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Mike The Mover vs. The Furniture Police

Jun 23, 2023 · 25m
AI Summary
  • Mike Shanks started a moving business in Seattle in 1978 but was cited for operating without a permit by enforcement officers he calls 'the furniture police'
  • Obtaining a legal moving license proved nearly impossible, launching Mike into a decade-long crusade against Washington's transportation regulations
  • Mike's fight against regulatory barriers led him to change his legal name to 'Mike The Mover' and become a notorious figure in regulatory reform battles

Guests on This Episode

MM
Mike The Mover
1 podcast appearance
TP
The Furniture Police
1 podcast appearance

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