Beyond Barriers: Entrepreneurship for All with Brian Hamilton
Release Date: 12/13/2024
"Your Estimates Are Too Slow" – AI + Video for Moving Companies with James Hatfield
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade sits down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, to talk about how video and AI are transforming sales for moving and home service businesses. They dig into why the old way of doing in-person estimates is slowing companies down, and how virtual video surveys can help you win the "race to the face," respond faster, and close more of the right jobs without sending a truck to every lead. The conversation covers practical use cases for live video and AI: building accurate inventories and cube sheets from a simple walkthrough, documenting pre-existing damage...
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"Nobody Cares!" - The Harsh Truth About Your Business Videos Revealed by Patrick Carr
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, hosts Wade and Patrick dive deep into the world of video content for blue-collar and home service businesses. They discuss common video marketing mistakes, emphasizing the importance of providing immediate value to viewers rather than lengthy introductions. The conversation covers the diverse applications of video, from compelling company stories and authentic testimonials to essential process and training videos, and even recruitment. They challenge traditional lead generation strategies, advocating for an "awareness content" approach that builds authority before...
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Culture Matters: Building Values That Scale with Jay Doran
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode of Grow Your Moving Company, Wade sits down with Jay Doran, host of the Culture Matters podcast and founder of Culture Matters consulting. Together, they dive deep into the role of company culture in building a thriving moving business. Jay shares why culture is not just a buzzword—it’s the heartbeat of a company. From shaping customer experiences to guiding employee growth and even influencing investor relationships, culture drives every outcome. Drawing on Kierkegaard’s wisdom—"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward"—Jay explains why...
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From Paper to Platform: How Wonjun Jeong Built Supermove + Embraced AI
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade sits down with Wonjun Jeong, Co-Founder & CEO of Supermove, to talk about how he went from working from a tech background to transforming the moving industry. After experiencing firsthand the frustrations of moving — from paper contracts to scratched-down credit card numbers — Wonjun saw an opportunity to bring technology into one of the most paper-heavy industries in America. He shares the origin story of Supermove, the challenges of convincing companies to embrace digital tools, and how their platform helps moving businesses run more...
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Law, Business & The Moving Industry with Patrick Mayerbock
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade sits down with Patrick J. Mayerbock, Founder and Principal Attorney of The Mayerbock Law Firm and a nationwide specialist in the moving industry. Patrick’s journey is anything but ordinary — from launching a full-service law firm in 2012 to becoming trusted counsel for businesses of all sizes, he’s built a reputation as a lawyer who not only protects his clients but helps them expand and thrive. Patrick shares his life story, what inspired him to pursue law, and how he’s carved out a unique role as both a legal powerhouse and business strategist. Known for...
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Building Businesses and Dropping Truth Bombs with Brad Lea
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade is joined by Brad Lea, the renowned entrepreneur, author, speaker, and host of the Dropping Bombs podcast. Brad shares his remarkable life story — from humble beginnings to building multiple businesses and becoming one of the most recognized voices in leadership, sales, and personal development. They dive into the lessons Brad learned along the way, the importance of mindset, and the strategies that helped him build Lightspeed VT, a training platform that’s transformed the way people learn worldwide. Brad doesn’t hold back as he discusses what it really takes...
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The Process-Driven Path to Scaling with Jacky Fischer
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade sits down with Jacky Fischer, the unstoppable CEO of 3 Men Movers, one of the largest privately-owned moving companies in Texas. Jacky’s entrepreneurial journey began in the most unexpected way—when her father’s massive stroke in 2002 left her with the responsibility of taking over the family moving business. Armed with what she calls her “degree from the school of hard knocks” and later an MBA from Rice University, Jacky transformed 3 Men Movers from a $3 million-a-year mom-and-pop shop into a $40+ million industry leader. Her path wasn’t...
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Snoball Effect: How Landon Taylor Built a Referral Machine for Home Services
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade sits down with serial entrepreneur Landon Taylor, the founder of Snoball—a cutting-edge word-of-mouth marketing platform revolutionizing how home service companies acquire customers. Landon’s journey is anything but typical. He first built two successful digital marketing businesses: a traffic-driving agency and BestCompany.com, a consumer review platform generating qualified leads for major U.S. service providers. But it was the power of customer reviews and referrals that sparked his most ambitious venture yet—Snoball. Connect with Landon Taylor:...
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From Emmy to CEO: Christine Whisler on Mastering Media Coverage
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade is joined by Christine Whisler, Emmy Award-winning journalist turned powerhouse publicist and CEO of Southern Palm Communications. With a deep background in TV news reporting and a passion for helping people shine in the media spotlight, Christine brings a fresh perspective on how storytelling drives real visibility and brand growth. Whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or personal brand looking to level up your credibility, Christine shares exactly how you can leverage the media — without breaking the bank. Connect with Christine Whisler: ...
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From Truck to Top: How Ryan King Built Two 5-Star Moving Companies
Grow Your Moving Company
In this episode, Wade welcomes Ryan King, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind two of North Carolina’s most respected moving companies—Dogwood Moving in Raleigh and Brightleaf Moving in Durham. From hauling furniture as a college athlete to leading two thriving brands, Ryan shares how he broke the mold of traditional career paths to build something truly meaningful. With a boots-on-the-ground work ethic and a people-first mindset, Ryan opens up about the real lessons in leadership, culture, and business growth that helped him turn a local startup into a multi-million-dollar...
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Brian Hamilton is one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and a leading expert on entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Sageworks, America’s first fintech company, which helped millions of business owners translate complex financial information. The company was sold in 2018 to a leading private equity firm and now operates as "Abrigo." In 2021, Brian invested in LiveSwitch and expanded its operations in the United States.
Brian is also founder of Inmates to Entrepreneurs, an international program dedicated to teaching people with criminal records how to start their own businesses. He stars in the television series Free Enterprise on ABC, based on the Inmates to Entrepreneurs program.
Brian Hamilton Foundation: https://brianhamilton.org/
Inmates to Entrepreneurs: https://inmatestoentrepreneurs.org/
LiveSwitch: https://www.liveswitch.io/
Connect with Brian Hamilton:
brianh@liveswitch.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianhamiltonnc/
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About the Show
Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.
https://2collegebrothers.com/
Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle:
Wade’s website: https://2collegebrothers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/