Move and Improve

Wade Swikle — Move & Improve #8

Raw business conversation with Wade about commitment, scaling, and why most franchisees fail. No corporate BS - just the real talk about what it takes to succeed in franchise business.

From Iraq Patrols to 100+ Employees

🚚 Behind the Scenes: From Military to Multi-Business Franchise Move & Improve #8 - Mike Lowry Raw conversation with Mike, new Let’s Get Moving franchisee, about his journey from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to building security and service businesses with 100+ employees, and now launching into moving. No fluff – just real business strategies that work. What You’ll Learn: ⚡ 3 military lessons that directly translate into business leadership 🤝 How to cross-sell services (moving + cleaning + security) to maximize revenue 💸 Why loyalty beats shortcuts when scaling teams and culture 📦 The systems and support that make franchising scale faster than going solo 🔥 Using Google reviews, incentives, and AI recruiting to dominate local markets Key Moments (Detailed Timeline): 0:00 – Intro, Mike’s background in security and carpet cleaning businesses 5:00 – Military experience: Iraq and Afghanistan, leadership lessons, grit and loyalty 12:00 – Transition into business: scaling a security company with 100+ employees 18:00 – Service businesses vs. brick-and-mortar, cross-selling strategies 25:00 – Building a strong team, moving into a visionary role, trust and delegation 32:00 – Acquisitions and franchising: when to buy, when to start your own brand 38:00 – Hiring for character vs. experience, why loyalty wins long-term 44:00 – Google reviews and SEO: incentives for movers and sales teams 48:00 – Mentorship, conferences, and learning shortcuts from industry leaders 55:00 – AI in service businesses: recruiting, call centers, faster response = higher sales 1:05:00 – Blitz Q&A: North vs. South, marketing vs. sales, Bush vs. Trump, ego vs. fear, values, solo vs. team 1:15:00 – Defining moments: military shaping character, partnership with franchisors, long-term vision for scaling trucks and expanding markets Perfect for franchise owners, veterans turning to entrepreneurship, moving company operators, and anyone seeking unfiltered business growth advice. Let’s Get Moving: / letsgetmovingofficial Tiam Behdar: / tiam_behdar Podcast Website: https://www.moveandimprovepodcast.com/ [https://www.moveandimprovepodcast.com/] #MovingBusiness #FranchiseSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness #SmallBusiness #MovingIndustry #EntrepreneurMindset

Speed & Scale: $100K → $6M Business Playbook

🚚 Behind the Scenes: Scaling a Moving Company from $100K to $6M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-gZLRlsofg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-gZLRlsofg] Raw conversation with Stepven from Clutch Moving about his journey from high school struggles to building a multi-location moving empire. No fluff - just real business strategies that work.   What You'll Learn: ⚡ How to make 30+ business decisions in 4 hours (and why speed matters) 🤝 The interior designer partnership that generates consistent year-round revenue 💸 Buying businesses for 50% off asking price using seller financing 📦 Surviving COVID scaling: 15 to 40+ trucks in 3 years 🔥 Why "fail fast, win fast" beats overthinking every time     Key Moments: 5:30 - The decision-making masterclass 18:20 - Interior designer gold mine strategy 32:15 - Business acquisition secrets 44:30 - Building unstoppable company culture   Perfect for moving company owners, entrepreneurs considering acquisitions, or anyone wanting unfiltered business growth advice.     Steven: / _mrclutch Let's Get Moving: / letsgetmovingofficial Tiam Behdar: / tiam_behdar   Podcast Website: https://www.moveandimprovepodcast.com/   #MovingBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAcquisition #ScalingBusiness #MovingIndustry #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset

How Empowering Employees & Franchisees Drives Business Growth ft Brian Beazley

Joining us is Brian Beazley, a visionary leader in business consulting and franchising. With a career spanning top Canadian and U.S. companies and co-founding one of Canada’s leading franchise businesses, Brian shares his expertise on why investing in people over profit is the ultimate key to sustainable success. Key highlights include: 🌟 The Power of Company Culture: How strong culture boosts innovation and retention. 🚀 Empowerment as a Growth Strategy: Why empowering teams drives franchise success. 📈 Proven Scaling Strategies: Actionable tips to grow your business fast. Don’t miss this episode filled with hard-won insights and real-life experiences that will inspire young entrepreneurs everywhere. Check it out now!🎙 FOLLOW Us for Exclusive Updates! https://www.instagram.com/moveandimprovepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/moveandimprovepodcast] https://www.facebook.com/@moveandimprovepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/@moveandimprovepodcast] https://www.tiktok.com/@moveandimprovepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@moveandimprovepodcast]

How to Build a Million-Dollar Franchise by 25 ft. The Sychev Brothers

In this episode of Move and Improve, we uncover the story of Deni and Daniil, two young franchise owners of Let's Get Moving, who achieved a million in revenue within just over a year. At only 22 and 25, they share the ups and downs of scaling a moving business, proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurial success.🙌🔥 Key highlights include: 💰Millionaire Mindset: Discover the mentality and focus that pushed them to success in under two years. 📈Franchise Growth Hacks: Insights into what it takes to grow a franchise rapidly in a competitive market. 👩‍💻 Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs: Practical advice for anyone looking to start a business and hit the ground running. Don’t miss this episode filled with hard-won insights and real-life experiences that will inspire young entrepreneurs everywhere. Check it out now!🎙 FOLLOW Us for Exclusive Updates! https://www.instagram.com/moveandimprovepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/moveandimprovepodcast] https://www.facebook.com/@moveandimprovepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/@moveandimprovepodcast] https://www.tiktok.com/@moveandimprovepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@moveandimprovepodcast]