Sometimes you meet someone, and within 30 seconds you’re swapping stories like you’ve known each other for years. That’s exactly what it felt like talking with Laura Jergens for her podcast, Asheville Area Favorites.

Our conversation wandered through the worlds of small business ownership, sustainable moving practices, and the messy, beautiful intersections of work and real life. We laughed, got reflective, and dug into what it really means to run a people-centered Asheville moving company in a world that doesn’t always reward that approach.

Why This Podcast Matters to Me

When I started Move It Or Lose It in Asheville, my goal wasn’t just to move people’s stuff — it was to move people. Emotionally and experientially, I want our clients to feel supported, cared for, and respected during what can often be one of life’s most stressful events.

Laura’s thoughtful questions gave me space to share why we brand our trucks with a rainbow raccoon, what’s actually fun about owning a moving company, and why community connection and sustainability mean more to me than profitability.

Key Topics We Covered

• The origin story of Move It Or Lose It — and how it was almost a food truck before becoming an Asheville moving company.
• What makes us sustainable and emotionally intelligent movers — and how that changes the moving experience for our clients.
• Our love for Asheville and the unique character of the Western North Carolina community we serve.
• Why humor, kindness, and levity are essential tools for movers.
• How relationship-building has fueled our growth as a local small business.

Why You Should Listen

Whether you’re a fellow Asheville entrepreneur, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about what goes into running a community-driven moving company, this podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at local business and local mindset.

For us, it’s about more than moving — it’s about making connections.

🎧 Listen to the Full Episode: Click here to listen on Asheville Area Favorites