Grow Your Moving Company

Grow Your Moving Company

byWade Swikle

BusinessEntrepreneurshipEducationHow-To

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.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Scaling with Heart: Lyuda Ksenych on Team Culture & Business Growth
Shop 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...
Published: Jun 30, 2025Duration: 1h 6m 59s
Breaking Boxes & Building Legacies: The Real Estate Empire of Betsy Pepine
Shop 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...
Published: Jun 20, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 8s
Beyond the Numbers: Quantum Leadership and Market Vision with Ryan Bogden
Shop 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...
Published: Jun 16, 2025Duration: 1h 14m 3s
Unlocking Luxury: How to Attract Affluent Clients in Real Estate with Jennifer Thayer
Shop 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...
Published: Jun 6, 2025Duration: 1h 3m 15s
From Startup to Standout: The Journey of a Moving Industry Leader with Josh Jurhill
Shop 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...
Published: May 30, 2025Duration: 1h 15m 15s
Winning Every Time: Sales Psychology & Success with Coach DJ Carroll
Shop 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...
Published: May 23, 2025Duration: 1h 7m 56s
From $0 to Millions: Jake Behler on Scaling with Facebook Ads
Shop 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<...
Published: May 12, 2025Duration: 1h 15m 21s
Cracking the Google Maps Code: Secrets from Former Head Brad Wetherall
This 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...
Published: Mar 4, 2025Duration: 1h 16m 4s
From Vision to Reality: Austin Yarborough's Journey with Central Coast Moving
Shop 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...
Published: Jan 10, 2025Duration: 1h 11m 16s
How AI is Changing the Moving Business with Riley Johnson
Shop 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...
Published: Dec 20, 2024Duration: 1h 4m 34s
Beyond Barriers: Entrepreneurship for All with Brian Hamilton
Shop 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...
Published: Dec 13, 2024Duration: 59m 11s
Hiring at Scale: Insights for High-Volume Recruitment and Onboarding with Stephen Rhyne
Shop 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...
Published: Dec 9, 2024Duration: 59m 33s
Learn How to Hire Better People Faster with Ryan Englin of Core Matters
Ryan 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...
Published: Dec 3, 2024Duration: 1h 6m 58s
Navigating Through Bad Economies with Louis Massaro of Moving Mastery
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.c...
Published: Oct 1, 2024Duration: 1h 13m 25s
200 Locations and Counting: Franchising Talk with Nick Friedman of College Hunks Hauling Junk
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/nic...
Published: Aug 23, 2024Duration: 1h 7m 23s
Achieving Freedom Through Creative Ventures with Rob Bailey of Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard
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 upc...
Published: Aug 11, 2024Duration: 1h 3m 23s
Business Leadership Secrets from Steve Kuhn of MG Moving Services
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://ww...
Published: Aug 3, 2024Duration: 1h 2m 45s
The Power of Great Branding with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge Creative
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 w...
Published: Jul 29, 2024Duration: 1h 11m 28s
"Goal-getter" Talks with Swamp Rabbit Moving's Chris Sweet
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...
Published: Jul 12, 2024Duration: 1h 14m 59s
Episode 138
From High School Dropout to Moving Company Mogul with Brian Slater of New City Moving
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 Linke...
Published: Jul 6, 2024Duration: 1h 22m 21s