How Exactly To Start a Moving Company | Step By Step 2023

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For the past 5 years I have owned and operated moving companies. I started with a small moving company doing $5,000 a month to 4 locations servicing major metropolitan areas across the country with over 80 employees.

There are a lot of small details that come into play when properly starting a moving service. I have made this guide as a fool proof step by step approach to cover all the necessary items needed to start a successful moving company.

Naming your moving company 0:59
-How to come up with a good name even if you're not creative

Getting a domain and building a cheap website 2:41
-Building a cheap website with Wordpress and Fiverr

How to easily make an attractive logo for non creative people 3:56

Choosing which business structure is right for you 5:50
-LLC vs Sole Prop
-How taxes vary in LLCs vs Sole Props
-How your liability varies in LLCs vs Sole Props

Should you purchase a franchise or start your own brand? 7:58
-Pros and cons
-Using self reflection to determine the best option for you.

Licensing for your moving company 9:45
What is a DOT#?
What is a MC#? When do you need it.

Business bank account 11:50
-What do you need to do to set up a business account
-Importance of separating your finances

My favorite business credit cards 12:45
-Chase Ink:
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-Amex:

Using Google My Business 13:30
-Thinking of GMB as social media

Insurance requirements for moving companies 15:20
-General Liability Insurance
-Worker's Compensation
-Cargo Insurance
-Auto Liability and Comprehensive
-Warehouse Insurance
-The difference between W2 and 1099 and common mistakes

What should you charge for your moving services? 19:50

Hiring great labor employees 23:30
-How to narrow down candidate lists
-Attributes to look for

Marketing ideas for moving companies 27:48
-How to get jobs cheaply by building referral sources
-Effectively mailing flyers
-Online ads

Trucks 31:00
-Buying new vs. used trucks
-How to wrap vehicles more cheaply

Supplies needed to start 33:50

Your first job, and what to do to succeed 35:00

Top principles for success in service businesses 37:00

[amsmoments]

Crackhead Moving Company. I believe this will catch everybody's attention.

[lilak]

Hi Max! Thank you for this informative video. I am a realtor looking to fill a niche in my area which is helping Seniors downsize and relocate. A lot of your advice transfers to this, as it seems like there aren’t many moving companies in my area and none of them cater to Seniors.
My services will include offering estate sales, taking items to donation centers, and also disposing of them if needed.

[freddiep]

Im gonna watch this video once a day for a month and see what blooms. I already have sone ideas its just all about putting in the effort to build my own. Uve been with the same company for 15 years and i think its time or should i say overdue.

[jiasui]

great help just about starts our own moving company in this May. thanks for the tips

[Ayy_Yoo_Q]

Way to explain all this information. You're a lifesaver and a confidence booster. I've been doing research and jotting down all the notes I can get to start up a moving business. Then after will come a business plan and more research on competitors to distinguish my plan/process from theirs. Much appreciated for this video. Deserves a like and my subscription.

[TCFE]

From the LLC down to hiring and beyond 🤝 This was AMAZING. I'm in Phoenix Arizona and I just got my LLC, EIN and DUNS #, looking at trucks and insurance so I can get my DOT, MC BOC-3 Etc. i'm excited and ready to show the world what I know i'm worth, build a company that thrives and people know and love! Thanks again for the video

[salvadorybarra]

Super dope that you’re sharing your knowledge. Probably a huge reason for your own success. I’m about to be on 2 years on my small moving company in Texas and learning every day. I’m stuck right now on insurance and could really use some guidance.

[JonLondon]

Once you said how you came up with the name I was all ears because that was a genius marketing move!

[mnoir]

I wish you were around twenty years ago when I had my spa business going. I'm sure some of your words of wisdom will trickle in to my current platform. You offer much value and inspiration. Thank you Max!

[TeamJordynn.]

I feel this is repetitive now ha but this is by far one of the best “how to get started” videos I’ve watched in a very long time. I was offended when you suggested skipping around lol, you’d do yourself a disservice if you don’t watch the whole video! Very informative and genuinely welcoming.

[russellmcdonald]

Love the video. I saw a lot of time and effort pumped into the video. Its informative, simple and straight to the point.

[black]

You provide great and honest information. May God Bless you and all of your business endeavors Max

[greenmidas]

Even the description is super useful, this video is like a manual fully, blessings brother

[KenJee_ds]

Great video man! Love informative ones like this

[martincastoe]

Hey Max,

I just wanted to say that this particular video is what inspired me to start my own moving company back in 2020. We did our first million in sales in January 2023 and now own 4 moving trucks. Appreciate you taking the time to make this video. It changed my life. Credit earned where credit is due 😎

[numberslettersstuff]

Thank you for an amazing video. I am bummed out that I cant go apply for a job with you! Hopefully I can open a company like yours one day and work there instead. Thank you again. You know you rock so rock on. Have a good one.

[rotweilerdc]

I remember seeing a skinny wimp truck while working at two men and a truck. The guys where laughing and mocking the name. I thought it was clever marketing though

[officialtaylocc]

Bro this was very very helpful! I truly proud of you man 💯 you did a great job of explaining and since I’m starting in Las Vegas and a lot of people moves to Arizona from here I’ll refer you forsure ! Keep up the work man

[wheelerj]

Lots of great information here. Thanks for dumbing it down for a dummy like myself lol. I've worked for multiple moving companies and know how to pack, load, and deliver household goods. I think I'm going to start out with a uhaul and work my way up.

[mikealosi]

are you in arizona? me and my brother just started a moving company, would love to talk more man...