bullet' of marketing for moving companies.
Wade talks with Market 11 TV News Reporter Angie Angers of Bay News 9 in Tampa Bay Florida on what news reporters look for in covering stories and how you can get your moving company free press in front of millions of viewers.
David Duryee has spent decades helping moving companies manage their finances and succeed. In this episode he talks about the basic numbers movers need to know, as well as industry standard ratios that help movers lead their companies to success.
Wade and Nick talk about the importance of providing an amazing service and how attitude goes a long way in doing so.
Wade Lombard and his friends started Square Cow Moovers amid the recession 10 years ago, and have built it up to cover 12 locations across 4 states. Hear about their proprietary systems and business philosophies that have propelled them to cataclysmic growth!
Hear how Lorne went from mover to owner of one of Vancouver's oldest and most respected moving companies. In this episode he talks about how he rose to the top of his organization, how to get into storage and franchising, and the ambitious goals he has for his company over the next few years.
Hear Eric's story, as he went from working a summer job for Two Men and A Truck, to becoming an owner operator with multiple trucks, only to come crashing down during the recession and having trucks repossessed. All this lead to a meteoric rise that now has him positioned as owning one of Atlanta's largest and most respected moving companies, owning 12 trucks, a tractor trailer and massive warehouse.
We also talk about the MOST important thing in running a profitable moving company that most small moving companies aren't doing.
We sit down with the popular YouTube channel star and Facebook group '7 Figure Moving Academy' Moderator, Jae Burnham and talk about our humble beginnings, lessons learned and the opportunities his YouTube Channel have created!
We sit down with Cameron Brown of Einstein Moving and learn how he has been able to grow a massive moving company in a massive state after starting shortly after college in just a few years!
Hear from Rich Morey, the owner of Full Circle Moving, out of St. Augustine, FL on how he got his start, and what he is currently doing to grow Full Circle.