Nate & Kyle cover industry trends, sub-rental practices, safety standards and the impact of social media with rental pros Kevin Vasquez, Darren Randle, Austin Goeman and Brian Richardson. They share insights on managing inventory, ensuring safety and navigating last-minute bookings in a competitive market.  

This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  P.S., if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

The group chat talks sub-rentals, safety & social media: Episode 65

The rental industry is evolving — are you keeping up? Lauren Mau from the American Rental Association (ARA) joins us to share insider insights on research, succession planning and building a business that’s ready for what’s next. Let’s talk smarter growth and bigger impact! 

This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  P.S., if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

ARA All Day: Episode 64

Nate's on location this week and he and Kyle are talking about industry evolution, their group chats, and not racing to the bottom. Short and sweet! Check it out.  

This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.    

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

You're only as good as your group chat: Episode 63

It's our last interview from The ARA Show 2026! Nate and Kyle sit down with Jeff Crotto, All About Events. Jeff talks about his alter ego and how he started his business, decision-making as a leader, and learning from mistakes as your career progresses. He also talks about how ARA helped him scale his business, the pros and cons of the H2B Visa program, and when to start a second shift.   

This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.    

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

It started with a Budget truck with Jeff Crotto: Episode 62

Nate and Kyle spent the afternoon with Brittany Sherwood, owner of Tents Unlimited! Brittany talks about how she and her husband acquired the business, setting fair expectations with quotes, how to deal with seasonality and income flow, and much more. Tune in!

This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25 

Tenting in the Vermont of Connecticut with Brittany Sherwood: Episode 61

From banking to rental in a fourth-generation family business! The guys sit down Sarah Wilper, ARA's president-elect, for an awesome conversation touching on everything from hiring with a re-entry program, seasonal work, tent choices, and more. We finish with quick hitting, rapid fire questions, don't miss it! 

This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com. 

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

Re-entry program hiring and a 4th generation business with Sarah Wilper: Episode 60

Nate and Kyle put Sean Hoffman, ARA Insurance president, in the guest seat to ask all of their pressing insurance questions and he delivers! Sean offers insights on insurance policies, risk management, and safety practices specifically for tent rental companies. Discover how industry-specific coverage, contracts, and safety initiatives can protect your business and lower premiums. 

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

Insuring your rental company and then some with Sean Hoffman: Episode 59

Business is coming full circle for Rob Cruikshank of 24/7 Events. While his business is certainly tent rental, he talks with us about his early days in the industry and how high-end events and sophisticated jobs are changing the game.   

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

When tent rental becomes equipment rental with Rob Cruikshank: Episode 58

Here's the latest drop from The ARA Show! Anna Lunt from Losberger De Boer talks about how rental companies can work with manufacturers most effectively, trends coming down the pike in 2026, and spend special time talking about snow-loaded structures. Anna also talks about the differences in structures in Europe and America. It's a great conversation! 

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

Schlepping chairs and building rapport with Anna Lunt: Episode 57

This month we're dropping a new episode from The ARA Show every week! Up first is Matt Mutton. We talk about not working the weekends, staff training and development, 12 meter rafter sections, and if Matt has a sledge hammer in his truck. Check it out!

PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental.org/join-ARA/promo/Podcast25

Sledge hammers and Saturdays with Matt Mutton: Episode 56

Join Nate and Kyle, two next-gen tenters, every Tuesday for everything tent-related! This podcast is brought to you by Rental Management Media Group.

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