Moving Into The Future

Moving Into The Future

The podcast Moving Into the Future takes a deep dive into technology innovations and strategic planning for successful commercial moving. Hosted by Jack Macejka of The Advance Group, New York’s largest office moving, storage and furniture installation company, episodes will cover professional experiences, technology advancements, adjusting to the current economic climate, and behind the scenes looks at some the most interesting and challenging moves.

Episodes

May 15, 2025 38 mins

In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Jason Aster, Managing Director at KBA Lease Services, to pull back the curtain on one of commercial real estate’s most misunderstood services: lease auditing.

They discuss how tenants—many unknowingly—overpay millions over the life of their leases, and how KBA’s tech-forward ...

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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 ...

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In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, welcomes Greg Silverman, Vice President of Sales at MHT Technologies. Together, they explore how Power over Ethernet (PoE) has evolved from powering lighting systems to orchestrating fully connected, sensor-driven office environments. Greg breaks down how MHT’s hardware and software platforms reduc...

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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 int...

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In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Minto Bose, founder and principal at Elemint Consulting, to break down the financial side of real estate and construction. With 30 years of experience, including 17 in New York City, Minto reveals how cost managers keep projects on track, prevent budget overruns, and help busines...

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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...

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Join host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, for an engaging discussion with industry pioneer Bob Koncelik in Part Two of their conversation. Explore how OMA is poised to redefine the workplace with innovation, partnerships, and strategic growth. Gain insights into the evolving dynamics of office spaces, the integration of technology, and OMA’s unique role in shaping the future. Don’t miss this ...

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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.

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The OMA Rat Pack is back! On the episode Jack hosts his good friends Jim Stevens from M3 Commercial Moving and Logistics, Jeff Silverstein and Bryan Martin from The Advance Group. They discuss the impact OMA has had on their careers, as well as how they continue to innovate and grow as an organization and sales professionals. The Rat Pack is also joined by Doug Hollingshead, President of OMA, Chairmen of the board and Distinguished...

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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...

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On this episode Jack is joined by his Life Coach and good friend Jennifer Bartolotta. Jennifer is a self-described Emotional Fluency Guide and certified in EQi Emotional Intelligence Training. She brings her expertise and knowledge to discuss how she works with sales professionals, business owners, and leaders of all kinds to help them understand their emotional strengths, how to train certain emotional muscles, and res...

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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 co...

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On this episode Jack is joined by Ed Melton, Vice President at Chipman Relocation and Logistics out of Sacramento. CA. Ed and Jack are partners in OMA (Office Moving Alliance) and discuss partnership selling explaining how they leverage their networks to better service their clients. Ed also tells his journey in the moving industry, starting on trucks in college in Detroit then eventually leading to his position as VP at Chipman in...

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On this episode Jack and Ryan discuss the complex world of construction. Ryan and his team at Redcom have built a full-service Design and Construction firm including in-house Architects, Engineers, Project Mangers, and General Contractors. Their discussion leads into the value of having multiple verticals under one roof, the benefit it provides to clients, and the creative solutions they're able to provide at a much faster pace bec...

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On episode 63 of Moving Into The Future Jack is joined by Gabe Marans, Vice Chairman and Tenant Representative at Savills US. Gabe brings his wealth of knowledge in commercial real estate and innovative approach to the podcast to discuss how he has started implementing AI into his business, how companies have begun to consider AI when analyzing their portfolios, and where he sees the future of the commercial real estate industry wh...

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in Episode 62, Jack Macejka converses with Eddie Gonzales of The Quality Group in New Orleans!  Jack and Eddie recently completed a two-year program with OMA as part of their inaugural Young Leaders group. OMA’s Young Leader program focuses on individual growth and being a better version of yourself. Jack and Eddie also discuss Eddie’s unique business approach and development at The Quality Group.

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Tune in to our latest episode where Jack Macejka sits down with Eily Cummings from UniGroup to dive into the fascinating world of customer migration trends and customer demographics. 
Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! 

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Join us for a podcast featuring Edwards Sanders Jr. from Directed and Peter Lemonier from Intersection Media to discuss how these two young professionals have helped each other grow together in the workplace and facilities industries, and how they developed a kindred friendship through the work they do together.
Our host Jack Macejka, VP of National Accounts at The Advance Group, engages the two about their connection and discus...

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THE ADVANCE GROUP Moving into the Future Podcast EPISODE 59 Title: SuperMove Magic: The Journey from Mover to Industry Tech Giant Description:

This high - energy episode features Ryan Marsh, the dynamic head of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances at SuperMove, who shares the compelling details of his journey from mover to mega software supplier to the industry. Your host Jack Macejka, VP of National Accounts at TAG , leads a dis...

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Episode 57: Tap into the knowledge of a construction management expert at our next Moving into the Future podcast featuring Kaushal Thakkar, Vice President of Cost Management at JLL. Kaushal will meet with Jack Macejka, VP of National Accounts at The Advance Group, to share how clients save money by taking proactive approaches to project scheduling, planning, and team building. Get insights from Kaushal’s 15+ years of Construction ...

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