Why Movers Are Losing Jobs Without Third Party Services

n this episode of Movified Mondays, host Mark Hirschi sits down with Russell and Kyle , the father-son team behind A1 Movers Services, to unpack a critical gap in today’s moving industry: the decline of qualified third-party services.

Russell shares four decades of hands-on experience—from driving trucks to building one of Canada’s most trusted third-party servicing networks—while Kyle brings a modern operational lens on scaling, coordination, and nationwide technician networks.

This conversation is packed with real-world lessons, operational best practices, and timeless advice for moving company owners, operations managers, and sales teams looking to reduce risk and increase revenue.

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