Ep25 – From $1,000 to Millions: Steven Reed’s Blueprint for Dominating the Moving Industry
💡 What does it take to dominate an industry from the ground up? In this episode of Shift Happens: Beyond the Boxes, we sit down with Steven Reed, founder of Big League Movers and Ready Roles, to uncover how he turned a $1,000 loan into a multimillion-dollar moving empire. 🚛💰 From scaling too fast to redefining company culture, Steven shares hard-earned lessons, leadership insights, and the strategies that fueled his success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business owner, or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with invaluable gems. Tune in now! 🎙️🔥
In this episode, host Jason Bergenske chats with Steven Reed, the founder of Big League Movers and Ready Roles, about his entrepreneurial journey in the moving industry. Steven shares how he got started in 2008 with a $1,000 loan from his grandmother, the hustle and sacrifices that led to his first million, and the challenges of scaling too fast when expanding into multiple locations.
Key topics discussed include:
The hometown dominator mindset—focusing on dominating a single market before expanding.
The dangers of premature expansion, lessons from opening a second location in Atlanta, and why he ultimately sold it.
The power of company culture and how he transformed Big League Movers with an innovative training and incentive program.
How COVID-19 became an opportunity rather than a setback, allowing him to position his company as an essential service.
The importance of customer experience, Google reviews, and relationship-building in scaling a moving business.
His newest venture, Ready Roles, which provides virtual assistants for moving companies to optimize operations.
Steven also discusses the Legends Retreat, a premier industry event where top moving company leaders gather to share knowledge and strategies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the moving industry or looking to scale a service-based business successfully. 🚀
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