MyMover, strong arms near you!

Cocolis met with Dorian Touly, the founder of MyDemenageur.com, a website that helps you find friendly locals nearby to help with your move.

Dorian, in a few words, what is MyDemenageur?

MyDemenageur is a web platform that connects individuals for a helping hand with moving. On one side, people are looking for extra hands for their move, because family or friends are too far away, on holiday, or at work, for example. On the other side, "strong arms" offer to help their future neighbours in exchange for a reward (service exchange, donation of furniture, or financial contribution). They help carry furniture, appliances, or boxes, pack boxes, assemble/disassemble furniture, and so on.

How did you come up with the idea for the site?

A few years ago, while I was already working at a Parisian startup, I wanted to save up some money for a big trip. At that time, I remembered that during my student years, I had worked as a home appliance delivery person for a large retail chain. So I was ready to offer my strength again. I thought, why not help with private moves? That's how the idea started to take shape.

What makes the site stand out?

Moving with us is friendly. We encourage everyone involved to share a nice moment (coffee, drinks, pizza, etc.) at the end of the move. We really focus on making moving between individuals a pleasant experience, and everyone seems to appreciate it. Plus, our system is very flexible: unlike many sites, we don't take any commission on moves. We simply put people in touch and let them agree on the details themselves. Reviews left by previous users play a very important role in building trust.

So, how does it work if I want to find a strong arm near me?

You have two options: either you create a small ad describing the services you need and interested strong arms contact you directly; or you browse the list of available strong arms near you and contact those who interest you directly.

Do you have any fun stories or testimonials from people who found movers through the site?

One strong arm once told us a rather sweet story. He had helped a lady move on her own. This lady had a cat. But the cat, probably unsettled by the move, had disappeared. She didn't want to leave without him because she wouldn't be coming back after the move. Unfortunately, once everything was loaded into the van, she still hadn't found him and had to leave without him. When she stopped at a rest area, she took the opportunity to check the load. When she opened the van doors, who was comfortably settled on the sofa? The cat!

More generally, moves go very well and people are delighted with the help and effort the strong arms provide. The more than 97% positive reviews left for the strong arms are proof of that!

Thank you, Dorian!