Colby Long’s first introduction to the moving business was through his grandfather, Del Fugate, who he describes as his father figure. Del dreamed of starting a moving and storage company in Louisiana and even purchased land to house his project. As a kid, Colby would walk the land as his grandpa shared his vision and dreams for the future.

 

Colby’s grandfather passed away in 2001, before bringing his entrepreneurial dream to fruition. Yet, his vision lives on through Colby. 

 

“That experience encouraged me,” Colby reflects. “It shaped my dreams, too.”

 

Colby has moved around a lot in life, having lived in Louisiana, Arizona, and Kansas before landing in Dallas in 2002. Even as a youngster, Colby was always the one to do the heavy lifting for his family.

 

“Moving can be stressful,” Colby says. “I know from experience.”

 

After a year in college, during which he played collegiate football, Colby began working in landscaping, construction, and eventually, moving. The moving business had called to him ever since the days walking his grandfather’s land.

 

“I was working for another moving company, and I really took a liking to the moving process. Getting people’s treasured items and belongings to their new home and doing it efficiently and safely brought a smile to their faces, and that excited me. Being good at it inspired me to start my own moving business. I knew I could do it.”

 

Colby founded Finesse Movers in 2015. From day one, he has been hands-on with his clients, offering the same quality of service he’d give to a family member. He’s transparent, honest, and reliable. He invests in his team, which trickles down to his clients and partners, who ultimately reap the benefits. 

 

“We're smaller than your big-time moving company and more hands-on with our team and clients. We're a company that really sweats the small stuff and delivers a flawless moving package. The same effort goes into every move,” Colby says proudly. “As a team, we value our culture. We get together, hang out, get to know each other, and that brings us closer together and delivers a better move for our customers.”

 

Colby values his connection with REALTOR® partners, too. He wants agents to trust their clients will be in good hands with Finesse Movers. His team will go the extra mile to ensure the move is completed with both efficiency and care. Finesse Movers also offers customized packages, ensuring clients pay only for the services they need.

 

“We really care about our customers, their belongings, and their valuables. It's a relaxed experience for the customer. We take the whole move on and do it for them. I tell my customers that if they'd like, they can go on vacation. That's the service we want to deliver. We don't just provide a move; we provide an experience.”

 

 

 

 

In addition to leading Finesse Movers, Colby runs All Around the House Construction and Repairs, a construction company that handles anything from complete remodels to small handyman projects. He’s excited to expand both companies with a focus on bringing on the right people to ensure healthy growth. Finesse Movers is looking to acquire more trucks, add a warehouse space, and start a storage facility in the near future. 

 

“I see us in the next five years or so being in at least three major cities and, eventually, throughout the US,” Colby says. “But Dallas will always be home. Most importantly, I want people to know that I'm the most hardworking, honest, and driven person you’ll probably ever meet. I don't take moving lightly. I take it as a great responsibility that we have people's lives in our hands. I have great pride and respect for what we do.”

 

 

Colby lives in McKinney with his fiancé, Diana, and their son, Camilo (3). He’s now been in Dallas for over twenty years. “I love the family atmosphere here in Frisco and Prosper. There is no other place like it.”