Anyone with operating experience in the moving and storage industry?

December 16, 2025

by a searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in San Francisco, CA, USA

Looking at the deal in Northern California and trying to get more insight into the industry.

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from Valdosta State University in Roswell, GA, USA

I talk a lot about my experience on the podcast “Acquiring Minds”. May or may not apply to the size of opportunity you are pursuing.

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from Cornell University in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hi ^redacted‌ - nice to meet you. There are several factors to consider for this industry. Firstly, this sector is a labor-heavy business. Crew reliability, scheduling efficiency, and damage control determine margins. Poor crews or weak operations quickly erode cash flow, regardless of demand. Customers choose movers based on trust, reviews, and referrals. Strong online ratings and low claims history are critical. Price competition is intense, but reputation wins work. Businesses that combine moving with storage and commercial moves are more stable and higher quality. Pure residential movers are more seasonal and volatile, especially in Northern California. Housing turnover and employment mobility will be the key drivers of demand for this industry. Depending on where this business is located, this can definitely be a good business to buy. We have a lot experience financing moving and storage companies via the SBA. If you ever need help talking through a deal, I am happy to help. We work with all the major SBA lenders. The bank pay us after your loan closes, so this is a 100% free service for you.You can email me directly at redacted or schedule a meeting with me: https://cal.com/francodeguzman/30min. Look forward to chatting!

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