Peer Talk with Dan Crowley

Episode 47: Phil Gottula and Nate Poppema - Next Level Financial Management

On today's podcast, Dan Crowley speaks with Phil Gottula and Nate Poppema. Phil is the Co-Founder of FLEXX Productions, which he has built up in the past 16 years to be Northern Colorado's premier event rental company. Nate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and works closely with Phil to help FLEXX grow and maintain a financially healthy business. Nate, Phil, and Dan discuss the fundamentals of FLEXX's growth over the past 16 years. They discuss the importance of company culture, the use of relevant metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness, and some of the programs (like Power BI) they use to make strategic business decisions. This podcast is a heavy hitter for owners looking to grow their company so listen in!

This podcast is sponsored by Robert Bell Insurance Brokers. Founded in 1983 by Bob Bell, they have become an innovative force to provide the best price, industry knowledge, and service to the rental industry. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a new episode soon!

 

 

Episode 46: Robert Pedersen - ARA Volunteer Leadership - Get involved today!

On today's podcast, we speak with nominee for President of the American Rental Association (ARA), Robert Pedersen. Robert is currently the President of A-Tool Shed, Inc. in Silicon Valley, California. Robert and Dan discuss the importance of the ARA's role in the rental industry as an advocate on the national and state scale, networking and educational resource, and by supplying certification and HR resources. They also stress the volunteer nature of the ARA's leadership structure, so if you are interested, please get involved! Thanks a bunch for listening and tune in soon for the next Peer Talk.

Episode 45: Mark Simonsen - Rental Podcast Crossover

Ever want to learn more about the masterminds behind the rental industry's podcasts? 

On today's special podcast, Dan Crowley meets with Mark Simonsen, CEO and co-founder of Latner Software and host of the Rental Journal Podcast. As a podcast with two hosts, we get to learn more about each hosts' respective podcasts, as well as the businesses they run outside of them. There is a lot of great information here about resources to help further the rental industry including the next generation of sales and inventory software, peer networks and their benefits, and the art of the podcast. Thanks a bunch for listening and see ya next time on Peer Talk.

Episode 44: Rhoda Brimberry - Hiring Fractional Leaders to Help Grow Your Company

On today's episode, Dan Crowley speaks with Rhoda Brimberry, Co-Owner, Founder, and CEO of Loot Rentals in Austin, Texas. As a boutique rental business, Loot maintains a fresh image and structure thanks to the innovative and forward-thinking nature of Rhoda and her team. Tune in to hear Rhoda's story as well as the tools she uses to keep her team and business healthy and growing. Stay tuned for more podcasts!

A special thanks to our sponsor, LaborIQ. LaborIQ saves you time with fast answers for today's compensation requirements, salary benchmarking, and job market forecasts. Check 'em out at info@laborIQ.co. And thanks to you for listening in! Have a good one.

Episode 43: American Rental Association Rental Show - Peer Group Member and Vendor Discussions

On today's episode, Dan Crowley and Charlie Petersen interview various members and vendors of Peer Groups at the ARA Rental Show. Discussing Peer Group membership as well as the recent happenings of their business, this episode is a great look into the current Rental Equipment environment. Hope you enjoy. 

Thanks to our sponsor, LaborIQ. LaborIQ saves you time with fast answers for today's compensation requirements, salary benchmarking, and job market forecasts. Check 'em out at info@laborIQ.co. And thanks to you for listening in! Have a good one.

Episode 42: California Rental Association Rental Rally - Peer Group Member Discussions

On today's special two-part episode, Dan Crowley and Charlie Petersen interview various members of Peer Groups on how their experience went at the California Rental Association's (CRA) Rental Rally. With discussions surrounding the 2023 rental industry outlook, what it means to be in a peer group, leadership skills, and more, this episode is packed with great information. Listen in to hear and learn from your peers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Episode 41: California Rental Association Rental Rally - Vendor Discussions

In part 2 of Peer Talk's Rental Rally coverage, Dan and Charlie speak with Rouse Analytics and Quiply to showcase some of the tools that can help rental companies get ahead. Listen in to hear how these vendors can help grow your business!

Thanks for listening!

Episode 40: Beth Hoff Blackmer - Plan Your Year

With the start of each year comes a set of ambitious goals to achieve. On today's episode, Dan Crowley speaks with Beth Hoff Blackmer, Owner and President of Aspen Rent-All and former Officer on the American Rental Association's Board of Directors, on how to sustainably achieve goals through annual planning. Learn how to plan for this year and beyond by listening in.

Thanks so much for listening to our first podcast of 2023, wishing you success in this new year!

Episode 39: John Jeanguenat - Do’s and Don’ts of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementation

On today's special episode, Dan Crowley speaks with John Jeanguenat the President of RentalMax, based in Illinois. John will be speaking at the Meeting of the Minds this November on the subject of implementing EOS. A great discussion for raising your business to the next level, John speaks on how to get the most out of EOS. Thanks so much for listening and hope to see you at the Meeting of the Minds in November!

Episode 38: Tony and Katrina Magby - Starting In Event Rental

On today's episode, Dan Crowley speaks with Tony and Katrina Magby, Co-Owners of Rent the Occasion, an event rental business in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Starting Rent the Occasion in their basement, Tony and Katrina have grown tremendously since, hiring new employees, expanding their assets, and finding their niche in the market. A great conversation for any new or aspiring business owner, Tony and Katrina showcase the passion of owners growing and gaining momentum. 

Thanks so much to today's sponsor, Peer Tech. And thanks to you, our listeners! Stay tuned for more Peer Talk Podcasts soon.