Moving Into The Future

In Episode 90 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Jim Stevens of M3 Commercial, a Phoenix Titan 100 honoree recognized among the region's top CEOs and business leaders, for an impromptu conversation on leadership, growth, and building a company culture designed to scale. Fresh off breaking ground on M3 Commercial's new 68,000-square-foot headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jim shares the vision behind the project, lessons learned from years of rapid expansion, and why investing in people, training, and operational excellence remains at the center of the company's success. As fellow members of the Office Moving Alliance (OMA), Jack and Jim also discuss the importance of partnership, accountability, and delivering a consistent customer experience across markets. Listen now to hear how culture, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement are helping shape the future of one of the moving industry's fastest-growing organizations. Catch more episodes at https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, returns to his old stomping grounds at 71 Fifth Avenue for a full-circle conversation with Nick DeMarinis, Vice President of Sales at WeWork. From opening buildings in hyper-growth mode to navigating restructuring and renewed purpose, Jack and Nick reflect on how their shared WeWork history shaped their careers—and how the company has redefined its place in a transformed market. They break down flexible office trends, landlord partnerships, and what it really means to future-proof commercial real estate in a hybrid world. Recorded at WeWork’s global HQ in NYC, this episode taps into the energy of a city still evolving—and the workplace models keeping pace. Catch more episodes at https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 74 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Chris Sorensen, President of Sorensen Logistics, to discuss the company’s evolution from a family-owned moving business to a powerhouse in hospitality, logistics, and commercial relocations. Chris shares how his grandfather founded Sorensen Movers in 1956, how the company grew into a leader in Florida’s hospitality, healthcare, and logistics sectors, and how its expansion has been fueled by the state’s pro-business climate and real estate boom. He and Jack discuss the Advanced Group’s acquisition, new opportunities in commercial relocations, and the impact of Florida’s economic growth on the moving industry before wrapping up with a look at March Madness, SEC basketball, and Florida Gators football. Tune in for insider insights, real-world strategies, and a look at the future of business in the Sunshine State. Check out more episodes here: https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Steve Armato, founder of Lark Media, to explore the impact of video and storytelling in modern business marketing. They discuss why video content is a game-changer for businesses, how to craft compelling brand stories that engage audiences, the best digital platforms to maximize reach, and how to streamline content creation and marketing strategy. Steve shares expert insights on branding, digital strategy, and multimedia storytelling—essential tools for any business looking to stand out online. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing professional, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways to help you connect with your audience and grow your brand. Watch now and subscribe for more expert insights. Listen to more episodes here: https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcast/ #DigitalMarketing #VideoMarketing #BrandStorytelling #ContentStrategy #MarketingTips #PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Jack is joined by Bob Koncelik from AlianzaDuffy. More notably as it relates to our podcast, Bob was the brains behind the foundation and creation of OMA, the Office Moving Alliance. Jack and Bob discuss the early days of OMA, how Bob got other moving companies to buy in, and how he sold OMA as something that could help their companies grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jack sits down with recurring guest, Rakesh Shah, to discuss how he helped build up the Design and Build division at M Moser, how he put people in positions to succeed and grow as professionals, and how The Advance Group and M Moser Associates have worked together on projects to help clients including a massive sustainability effort where we were able to reuse furniture for one of their clients and save it from the landfill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Jack is joined by Adam Benowitz, Entrepreneur & CEO at Vox Funding and Brix Funding. Adam has spent his career in finance and brings his astute and creative knowledge to discuss his newest venture, Brix Funding, which offers simple solutions for subcontractors to get their invoices paid to help optimize cash flow and sustain growth. At Vox Funding, Adam and his team focus on “innovative finance” solutions for companies and he and Jack discuss that concept as well as the world of investing and scaling companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.