Hosted by Tiam Behdarvandan, Move and Improve gives you an inside look at what it’s like to run Let’s Get Moving. Learn expert tips, hear real stories, and discover how to grow your moving business.
Move and Improve
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Podcast Overview
Hosted by Tiam Behdarvandan, Move and Improve gives you an inside look at what it’s like to run Let’s Get Moving. Learn expert tips, hear real stories, and discover how to grow your moving business.
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Publishing Since
10/2/2024
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Recent Episodes
October 8, 2025
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.
August 22, 2025
From Iraq Patrols to 100+ Employees
🚚 Behind the Scenes: From Military to Multi-Business FranchiseMove & 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 businesses5:00 – Military experience: Iraq and Afghanistan, leadership lessons, grit and loyalty12:00 – Transition into business: scaling a security company with 100+ employees18:00 – Service businesses vs. brick-and-mortar, cross-selling strategies25:00 – Building a strong team, moving into a visionary role, trust and delegation32:00 – Acquisitions and franchising: when to buy, when to start your own brand38:00 – Hiring for character vs. experience, why loyalty wins long-term44:00 – Google reviews and SEO: incentives for movers and sales teams48:00 – Mentorship, conferences, and learning shortcuts from industry leaders55:00 – AI in service businesses: recruiting, call centers, faster response = higher sales1:05:00 – Blitz Q&A: North vs. South, marketing vs. sales, Bush vs. Trump, ego vs. fear, values, solo vs. team1:15:00 – 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: / letsgetmovingofficialTiam Behdar: / tiam_behdar Podcast Website: https://www.moveandimprovepodcast.com/ #MovingBusiness #FranchiseSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness #SmallBusiness #MovingIndustry #EntrepreneurMindset
August 11, 2025
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 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
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