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Aug 2023
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486 – Starting a Moving Business with Wa...

Henry Lopez
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Starting a Moving Business with entrepreneur Wade Swikle. How to start a moving company and perhaps consider a moving business franchise.

Wade shares his inspirational entrepreneurial story - starting his moving company while in college with just $600 and growing it to a multi-million-dollar business and offering franchise opportunities in the moving industry. This episode is all about starting and growing a moving company.

Show notes page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/486-wade-swikle-moving-business/

Wade Swikle is the founder and CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, host of the Grow Your Moving Company Podcast, and co-founder of Moving Titan Retreats. Wade's entrepreneurial adventure began over a decade ago when, as a student at the University of Florida, he embarked on a path to create his own moving company armed with just $600 and a pickup truck. Against all odds, he transformed his humble beginnings into a multi-million-dollar business with multiple locations.

Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com  

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