From Idea to Reality: The Story Behind Moving Astute with Joshua Haley
Today we sit down with Joshua Haley, a seasoned veteran in the moving industry that has recently launched MovingAstute.com – a website dedicated to helping people transition successfully and with as little stress as possible. With years of experience under his belt, he’s here today to share the story behind Moving Astute and how he made it a reality.
Question: What inspired you to start MovingAstute.com?
Joshua Haley: I’ve been in the moving industry for years now, I’ve moved between different states in the U.S. several times. So by this time I already know a ton about all aspects of relocation. But through my experiences, I noticed how hard it can be for certain people who were trying to move but had no idea where to start. People tend to freak out when they move because they have next to no information on what they need or should do. And unfortunately there was so much misinformation online that people were being mislead more than anything else. So I made it my mission to create a website that provides useful information so people could make successful transitions without dying from anxiety.
Question: What challenges did you face while launching your website?
Joshua Haley: Of course there was lots of competition right off the bat, so one of the biggest things for me was figuring out how I’d set myself apart from everyone else trying to do something similar. A lot of websites give good tips but not all are very reliable or even helpful at all. People want useful info that is easy enough for them understand and navigate through without wanting rip their hair out, basically what google should be like nowadays but isn’t.
Question: How did you go about building your team for MovingAstute.com?
Joshua Haley: Research and reaching out was key for me when building my team. Founding members were mostly people I knew personally, friends friends, friends of friends. The only thing that mattered was that they were passionate about helping others and had lots of experience in the moving industry.
Question: What do you hope to achieve with MovingAstute.com?
Joshua Haley: My main goal is for people to make successful transitions without getting too overwhelmed and stressed out. We want our information to be reliable and useful throughout the entire relocation process. Everything from planning a move all the way down to setting up your new place should be a breeze when using our site. In the end we want MovingAstute.com to be the go-to source whenever anyone needs help relocating, no matter how far they are actually going.
Question: Can you share with us a success story or achievement that you are most proud of with MovingAstute.com?
Joshua Haley: Being recognized as a top resource for moving advice is one of our biggest achievements. Several reputable publications in the industry gave us this honor. It was validation of the hard work we put into making a reliable source for people who are about to relocate.
Question: What future plans do you have for MovingAstute.com?
Joshua Haley: We want to constantly improve and expand our services. In the future, we will continue to create helpful resources and articles filled with practical advice and tips for people moving out. We’re also considering offering additional services like personalized consultations or assistance finding reputable moving companies.
Question: What advice would you give someone starting their own business in the moving industry?
Joshua Haley: Do your research! Understand this industry as much as possible, inside and out. There’s so many regulations and laws that can catch up on you quickly if you’re not prepared. And make sure you have a strong grasp on the market and competition as well. You need to love what you’re doing too, only then will it be easier to visualize success.
Thank you, Joshua, for sharing your story with us along with some valuable insights regarding moving and relocation. For more tips from Joshua or to stay updated on his journey, please follow him on Twitter @MovingAstute .
