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Grow Your Moving Company"Navigating the World of Move Management" - with Natalie LevkovitzIn this episode of the Grow Your Moving Company podcast, host Wade Swikle interviews Natalie Levkovitz, co-founder and CEO of Equally Crafted Management, a relocation management firm specializing in senior and multi-living home moves. They discuss the critical role of movers in the relocation process, the importance of flexibility and communication in project relocations, and the challenges faced in the moving industry. Natalie shares insights on pricing models, budgeting, and the significance of building strong partnerships with moving companies. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective networking and the potential for growth in the relocation management sector.
2026-01-261h 00
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom Cleaning to Moving: The Pink Zebra Journey with Ron HoltIn this episode of the Grow Your Moving Company podcast, Wade Swikle interviews Ron Holt, founder of Pink Zebra Moving, who shares his journey from the cleaning industry to the moving business. Ron discusses the challenges he faced in the moving industry, the importance of building a unique brand, and the lessons learned from franchising. He emphasizes the significance of marketing strategies, pricing, and creating a fun moving experience for customers. Ron also outlines the qualities he seeks in potential franchisees and the vision for Pink Zebra Moving as a leader in the industry. Connect w...
2026-01-071h 18Grow Your Moving Company"Your Estimates Are Too Slow" – AI + Video for Moving Companies with James HatfieldIn this episode, Wade sits down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, to talk about how video and AI are transforming sales for moving and home service businesses. They dig into why the old way of doing in-person estimates is slowing companies down, and how virtual video surveys can help you win the "race to the face," respond faster, and close more of the right jobs without sending a truck to every lead. The conversation covers practical use cases for live video and AI: building accurate inventories and cube sheets from a simple walkthrough, documenting...
2025-11-141h 11
Grow Your Moving Company"Nobody Cares!" - The Harsh Truth About Your Business Videos Revealed by Patrick CarrIn this episode, hosts Wade and Patrick dive deep into the world of video content for blue-collar and home service businesses. They discuss common video marketing mistakes, emphasizing the importance of providing immediate value to viewers rather than lengthy introductions. The conversation covers the diverse applications of video, from compelling company stories and authentic testimonials to essential process and training videos, and even recruitment. They challenge traditional lead generation strategies, advocating for an "awareness content" approach that builds authority before direct sales. Connect with Patrick Carr: Founder and CEO of...
2025-10-131h 08
Grow Your Moving CompanyCulture Matters: Building Values That Scale with Jay DoranIn this episode of Grow Your Moving Company, Wade sits down with Jay Doran, host of the Culture Matters podcast and founder of Culture Matters consulting. Together, they dive deep into the role of company culture in building a thriving moving business. Jay shares why culture is not just a buzzword—it's the heartbeat of a company. From shaping customer experiences to guiding employee growth and even influencing investor relationships, culture drives every outcome. Drawing on Kierkegaard's wisdom—"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward"—Jay explains why understanding a company's history...
2025-09-191h 22
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom Paper to Platform: How Wonjun Jeong Built Supermove + Embraced AIIn this episode, Wade sits down with Wonjun Jeong, Co-Founder & CEO of Supermove, to talk about how he went from working from a tech background to transforming the moving industry. After experiencing firsthand the frustrations of moving — from paper contracts to scratched-down credit card numbers — Wonjun saw an opportunity to bring technology into one of the most paper-heavy industries in America. He shares the origin story of Supermove, the challenges of convincing companies to embrace digital tools, and how their platform helps moving businesses run more efficiently from end to end. From sales to scheduling, dispatc...
2025-09-121h 10
Grow Your Moving CompanyLaw, Business & The Moving Industry with Patrick MayerbockIn this episode, Wade sits down with Patrick J. Mayerbock, Founder and Principal Attorney of The Mayerbock Law Firm and a nationwide specialist in the moving industry. Patrick's journey is anything but ordinary — from launching a full-service law firm in 2012 to becoming trusted counsel for businesses of all sizes, he's built a reputation as a lawyer who not only protects his clients but helps them expand and thrive. Patrick shares his life story, what inspired him to pursue law, and how he's carved out a unique role as both a legal powerhouse and business strategist. Kno...
2025-09-061h 21
Grow Your Moving CompanyBuilding Businesses and Dropping Truth Bombs with Brad LeaIn this episode, Wade is joined by Brad Lea, the renowned entrepreneur, author, speaker, and host of the Dropping Bombs podcast. Brad shares his remarkable life story — from humble beginnings to building multiple businesses and becoming one of the most recognized voices in leadership, sales, and personal development. They dive into the lessons Brad learned along the way, the importance of mindset, and the strategies that helped him build Lightspeed VT, a training platform that's transformed the way people learn worldwide. Brad doesn't hold back as he discusses what it really takes to succeed, how to...
2025-08-291h 07
Grow Your Moving CompanyThe Process-Driven Path to Scaling with Jacky FischerIn this episode, Wade sits down with Jacky Fischer, the unstoppable CEO of 3 Men Movers, one of the largest privately-owned moving companies in Texas. Jacky's entrepreneurial journey began in the most unexpected way—when her father's massive stroke in 2002 left her with the responsibility of taking over the family moving business. Armed with what she calls her "degree from the school of hard knocks" and later an MBA from Rice University, Jacky transformed 3 Men Movers from a $3 million-a-year mom-and-pop shop into a $40+ million industry leader. Her path wasn't traditional. She grew up w...
2025-08-091h 09Grow Your Moving CompanySnoball Effect: How Landon Taylor Built a Referral Machine for Home ServicesIn this episode, Wade sits down with serial entrepreneur Landon Taylor, the founder of Snoball—a cutting-edge word-of-mouth marketing platform revolutionizing how home service companies acquire customers. Landon's journey is anything but typical. He first built two successful digital marketing businesses: a traffic-driving agency and BestCompany.com, a consumer review platform generating qualified leads for major U.S. service providers. But it was the power of customer reviews and referrals that sparked his most ambitious venture yet—Snoball. Connect with Landon Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonstaylor/
2025-08-0258 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom Emmy to CEO: Christine Whisler on Mastering Media CoverageIn this episode, Wade is joined by Christine Whisler, Emmy Award-winning journalist turned powerhouse publicist and CEO of Southern Palm Communications. With a deep background in TV news reporting and a passion for helping people shine in the media spotlight, Christine brings a fresh perspective on how storytelling drives real visibility and brand growth. Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, or personal brand looking to level up your credibility, Christine shares exactly how you can leverage the media — without breaking the bank. Connect with Christine Whisler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c...
2025-07-251h 13
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 81, Episode 967: Guest: Wade Swikle: Moving on Up"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin FranklinOwner of 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage, author of the book Hometown Titan, co-founder of the Titan Retreats, and host of "The Nice Guys on Business Podcast" Wade Swikle is here to talk moving, leadership, being an entrepreneur, and so much more and we are delighted to have him on the show today. Wade and Jay are diving into Wade's journey from majoring in broadcast journalism to owning his o...
2025-07-2555 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom Truck to Top: How Ryan King Built Two 5-Star Moving CompaniesIn this episode, Wade welcomes Ryan King, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind two of North Carolina's most respected moving companies—Dogwood Moving in Raleigh and Brightleaf Moving in Durham. From hauling furniture as a college athlete to leading two thriving brands, Ryan shares how he broke the mold of traditional career paths to build something truly meaningful. With a boots-on-the-ground work ethic and a people-first mindset, Ryan opens up about the real lessons in leadership, culture, and business growth that helped him turn a local startup into a multi-million-dollar operation—twice. Connect with R...
2025-07-181h 13
Grow Your Moving CompanyHow to 10x Your Business Without Burning Out – Insights from John NieuwenburgShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC John Nieuwenburg has been a business coach since 2004. He has helped over 320 small business owners increase profit, remove the stress and chaos from their businesses and get their lives back. Before becoming a business coach, John was president of BC Liquor Stores which currently does over 3 billion dollars in sales annually with a headcount of 4,000 people. In 2019, MacKay CEO Forums awarded John with Canada's CEO Trusted Advisor Award in the Small Business category.
2025-07-121h 08
Grow Your Moving CompanyScaling with Heart: Lyuda Ksenych on Team Culture & Business GrowthShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade sits down with Lyuda Ksenych, the powerhouse behind H2H Movers, to talk about her inspiring journey from juggling four jobs to building one of Chicago's most trusted moving companies. As an immigrant, Lyuda overcame tremendous odds, mastered multiple roles in safety and operations, and eventually became the CEO of her own moving business. Tune in as Lyuda shares how focusing on customer experience, team culture, an...
2025-06-301h 06
Grow Your Moving CompanyBreaking Boxes & Building Legacies: The Real Estate Empire of Betsy PepineShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade sits down with Betsy Pepine — award-winning author, serial entrepreneur, and one of America's top-producing real estate brokers — to dive deep into what it takes to lead, scale, and give back in today's competitive world. From building multiple successful businesses (including a brokerage, title company, property management firm, and real estate school) to founding the nonprofit Pepine Gives, Betsy shares how she blends ambition with purpose. She reveal...
2025-06-211h 04
Grow Your Moving CompanyBeyond the Numbers: Quantum Leadership and Market Vision with Ryan BogdenShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade interviews Ryan Bogden who shares journey into real estate analytics to the impact of AI and quantum theory on leadership and market predictions. The episode provides valuable insights into market strategies, the significance of intuitive leadership, and how innovative technologies shape our understanding of real estate. Connect with Ryan Bogden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbogden https://www.instagram.com/ryan.bogden/?hl...
2025-06-161h 14
Grow Your Moving CompanyUnlocking Luxury: How to Attract Affluent Clients in Real Estate with Jennifer ThayerShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade interviews Jennifer Thayer, a top real estate agent from Keller Williams St. Pete Realty. Jennifer shares her journey in the real estate industry, emphasizing the importance of customer satisfaction and the parallels between moving and real estate. She discusses her strategies for standing out in a competitive market, particularly in luxury real estate, and highlights the significance of building strong relationships with clients and vendors. The conversation also touches on th...
2025-06-061h 03
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom Startup to Standout: The Journey of a Moving Industry Leader with Josh JurhillShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade converses with Josh Durhill, founder of Muscular Moving Men, which reveals significant annual revenues from both residential and commercial moving services. They delve into the origins of the business, highlighting Josh's entrepreneurial journey that started with Craigslist ads and evolving partnerships with real estate agents. The conversation explores innovative marketing strategies focused on building strong realtor relationships, operational philosophy centered on employee well-being, and the integration of virtual assistants across v...
2025-05-301h 15
Grow Your Moving CompanyWinning Every Time: Sales Psychology & Success with Coach DJ CarrollShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade sits down with Coach DJ Carroll, an elite sales strategist and high-performance coach known for helping businesses outpace and outsell their competition. Coach Carroll brings fire to the mic with implementable strategies that transform average teams into unstoppable forces. From mastering the psychology of sales, to crafting closable solutions that speak directly to customer pain points, Coach Carroll unpacks what it truly takes to build momentum an...
2025-05-241h 07
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom $0 to Millions: Jake Behler on Scaling with Facebook AdsShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC In this episode, Wade sits down with elite digital marketer / Facebook Ads expert Jake Behler, who has managed millions in ad spend for high-profile clients like Les Brown, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Harrington, and Jordan Belfort. With over 2,500+ consulting calls under his belt, Jake shares his hard-won insights into what actually drives results in Facebook and Instagram advertising today. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: The BIGGEST mistake business owners make when running paid ads
2025-05-121h 15
Dive Into: This Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.Hometown Titan by Wade SwiklePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/93708to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hometown Titan
Author: Wade Swikle
Narrator: Wade Swikle
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
Release date: 03-07-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Entrepreneurship
Publisher's Summary:
Have you ever wondered how certain businesses in your community became local institutions—those household names that carry with them a reputation for unmatched quality and service? Or how they launched to local celebrity status and get preferential treatment everywhere they go as a pillar of the community? And how nobody can compete, even though they charge the highest price in town?
2025-03-076h 48
Grow Your Moving CompanyCracking the Google Maps Code: Secrets from Former Head Brad WetherallThis episode uncovers AI search secrets straight from the source - Google itself. Brad Wetherall served 11 years developing the cryptic proprietary algorithm at the world's largest search engine as the leader of the coveted Holy Grail of marketing for moving companies around the world - Google Maps. After retiring from the corporate world inside Silicon Valley, Brad now works with Bryan Bloom and the expert SEO team at Mover Search Marketing as a contracted consultant. Discover myths and untold clandestine strategies of Google itself, and how AI is transforming online search in what is sure to be a multi...
2025-03-041h 16
Tampa Bay UnlockedTampa Bay Unlocked | Wade Swikle| Ep.25In this exciting episode of Tampa Bay Unlocked, we welcome Wade Swikle, the visionary entrepreneur behind 2 College Brothers Moving Company and author of Hometown Titan. Wade takes us on a deep dive into his entrepreneurial journey—how he got started in the moving business, the lessons he learned along the way, and how his company has become a trusted name in the real estate industry.With a passion for business and a relentless drive for growth, Wade shares how 2 College Brothers Moving Company has evolved from a small college startup into a thriving moving empire. He discusses th...
2025-02-2745 min
Titans of the Trades | Straight-Talk for Scaling Your Construction BusinessAdopting a Franchise Mindset for Success With Wade SwikleIn this conversation, Wade Swikle, Founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving & Storage, shares his journey in the moving industry, detailing the evolution of his company and the challenges he faced in franchising. He emphasizes the importance of ownership in the franchise model, the need for detailed processes, and the significance of community engagement. Wade also discusses the dynamics of employee management in the moving industry, the entrepreneurial challenges he overcame, and the resources he has developed, including a conference and a book aimed at helping others in the industry.TakeawaysWade l...
2025-01-2225 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom Vision to Reality: Austin Yarborough's Journey with Central Coast MovingShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC Know more about Austin Yarborough, the visionary behind Central Coast Moving and Storage, to explore the foundational elements that drive success in the moving industry. In this episode, Austin takes us on his personal journey into the heart of the moving business, sharing the ups and downs that shaped his company. Delve into the transformative power of effective sales communication, and how it can revolutionize customer interactions. Understand the significance...
2025-01-101h 11
Grow Your Moving CompanyHow AI is Changing the Moving Business with Riley JohnsonShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC Riley Johnson, Co-Founder of ComeHome AI, shares transformative insights into the moving industry. Discover how cutting-edge AI technology is reshaping lead forms, enabling seamless household inventory capture through photos for precise estimates, and elevating the customer experience. Riley dives into strategies for using AI to optimize scheduling, boost profitability, and uncover upsell opportunities—applying principles inspired by leading tech giants. Tune in to explore how these innovations can streamline operations, reduce administrative ta...
2024-12-201h 04
Grow Your Moving CompanyBeyond Barriers: Entrepreneurship for All with Brian HamiltonShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC Brian Hamilton is one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and a leading expert on entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Sageworks, America's first fintech company, which helped millions of business owners translate complex financial information. The company was sold in 2018 to a leading private equity firm and now operates as "Abrigo." In 2021, Brian invested in LiveSwitch and expanded its operations in the United States. Brian is also founder of Inmates to Entrepreneurs, an...
2024-12-1359 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyHiring at Scale: Insights for High-Volume Recruitment and Onboarding with Stephen RhyneShop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC Stephen Rhyne is the Co-Founder and CEO at ConveYour. He is a true software craftsman and full-stack code slinger. His background in sales and customer development gives him the unique ability to translate customer pain points into great web tools. Learn more about ConveYour: Website: https://conveyour.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conveyour/ Connect with Stephen Rhyne: LinkedIn: https://www...
2024-12-0959 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyLearn How to Hire Better People Faster with Ryan Englin of Core MattersRyan Englin is the Founder and CEO of Core Matters, a company dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses build better teams by transforming their hiring processes. With over 20 years of experience in hiring and retention, Ryan has developed a unique approach that focuses on creating positive, long-lasting relationships between employers and employees. Ryan is passionate about providing blue-collar businesses with the tools they need to attract, hire, and retain top talent, which has earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the industry. When he's not working, Ryan enjoys spending quality time with his family. Whether they're...
2024-12-031h 06
Grow Your Moving CompanyNavigating Through Bad Economies with Louis Massaro of Moving MasteryLouis 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.c...
2024-10-011h 13
Grow Your Moving Company200 Locations and Counting: Franchising Talk with Nick Friedman of College Hunks Hauling JunkNick 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/nic...
2024-08-231h 07
The Nice Guys on BusinessWade Swikle: The Smartest Move You’ll Ever MakeWade is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, host of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, and co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats. Wade started his moving company with $600 and a pickup truck at the age of 21 while a student at the University of Florida over 11 years ago, grew it to a multi-million dollar business with multiple locations, and is now franchising the concept. He hosts the longest actively running moving industry podcast and is co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats, a mastermind retreat that brings together ambitious moving company owners from around the world to...
2024-08-1235 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyAchieving Freedom Through Creative Ventures with Rob Bailey of Rob Bailey & The Hustle StandardRob 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 upc...
2024-08-111h 03
Grow Your Moving CompanyBusiness Leadership Secrets from Steve Kuhn of MG Moving ServicesWe 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://ww...
2024-08-031h 02
Grow Your Moving CompanyThe Power of Great Branding with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge CreativeDan 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 w...
2024-07-291h 11
Grow Your Moving Company"Goal-getter" Talks with Swamp Rabbit Moving's Chris SweetChris 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...
2024-07-121h 14
Grow Your Moving CompanyFrom High School Dropout to Moving Company Mogul with Brian Slater of New City MovingBrian 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 Linke...
2024-07-061h 22
Grow Your Moving CompanyFirst Grow Your Moving Podcast Ask Me Anything EpisodeWelcome 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. Bec...
2024-06-291h 05
Grow Your Moving CompanyBusiness Leadership Transitions with the New CEO of USA Homelistings, Eric WirksIn 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...
2024-06-191h 02
Grow Your Moving CompanyUnstoppable Sean Crane: Fitness and Business Growth Secrets Exposed!Today's episode is a real game-changer as we sit down with fitness and wellness expert, Sean Crane of Unstoppable #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://w...
2024-06-081h 05
Grow Your Moving CompanyMoving Business Success and Real Estate Investing with Chris Knowles of True Friends Moving CompanyToday, 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...
2024-06-0559 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyRevolutionary AI Solutions for Moving Companies with Riley Johnson, Co-Founder of ComeHome.aiIn 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...
2024-05-1853 min
Small Business Answer ManEntrepreneurial Journey: Scaling a Moving Company into a Franchise Model | Ep: 329 Wade SwikleWade Swikle is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, host of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, and co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats. Wade started his moving company with $600 and a pickup truck at the age of 21 while a student at the University of Florida over 11 years ago, grew it to a multi-million dollar business with multiple locations, and is now franchising the concept. He hosts the longest actively running moving industry podcast and is co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats, a mastermind retreat that brings together ambitious moving company owners from around the world...
2024-05-0628 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyFranchising Talk with the Owner of Packhorse Moving, Ryan FerrierIn 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 Bec...
2024-05-0451 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyDoor Knocking with The Door-to-Door Millionaire, Lenny GrayI'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...
2024-04-271h 09
Grow Your Moving CompanySEO and Podcasting Tips from Cash Miller of Titan Digital Worx and Titan DigitalLearn 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/ Ma...
2024-04-2040 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyRecruitment Practices and Positive Work Culture with The Contractor Consultants' Matt DiBaraIn 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 s...
2024-04-1055 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyHeather Rogers of Simply OrganizedWe 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: He...
2024-04-0253 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyChris Walls of Go Mini's Franchising LLCChris 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 TITA...
2024-03-2051 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyRegan Weiss of The Contractor, 43 inc, and The HUBRegan 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/r...
2024-03-1449 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyRobert Esposito of Relocators Service IncRobert 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/r...
2024-03-051h 04
Grow Your Moving CompanyGrow Your Moving Company Special Edition: Moving Titan RetreatIn 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.co...
2024-03-011h 03
Emerging BrandsScaling Success with Wade SwikleWelcome to another engaging episode of "Emerging Brands: Franchises on the Rise,"
hosted by the insightful Cash Miller, CEO of Titan Media Worx. This time, we're delving into the fascinating world of moving businesses with our special guest, Wade Swikle from 2 College Brothers Moving.
In this episode:
🚚 Discover the journey of 2 College Brothers Moving from a simple college startup to a successful franchise model.
👥 Learn about Wade Swikle's unique approach to transforming the moving industry through innovative strategies and a focus on high-quality service.
💼 Explore the franchise opportunities available with 2 College Brothers Moving, including insights into investmen...
2024-01-0531 minGrow Your Moving CompanyA Conversation with Realtor, Whitney Lohr 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 MOVI...
2023-12-1545 minGrow Your Moving CompanySean Michael Crane, founder of Unstoppable #365MFR, Speaker, and Bestselling Author of "Prison of Your Own"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/UCopeV...
2023-12-081h 00Grow Your Moving CompanyAndy Elliott, #1 Rising Sales Trainer in the World, The Elliott GroupAndy 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/p...
2023-11-221h 01Grow Your Moving CompanyHenry Lopez, Serial Entrepreneur and Host of the How of Business PodcastHenry 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...
2023-11-091h 05Grow Your Moving CompanyJohn Hamilton, Owner of Brooks Moving & HaulingJohn 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 stora...
2023-11-0257 min
Master Your MillionsWade Swikle: Tips for Tracking KPIs and Optimizing ProfitabilityIf you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of growth in your moving company, despite your best efforts and hard work, then you are not alone! Many aspiring entrepreneurs in the moving industry find themselves stuck in a cycle of repetitive actions that yield little to no results. They invest money in advertising without getting enough leads, and they struggle to retain customers because they haven't mastered the art of exceptional customer service. Instead of the profitable and thriving moving company they envisioned, they are left with a sense of disappointment and disillusionment....
2023-11-0138 min
Generous Business OwnerWade Swikle: Finding Value Alignment and Abundance in Any IndustryHave you ever wondered at what might happen if you served in your industry with an abundance mindset? In this episode, Jeff and Wade discuss: Wade’s journey from moving repeatedly as a child, to building his own successful moving company. Growing your bootstrapped business in different marketplaces and beginning to franchise.Running your business with a mentality of abundance. Creating a values-aligned business. Key Takeaways: The money is always going to be there, you just need to know how to find it. The moving industry is a fragmented space - many don’t under...
2023-10-1031 min
The Nice Guys on BusinessWade Swikle: The Smartest Move You’ll Ever MakeWade is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, host of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, and co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats. Wade started his moving company with $600 and a pickup truck at the age of 21 while a student at the University of Florida over 11 years ago, grew it to a multi-million dollar business with multiple locations, and is now franchising the concept. He hosts the longest actively running moving industry podcast and is co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats, a mastermind retreat that brings together ambitious moving company owners from around the world to...
2023-10-0935 minGrow Your Moving CompanyTommy Mello, Founder and CEO of $200 Million Dollar A1 Garage Door ServiceTommy 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 web...
2023-09-211h 08Grow Your Moving CompanyMariette Frey of Mariette's On The Move Part 2Here 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/id16...
2023-08-2831 minGrow Your Moving CompanyMariette Frey of Mariette's On The Move Part 1Our 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...
2023-08-2442 min
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.Starting a Moving Business with Wade SwikleStarting a Moving Business with entrepreneur Wade Swikle. How to start a moving company and perhaps consider a moving business franchise. Wade shares his inspirational entrepreneurial story - starting his moving company while in college with just $600 and growing it to a multi-million-dollar business and offering franchise opportunities in the moving industry. This episode is all about starting and growing a moving company. Show notes page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/486-wade-swikle-moving-business/ Wade Swikle is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, host of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast...
2023-08-2149 minGrow Your Moving CompanySEO for Moving Companies with Travis Weathers of Rotate Digital Part 2We 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...
2023-08-2133 minGrow Your Moving CompanySEO for Moving Companies with Travis Weathers of Rotate Digital Part 1Joining 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 locati...
2023-08-1737 minGrow Your Moving CompanySales with Vince Burruano Part 2Vince 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 Tamp...
2023-08-1336 minGrow Your Moving CompanySales with Vince Burruano Part 1Vince 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...
2023-08-0731 min
Palm Harbor Local#130 Wade Swikle | Turning a Summer Job into a FranchiseSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Wade Swikle, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned a summer job in the moving industry into a successful franchise business. Wade shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving enterprise, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his path to success.During the discussion, Wade emphasizes the benefits of starting a business with a franchise rather than from scratch. He explores the advantages of a proven business model, reduced risks, and the support and resources provided by a franchise. Additionally, Wade...
2023-07-2038 minGrow Your Moving CompanyTiam Behdarvandan of Let's Get Moving Part 2Welcome 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 o...
2023-07-1033 minGrow Your Moving CompanyTiam Behdarvandan of Let's Get Moving Part 1Tiem 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.2collegebrothe
2023-07-0338 minGrow Your Moving CompanyTyler Shirley - 2 College Brothers' First Franchisee - Part 2Welcome 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...
2023-06-2632 minGrow Your Moving CompanyTyler Shirley - 2 College Brothers' First Franchisee - Part 1Tyler 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 locat...
2023-06-1932 minGrow Your Moving CompanyClifford Starks of Reliable Arizona Movers Part 2This 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 Orlan...
2023-06-1237 minGrow Your Moving CompanyClifford Starks of Reliable Arizona Movers Part 1In 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...
2023-06-0934 minGrow Your Moving CompanyBryan Bloom of Mover Search Markting Part 2In 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...
2023-06-0238 minGrow Your Moving CompanyBryan Bloom of Mover Search Markting Part 1Bryan 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 Orlan...
2023-05-3035 minGrow Your Moving CompanyRob Marchese of ZippBoxx Part 2Our 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/
2023-02-0641 minGrow Your Moving CompanyRob Marchese of ZippBoxx Part 1Our 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/
2023-01-3030 minGrow Your Moving CompanyBlake Fitzpatrick of Sunshine Movers Part 2This 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/
2023-01-2328 minGrow Your Moving CompanyBlake Fitzpatrick of Sunshine Movers Part 1Today 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/
2023-01-1633 minGrow Your Moving CompanyMoving Titan Retreat Roundtable Part 2This 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/
2023-01-0920 minGrow Your Moving CompanyMoving Titan Retreat Roundtable Part 1This 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/
2023-01-0229 minGrow Your Moving CompanyJohn Watson of Eager Beaver Movers Part 2Joining 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/
2022-10-1726 minGrow Your Moving CompanyJohn Watson of Eager Beaver Movers Part 1Joining 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/
2022-10-1028 minGrow Your Moving CompanyChris Sweet with Swamp Rabbit Moving Part 2Chris 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...
2022-10-0324 minGrow Your Moving CompanyChris Sweet with Swamp Rabbit Moving Part 1Chris 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.swamp...
2022-09-2620 minGrow Your Moving CompanyWinston Davis of Move Up Consulting Part 2Winston 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 Con...
2022-09-2140 minGrow Your Moving CompanyWinston Davis of Move Up Consulting Part 1Winston 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 t...
2022-09-1430 minGrow Your Moving CompanySteven Reed of Big League Movers and Storage Part 2Joining 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/
2022-08-0817 minGrow Your Moving CompanySteven Reed of Big League Movers and Storage Part 1Joining 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/
2022-08-0226 minGrow Your Moving CompanyDerek Greene of Get Your Move On Part 2Joining 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/
2022-06-2726 minGrow Your Moving CompanyDerek Greene of Get Your Move On Part 1Joining 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/
2022-06-1326 minGrow Your Moving CompanyAndrew Androff of ProfessionalMovers.com Part 2Joining 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/
2022-05-0238 minGrow Your Moving CompanyAndrew Androff of ProfessionalMovers.com Part 1Joining 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/
2022-04-2628 min
Live Bold & Boss UpFranchising & Innovativeness With Wade SwikleSteph & Ash sit down with Wade Swikle, President and CEO of 2 College Brothers. Wade is a two-time graduate of the University of Florida. He holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (but he likes to refer to it as a Master’s in Moving!). He took over 2 College Brothers after running Smarter Moving Solutions, a competing moving company in Gainesville, Florida when he purchased and merged the two companies in 2013. As the, he focuses on the company’s growth and overall vision while overseeing the upper-level management on a day-to-day basis. He recently founded 2 College Brothers Franchising Systems to propel...
2022-04-1233 min
WHOA GNV PodcastEmploying Students and Talking Expansion with Wade Swikle of 2 College BrothersWade Swikle brought the energy this episode, talking business, football, and networking with our hosts Mike and Collin!
Wade tells us how he started his own moving company and bought out his biggest competitor and Collin relates to Wade’s struggle of hiring mostly college students - ultimately, we learn that selling scooters and moving boxes aren’t all that different.
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YOUR FIRST 100K: Marketing Secrets For Christian Entrepreneurs ™CEO Wade Swikle, President of 2 College Brothers Moving & Storage | Joseph Warren Chats with Successful EntrepreneursOn this episode, Joseph Warren chats with fearless entrepreneur Wade Swikle about how he struggled to make his first $100,000 while building his business, 2 College Brothers Moving & Storage. Learn more at: www.2CollegeBrothers.com Get More: www.First100K.com Become A Patron of The Show!! Get Patron-Only Rewards
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