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The Front PorchErick GordineerErick Gordineer is Point of Rental's Salesforce Developer Manager, and he's got a backstory full of incredible successes, setbacks, and even more successes. Learn why he goes by Erick at Point of Rental, his background in IT and development, and his passion for mentorship and teaching. Erick also shares his love for spirited driving, his reflections on overcoming fear, and his recommendations for helping others use AI tools.
2025-07-311h 19The Front PorchElliott Vigil, Elliott Vigil LLCElliott Vigil joins us on the Front Porch to discuss his journey from being a kid facing expulsion from school to a 20-plus-year career in rental sales to running his own sales consulting business. You'll walk away from this episode with several invaluable insights on sales, the importance of authentic relationships, and personal growth...and some tips for being an excellent Santa for any neighborhood events. Find him on LinkedIn or visit his website to book him to help train your own sales teams.
2025-07-171h 54The Front PorchBradley HindsmanBradley Hindsman, Customer Success Manager and unofficial ambassador of college football - and Alabama football in particular - to the team at Record360. We'll learn about his biggest takeaways from college, why he left mechanical engineering for sales engineering and now customer success, and his Top 5 Disney World rides, plus a whole lot more.Want to meet more Pointers and rental leaders? Subscribe to this feed, or find The Front Porch on Point of Rental's YouTube page.
2025-06-301h 11The Front PorchEmyly BankeIt's time to meet events coordinator Emyly Banke!On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll get into her journey from aspiring lawyer to event coordinator, and her passion for organizing memorable events, from small parties to company onsites and everything surrounding Point of Rental tradeshows. Learn how she manages logistics, her favorite travel destinations, and some fun facts about her professional and personal life. Don't forget to hug Wayne.
2025-05-3057 minThe Front PorchMartin BaughMartin Baugh, the product manager/owner for mobile solutions at Point of Rental, joins us on The Front Porch! Martin's our first Pointer to start his career at Chuck E. Cheese before becoming a key player in the tech industry. Discover the differences between product management and ownership, the challenges and joys of working in rental tech, and taking an RV around the country. Martin also offers invaluable advice for those looking to travel and insights into the inner workings of Point of Rental's mobile and API teams.
2025-04-301h 03The Front PorchJessie AntonSomehow this didn't get shared in March! Jessie Anton is one of Point of Rental's account managers. On this episode of The Front Porch, Jessie tells tales from her career in marketing, waitressing, and in the electricity sector before joining Point of Rental. She discusses her role as an account manager and her love for building relationships with customers despite the challenges it entails. This episode also explores Jessie's introverted nature, her passion for storytelling, conspiracy theories, and how she got into wrestling.
2025-04-281h 03The Front PorchReflection Point: 5 Years with Nicholas Knoblauch!In this episode, we celebrate Nick Knoblauch's five-year milestone at Point of Rental. Join us as we delve into Nick's journey, starting with his prior experience in sales and support, how he made it to Point of Rental, and his current role. Nick shares insights on why he loves his job, the challenges he faces, and his passion for hiking with his dogs. Additionally, he provides valuable advice for newcomers and acknowledges the key people who have helped him along the way.
2025-03-2109 minThe Front PorchSara BraceSara Brace, Record360's Sr. Customer Support Manager, shares her experiences from her early dreams of being a pop star to working at In-N-Out and how she transitioned into customer support roles. Listen as Sarah discusses her career journey, the surprising non-magnetic world of new fridges, and the challenges of growing a team. Discover her favorite In-N-Out secret menu items, and learn about her love for sewing and crafting.Find The Front Porch on LinkedIn for clips and highlights from past shows!
2025-02-2852 minThe Front PorchKaitlyn DeGrasse, Special Event RentalsKaitlyn DeGrasse joins The Front Porch from Special Event Rentals in Edmonton, Alberta this month! Caitlin discusses her path from growing up in Ottawa with a mother in the events industry to becoming a key player in the rental industry herself. She shares insights on why she was listed on Rental Management's '12 to Watch Under 40' list, highlighting her ability to see the bigger picture and connect with customers. Caitlin also walks us through her love for event planning, inspired by her mother, and how she transitioned from hospitality and tourism education to a thriving career in the...
2025-02-1458 minThe Front PorchMark GoodrumMark Goodrum, Point of Rental's Managing Director for the EMEA region, joins The Front Porch to talk about his journey to the top of Point of Rental's UK office. From a childhood dream of joining the military, through enlisting and a career in hire, to discovering Higher Concept and rising through the ranks, we learned about his career journey. We also learned about his favourite fishing styles, his car and motorcycle riding, and why he claims to not smile so much after his military days.
2025-01-3152 minThe Front PorchWhere to go at The ARA ShowHey all, no regular episode with a rental leader this month - it's just me producing and my skills are pretty limited. So let's talk about what Point of Rental (and I) will be up to at the ARA Show in Vegas. POR's show specialsPOR's post-show trainingAdopt your own frogLet's talk at the show! Message me on LinkedIn
2025-01-1507 minThe Front PorchCindy ChoiCindy shares her journey from dreaming of a career in dentistry to working in nutrition and eventually project management. In this engaging conversation, they discuss the challenges and rewards of her various roles, memorable trips, her passion for coaching, and her unique perspective on the company. Don't miss out as Cindy reveals her top travel experiences, navigates the dynamics of work-life balance, and gives insights into her personal and professional life.
2024-12-311h 00The Front PorchRuss Hicks, AAA Party RentalsIn this episode, we chat with Russ Hicks, second-generation owner of AAA Party Rentals, about his journey in the rental industry, building a company culture, and invaluable business experiences. Russ shares engaging stories, career advice, and his passion for live sporting events, giving insightful perspectives on managing a family business.Book recommendation from the episode: The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
2024-12-171h 24The Front PorchSteve GoffSteve Goff, a Tier 2 software support technician, at Point of Rental, shares his story of growing up in Louisiana, diving into his love for Texas Hold'em, various job experiences, and his journey through education and career development. From handling bomb threats to pursuing his passion for software support, Steve's story is a wild one.
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Point of Rental PodcastsThe Front Porch: Kayla O'LoughlinJoin Brian Beaudry on The Front Porch as he interviews Kayla O'Loughlin, Senior Marketing and Events Coordinator at Point of Rental APAC. Dive into Kayla's journey from her childhood aspirations to become a wedding planner, her experiences and challenges in various jobs including Red Rooster and Pandora, and her impressive achievements in the cheerleading world.
2024-10-311h 10The Front PorchKayla O'LoughlinJoin Brian Beaudry on The Front Porch as he interviews Kayla O'Loughlin, Senior Marketing and Events Coordinator at Point of Rental APAC. Dive into Kayla's journey from her childhood aspirations to become a wedding planner, her experiences and challenges in various jobs including Red Rooster and Pandora, and her impressive achievements in the cheerleading world.
2024-10-311h 10The Front PorchGrant Christopher, Christopher EquipmentJoin Grant Christopher, president of Christopher Equipment, as he shares his path to becoming one of Rental Management's '12 to Watch Under 40'. He discusses his first career dreams and reflects on the challenges and rewards of leading a family business. Tune in for insights on growth, technology adoption in the rental industry, and much more!
2024-10-1545 minThe Front PorchTucker Estes, Record360Sr. SDR Tucker Estes shares his unique journey from growing up in Indiana, helping manage a small town in the world's most in-person job, to transitioning into a remote work environment at Record360. Learn about the disturbingly odd food combo he loves, his dream of playing MLB, and his ventures into woodworking and outdoor hobbies.
2024-09-3047 minThe Front PorchAlexx Bacon, Aaberg's Tool & Equipment RentalAlexx Bacon from Aaberg's Tool & Equipment Rental in Tacoma, Wash. shares his journey from growing up in the rental business to becoming one of ARA's 12 to watch under 40. Discover the challenges and triumphs of running a family business, the importance of work-life balance, and invaluable insights into overcoming personal obstacles. Alex's candid discussion on staying positive, embracing competition, and fostering collaboration among rental companies offers practical advice for anyone in the industry. Don't miss this episode filled with humor, heartfelt moments, and actionable tips for success.Are you searching for ways to make your business processes more...
2024-09-131h 12The Front PorchLuis CruzSoftware Consultant Luis Cruz explains how he got here: From his roots in Phoenix, Arizona, and early aspirations of racing cars to how he became a consultant at Point of Rental. Luis shares his journey into the rental industry, starting as a temp worker and transitioning into operations and consulting. We also learn about Luis's personal interests, including his love for Ted Lasso, sports teams, and his brief radio career. Find more interviews with pointers at frontporch.transistor.fm.
2024-08-3056 minPoint of Rental PodcastsFront Porch: Brian GarciaBrian Garcia, one of Point of Rental's implementation specialists, joins us to share his journey from childhood dreams of being a secret agent to his professional path in journalism, support, and implementation. Learn about his passion for skiing, his experiences volunteering as an interpreter on the Mexican border, and the importance of community service in his life.
2024-07-3147 minThe Front PorchBrian GarciaBrian Garcia, one of Point of Rental's implementation specialists, joins us to share his journey from childhood dreams of being a secret agent to his professional path in journalism, support, and implementation. Learn about his passion for skiing, his experiences volunteering as an interpreter on the Mexican border, and the importance of community service in his life.
2024-07-3147 minPoint of Rental PodcastsReflection Point: 5 Years with Brian Garcia!Brian Garcia talks about his background before joining Point of Rental, his roles throughout five years at the company, and the experiences that helped shape his career. Tell him about YOUR favorite country music artists in the comments, but if you have support questions, email support@pointofrental.com.
2024-07-2507 minThe Front PorchKat Gillis, Record360Kat Gillis, the new General Manager of Record360, visits the Front Porch this month. Kat shares her fascinating journey from Hamburg, Germany to Boise, Idaho, her early aspirations of becoming an astronaut, and how her diverse interests in biology and luxury brands guided her to a successful career in the software industry. Discover Kat's experiences in research, fashion, and her pivotal role in the growth of Record360. Plus, get a glimpse into her personal life, including her family's move to Boise, her advocacy for Down syndrome awareness, and her unique exercise hobbies.
2024-06-2847 minThe Front PorchAbby Chao, Record360Dive into Record360 CEO Abby Chao's personal and professional journey, her early dreams of becoming a novelist, her transition into the tech and business world, and her experiences running multiple companies simultaneously. Abby opens up about her upbringing, challenges, achievements, and even some fun personal anecdotes, including her secret about managing three companies and her two-second sock fold technique.
2024-05-3147 minThe Front PorchJohn Keller, FlexTCOur first former Olympian joins The Front Porch! John Keller represented Team USA in team handball in the 1996 Olympics before entering the rental industry and becoming the CEO of FlexTC. We talked about his journey around the country and from sports to building a successful service company in the rental and emergency spaces. Keller also reflects on the challenges and lessons learned in the rental industry, emphasizing the importance of community, flexibility, and resilience in both personal and professional growth.
2024-05-151h 13The Front PorchWoody HagarPoint of Rental's Director of Product Operations, Woody Hagar, joins the Front Porch. From dreams of drumming making way to geography to data analytics, we trek the course of his career. For the list of his Top 5 books, find those below. To learn where he got his nickname (spoiler alert: It isn't Woody), or the lie he most remembers telling kids, or how he plans to celebrate his 100th birthday, watch the video. SUBSCRIBE to The Front Porch on the podcast platform you use here: https://frontporch.transistor.fm/Woody's Top 5 Books:5. Nine Lies...
2024-04-291h 14The Front PorchScott Marchant, Master HireScott Marchant, the Managing Director of Master Hire based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia joins Brian on The Front Porch. They delve into the complexities of Australia's hire industry, and discuss the experiences and challenges they share with their American counterparts.Scott provides valuable insights on the importance of focusing on people in the service industry, balancing work and life, the power of effective listening, and the multiple facets of the hire industry that outsiders often overlook. The discussion encapsulates Scott's journey from starting out in the industry to becoming a majority owner of his company, the shaping...
2024-04-1546 minThe Front PorchSean KonysSean Konys, Point of Rental's consulting services manager, grew up with a passion for entrepreneurship, starting as a kid selling the gum from his baseball card packs. His rental career has taken him from car dealerships and rental stores to direct involvement with major events like the Oscars and the Kentucky Derby. SUBSCRIBE to the Front Porch on YouTube or wherever you find podcasts: https://frontporch.transistor.fm/
2024-03-291h 04The Front PorchSandra Carreiro, Bercon RentalsSandra Carreiro, Bercon Rentals' controller, joined The Front Porch during Point of Rental's International Conference. Sandra shares her unique journey into the rental industry, candidly expressing how she initially struggled to understand it but ultimately fell in love with its diversity and community feel. She underscores the significance of investing in operation staff, noting that they are the face of the company and key to fostering a healthy customer relationship. Sandra also highlights the pivotal role a positive company culture plays in driving success. She discusses how Bercon Rentals has navigated various operational challenges, using Point of R...
2024-03-1448 minThe Front PorchAvery DuBose, Rental GuysAvery DuBose, the Vice President of Northern California's (and Nevada's) Rental Guys, stopped by the Porch at Point of Rental's International Conference. Avery shares his career journey, the company's growth strategy, and his personal philosophy of leadership - identifying and leveraging the strengths of each team member. He discusses the challenges and rewards of operating multiple locations, the importance of using data to guide your business, and gives a tip for the next generation entering the rental business. He also shares his favorite Point of Rental reports and reveals a secret about the rental industry – the importance of a ra...
2024-02-1246 minThe Front PorchDan McKennaInterested in being a guest on the Front Porch (and in the rental industry)? Email marketing@pointofrental.com. Join us on the Front Porch as we chat with Point of Rental's product owner for Syrinx, Dan McKenna. In this engaging conversation, Dan shares his journey from working in the hire industry to being a part of Point of Rental's product development team. He sheds light on his role managing development processes, coordinating software development projects, and bridging the gap between the sales and dev side of the business. Moreover, Dan opens up about his personal life, discussing h...
2024-01-3159 minThe Front PorchDoug Haas, Crown RentalDoug Haas from Crown Rental shares insights from his 35-year journey in the rental industry on this episode of The Front Porch, delving into essential business advice, the evolution of his career, and interesting experiences in the rental industry. Also covered are Haas' adventurous motorcycle expeditions and his significant role in the ARA. Tune in for this fun and enriching conversation, filled with anecdotes and invaluable industry insights.
2024-01-1547 minThe Front PorchJudy FortMeet Judy Fort, Solution Engineer Manager at Point of Rental, and learn about her journey from a software developer to a sales engineer and eventually managing a global sales engineering team. She discusses her work experiences, her most cherished accomplishments and fears...and she's the first person to do research into determining her spirit spice. Judy also talks about her most interesting life experiences, including changing her hair color, a particular phobia, and her Top 5 karaoke songs. The talk also takes unexpected turns to talk about house-buying horror stories, her most embarrassing moments at Point of Rental, h...
2023-12-2857 minThe Front Porch#PORIC23 Consulting PanelPoint of Rental offers business consulting! At #PORIC23, we invited some people who had gone through the consulting process to join our Consulting Team Lead Sean Konys up on stage. Rental Guys' Avery DuBose hosted the panel, adding some humor, and he was joined by Sandra Carreiro from Bercon Rentals and Zane Kitsmiller from Hugg & Hall. They talked about why they tried consulting, the benefits they got, and gave their opinions on why it might or might not be worth it for you to consider.If you'd like to learn more about Point of Rental consulting, visit...
2023-12-1340 minThe Front PorchRoss WheatRoss Wheat, Point of Rental's Sales Operations Specialist joins us on the Front Porch this month. We discuss his career, from race car driving to bowling to the printing industry to his current role at Point of Rental. Ross, a father of four "Mini Wheats," shares his insights on the importance of proper communication within a company along with his love for bowling, music, and more fascinating stories from his work and personal life.
2023-11-301h 02The Front Porch#PORIC23 Industry PanelAt Point of Rental's 2023 International Conference, we welcomed several rental leaders up to the stage to talk about the state of the industry and its future. In this episode, you'll hear from Durante Rentals' Stephanie Rajzbaum, Elite Events & Rentals' Brandon Ahlgren, SitePro Rentals' Trey Calloway, and A Tool Shed's Rob Pedersen. If you have rental/hire industry knowledge you'd like to share and you'd like to be a part of Point of Rental's panels or webinars - or even do a regular episode of The Front Porch with us - send an email to marketing@pointofrental.com...
2023-11-1548 minThe Front PorchKatie McFarlandKatie McFarland, Point of Rental's Inbound Sales Development Representative, drops by the Front Porch to discuss her career - from achieving her dream of becoming a teacher to why she joined Point of Rental. We also learned her athletic career, her Top 5 reasons to apply to become Point of Rental's GUIDE, and played a game of "McFarland or McFarlout".SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel or find us on the podcasting platform you're using! (If you use a platform that you can't find us on, email marketing@pointofrental.com to let us know about it.)
2023-10-3135 minThe Front PorchJames MorleyJames Morley, Point of Rental's SVP of Global Product Management, drops by the Front Porch to discuss...well, product management, overall. We learned about his philosophies and the goals for Point of Rental's product development in the future, as well as his background as an Eagle Scout and some of the opportunities it's afforded him. We also learned about his love of SCUBA diving, how his most embarrassing moment as a Pointer is "yet to be," and played a game of "Morley or Lessly".SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel or find us on the podcasting p...
2023-09-2853 minThe Front PorchJoey MarksJoseph (Joey) Marks drops by the Front Porch to talk about his path from paleontology to selling software. He explained the differences in working with strategic accounts vs SMB, talked about the growth of the company's SDR team, and how he got into sales in the first place.We also discussed his enthusiasm for watch collecting, the time he traveled the same roads as James Bond, and played a game of "Joey or Noey".SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel or find us on the podcasting platform of your choice!
2023-08-3145 minThe Front PorchEvan FortEvan Fort, Point of Rental's SVP of Global Technology, drops by the Front Porch to talk about his career in technology, from starting in IT for a school district to building the company's Essentials product from the ground up in 2014 to leading Point of Rental's development and QA teams. We also discussed his escape room expertise, ranked the country's best escape rooms, and played a game of "Fort or Fort No".
2023-07-2857 minThe Front PorchAndy ClarkOn this episode we talked to Andy Clark about his career, coming from construction to tube sales to car sales to software. We learned about the time he decided rodeo was no longer for him, about how to chase fulfillment in your career rather than what you're told success is, and more!
2023-06-2955 minPoint of Rental PodcastsThe Front Porch - Brian DuggerTier I Senior Windows Support Technician Brian Dugger steps onto the Porch to talk about his career in the service industry prior to getting to Point of Rental, as well as what he's been doing during his two-plus years at POR. We found out about his secret stashes of food in "Brian or Lyin'" and that he sure wants to know when and how he's going to die.
2023-06-0239 minThe Front PorchBrian DuggerTier I Senior Windows Support Technician Brian Dugger steps onto the Porch to talk about his career in the service industry prior to getting to Point of Rental, as well as what he's been doing during his two-plus years at POR. We found out about his secret stashes of food in "Brian or Lyin'" and that he sure wants to know when and how he's going to die.
2023-06-0239 minThe Front PorchScott PlomerScott Plomer, Point of Rental's web developer, started his career with interests in firefighting and engineering. He ditched it all to pursue creative passions, move to the DFW area, and start a career in web development. Now he's helping Point of Rental build out a YouTube channel, developing new features on internal and external projects, hitting the links on occasion, and he's even published a book, available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rivet-Stone-Scott-Plomer/dp/B09QP5J7PT
2023-05-021h 09The Front PorchMelanie KayeMelanie Kaye is a Project Coordinator in Point of Rental's UK office, working with renters and hirers to get them set up and happy with their new software. We learned about how she got into the industry, all about her job, and more about her and her love of live music and leopard print...everything!
2023-04-3043 minThe Front PorchAdam SeyedmortazaAdam Seyedmortaza is one of Point of Rental's Software Engineer Team Leads and has been a Pointer for about six years now. He joins us on the Front Porch to chat about his career, how he got to Point of Rental, and play a game of Seyedmortaza or Say-no-mortaza.
2023-04-3057 minThe Front PorchJack BakerJack Baker is one of Point of Rental's new Strategic SDRs. He's taken a different path to Point of Rental - from scooter riding to serving - and applied lessons learned from both to become an excellent Sales Development Representative.If you're looking for the YouTube video of Jack doing tricks on scooters as a kid, it's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3bd0MSxaIQ
2023-04-3057 minThe Front PorchRob WarwickUK Software Support Manager Rob Warwick sits down on the PORch to talk about how he got into software support, lessons that translate from the soccer pitch to the workplace, and a host of other things.*NOTE: This episode is marked explicit for references to a TV show title that sounds like a swear word and because we're not sure if the game "Rob or Knob" should be censored, but it would've required a LOT of beeps to edit. Listener discretion advised.
2023-04-3057 minThe Front PorchJoan McKinlayJoan McKinlay joins The Front Porch fresh off her trip to Slovakia as part of Plant & Hire Aid Alliance's convoy to bring supplies to Ukrainian refugees there. While we spent a lot of our chat talking about her experience there, we also learned how she started her career, her time at Point of Rental, her love of musical theatre (including her Top 5 musicals of all time), and we even had our first guest who immediately had an answer for "most embarrassing moment of her career".
2023-04-3045 minThe Front Porch#PORIC22 Industry PanelIn a special edition of The Front Porch, we recorded our Industry Panel session at the 2022 International Conference. Panelists include, in order of appearance:John Hiatt, SitePro RentalsFrances Ellison, Curated EventsMichelle Kuenning Bullock, Tates RentsMatt Musgrove, Tejas Equipment Rental
2023-04-3055 minThe Front PorchJeremy MackeyJeremy Mackey grew up wanting to be a Power Ranger and now he's delivering lessons and knowledge to Point of Rental users...so, pretty close! We got his backstory, learned what brought him from Oklahoma to Texas and got his fantasy football insights just in time for your drafts (he's a back-to-back defending fantasy league champion around these parts).
2023-04-3045 minThe Front PorchBridget Otten, American Rental AssociationThe ARA's Bridget Otten joined us on the Front Porch this month! We talked about her career in event organizing, YP events, played a game of "Otten or Not In", and learned a surprising amount about the Quad Cities.
2023-04-3052 minThe Front PorchSara WilhiteWe talked to our HR and Payroll Manager Sara Wilhite to learn more about what HR is really all about and it pretty much turned into a "tell us good stories about people that either got fired or really should've been fired" session. We also learned about her karaoke side career and got the most confusing Top 5 list we've heard on the show.
2023-04-301h 07The Front PorchSamantha Ruttura, Our Rental PumpsSamantha Ruttura and her family have been in the construction or construction-adjacent industries for 100+ years (OK, just her family has; she definitely isn't 100+ years old). We talked about managing to find her own way while sticking close to family, leadership philosophies, and discovered which local restaurant she'd opt to have her last meal from (if it ever came to that).
2023-04-3043 minThe Front PorchBrian BeaudryBrian Beaudry is Point of Rental's NI Content Generator. You can learn what that means, about filling in as an emergency guest, and learn about his ArenaBowl championship ring.
2023-04-301h 12The Front PorchAmy Mulligan, AJM HireWe welcome our first Australian non-Pointer guest to The Front PORch! Amy Mulligan joins us from Western Australia - she and her husband founded AJM Hire in 2019 after having wanted to open a hire business for years...only to have to close it as COVID and lockdowns hit Australia. But they're back in now and growing quickly. We talked to her about her background and running multiple businesses with her husband.
2023-04-3043 minThe Front PorchPeter Maginnis, MakinexPeter Maginnis's journey has taken him through California's wine industry, through Australia, running a rental store, and self-storage. Now he's helping make inefficiencies extinct with Makinex. We talked about rental from the supplier side of things, learned about his fear of birds, and how kids affect his competitive side.
2023-04-3052 minThe Front PorchAndrew Heesacker, Arvada Rent-AllsIf you learn just one thing about Andrew Heesacker and Arvada Rent-Alls by listening to this video, let it be how to pronounce his name. It seems like there's a pretty good chance you'll run across him if you're in the rental industry. We talked about his journey to becoming President/CEO of his own company, and how he got the buy-in from staff that had been there since he was a kid. He had books to recommend as you're developing your company's vision.
2023-04-3043 minThe Front PorchFrances Ellison, CE RentalFrances Ellison is CE Rental's IT Business Development Director, but once upon a time she was one of Point of Rental's leading software experts. We talked about her career, from her time in the equipment rental to POR to her job at CE and how she's handled those transitions. We also learned how she handles remote working and her plans for the future, which apparently includes a lot of cool parties that some of us have been missing out on for a while.
2023-04-3053 minThe Front PorchTim Dodd, Atlanta Party RentalsTim Dodd came to the Porch to talk starting from the bottom in the party rental industry, career planning, business advice, dealing directly with Chinese companies, and why, after living in so many places, he loves to call Atlanta home.
2023-04-3051 minThe Front PorchPat Flannery, Canadian Rental ServicePatrick Flannery has been a busboy, a grocery clerk, painter, bar bouncer, crane yard worker, pizza store clerk, construction worker, copywriter, writer, and salesman in several industries. He also prepped taxes and worked in call support before finally going back to his roots in journalism, eventually becoming the editor of not just Canadian Rental Service, but several other trade publications across Canada.
2023-04-301h 11The Front PorchWill Wright, Peerless Events & TentsPeerless Events & Tents' Will Wright didn't grow up in the rental industry; he had to fall in love with it. He talks about the move from the finance industry to acquiring Peerless and learning to run a rental business, recommends some books, and tells us about his time as a literal sea captain.
2023-04-3051 minThe Front PorchKacie Brewer, United RentalsKacie Brewer, United Rentals' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager (and member of Rental Management's "12 to watch under 40" list for 2021) joined us to talk about what got her into HR and rental, hiring challenges, and being a YouTube star. The video we reference in the podcast can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if63vRuD8Ac
2023-04-3047 minThe Front PorchJames Auerbach, American Rental AssociationThe American Rental Association's Event Segment VP stopped by the PORch...turns out journalism degrees can be useful! He's built businesses from the inside and now works with them as an industry advocate in the ARA. Stay tuned after the podcast seems to be over for a great take on French fries.
2023-04-3046 minThe Front PorchJosh Nickell, American Rental AssociationJosh Nickell likes his steaks with a reverse sear and his metaphors to be orchestra-related. He's helped build a rental business, worked in rental software, and now he's able to use his knowledge and leadership abilities to benefit the entire industry at the ARA. His English and Scottish accents, though, need a lot of work.
2023-04-3054 minThe Front PorchJody Kerr, The Toro GroupJody Kerr, a Key Account Manager at The Toro Companies, talks about growing up in Denver, being a remote-work expert, her time as a beer taste-tester, and a pretty cool project Toro and the ARA are working on together.
2023-04-3038 minThe Front PorchAlexis Brumm, Rental MagazineAlexis Brumm of Rental Magazine is used to being the one asking the questions. She joined The Front PORch anyway to talk about how she got started in the construction and rental industries, about her favorite Star Wars movies, and to pick out her fast-food all-star meal.
2023-04-3041 minThe Front PorchBen MohorcOh no! Lauren left the PORch for this episode! We'll talk to the next-best thing; her now-husband and the reason she's not a part of this podcast, Ben Mohorc. We'll learn how he came to Point of Rental, how he and Lauren got together, and his many sausage parties.
2023-04-3034 minThe Front PorchDante Ramos-DelgadoDante Ramos-Delgado, IT Lead Windows Implementation Engineer, has fulfilled his childhood goals by becoming an IT Lead here at Point of Rental. We found out his music preferences and why he's called "24/7" by his fellow IT Pointers.
2023-04-3026 minThe Front PorchScott Lovell, Party Time RentalsScott Lovell, owner of Party Time Rentals, actually didn't grow up renting! He did grow up with an entrepreneurial mindset, however, and we learn how he got into rental, what it was like growing up in the middle of Florida, and more. (Note: This episode was recorded prior to the ARA Show in February 2020).
2023-04-3027 minThe Front PorchDavid Delk, ABC Rental CenterABC Rental Center "President" (as he likes to say) David Delk joins the Front PORch and discusses his interests outside of rental and what it was like recovering from Hurricane Katrina, both personally and as a rental store.
2023-04-3037 minThe Front PorchBrad Kniep, Peoria Rentals, Part IIWe welcomed Brad back to the porch because a few things have happened in the world since we last spoke. We found out about what his plans were for the year, how coronavirus has affected them, and what Peoria and Morton Rentals will look like moving forward.
2023-04-3022 minThe Front PorchBrad Kniep, Peoria Rentals - Part IBrad invites us to visit his grandma for his favorite sandwich, talks about both of his families - his rental family along with his wife and eight kids, and what makes the rental industry so much more collegial than other industries. In Part II next week, we'll talk about how he and his business have been affected by events since this interview took place last November.
2023-04-3024 minThe Front PorchJames Sokoloski, PortaProsWe learn about James’ renting of sports equipment to friends as a kid, his time outside of the rental industry as a pizza marketing consultant, and his justification for the one time he was late to work.
2023-04-3025 minThe Front PorchDaryl Sensenig, Tents for RentDaryl discusses growing up in the rental business, the benefits of being able to work with family throughout his career, and the time a flood turned a wedding into the most memorable event he’s been involved in.
2023-04-3030 minThe Front PorchMac Whittlesey, Ideal Rent-AllBrian is back, this time with Mac Whittlesey, who tells us about her very specific sandwich ordering procedure, her professional baseball dreams, and the fun of having your business be a part of the memories of a community.Find out more about Ideal Rent-All: https://www.idealrentall.com/
2023-04-2927 minThe Front PorchMarty Leber, George's Tool RentalProducer Brian takes over for Lauren and talks with Marty Leber about wanting to grow up to be an accountant, her strategies for improving her business at the ARA Show, and her time at Point of Rental’s International Conference (including some spontaneous karaoke).
2023-04-2929 minThe Front PorchJoe Crossey, A to Z Equipment Rentals & SalesLauren introduces Brian, one of the show's producers, and the two talk a little about some internal Point of Rental initiatives Wayne announced recently. Brian shares an interview from a recent trip to Phoenix, Ariz., whee he talked to A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales' Joe Crossey, a store manager, about coming from Queens, N.Y. to Phoenix, his first repair in the rental industry, and what's kept him in the industry for more than 20 years.
2023-04-2928 minThe Front PorchVicki and Doug Dickerson, A to Z Equipment Rentals & SalesVicki and Doug Dickerson run A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales, one of the 100ish largest rental operations in North America. But how did they get into the rental business (and out of it? and back into it again?)? Why do people stay in the rental industry? What are the keys to enjoying your visit to an ARA Show? We had so many questions for them and they had answers for all of 'em.
2023-04-2930 min
Hitting Pay Dirt by Impact SportsHitting Pay Dirt - Episode 69Brian and I talk the Baker Mayfield trade, Deshaun Watson update, Lamar's IG, and ranking fantasy quarterbacks.
2022-07-141h 39
Point of Rental PodcastsThe Front Porch - Brian BeaudryBrian Beaudry is Point of Rental's NI Content Generator. You can learn what that means, about filling in as an emergency guest, and learn about his ArenaBowl championship ring.
2022-07-021h 122022-06-131h 422022-06-021h 562022-05-262h 06Hitting Pay Dirt by Impact SportsHitting Pay Dirt - Episode 59Brian and I talk Drew Brees and Tom Brady and dive into the NFC East.
2022-05-161h 36Hitting Pay Dirt by Impact SportsHitting Pay Dirt - Episode 57Brian and I talk NIL and the NFC North.
2022-05-091h 49Hitting Pay Dirt by Impact SportsHitting Pay Dirt - Episode 46Top remaining free agents, Brian Flores lawsuit gains a little steam, and Brandin Cooks new deal.
2022-04-111h 25
The Deep Purple PodcastEpisode #155 - Gillan - Glory RoadThe Deep Purple Podcast
Show Notes
Episode #155
Gillan - Glory Road
April 4, 2022
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2022-04-042h 08Hitting Pay Dirt by Impact SportsHitting Pay Dirt - Episode 23Mike and I discuss the Brian Flores lawsuit, where Jimmy G and Russell Wilson may end up, and the Washington Commanders investigation. Top 5 Super Bowls.
2022-02-071h 35Hitting Pay Dirt by Impact SportsHitting Pay Dirt - Episode 20MEAT LOCKER ALERT - Brian joins me to break down the Divisional Round and to discuss the futures of those teams eliminated.
2022-01-271h 31
Point of Rental PodcastsThe Four - Brian LaFranceWe've added another data specialist to our US office! This time let's meet Brian LaFrance, Point of Rental's seventh Brian.
2021-09-3003 min
The Deep Purple PodcastEpisode #78 - Jesus Christ Superstar (Part 2: The Singers)The Deep Purple Podcast
Show Notes
Episode #78
Jesus Christ Superstar (Part 2: The Singers)
October 12, 2020
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2020-10-121h 36The Deep Purple PodcastEpisode #60 - Rainbow - Difficult to Cure (with Chris L from Pod of Thunder)The Deep Purple Podcast
Show Notes
Episode #60
“Rainbow - Difficult to Cure w/ Chris L of Pod of Thunder”
June 15, 2020
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2020-06-151h 57
Point of Rental PodcastsCreate Enjoyable ContentThis podcast is taken from our webinar series.
Sean Sebastian sat down with Brian Beaudry, Point of Rental's NI content generator, to discuss the fundamentals of creating enjoyable content. Sean referenced a couple of links; you can find them below:
Killen Tool Rental's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killentoolsandhire/
MD Tool Hire's (Matt Dolan's) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dolan-3a756173/?originalSubdomain=uk
Inside a Tractor Cab YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dQItxc5zto
2020-05-2023 minThe Deep Purple PodcastEpisode #035 - The Deep Purple Christmas Special 2019The Deep Purple Podcast
Show Notes
Episode #35
“The Deep Purple Christmas Special 2019”
December 23, 2019
The Christmas Program:
Throw another log on the fire.
Glenn Hughes’s 2008 Christmas Message
Time for some Christmas cheer - Glühwein
Blackmore’s Night - We Three Kings (Live at Minstrel Hall)
Blackmore’s Night “Winter Carols” Ads
David Coverdale - Chestnuts
Deep Purple Holiday Ads from BRAVO (courtesy of Jorg Planer)
Jon Lord & Frida...
2019-12-231h 31The Deep Purple PodcastEpisode #8 - In RockThe Deep Purple Podcast
Show Notes
Episode #8
“In Rock”
June 17, 2019
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Chris Schild’s Tommy Bolin letters
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2019-06-182h 26The Deep Purple PodcastEpisode #2 - Before They Were Purple (Part 1)Deep Purple Before They Were Deep Purple
Before they were in Deep Purple, what were some of their early members up to?
The Outlaws
Band Facts:
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Ritchie Blackmore on Guitar
Mick Underwood who would later play with Episode Six and Gillan
Song
Law & Order - You have to check out Ritchie's dance in this one!
Shake With Me
MI 5
Band Facts:
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2019-05-061h 23
The Franchise Story Podcast30: Shark Tank Behind The Scenes, With Joe BeaudryStories from Franchisees & Founders. In this episode we’re with Joe Beaudry, Co-Founder and COO of Urban Float, to talk about the recent deal he secured on Shark Tank, and the steps it took to get his company there. Joe gets detailed sharing about the preparation that went into his appearance on Shark Tank (Season 10, Episode 17), and has us crying with laughter about his first experience floating in a sensory-controlled tank…at a complete stranger’s house...naked... How Joe started and grew Urban Float through organic expansion...
2019-04-011h 02
Music Production Podcast#102: Nate Beaudry aka Chef Elf - Making Tracks Every Day for Over a YearNate Beaudry makes music as Chef Elf. He is an incredible example of discipline and hard work. Nate has released a new track every day since January 1, 2018; that's over 400 tracks! Nate and I had a great conversation about making music, staying productive, and finding ways to show up every day and get to work. Nate shares some tips he has discovered over the last year that has helped him keep working. The conversation covers lots of topics and even takes some unexpected turns to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Listen o...
2019-02-271h 27