You lift couches. You manage crews. You fight fires daily.
But if you’re serious about building a profitable moving company, you also need to sharpen your mind. 🧠
We handpicked 11 essential reads for moving company owners and ops leaders looking to level up in 2026. From sales mastery to systems thinking, these books deliver the insights and frameworks that help you scale without burning out.
📚 Win the full SmartMover Book Bundle—all 11 books shipped straight to you, including some signed by authors. Enter now.
Must-reads for moving company owners in 2026
1. The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation
By Jerry Acuff, Jeremy Miner
Why read it: Because the old “sell harder” model doesn’t work anymore. Miner’s NEPQ method is built for consultative, trust-based sales—exactly what your team needs when quoting jobs.
Takeaway: Learn how to ask better questions, build urgency, and close more jobs without pressure tactics.
2. Movers Marketing: A No B.S. Guide for Moving Companies to Win on Google and Maximize ROI
By Travis Weathers
Why Read It: Travis built a 7-figure moving ad agency. This book shows how to actually get leads in the modern world.
Takeaway: Learn Google Ads, Facebook funnels, and local SEO—without the fluff. Then stop blaming “slow season.”
✍️ Signed copies available in our giveaway.
3. Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine (Entrepreneurship Simplified)
By Mike Michalowicz
Why Read It: Most movers treat profit like leftovers. This flips that mindset. Pay yourself first—and force the business to run lean.
Takeaway: Implement this system and you’ll always know if a job is making money (hint: not all of them are).
4. Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market
By Wade Swikle
Why read it: Wade scaled from a single truck to one of the most respected brands in the business. This is his playbook.
Takeaway: Get tactical tips on hiring, branding, leadership, and building a business that lasts.
✍️ Signed copies available in our giveaway.
5. The Moving Mindset
By Mark Hirschi
Why read it: Written by a mover, for movers. Hirschi dives into the mental game of running a service-based business.
Takeaway: Overcome the self-doubt and chaos that hold back growing companies. Great for owners ready to get off the truck and into the office.
✍️ Signed copies available in our giveaway.
6. The Growth Paradox: Rethinking Control, Accountability, and Change to Move Your Business to the Next Level
By Jacky Fischer
Why read it: Growth doesn’t always feel good. Jacky—an operator who scaled to $30M—explains why growing companies often get stuck, and what to do about it.
Takeaway: Learn how to build leadership teams, manage chaos, and stop being the bottleneck.
7. SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems
By David Jenyns
Why read it: Feel like you’re building the plane while flying it? This is your blueprint for documenting processes once and never reinventing the wheel.
Takeaway: Standardize the way you quote, schedule, and close jobs. Finally get consistency across teams.
8. 60 Minute CFO: Bridging the Gap Between Business Owner, Banker, and CPA
By David A. Duryee, Tracy A. Bech
Why read it: Your P&L shouldn’t be a mystery. This book makes financials simple—no MBA required.
Takeaway: Learn how to track the right numbers, make smart investments, and avoid cash flow landmines.
✍️ Signed copies available in our giveaway.
9. Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling: Master the Art of Persuasion, Influence, and Success
By Jordan Belfort
Why read it: Love him or hate him, Belfort knows how to sell. His Straight Line System gives you a simple path from cold lead to closed deal.
Takeaway: Turn “just browsing” leads into booked moves with confidence, tonality, and structure.
10. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
By Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
Why read it: You’re the leader. Everything is your responsibility—even when it’s not your fault. This is how you build a team that owns the mission.
Takeaway: Great for foremen and ops managers too. Build a no-excuses culture that executes under pressure.
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
By Timothy Ferriss
Why read it: Not every mover wants to retire on a beach, but we all want freedom. Ferriss helps you think differently about time and delegation.
Takeaway: Cut the busywork. Automate what doesn’t need you. Focus on what moves the needle.
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