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Move Concierge Announces New Additions to its Leadership Team

Posted May 29, 2024 by Corey Palmer & filed under Press Releases.

Jason Lindwall and Sajag Patel join to help take the company to the next level

Dallas; May 29, 2024 — Move Concierge, a revolutionary service that connects home services and provides utility support for homebuyers, has made two key hires to its leadership team as part of its recent rebrand and expansion. The company has welcomed Jason Lindwall as President and Sajag Patel as Chief Revenue Officer.

Lindwall worked previously at RealPage as COO and in various other leadership roles. He also worked at LFI Management, a property management company he founded and ran as CEO. Prior to that, Lindwall was COO of Elm Street Technology, a real estate marketing and technology services company. In his role as President of Move Concierge, Lindwall will facilitate the company’s growth initiatives and the integration of cutting-edge technology to enhance the customer experience.

Patel joins Move Concierge from Keller Williams Realty International, where he worked for 14 years in various leadership capacities – including as an agent coach; Executive Director of Strategy; Vice President of Segments; and Head of Coaching, Communities and Learning – before ascending to the role of COO. At Move Concierge, Patel will leverage his strategic leadership and business acumen to propel the company to new heights.

“We are extremely thrilled to welcome Jason and Sajag to the team,” said Move Concierge Founder and CEO Gabe Abshire. “Not only do they bring unmatched experience and knowledge to the table, but they are an excellent culture fit at a company that prioritizes its people, knowing that only a great team can deliver a great customer experience. Having this stellar team in place will no doubt propel Move Concierge to new heights as it evolves to offer more to homebuyers and owners across the country.”

Lindwall and Patel join just as Move Concierge finalized its rebrand from Utility Concierge to better reflect its expanded offerings for clients looking to simplify their moving experience. The rebrand supports the company’s continued mission to bring innovative, tailored solutions to clients that exceed utilities and span a broader spectrum of services during a move and throughout the homeownership journey, a plan the company has set its sights on as it continues its strategic expansion. Considering the estimated 28.2 million Americans that moved homes in 2022, according to the latest Census Bureau data, the need for services designed to cater to this segment is clear.

“As Move Concierge revs up to bring on new tools, services and talent to help more movers nationwide, Jason and Sajag’s expertise and leadership skills will be massively impactful,” said Move Concierge COO Kevin Hockenjos. “Our goal has always been to provide mind-blowing customer experiences, and with more than 20,000 five-star reviews, we are clearly succeeding. Now, with Jason and Sajag’s help, we are going to be able to deliver our top-notch customer experience to more homebuyers and connect with a broader audience of referral partners to make it happen.”

Established in 2009, Utility Concierge pioneered the white-glove home service set-up industry by being the first to offer new movers a comprehensive suite of essential services as they set up their home. To facilitate this, Move Concierge partners with real estate professionals nationwide and empowers them to go above and beyond for their clients by making their move as stress-free as possible. Through Move Concierge, agents can provide clients with one point of contact to set up all of their home services – saving them time, money and stress.

About Move Concierge

Move Concierge is a revolutionary service for connecting home services like TV, internet, phone, home automation and security. The company’s no-cost, white-glove service provides clients with a personal concierge to customize a whole-home connection plan, place orders and schedule installations for each service — all with a single point of contact. Since its founding in 2009, the company has been dedicated to surpassing great customer service, setting the bar by providing a mind-blowing client experience. Move Concierge has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine for the last six years. In 2023, the company won the JP STAR Award for Partner of the year, and in 2022 it was named one of the Top Work Places in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro area.

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Contacts:

Jacob Gaffney
jacob@gaffneyaustin.com
817.471.7627

Sajag Patel
sajag.patel@moveconcierge.com

‘One Call Solves It All’: Utility Concierge Teams Up With Tom Ferry to Make Moving Easier

Posted November 27, 2023 by Jeff Brown & filed under Press Releases.

DALLAS, November 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) – Utility Concierge (UC), the nation’s leader for home service connections, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Tom Ferry, one of the top real estate coaches in the country. This partnership aims to improve the real estate agent service offering to millions of movers nationwide.

In just one call, UC helps movers select and order their home services (like electricity, internet, cable, home security and more). From there, UC makes sure these connections are in place by the time they move in. This adds tremendous value to the real estate agent’s service offering — saving their clients hours of time and loads of stress.

With Utility Concierge, real estate agents can now focus more on what they do best (such as closing more deals) while leaving the tedious questions about utilities and home services to their dedicated Concierge. The result of this is a better experience, happier clients and more referrals.

“We add value to the real estate agent’s offering by making life easier for homebuyers,” said Gabe Abshire, CEO of Utility Concierge. “Our service makes the real estate agent look like a rock star and helps them establish a lifetime connection with their client.

“This partnership with Tom Ferry is going to allow us to further our vision of making Utility Concierge a standard part of every move.”

Utility Concierge and Tom Ferry are united to make the dream of a stress-free move come true — all while helping agents deliver an incredible service experience to their clients.

About Utility Concierge

Founded in 2009, Utility Concierge helps movers nationwide connect utilities and home services at the new place — saving them time, money, and stress. UC works with thousands of real estate agents and referral partners — becoming a go-to service for everyone in the midst of moving.

About Tom Ferry

Tom Ferry, one of the nation’s top real estate coaches, offers world-class training and coaching to real estate professionals — empowering them to deliver an unparalleled real estate experience for their clients.

PODS® and Move Concierge Partner to Provide Customers a More Convenient Moving Experience

Posted July 21, 2022 by mmelton & filed under Press Releases.

— Partnership will offer Move Concierge customers access to PODS’ moving and storage solutions, including special discounts —

CLEARWATER, Fla. (July 13, 2022) – PODS Enterprises, LLC, the industry leader in portable moving and storage solutions, and Move Concierge, a service that helps movers easily schedule and set up utilities in their new home, are pleased to announce a nationwide partnership. This new partnership will connect Move Concierge customers to PODS’ moving and storage solutions and special discounts.

Move Concierge provides customers with a personal concierge who identifies the best options for home services, including internet, satellite and cable TV, home security, and city utilities and electricity. Move Concierge then schedules installations so customers can focus on other parts of their move. While Move Concierge covers getting customers settled with their new home services, PODS can expertly assist with their moving and storage needs. Both companies work to provide a great moving experience and a sense of control in what often feels like an uncontrollable situation.

“The partnership between PODS and Move Concierge is an exciting way to connect Move Concierge customers with PODS’ various moving and storage solutions,” said Irfan Bojadzija, Vice President, Partnerships. “As Move Concierge’s customers begin their search for a reliable moving service, Move Concierge points them to us for assistance. We want to be a resource to help streamline and support their customers’ needs during a move. From start to finish, PODS and Move Concierge, together, can provide a greater level of convenience and flexibility during the relocation process.”

Movier Concierge customers across the country receive a 10% discount from PODS on initial delivery, first month’s rent, and long-distance transportation. Together, PODS and Move Concierge offer their customers a comprehensive moving experience.

“It’s exciting to partner with another innovative company that is making moving easier,” said Jeff Brown, Marketing Director for Move Concierge. “We both share the goal of elevating each client’s moving experience.”

About PODS Enterprises, LLC
A moving and storage leader for nearly 25 years, PODS offers flexible, personalized solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs. When PODS pioneered portable storage in 1998, we introduced the world to a new way of thinking about moving and storage, with unlimited time, control, and flexibility. Today, PODS provides residential and commercial moving and storage services in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. The PODS network has completed more than 1.4 million long-distance moves and over 6 million initial deliveries. Whether it is a long-distance or international relocation, across-town move, or renovation project, PODS provides customers with a personal moving and storage team ready for any situation. To learn more, visit PODS.com.

About Move Concierge
Move Concierge is a revolutionary service for connecting utilities and home services like TV, internet phone, home automation and security. The company’s no-cost, white-glove service provides clients with a personal concierge to customize a whole-home connection plan, place orders and schedule installations for each service—all with a single point of contact. Since its founding in 2009, the company has been dedicated to surpassing great customer service, setting the bar at providing a mind-blowing client experience. Move Concierge is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., ranking #63 for Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest growing companies in the Southwest.

Contacts:

Trent Brock
PODS Enterprises, LLC
pressrequest@pods.com

Jeff Brown
Move Concierge
jeff.brown@moveconcierge.com

Move Concierge Named Among Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas

Posted November 12, 2020 by mmelton & filed under Press Releases.

Move Concierge has been named one of the best places to work in Dallas. The company was honored as the No. 5 Small Company on the Top 100 Places to Work in 2020 by the Dallas Morning News.

The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work is calculated from an independent third-party employee survey.

Culture in the era of COVID

This year, Move Concierge was presented with the opportunity to bring our unique culture out of the office and into our team’s homes during the quarantine due to the COVID-19 virus. Meetings and morning huddles became Zoom calls, celebratory lunches became Grubhub e-gift cards and quarterly team events like axe throwing became care packages as the team adapted to working from home.

Of course, it’s the people that make a great company culture through shared ideals and authentic interactions. Much of Move Concierge’s culture is driven by the six core values all team members live by: being humble, transparent communication, building a positive culture, delivering a mind-blowing customer experience, embracing and driving change, and owning it.

Introducing the company’s fun, family-like culture to new team members presented a unique challenge with virtual onboarding and training. Video calls once again proved crucial to keeping new members of the team connected and engaged. Training graduation happy hours where new hires meet their teammates were replaced with drinks and games via Zoom.

New Hire Orientation via Zoom | top 100 places to work — New Hire Orientation via Zoom

The company welcomed 52 new team members during lockdown, and recently celebrated a major milestone when the team grew to more than 100 members during quarantine.

Where we’re going

Move Concierge has kept its momentum and stayed on track for continued growth throughout 2020. Even with the challenges of remote work, the team set new company records in the sales and service departments, helping more people than ever make their moves easier.

The company’s dedication to growth extends well beyond employee headcount and record-setting numbers. The personal and professional development of each team member is encouraged and supported by leadership. Opportunity abounds at Move Concierge with a clear track for upward mobility. More than a dozen team members have been promoted this year.

The company continues to seek new talent to join the growing team. Want to work at one of the Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas?
See current job openings at moveconcierge.com/careers/.