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In this high-impact year-end episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers is joined by Anthony Johnson Jr. (AJ) and special guest Laura Marion, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of ACE Relocation Systems and XPAT Relocation Solutions.

Together, they unpack:

• 📉 The 2025 U.S. economic landscape, including tariffs, mortgage rates, and the government shutdown
• 📦 How ACE achieved $2–3M in revenue growth while others downsized
• 🚚 11 years running as Atlas’s #1 hauling group
• 🌍 A 20% increase in international corporate relocations via XPAT
• 🏥 The rise of healthcare and biotech verticals, and how warehousing demand is shifting
• 🏢 ACE’s commercial services expansion — with a $5M growth target for 2026
• 💻 Investment in relocation technology: from Samsara ELDs to client-facing inventory portals
• 🔐 New service provider contracts, background check protocols, and DOT safety bonuses
• 📈 The 2026 strategy theme: “Routes to Results” and how the team plans to hit 6–7% revenue growth

Whether you're a relocation professional, logistics partner, or curious about how ACE continues to lead through disruption, this episode offers real insights, real strategy, and real momentum heading into 2026.

00:00 🎧 Intro & Welcome – Dan, AJ, and special guest Laura Marion  
01:27 🏈 Hoosier Football Hype – Big year for Indiana  
02:34 💼 2025 Economy Overview – What’s happening and why it matters  
03:12 📉 Tariffs, Uncertainty & the Government Shutdown – Laura’s economic analysis  
05:16 📊 ACE Grows Despite the Market – Up $2–3M in 2025  
06:12 🚨 Industry Shakeups – ACE steps in as others exit  
07:12 👋 Exit Stories & Retirement Trends in the Industry  
08:16 📏 Lean Budgeting & Smart Scaling – ACE’s operational approach  
08:41 🚚 #1 Hauling Group at Atlas – 11-year streak continues  
10:06 🇺🇸 Government Volume Down – Rebound expected in 2026  
12:08 🌍 International Relocation Booms – XPAT up 20% YoY  
13:15 👥 Leadership Changes & Sales Team Alignment  
14:16 🏥 Healthcare Logistics & Hospital Warehousing Growth  
15:52 🧬 Biotech Relocations – From Boston to San Diego  
16:17 🏢 Warehouse Evolution – Vaults vs. Racks & Hospital Deliveries  
17:41 🧱 Commercial Services Strategy – $5M growth target for 2026  
19:07 💸 Real Estate Costs Driving Warehousing Demand  
20:47 📦 Flexible Storage Use Cases – Retail overflow & transition support  
21:06 💻 Client Portals & Warehouse Tech – Real-time inventory tracking  
22:02 🚀 Tech Expectations from Clients – Arrivee, tracking & automation  
24:57 🔐 Background Checks & LaborNet – ACE50 discount code explained  
28:17 🛡️ Safety Bonus Program – $200 for clean DOT inspections  
30:23 📡 Samsara Rollout & Telematics Fee Simplification  
32:31 🌱 Local Growth Focus – AJ’s 2026 priority in San Diego  
34:22 📈 Budgeting for Growth – Planning for a 6–7% revenue increase  
35:33 🧭 “Routes to Results” – Strategic theme for 2026  
36:47 🙏 Closing Thoughts – Thanks to Laura, AJ, and the listeners

ACE Relocation, Laura Marion, international growth, logistics tech, Atlas Van Lines, corporate relocation, warehouse strategy, XPAT Relocation, 2026 business outlook.

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