Episodes

Feb. 19, 2025

Investing in Construction Tech: Insights from Brick & Mortar Ventures

Austin Yount, Partner at Brick & Mortar Ventures , joins the Rental Roundtable to discuss investing in construction tech and the future of equipment rental. Brick & Mortar Ventures is a venture capital firm backed by United R...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Rental Roundtable #38: From Wounded Warrior Project to Rental Success

This week on the Rental Roundtable, we sat down with John Melia, founder of the Wounded Warrior Project and owner of Contender Equipment Rentals. John shares his incredible journey from military service to building a successf...

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Feb. 5, 2025

Rental Roundtable #37: How Rental Companies Can Win with Digital Mark…

In this Rental Roundtable, we sit down with Don Hundley, founder and CEO of Iron Pulse Solutions, to dive into digital marketing for equipment rental businesses. Don is a marketing mastermind with a unique perspective, having...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Rental Roundtable #36: ARA Highlights & 2025 Sneak Peek

Welcome to the first Rental Roundtable episode of 2025! 🎉 This week, we’re joined by Lauren Watts Mau from the American Rental Association (ARA). Tune in for an in-depth look at: ✅ The upcoming ARA Show 2025 ✅ Exciting update...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Rental Industry Insights for 2025 and Beyond

Join Kyle Clements, CEO of Quipli, as he flips the script in this special webinar hosted by Lauren Mau from the American Rental Association (ARA). In this conversation, Kyle shares his insights on the future of the rental ind...

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Dec. 19, 2024

Rental Roundtable #35: From $0 to Multi-Million Success

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, Bryan Peters, President of AdvanceTrac Equipment, shares his inspiring journey of bootstrapping a rental business from $0 to multi-million-dollar success in just four years. What you’...

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Dec. 18, 2024

Rental Roundtable #34: Building a Thriving Equipment Rental Business …

Canadian rental businesses - look no further! In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we had on Achille Ettorre, Owner of GTA Equipment Rentals. He shared expert advice on scaling a rental business by mastering the interpla...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Rental Roundtable #33: Protecting Your Rental Business - Theft Preven…

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Retired Detective Sergeant Jim Dietz , a highly decorated law enforcement officer and winner of the ARA NER Award. He will be sharing his expert insights on preventin...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Rental Roundtable #32: Responding to Disaster - Lessons from Hurrican…

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Warren Clayton, President of Asheville Hwy Rental and ARA of SC President, who brings firsthand experience from Hurricane Helene. We'll be discussing: ✅ From Lawyer t...

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Oct. 25, 2024

Rental Roundtable #31: Lessons from Uber for the Equipment Rental Ind…

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Andres Potes, Head of Marketplace Operations for US and Canada at Uber. We dive into the fascinating parallels between the rental industry and the rideshare industry,...

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Oct. 11, 2024

Rental Roundtable #30: Efficiency and Growth Strategies for Your Rent…

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Jack Beauparlant, Owner of Kingdom Equipment and Trailers in Danville, Vermont, to discuss: ✅ All Things Efficiency: Creative Solutions for Maximizing Utilization Jac...

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Oct. 8, 2024

The Startup Grind: Kyle Clements on Building Quipli

In this unique episode of The Rental Roundtable, our usual host, Kyle Clements, CEO of Quipli, steps into the guest seat on The Cameron Brown Show ! Kyle shares the exciting journey of founding Quipli—a software startup speci...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Rental Roundtable #29: Next Generation Rental Business Operations and…

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Grant Christopher, President of Christopher Equipment , who was recently named one American Rental Association's ' 12 to Watch Under 40 .' This episode will discuss: ...

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Aug. 28, 2024

Rental Roundtable #28: Unlocking Success in Telecom Equipment Rentals

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Joe Valen, Director of Rentals and Leasing at Millennium Rental & Leasing to discuss: ✅ From Novice to Expert: Joe's Journey in Telecom Equipment Rentals Learn about ...

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Aug. 13, 2024

Rental Roundtable #27: Shaping the Future - M&A Trends and Strategies…

We're excited to be hosting our first ever duo on the Rental Roundtable! This episode, we are joined by Michael Bauman , Vice President at TM Capital, who specializes in equipment rental and dealer transactions, and David Fel...

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Aug. 1, 2024

Rental Roundtable #26: How to Grow Your Rental Business with Digital …

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, we are joined by Quipli's Head of Marketing, Evan Read, to discuss all things digital marketing for equipment rental companies. In this episode, we cover: How to Develop Your Ideal Cu...

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Aug. 1, 2024

Rental Roundtable #25: Insights on Thriving in a Growing Rental Market

Join us for a discussion with Andrew Heesacker, President of Arvada Rent-Alls. Andrew has been involved in the rental industry since 2007. Starting his career at a national rental company, he later transitioned to Arvada Rent...

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July 12, 2024

Rental Roundtable #24: Building Coker Rental Company from the Ground …

In this episode Rodney Coker, President & CEO of Coker Rental Co. shares his experience building Coker Rental Company from the ground up into a highly successful rental business within just seven years. This session covers hi...

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July 12, 2024

Rental Roundtable #23: Why Adding Rental Services Can Transform Your …

Join Kyle Farrior from Miller's Ace Hardware to learn how integrating a rental service has transformed their traditional hardware store into a more robust business model. This episode dives into the strategic benefits and pra...

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July 11, 2024

Rental Roundtable #22: Innovative Growth Strategies in Equipment Rent…

In this episode of the Rental Roundtable, Bennett Rodriguez, the entrepreneurial force behind Skyway Equipment Rental, shares the remarkable journey of his company from a nascent startup to a rapidly growing force in the equi...

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July 10, 2024

Rental Roundtable #21: AI's Impact on Equipment Rental with Bryan Cha…

In this Rental Roundtable episode, we're talking all thing AI in the equipment rental industry! 🤖 🚜 We are joined by Bryan Chappell, CEO of Scout. The session will cover AI's impact on the rental industry and will come packed...

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April 25, 2024

Rental Roundtable #20: Becoming Canada's Fastest Growing Equipment Re…

Discover the resilience and strategic innovation behind All Choice Rentals , a leader in the Canadian rental industry, with Blake Menning , VP/Principal. This epside will delve into the journey of All Choice Rentals through s...

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April 11, 2024

Rental Roundtable #19: Deciphering Damage Waivers: Navigating the Ins…

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Damian Brooks , a Property & Casualty insurance professional with almost thirty years of experience in the industry. He currently holds the position of Director – Insurance Products...

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March 27, 2024

Rental Roundtable #18: Innovative Strategies in Equipment Uptime with…

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Alex Kraft, the entrepreneurial mind behind Heave. Alex's unique perspective and innovative approach have significantly impacted the equipment rental industry. This session is a rar...

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