Two Marines Moving Featured by CNBC: From Unemployed Veteran to Multimillion‑Dollar Company
Two Marines Moving was featured by CNBC in a national business story titled “How One Veteran Went From Unemployed to Self‑Made Multimillionaire.” The article profiles founder Nick Baucom and traces how his transition from military service led to the creation of a veteran‑focused moving company that grew into a multimillion‑dollar business.
From Combat Veteran to Civilian Uncertainty
According to CNBC, Nick Baucom returned home after serving six years in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq as an infantryman. Upon leaving active duty, was in a period of transition as a graduating senior at the University of Memphis.
This period of transition became the catalyst for what would eventually become Two Marines Moving.
The Birth of Two Marines Moving
CNBC reports that neighbors in Alexandria, Virginia, began asking Baucom for assistance with moving jobs. Recognizing a business opportunity, he decided to formalize the work into a company. On November 10, 2008—the birthday of the United States Marine Corps—Baucom founded Two Marines Moving, a moving company built with a deliberate focus on hiring U.S. military veterans.
From the beginning, the company’s hiring model set it apart in the industry. Baucom told CNBC that the biggest differentiator between Two Marines Moving and its competitors was who the company hired.
“The biggest thing that separates me from my competition is who we hire,” Baucom said. “They’re Marines, they’re Army, they’re Navy, they’re Air Force.”
Scaling a Veteran‑Focused Business
As reported by CNBC, Two Marines Moving experienced rapid growth. In its first year of business in 2009, the company had a couple dozen full and part time employees that made up the team.
At the time of the article’s publication, Two Marines Moving employed approximately 100 veterans across its operations.
More Than a Business Model
CNBC emphasized that Two Marines Moving was not simply a revenue‑driven enterprise. Baucom described the company as something larger than personal financial success. Despite achieving significant wealth, he told CNBC that he chose to remain actively involved in the business because of its broader mission.
“I could have retired years ago, but I didn’t because this company is bigger than me,” Baucom said.
The company’s mission allowed Baucom to continue serving his community and fellow veterans after leaving active duty.
National Business Recognition
The CNBC feature positioned Two Marines Moving as an example of how military discipline and veteran hiring can translate into civilian business success. By highlighting Baucom’s journey from unemployment to entrepreneurship, CNBC framed the company as a case study in resilience, leadership, and opportunity creation.
Service Continues in a New Form
The CNBC article concludes by underscoring a central theme behind Two Marines Moving: while military service may end, service itself does not. Through employment, leadership, and business ownership, Baucom found a way to continue contributing—this time by creating jobs and opportunity for others.
Source
- CNBC: “How One Veteran Went From Unemployed to Self‑Made Multimillionaire”
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/01/how-one-veteran-went-from-unemployed-to-self-made-multimillionaire.html