In episode 90, Jacob Dolan, Business Development Executive of Reason Global, a second-generation mover, discusses how he began within the industry at the tender age of 14, working in his father’s company, Greens Removals in Suffolk.
Not only has Jacob worked in the family business, but he has also worked for Pickford’s (in their Anglo Pacific office) and Crown Relocations. Today, Jacob works for Reason Global, specialist insurance brokers within the Moving & Storing industry.
Jacob’s biggest challenge was being the boss’s son when he was younger where he had to work harder, faster, longer, than anyone else in order to gain respect from staff members. Jacob’s current challenge is combining his moving knowledge with insurance.
Jacob is reluctant to look back and change anything from his moving past, but if he had to it would be to have remained in the family business longer, to have obtained his HGV driving licence, and to have got involved with BAR and YMG (Young Movers Group) earlier.
Jacob has two highpoints of being within the industry, the first being at Reason Global, and the second running the London Sales Centre for Crown Relocations at the age of 25.
The one thing Jacob would like to change within the industry, apart from perception (as many previous guests have stated), is the balance of technology with in-person meetings.
The advice Jacob would give himself just starting out within the industry again is that everyone you meet can teach you something, so listen and learn from others.
In the next 5 years Jacob sees himself still at Reason Global and attending as many industry events as he can. Industry wise, Jacob sees a continual trend in smaller shipments, and a rise in the use of smaller vehicles, such as lo-loaders.
Outside of the industry Jacob enjoys chasing around after his young family, playing rugby, golf, and live sport in general, whether watching or playing.
And as always, we end Moving Matters with a funny moving story, regarding a swimming pool, some absurd outfits and some quite surprised homeowners.
Enjoy!
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Special Guest: Jacob Dolan.