Grow Your Moving Company

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://info.smartmoving.com/wade   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: 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://info.smartmoving.com/wade   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 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://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: 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://info.smartmoving.com/wade   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://info.smartmoving.com/wade   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://info.smartmoving.com/wade   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/