Tailgate with Nate and Kyle!

Austin Stanley an independent broker for One Horn Transportation. He joins the guys to talk about logistics in the event rental industry, how you know if you're working with a legitimate freight company, how to find the right partner, and what people don't know about the logistics and transportation world.

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Episode 43: Freight and Logistics with Austin Stanley

Nate and Kyle talk about how much money the 'lighting guys' get paid, which Thanksgiving food is the most overrated, parties for the USA's semiquincentennial celebration, end of the year goals, and more. We packed a ton into a short episode!

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Episode 42: Tailgate Turkey Talk

Biff Gentsch joins Nate to talk about changes in the tent industry, particularly the decline of traditional striped tents and the importance of public safety in tent operations. He emphasizes the need for tent owners to adapt because the industry is changing and so should their inventory. Biff and Nate talk about how to communicate with event planners about considering safety when working on events. 

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Episode 41: Biff Gentsch talks changes in the tent industry

Nate couldn't make it this week so Kyle and Brian Richardson talk about how their business is finishing up 2025, what they're anticipating in the industry in 2026, H-2B visa workers, and trends Brian got wrong. It's a quick listen!

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Episode 40: Double the Richardsons, double the fun

Tents guys🤝equipment rental. This is a must-see cross-over episode! In this episode of Under the Vinyl, Kyle and Nate are on the line with Joe Baltz, a Strategic Account Manager at United Rentals. They discuss Joe's journey in the rental industry, how Joe's role supports Nate's work, and the impact of technology on equipment and event rental. Joe shares insights on day-to-day operations, service calls, and the misconceptions surrounding the rental industry.

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Episode 39: United Rentals' Joe Baltz talks event rental

Nate and Kyle talk ARA's YPN Conference, end of the year rush, and briefly chat about the government shut down affecting H2B workers. It's a quick listen this week!  

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Episode 38: Tailgate Talk

This week we got Tarryn Prosper on the line to talk about her recent transition to Fred's Tents! It was awesome to talk to her about balancing creativity and logistics on complex projects, how this industry can affect you, and what it's like to be a female executive in the industry currently. 

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Episode 37: Tarryn Prosper's back in the industry

We're finally releasing our conversation with John Bibbo with you! He is our last installment from the Safe Tenting Standard launch in Charlotte. John gives us a masterclass in expansion, logistics, branding, and professionalism. This is a must-listen episode for everyone in the industry!

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Episode 36: From Cleveland to Pompano Beach with John Bibbo

You're going to want to head over to YouTube for this one! The guys got to see the Party Reflections 'war room' courtesy of Jay Gorman, Director of Operations. Jay answers all of Nate and Kyle's questions about technology implementation, logistics, and employee motivation. Check it out!  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more about Anchor at www.anchorinc.com.

Episode 35: Logistics Tour at Party Reflections

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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