STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

President Obama often speaks of the "fierce urgency of now," and for Shaun C. Robinson, it is more than just a favorite quote -- it is a way of life.

Robinson, the former University of South Florida student who serves as president and CEO of Strong College Students, has taken his interest and expertise in physical fitness and combined it with a passion for higher education and community service to build a company that both offers college students flexible employment, and a service set that is much needed in the Tampa Bay region Though the startup process wasn't easy, Robinson has been able to form the business into something both solid and evolving while still maintaining his dreams of even bigger things in the future.

Strong College Students boasts over 3,000 moves, offers both local and long-distance services and offers scholarships for its employees.

"We've grown significantly," says Robinson, who started the company six years ago working out of a USF dorm room. "When we started out, it was me and a college roommate and a fraternity brother of mine."

The business, which was started as simply a moving-labor company, didn't even have equipment in its first few years.

"We had to get really creative," says Robinson about finding funding as the business began to grow. Personal credit cards and cash reserves bought the first trucks and computers needed for the business.

"We were funded by ourselves. We really didn't start with much, so it really didn't cost us a lot to get into business."

As a student, Robinson credits his research skills as one of his most valuable contributions in the company's first days. He identified Two Men and a Truck as their primary competition, and took a closer look at their business model. After finding the things that worked and the factors that could be improved, Robinson worked with mentors from USF and the community to build Strong College Students while working in the core values of the company along the way.

"We hire 100 percent from local universities," he says, explaining that their hiring process focuses more on orientation and success on questionnaires that assess mental and physical fitness as it pertains to daily operation than it does on a simple interview and resume review.

"When you choose Strong College Students" for your move, you're helping hard-working college students earn their way through school, while also receiving a good, dependable service at a fair price," states the website's home page. Movers are encouraged to communicate with the customers.

"Moving is definitely stressful," Robinson acknowledges, so Strong College Students offers a wealth of information to customers with tips on how to save money, prepare and pack. His goal is to ensure that "when moving day comes, there are no surprises."

Customers often want a more active role in the preparation for moving day, but Robinson is proud that his employees can do it all with effective loading and packing techniques.

After College Graduation the company moved in a new direction, it had grown from an idea to earn extra cash between classes into a full-time business.  Shaun had the vision to see STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS® become a national brand.  Customers loved the concept, students loved the flexible work schedules, and Shaun learned he loved being an entrepreneur!  He used his share of the profits to buy out his former business partners and forged ahead building the systems, brand, and values that lead to the success of STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS®.  Shaun focused the company on simple values that were important to him and infused these values into his growing company.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT- We mentor & help our staff develop skills for success!

EDUCATION- Graduation is the goal, employment won't interfere with class!

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE-We help more than clients, we improve our communities!

PROFIT- a tool for impact & improving our lives, our communities, & our future!

History: Making Impact

These values defined how the business would impact not only it's community but each community it expanded into.  STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS® is about more than just business it's about Impact.

Our Customers- Impacting our customers lives by working to make their moving experience memorable, enjoyable, and stress free.

Our staff- Impacting our students lives by providing them with flexible employment while also mentoring to help them get the most out of their education.

Our Community- Impacting our environment by utilizing a Bio-Diesel moving fleet, recycled moving boxes, and rewarding employees for making more impact through volunteering and community outreach.

Our Franchisees- Most importantly STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS® is able to impact it's franchise owners lives by giving them a valuable tool for impact.  Franchise owners can aspire to create the success they desire, whether that be financially, professionally, or personally.  IMPACT is what makes our franchise different and special! Only a STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS® franchise gives you  the ability to create the impact you desire with our proven process of success!

History 401: Creating Bright Futures

Our future is as bright as our fleet of shiny new moving trucks. STRONG COLLEGE STUDENTS® is the future of the Moving industry.  We have prime markets available across the United States ready for you to make impact and improve the community you care about!  To learn more about our Franchise Opportunities please fill out the form to the right to learn how you can Graduate to Financial & Professional Freedom by owning your own business, taking control of your life, and make the impact you desire in your community!