Rental Roundtable #18: Innovative Strategies in Equipment Uptime with Alex Kraft

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 rare opportunity to hear directly from Alex about the journey and strategies of Heave.

1) The Story of Heave and Collaboration with Sunbelt: Uncover the founding story of Heave, rooted in Alex's experiences with independent technicians and operations in Florida and Texas. Also, gain insights into Heave's collaboration with Sunbelt and its influence on the industry.
2) Service and Maintenance Challenges: Discuss the tendency to swap equipment rather than fixing it on site and the implications for rental companies and explore strategies to reduce downtime and save costs by optimizing on-site services.
3) Sourcing Technicians: Delve into the economics of technician sourcing and the gap between market rates and typical pay.
4) The Future of the Equipment Maintenance: Examine the trend towards independent technicians and the evolving role of OEMs in long-term training.