From Iraq Patrols to 100+ Employees

🚚 Behind the Scenes: From Military to Multi-Business Franchise
Move & Improve #8 - Mike Lowry

Raw conversation with Mike, new Let’s Get Moving franchisee, about his journey from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to building security and service businesses with 100+ employees, and now launching into moving. No fluff – just real business strategies that work.

What You’ll Learn:
⚡ 3 military lessons that directly translate into business leadership
🤝 How to cross-sell services (moving + cleaning + security) to maximize revenue
💸 Why loyalty beats shortcuts when scaling teams and culture
📦 The systems and support that make franchising scale faster than going solo
🔥 Using Google reviews, incentives, and AI recruiting to dominate local markets

Key Moments (Detailed Timeline):
0:00 – Intro, Mike’s background in security and carpet cleaning businesses
5:00 – Military experience: Iraq and Afghanistan, leadership lessons, grit and loyalty
12:00 – Transition into business: scaling a security company with 100+ employees
18:00 – Service businesses vs. brick-and-mortar, cross-selling strategies
25:00 – Building a strong team, moving into a visionary role, trust and delegation
32:00 – Acquisitions and franchising: when to buy, when to start your own brand
38:00 – Hiring for character vs. experience, why loyalty wins long-term
44:00 – Google reviews and SEO: incentives for movers and sales teams
48:00 – Mentorship, conferences, and learning shortcuts from industry leaders
55:00 – AI in service businesses: recruiting, call centers, faster response = higher sales
1:05:00 – Blitz Q&A: North vs. South, marketing vs. sales, Bush vs. Trump, ego vs. fear, values, solo vs. team
1:15:00 – Defining moments: military shaping character, partnership with franchisors, long-term vision for scaling trucks and expanding markets

Perfect for franchise owners, veterans turning to entrepreneurship, moving company operators, and anyone seeking unfiltered business growth advice.

Let’s Get Moving: / letsgetmovingofficial
Tiam Behdar: / tiam_behdar

Podcast Website: https://www.moveandimprovepodcast.com/

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