How I Rent It: Tent And Party Rental Business Podcast

Join us for Episode 33 of How I Rent It with Luke Leys, owner and operator of Leys & Co. Tents in Newport, Rhode Island!In this episode, Luke shares what it was like growing up in the party rental industry and working for his uncle's business, what inspired him to start his own tent rental company, and how he balances running Leys & Co. Tents with his full-time job as a firefighter.Whether you're looking to grow your rental business or keep it as a side hustle, Luke shares practical advice on managing your workload, making the most of your time, and building a business that works for you.🎧 Subscribe and tune in to How I Rent It for more real stories, lessons, and insights from rental pros across the country.🔗 Download our Guide - 7 Steps to Start Your Own Tent Rental BusinessShop the Giffy Tent Ballasting SystemShop McVey Frame Jacks🟦Need Event Rental Software? #businessadvice #partyrentals #tentrental #eventrentals #efficiency #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #startyourownbusiness #startup #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #podcast #americantent #weddingrentals #networking #ARAshow #safety #safetenting #howirentit

Join us for Episode 32 of How I Rent It with Bryan Bolt, the Senior Director of Tent Solutions at the American Rental Association (ARA).In this episode of How I Rent It, Tony and Bryan discuss how Bryan’s involvement in the tent rental industry led to his work with the ARA and all the helpful safe tenting resources the ARA has to offer. Plus they discuss the upcoming ARA show and why it’s worth attending for new party rental businesses. From networking, to education, and what attendees can expect at their first show, there’s a ton of great information! Whether you’re new to the event rental industry, or are looking for helpful resources, this episode is one you don’t want to miss! EPISODE RESOURCES:Safe TentingARA InsuranceBallasting ToolRentalUCERP ProgramThe ARA Show🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guide🟦 Need Event Rental Software? #businessadvice #partyrentals #tentrental #eventrentals #efficiency #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #startyourownbusiness #startup #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #podcast #americantent #weddingrentals #networking #ARAshow #safety #safetenting #howirentit

Join us for Episode 31 of How I Rent It with Steve Arendt, owner of Teeco Solutions & host of the Better Lives Better Business podcast!In this special collaboration episode with Better Lives Better Business, Steve is asking Tony all about starting, owning, and operating his tent rental business and party tent manufacturing business. Listen to all of Tony’s advice and recommendations for building a successful rental business alongside your life.Whether you’re just starting your own party rental business, are looking for rental business growth advice, or are looking for a good work life balance, this episode will give you some useful guidance!Find the Better Lives Better Business Podcast on Apple and Spotify🎧 Subscribe to How I Rent It for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guide🟦 Need Event Rental Software?

Join us for Episode 30 of How I Rent It with Andrew Garcia, Co-Founder of Goodshuffle! He started his side hustle as a DJ in college, then transitioned into renting out his equipment. He and his business partner, Erik, created Goodshuffle to be a neighbor-to-neighbor software company that would mitigate risk of renting equipment out to strangers. They soon found out there was an untapped market for event rentals, and thus, they shifted their business to make event rentals easier on companies and their customers.Welcome Andrew to How I Rent It, where we discuss how he and his co-founder started Goodshuffle, how they aim to streamline event rental operations for busy business owners, and how Goodshuffle continues to innovate new strategies for event rental operators.Whether you’re new to the party rental industry or are looking for better ways to streamline your operation, this episode of How I Rent It has plenty of advice to start your business.🟦 NEED EVENT RENTAL SOFTWARE? CHECK OUT GOODSHUFFLE PRO🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guide

Join us for Episode 29 of How I Rent It with Kenny and Devyn Robinson, owners of Timeless Occasions in Peachtree City, Georgia. After 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering, Kenny started their business in 2022 with tables and chairs–then expanded into tents–with a focus on safety and reliability along the way. This episode features how Kenny was introduced to the event rental industry, how Timeless Occasions has grown since 2022, and how landing their first government contract gave them the confidence to turn their side hustle into a full time rental business. Hear what he’s learned from his experience owning and operating a rental company.  If you’re new to the rental industry or are starting your own business, this is a great episode for people who are looking for effective ways to grow!🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guide💪 Shop Frame Jacks🟦Need Event Rental Software? #businessadvice #partyrentals #tentrental #eventrentals #efficiency #innovation #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #startyourownbusiness #startup #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #podcast #americantent #weddingrentals #governmentcontracts

Join us for Episode 28 of How I Rent It with Josue Aranda, owner of Frenchy’s Wedding & Event Rentals in Tucson, Arizona. What began as a small side hustle started by his father-in-law eventually became a full-time rental business for Josue and his wife.In this episode, Josue shares how he left his career in automotive collision repair to focus on the party rental business, the major setbacks they faced early on: including a devastating fire and how his family and team kept the rental company moving forward while he spent 27 days in the hospital during COVID. We also talk about the education, industry connections, and support systems that helped Frenchy’s continue growing, including Josue’s involvement with the American Rental Association and the value of learning from other rental operators.Whether you’re starting an event rental business, working through an unexpected challenge, or looking for ways to become more involved in the rental industry, Josue’s story offers an honest look at what it takes to keep going.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guide🟦Need Event Rental Software?#businessadvice #partyrentals #tentrental #eventrentals #profitability #efficiency #innovation #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #startyourownbusiness #startup #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #podcast #americantent #weddingrentals

Join us for Episode 27 of How I Rent It with Steve Arendt, former party rental business owner and founder of Teeco Solutions. After decades of building his event rental business, Steve had a recurring problem with his dirty tents. Every customer wants a bright white tent, but he never had enough time to get them clean and it was causing profit leaks for his business. Steve wanted a better way to clean tents without adding more labor for his rental crew. That problem eventually sparked the idea for TEECO. Hear how the idea came to be and how it has evolved to help the rental industry be more efficient.Whether you’re a new rental business looking for startup advice, looking for ways to make your company more productive, or trying to find profit leaks in your new business, this episode is for you! 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 🧽🫧Check Out TEECO Solutions📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guide🟦 Need Event Rental Software?

Join us for Episode 26 of How I Rent It with Steve Arendt, founder of Teeco Solutions and former owner of The Tent Event based in Fenton Missouri!In part 1 of the podcast, Tony talks with Steve about his different perspectives on the event rental industry. From owning his own event rental business, working events, and finding work life balance even when it’s hard to step away. In part 2, we will discuss Teeco Solutions: where the idea for a tent washer came from, how did it improve Steve's event rental operations, and how Teeco Solutions is creating innovative products for the rental industry.This is a great episode for new party rental business owners looking for advice, or established event rental companies searching for new ways to run their business!🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guideLooking For Event Rental Software?#partyrental #tentrental #eventindustry #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #businessadvice #startyourownbusiness #efficiency #leadership #startup #sidehustle #businesstips #businessideas

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Woodruff and Andy Mattrick from Tent OX!In Part 1, we explored Scott and Andy's decades of experience in the tent and event rental industry and the challenges they faced that ultimately led to the creation of Tent OX.Now, in Part 2, we dive into the story behind the Tent Ox machine itself. Hear how they identified a need in the rental industry, what the first iterations of Tent OX looked like, and how the company grew from an idea born out of real job site frustrations into the operation it is today. We also discuss how they continue to develop products that help rental companies improve efficiency, solve labor challenges, and make tent installations easier.If you’re a new rental company looking for more efficient equipment or looking for ways to streamline rental operations, this episode will give you some great advice you can use everyday!🎧 Subscribe and tune in to How I Rent It for more real stories, lessons, and insights from rental pros across the country.🐂 Check out Tent OX🔗 Watch the Video VersionDownload our Guide - 7 Steps to Start Your Own Tent Rental BusinessLooking for event rental software? #rentalbusiness #sidehustlepodcast #businessgrowth #podcast #partyrental #sidehustle #tentox #eventrentals #tentrental #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessadvice #startyourownbusiness #startup #howirentitpodcast #howtostartabusiness #americantent

Join us for Episode 24 of How I Rent It with Scott Woodruff and Andy Mattrick from Tent Ox based in Pennsylvania! In this highly anticipated two-part episode, we sit down with Scott and Andy to hear the story behind Event Central, the successful rental company that ultimately inspired Tent OX. Learn how they grew from a local operation into a large-scale event rental business, the challenges they faced along the way, and the systems and problem-solving mindset that fueled their growth.Next episode, in Part 2, we'll dive into the story behind Tent OX and how it became one of the tent rental industry's most talked-about innovations.If you’re a new rental company or looking for ways to handle tough situations, this episode will give you some great advice you can use everyday!🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube 📘 Download our guideLooking for Event Rental Software?#rentalbusiness #partyrental #businessgrowth #entrepreneur #businessadvice #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #podcast #eventrentals #eventindustry