ACE Relocation Nation
Designed to keep HHG Van Operators updated on industry topics that impact their ability to run a successful small business. Ace Relocation Systems is a leading U.S. moving, warehousing, and distribution company with coverage around the globe. For nearly 40 years, our family-owned business has provided unrivaled customer service to individuals, employee relocation programs, and commercial business clients. Our strength comes from our small-business heritage and customer-first philosophy combined with the services and technology that come from being the largest hauler for Atlas Van Lines. https://www.acerelocation.com/
ACE Relocation Nation
097 | Laura Marion Breaks Down ACE Relocation’s 2025 Wins and 2026 Strategy
In this high-impact year-end episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers is joined by Anthony Johnson Jr. (AJ) and special guest Laura Marion, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of ACE Relocation Systems and XPAT Relocation Solutions.
Together, they unpack:
- 📉 The 2025 U.S. economic landscape, including tariffs, mortgage rates, and the government shutdown
- 📦 How ACE achieved $2–3M in revenue growth while others downsized
- 🚚 11 years running as Atlas’s #1 hauling group
- 🌍 A 20% increase in international corporate relocations via XPAT
- 🏥 The rise of healthcare and biotech verticals, and how warehousing demand is shifting
- 🏢 ACE’s commercial services expansion — with a $5M growth target for 2026
- 💻 Investment in relocation technology: from Samsara ELDs to client-facing inventory portals
- 🔐 New service provider contracts, background check protocols, and DOT safety bonuses
- 📈 The 2026 strategy theme: “Routes to Results” and how the team plans to hit 6–7% revenue growth
Whether you're a relocation professional, logistics partner, or curious about how ACE continues to lead through disruption, this episode offers real insights, real strategy, and real momentum heading into 2026.
00:00 🎧 Intro & Welcome – Dan, AJ, and special guest Laura Marion
01:27 🏈 Hoosier Football Hype – Big year for Indiana
02:34 💼 2025 Economy Overview – What’s happening and why it matters
03:12 📉 Tariffs, Uncertainty & the Government Shutdown – Laura’s economic analysis
05:16 📊 ACE Grows Despite the Market – Up $2–3M in 2025
06:12 🚨 Industry Shakeups – ACE steps in as others exit
07:12 👋 Exit Stories & Retirement Trends in the Industry
08:16 📏 Lean Budgeting & Smart Scaling – ACE’s operational approach
08:41 🚚 #1 Hauling Group at Atlas – 11-year streak continues
10:06 🇺🇸 Government Volume Down – Rebound expected in 2026
12:08 🌍 International Relocation Booms – XPAT up 20% YoY
13:15 👥 Leadership Changes & Sales Team Alignment
14:16 🏥 Healthcare Logistics & Hospital Warehousing Growth
15:52 🧬 Biotech Relocations – From Boston to San Diego
16:17 🏢 Warehouse Evolution – Vaults vs. Racks & Hospital Deliveries
17:41 🧱 Commercial Services Strategy – $5M growth target for 2026
19:07 💸 Real Estate Costs Driving Warehousing Demand
20:47 📦 Flexible Storage Use Cases – Retail overflow & transition support
21:06 💻 Client Portals & Warehouse Tech – Real-time inventory tracking
22:02 🚀 Tech Expectations from Clients – Arrivee, tracking & automation
24:57 🔐 Background Checks & LaborNet – ACE50 discount code explained
28:17 🛡️ Safety Bonus Program – $200 for clean DOT inspections
30:23 📡 Samsara Rollout & Telematics Fee Simplification
32:31 🌱 Local Growth Focus – AJ’s 2026 priority in San Diego
34:22 📈 Budgeting for Growth – Planning for a 6–7% revenue increase
35:33 🧭 “Routes to Results” – Strategic theme for 2026
36:47 🙏 Closing Thoughts – Thanks to Laura, AJ, and the listeners
ACE Relocation, Laura Marion, international growth, logistics tech, Atlas Van Lines, corporate relocation, warehouse strategy, XPAT Relocation, 2026 business outlook.
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