High School CEO: How Treyse Jaralba Built Pacific Moving

The transition from a high school student to a business owner is often viewed as a journey that begins after graduation. However, 17-year-old Treyse Jaralba is challenging that timeline. As the founder of Pacific Moving Organization, Jaralba has successfully launched a service-based business that handles everything from junk removal to full-scale house moves, all while maintaining his status as a full-time student. His story is a compelling case study for student entrepreneurs on the power of initiative, the reality of “learning on the job,” and the importance of a support network.

The Spark of Independence: Choosing Entrepreneurship Over a Paycheck

For many teens, a first job involves working behind a counter or in a retail store. Treyse, however, wanted a different experience. He sought the autonomy to set his own hours and the ability to work alongside people he trusted. This desire to be his own boss was the primary driver behind the launch of Pacific Moving Organization in January 2025.

Starting a service-oriented business like moving requires relatively low overhead compared to tech startups, but it demands high physical and logistical effort. By identifying a consistent need in his community, helping families clear out cluttered spaces, Treyse found a viable market entry point that utilized available resources like hauling trucks and a motivated team of friends.

The Learning Curve: Overestimating Ability and Underestimating Difficulty

Every entrepreneur faces a “reality check” moment. For Treyse, it came just days after his father helped promote the business on social media. His first major job involved moving heavy furniture from a storage unit in Kapolei to a home in Ko Olina. Treyse admits that he and his two friends underestimated the technical difficulty of the task. Navigating tight stairways with large, fragile pieces taught the young team a lesson that no classroom could: the importance of preparation and specialized equipment.

This initial hurdle led to a temporary slowdown, but instead of quitting, Treyse used the summer break to recommit. This “pivot” back to the business with a more seasoned perspective allowed the company to scale from small furniture hauls to larger junk removal projects and full house moves.

Balancing the Books and the Bookshelf

One of the most impressive aspects of Jaralba’s journey is his commitment to “academic entrepreneurship.” With school back in session, he manages a rigorous schedule, taking on moving jobs strictly after school hours and on weekends. This discipline is a vital trait for any student founder; it requires a level of time management that many adults struggle to master.

Treyse credits his success to three main pillars: his family, his friends, and his faith. As the scale of his work grows, now requiring the rental of larger industrial trucks, he remains focused on the original vision: showing other teens that an idea they believe in can become a reality with enough hustle.

Key Takeaways for Student Founders

Treyse Jaralba’s journey highlights three essential lessons for the modern student entrepreneur:

1. Utilize Your Social Capital: Treyse used his father’s social media presence to land his first lead. Don’t be afraid to ask your network for a “shoutout.”
2. Expect the “Summer Surge”: Use breaks in the academic calendar to test your limits and scale your operations without the pressure of exams.
3. Learn from Every “Heavy Lift”: Difficult jobs aren’t failures; they are data points that tell you how to prepare better for the next client.

As Pacific Moving Organization continues to clear out spaces across Hawaii, Treyse Jaralba is clearing a path for the next generation of teen business leaders to follow.