In this episode of Movified, host Mark Hirschi sits down with Derek Ryan, National Sales Director at You Move Me, to uncover the secrets behind high-performing sales strategies in the moving industry. From handling price objections to creating a powerful follow-up process, Derek shares his proven approach to building lasting customer rapport, navigating market differences, and developing strong sales teams through hands-on training.
Derek also explores how to adapt during slower winter months, why KPIs matter more than ever, and the role of technology and virtual estimates in streamlining operations. Whether you're leading a sales team, closing deals, or just entering the world of moving sales, this episode offers practical insights for sustainable business growth.
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About the Show:
Mark Hirschi is the CEO of one of the Oldest and largest Moving Companies in Canada called Salmon’s Moving and Storage. Located in Vancouver BC, Mark is also the franchise owner of Premiere Vanlines in Vancouver. When Mark would meet other Moving Industry Owners the conversations were always similar in topics, but vastly different in solutions and executions.
Movified was created to share these stories and experiences for others to learn and engage.
https://www.movified.ca
Learn more and connect with Mark Hirschi
Mark’s Company website: https://salmonsmoving.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markahirschi
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