Why GoodMovers is a Nonprofit—and What That Means
Moving services are often shaped by one goal: maximize profit. In that system, decisions tend to revolve around speed, cost-cutting, and volume. Labor is often undervalued, pricing can be unpredictable, and customer experience becomes secondary. Good Movers operates differently—by design.
The nonprofit structure was adopted to support a model of work that prioritizes consistency, transparency, and mutual respect. It offers a framework that supports better work without relying on exploitation, overcharging, or short-term thinking.
A Structure That Supports Stability
The nonprofit model helps remove pressures that commonly distort service-based work. Without a need to generate profits for owners or investors, decisions can focus entirely on quality of service and the sustainability of the work itself.
Rates remain straightforward. $150/hour covers everything—labor, equipment, and scheduling. Workers are paid $40/hour, which reflects the skill and effort required to do this kind of physical work well. No tips are expected, and no hidden fees are added after the fact.
This structure allows crews to show up focused, ready, and fully supported. Customers get dependable help. Workers get fair compensation. The business remains accountable to the work, not to a financial return.
No Advertising, No Gimmicks
Good Movers doesn’t rely on paid ads, aggressive marketing, or lead generation platforms. Jobs come in through reputation—referrals, repeat customers, and word of mouth.
This model lowers overhead and avoids the need to overbook or upsell. It also means less time spent convincing people to hire movers, and more time doing the work. With no commissions or sales goals, there’s no incentive to push services that aren’t needed.
A Better Way to Organize Work
Most labor-based businesses run on a hierarchy that benefits from turnover. Workers are treated as replaceable. Wages stay low. The company profits from the imbalance.
At Good Movers, the idea is to do the opposite: keep teams together, reduce turnover, and give people a reason to stay. When a job is difficult but predictable, the value comes from consistency—crews that know the process, communicate well, and know what to expect from each other.
Rather than constantly hiring and training, the focus stays on refining the work. This keeps jobs running more efficiently and minimizes damage, delays, or miscommunication.
What Customers Can Expect
This model won’t fit everyone. It isn’t about the lowest price. It’s not built around upselling or incentivized quotes. But it does offer something more reliable—service that reflects the time it takes and the people who do it.
Customers can expect:
Transparent pricing with no markups
Crews who are paid fairly and treated respectfully
No pressure to tip or pay extra for basic service
Clear communication before, during, and after the move
A company that answers the phone and shows up on time
Final Notes
Running a nonprofit doesn’t mean working for free. It means the business doesn’t distribute surplus income to owners or investors. Any excess goes back into the operation—to pay workers, maintain equipment, and improve logistics.
That allows the company to remain steady, no matter how busy the season. And it helps ensure that the work remains human—not automated, outsourced, or rushed through.
Good Movers exists to provide solid, trustworthy moving services—without pretending that good labor should come cheap or that quality service requires persuasion. The work speaks for itself.
For scheduling or questions, reach out at matt@getgoodmovers.com or call 951-264-9103.