{"id":359318,"date":"2026-07-31T21:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T21:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/359318\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T21:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T21:21:42","slug":"tampa-founded-moving-company-keeps-training-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/359318\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa-founded Moving Company Keeps Training Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>2 College Brothers Moving and Storage CEO Wade Swikle.<\/p>\n

By Jenna Soules <\/p>\n

As thousands of new residents continue to relocate to the Tampa Bay region each year, demand for professional moving services is growing alongside the area\u2019s population. With nearly 124,000 additional residents projected to move to the region by 2026, according to the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage is investing in a new training facility and expanded office space at its Clearwater headquarters to help meet the area\u2019s growing workforce and moving needs. <\/p>\n

Slated for completion in late July, with a grand opening in the fall, the new facility will feature a fully furnished, one-bedroom model home inside the company\u2019s office. Rather than learning solely in customers\u2019 homes, new movers will be able to practice real-world moving techniques in a controlled environment before handling a family\u2019s belongings. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur philosophy is simple,\u201d said 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage CEO Wade Swikle. \u201cThe first time a new employee experiences a home move should never be the first time they handle someone\u2019s heirloom furniture or baby grand piano. Customers deserve a team that has already developed those skills before they arrive.\u201d <\/p>\n

Swikle went on to say the concept addresses one of the moving industry\u2019s biggest areas of growth, which is that right now new employees at moving companies nationwide gain their first hands-on experience while moving customers\u2019 most valuable possessions. However, now, inside the new interactive training apartment, employees will learn how to properly protect furniture, navigate tight spaces, safeguard floors and walls and work together as a professional moving team before entering a customer\u2019s home. The realistic setting allows trainers to coach employees through common moving scenarios without the pressure or risk of working inside a customer\u2019s residence. <\/p>\n

In addition to the hands-on training facility, Swikle co-founded Titan Up Training, an online education platform that includes \u20182 College Brothers University.\u2019 It\u2019s designed to help moving companies develop more skilled, consistent teams while enhancing their branding and procedures. In addition, it teaches other companies nationwide professional moving techniques to avoid injuries or damaging customer items, as well as courses on employee conduct, professionalism, moving terms, safety and procedures. Structured training helps ensure movers arrive with experience, confidence and a consistent approach to customer service. <\/p>\n

As more people relocate to the Tampa Bay region, Swikle believes companies must invest not only in trucks and equipment but also in the people responsible for serving customers. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re growing because Tampa Bay is growing,\u201d said Swikle. \u201cAs more families choose to make this area home, it\u2019s our responsibility to make sure we have well-trained professionals ready to serve them.\u201d <\/p>\n

To learn more about the program, go to https:\/\/2collegebrothers.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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