March 1, 2024

Rental Roundtable #13: How PCR Was Built and Sold to Herc Rentals in Under 5 Years

Rental Roundtable #13: How PCR Was Built and Sold to Herc Rentals in Under 5 Years

We're excited to bring on Richard Howell, former owner of Prime Construction Rentals, for a full breakdown on how he achieved his exit, and how you can, too.

Richard Howell stands out as a dynamic entrepreneur in the equipment rental industry. Richard's journey, marked by strategic thinking and customer-focused operations, is both inspirational and instructive for aspiring entrepreneurs in the equipment rental sector. As an owner/operator with an exit under his belt, here's here to share his insights on: 

  1.  Unconventional Hiring and Meticulous Planning: Valuing potential and dedication over traditional qualifications, and how thorough business planning set the stage for success.
  2. Key Strategies in Fleet Management and Customer Relations: Why fleet management is critical and how to price your equipment effectively. We'll also touch on how to implement efficient operational systems, including robust payment and marketing strategies.
  3. Achieving a Lucrative Business Sale: The story behind the successful sale of Prime Construction Rentals to a major player in the equipment rental industry, and how you can replicate success.
  4. Guiding the Next Generation of Rental Entrepreneurs: Richard will share hard-earned wisdom on industry challenges and opportunities.

Learn more about the Rental Roundtable and listen to other episodes here: therentalroundtable.com