How I Rent It

Episode 24: The Minds Behind Tent OX Share Their Best Rental Business Advice & Stories

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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY] 📘 Download our guide [https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download] Looking for Event Rental Software? [https://refer.goodshuffle.com/AmericanTent] #rentalbusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rentalbusiness] #partyrental [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/partyrental] #businessgrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth] #entrepreneur [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneur] #businessadvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessadvice] #sidehustle [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustle] #sidehustleideas [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustleideas] #podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #eventrentals [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eventrentals] #eventindustry [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eventindustry]

Episode #23: The Best Rental Business Tips We Learned From 20+ Operators

Join us for a special episode of How I Rent it! After an incredible 1st season featuring rental company owners from across the country, we put together a special “Best of Season 1” episode packed with some of the most valuable advice and biggest lessons we heard along the way.In this episode, you’ll hear real conversations about: * Starting a tent or event rental business * The best rental inventory to buy first * Growing from a side hustle into a full-time company * Landing larger events * Mistakes rental owners learned from * Scaling inventory, crews, and operations * Tools and equipment rental pros can’t live without And if there’s a guest or story you want to hear more from, be sure to check out the full episodes from Season 1 to dive deeper into each operator’s journey and advice. Whether you’re a long-time listener or a newcomer, this episode is full to the brim with advice and stories to help you run your rental business smoother and more efficiently. 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY] 📘 Download our guide [https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download]

Episode 22 : How Steve Gorney from Paradise Event Rentals Went From Small Weddings & Grew to Large-Scale Events

Thinking of starting a rental business? Join us for Season 2 of How I Rent It ! This episode, we talk with Steve Gorney, owner of Paradise Event Rentals in Edgewater, Florida. After decades of jobs and career changes, in 2014 Steve bought a small beach wedding company he grew into a successful business hosting weddings across Florida’s coast. In 2020, he wanted to expand the business into a wide range of events and rentals–then the pandemic struck. Now, Paradise Event Rentals is booming with business. This episode features Steve’s introduction into the event rental industry, the struggles of starting a business during the pandemic, and his key takeaways from owning and operating multiple businesses throughout the years! Whether you're wondering how to start a rental business for the first time or want to hear success stories from event rental professionals, this episode will give you some valuable advice! 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks ⬆️Get the McVey Frame Jack [https://americantent.com/products/tent-jack] 📺 Watch the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY] 📘 Download our guide [https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download] 🗓️ Manage Your Event Business with Goodshuffle Pro [https://refer.goodshuffle.com/AmericanTent] #rentalbusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rentalbusiness] #americantent [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/americantent] #businessgrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth] #entrepreneur [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneur] #howirentitpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/howirentitpodcast] #startyourownbusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startyourownbusiness] #sidehustle [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustle] #sidehustleideas [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustleideas] #partyrental [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/partyrental]

Episode 21: How Jesus Gomez Turned His Family Business into a Major Event Rental Company

Join us for Episode 21 of How I Rent It with Jesus Gomez, owner of Fiesta Solutions in Tampa Florida. In this episode, Jesus shares how his story started with his parents’ catering business in Colombia, and how that foundation carried over when their family moved to the U.S. What began as helping out in the family business eventually turned into something much bigger: growing into Fiesta Solutions, a full-scale event rental company.He talks through the challenges of building and expanding the rental business, the realities of working with family, and why he doesn’t regret any part of the journey. From diversifying their inventory to standing out in a competitive market, Jesus gives a real look at what it takes to grow something from the ground up.Whether you’re a new rental business looking for advice or an established business looking for a new perspective, this episode is perfect for you! 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY] 📘 Download our guide [https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download] Follow Us For More Content [https://linktr.ee/howirentitpodcast] #americantent #entrepreneur #podcast #rentalbusiness #partyrental #sidehustle #businessgrowth #businessadvice #tentrental #howirentitpodcast #startyourownbusiness

Episode 20: How Nick Grew a Catering Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Rental Business

Join us for Episode 20 of How I Rent It with Nick Thomas, Owner of Ashley’s Party Rentals in Oceanside, California. Nick had 10 years of experience running his catering business, Spinning Meats, as a side hustle before acquiring an existing rental company a year ago. He came to own the business by happenstance, when his local rental company decided to sell, and Nick was in the right place at the right time. Now, he’s owned the rental company for over a year and he’s got tons of advice for people getting started!  In this new episode, we cover the process of buying an established rental company, the advantages of combining catering and rentals, and how to modernize your operations to make the best decisions for you and your business.  Whether you’re brand new to the rental industry or are transitioning your side hustle business into full-time event rentals, don’t miss these great tips from rental professionals! 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks 📺 Watch the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY] 📘 Download our guide [https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download] Check Out The Retyz Reusable Cable Ties [https://www.retyz.com/]