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What happens when a successful, high-functioning entrepreneur loses control—and hits rock bottom? In this gripping episode of Movified, host Mark Hirschi talks with Mark Manderson , who opens up about his raw journey through addiction, failure, and ultimately, personal freedom. Manderson reveals the shocking truth behind high-functioning addiction, and how years of hiding pain behind success led t...

In this episode of Movified, host Mark Hirschi sits down with Jason Moyer and Dan Cumberland of Moyer & Sons Moving and Storage to delve into the intricacies of running a successful family business. They discuss the importance of company culture, defining roles within a family-run enterprise, and innovative marketing strategies that have propelled their brand forward. Learn how community engag...

Welcome to a special Movified Fridays episode—because why not? Mark Hirschi sits down with Harry Yadav from Last Stop Moving to unpack his inspiring journey from commercial real estate to launching a moving company at just 17. They dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, team building, and leadership in the moving industry. From direct mail lessons to building high-performance teams and...

In this raw and real episode of Movified, Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed dive deep into the mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs and those in the moving industry. From the chaos of running a business to the misunderstood strengths of ADHD , this conversation uncovers how stress , hyperactivity , and even substance abuse affect performance, relationships, and productivity. But there’s hope...

Buckle up, Movified fam! Mark Hirschi’s dropping a BANGER with Colorado’s moving bosses—Matt Young, Joe Pucci, and Allen Vargas—straight from the Movers and Shakers event! These rivals-turned-allies spill the TEA on leadership that slays, collaboration that flips competition, and company culture that keeps teams locked in. From marketing genius to networking hacks and self-audits that spark GROWTH...

Movified is bringing the HEAT! Mark Hirschi and Tennessee’s Chris Knowles (subbing for Steven Reed) rip into the wild ride of True Friends Moving—ditching corporate sales to build a moving biz BEAST! Chris drops raw truth on crafting a brand that slaps, networking like a boss, and scaling with smarts (think team-building and financial flexes). No fluff—just real talk on balancing family, crushing...

Hold up— Movified just HIJACKED the 1%er Podcast booth at Arizona’s Movers and Shakers, and it’s a LEADERSHIP BANGER! Host Mark Hirschi , with Neacail Murdock (Murdocks Moving) and Matt Young (ihaulimove & Movingletters.ai), unleashes a firestorm of insights on building epic teams, owning vulnerability, and sparking community vibes. From physical challenges that bond crews to self-reflection t...

On this Movified episode, hosts Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed swing for the fences with their “farm system” blueprint for building unstoppable moving teams! Inspired by baseball, they break down crafting a performance-driven culture with tiered structures, SOPs, and performance pay that pushes rookies to all-stars. From smart hiring for peak seasons to VAs handling the grunt work, they share how to...

In this Movified episode, host Mark Hirschi dives into the jaw-dropping journey of Gregory Gray , who shed over 30 pounds and built a thriving moving biz! Gregory spills how the 75 Hard challenge rewired his mindset, how family fueled his fire, and how crushing fear unlocked entrepreneurial gold. From early equipment flops to mastering customer service and social media, he’s sharing raw lessons on...

On this Movified episode, hosts Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed bring the heat, breaking down how game tape reviews are revolutionizing the moving industry! They’re diving into using tech to streamline ops, harnessing customer feedback to nail service recovery, and building a team that’s always getting better. From daily awareness meetings that keep everyone synced to sales-ops collabs that wow clien...

On this Movified Podcast episode, host Mark Hirschi joins forces with marketing gurus Travis Weathers and Travis Cole from Rotate Digital to crack open the ultimate marketing guide for moving companies! They’re diving into tracking KPIs like ROI and close rates, mastering UTMs for laser-sharp lead insights, and riding the Google Ads wave—plus grassroots tricks and referral power in a post-COVID wo...

On this Movified episode, hosts Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed dive into the electric world of Austin Yarborough from Central Coast Moving and Moving Army ! Austin unloads how he turned big dreams into reality, snagging Pearson’s Moving in Arizona with manifestation mojo and a personal brand that slaps. He’s spilling secrets on ops that turbocharge sales, coaching that lights up leadership, and alig...

On this Movified episode, host Mark Hirschi catches up with Brian Yarham of Eyring Movers , a family dynasty that’s been hauling for 128 years! Straight from the Nashville conference buzz, Brian unpacks how Eyring pivoted from corporate to local moves, grew through bold acquisitions, and mastered warehouse ops to keep the legacy alive. He’s sharing the highs and lows of family biz life, generation...

Straight from the ATA Moving and Storage Conference , hosts Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed sit down with Ryan Woods of the Horton Group for a Movified episode that cracks open the insurance vault! Ryan shares his wild ride into the moving industries risk game, unpacking claims headaches, cyber scares, and the bold world of captive insurance. He’s spilling why broker banter is a must, how COIs keep y...

On this  Movified  episode, host Mark Hirschi sits down with Gloria Pugh , the unstoppable force behind Amwatt Movers . From a lone pickup truck to a moving industry titan, Gloria unpacks her epic rise—facing down economic chaos with a case-study brain and unshakable grit. She’s sharing how community engagement lit up growth, mentorship empowered women in biz, and clear-cut roles kept her leadersh...

On this Movified episode, hosts Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed crack open the entrepreneur’s playbook with a crew who’ve mastered the chaos of work and life ! They’re dishing on unplugging for family time—swapping work stress for real vacations—thanks to slick systems, delegation, and team trust. Then, they flip the script to conference domination: selfie-powered networking, ROI tracking, and prep t...

Host Mark Hirschi saddles up with Zach Kielbasa , the fearless founder of Ox Strong Moving , for a tale that’ll haul you in! From a 2021 pandemic launch in Florida—armed with college pals and big dreams—Zach’s built a 20-truck empire fueled by grit and smarts. He’s dishing on snagging Florida’s moving goldmine, mastering customer service with zero breakage, and battling recruitment beasts. Expect...

In this Movified Series: Agents of Atlas Van Lines episode, host Mark Hirschi dives into the world of Matt Akins , an Atlas agent from Sprint Moving Services . Matt takes us back to his 2005 startup days, spilling how he turned a hustle into a long-distance moving machine with Atlas’ muscle. He’s got the lowdown on tech that saves the day, customer service that feels like family, and a laugh-out-l...

Live from the ATA Moving and Storage Conference , host Mark Hirschi and Matt Young of Movingletters.ai team up with moving industry rockstars Ryan Marsh ( Supermove ), Zach Baz ( Movingletters.ai ), and Steven Reed ( Big League Movers & Readyroles.com ) for a Movified episode that’s pure fire. They’re unpacking the art of networking, the Sunday work debate, and how AI voice agents are rewritin...

On this Movified Mondays , host Mark Hirschi chats with Traci Gerckens , President of Big G Movers , about her leap from a 25-year education career to rocking the moving industry. Traci opens up about her 50/50 partnership with Gary, the wild ride of building a business while juggling a blended family, and the fearless mindset that made it all click. She dives into personal branding through raw st...

On this Movified Wednesdays , host Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed sit down with Jacob Greer of Sixth Man Movers for a slam-dunk of a convo! Hailing from Nashville and Memphis, Jacob dishes on spinning a moving hustle into a powerhouse brand with unbeatable culture and street-smart strategies. He’s got tales of trial-by-fire lessons, delegation that freed him to dream big, and networking that lit up...

Step into the buzz of the ATA Moving and Storage Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, with host Mark Hirschi on this Movified episode, recorded live on March 11th, 2025! Mark’s joined by an unstoppable panel of indie moving stars: Derrick Potter of Firefightermovers.com , Brian Yarham of Eyringmovers.com , Oded Carmi of Dnvanlines.com , Jason Moyer of Moyerandsons.com , and Steven Reed of Bigleague...

On this  Movified Wednesday , host Mark Hirschi welcomes back Andrew Androff , owner of ProfessionalMovers.com , for a Part 2 that outshines the first! Picking up from Part 1, Andrew dives deeper into the plastic moving box wave—how it’s gaining steam and shaking up the industry. He dishes out pro tips on firing up his team with stellar communication, blending tech into moving ops, and building a...

On this  Movified  episode, host Mark Hirschi dives into the inspiring world of Wade Swikle , founder of Two College Brothers Moving and Storage and author of  Hometown Titan . From a bare-bones startup to a thriving franchise, Wade unpacks his rollercoaster journey—think mentorship lifelines, the perils of growing too fast, and the magic of owning your local market. He also dishes on writing his...

On this Movified episode, hosts Mark Hirschi and Steven Reed dig into the remarkable story of Andrew Androff , the man behind Detroit’s ProfessionalMovers.com and Rentalcrates.com . From humble home delivery roots in 1978 to a full-service moving empire, Andrew reveals how a gutsy $25,000 domain name bet—professionalmovers.com—catapulted his family business to new heights. He shares how diversific...