Shows
The 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 PorchRoss StratmanWe talked to Essentials Team Lead Ross Stratman about being a developer for many, many years, some of what he's done professionally, and how he went from wanting to be a cowboy into becoming a software developer. His website, which he mentioned in the episode: https://stratmansoftware.com/Here's the wikipedia entry for the Collatz conjecture, if you'd like to prove/disprove it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collatz_conjecture2023-04-3047 minThe Front PorchBen SinclairBen Sinclair heads up Point of Rental's Canadian operations, having moved all the way from Australia to do so. We talked to him about the transition between countries, his hobbies, and what he's looking forward to doing in his new hometown!2023-04-3045 minThe Front PorchRobert FlachAs our Director of Software Development for Essentials (and eSign), Robert Flach is a busy man. But that doesn't mean he can't make time for drama - or comedy - by participating in community theatre projects after work. We learned about Essentials and many of Robert's surprising talents in this episode of The Front Porch.2023-04-301h 08The Front PorchPaul AlleynePaul Alleyne started in the radio business as a teen and has made his way to become a Tier I Software Support Technician at Point of Rental. He taught us all about being on the other end of the line for the emergency call buttons on a car and what it's like to work the night shift at a gas station. We even learned about the time he failed out of "jail school" - probably for being too nice.2023-04-3049 minThe Front PorchCollin PikeThis month on The Front Porch, we talked to Collin Pike, the company's new Chief Architect of Cloud Engineering. We found out what on earth that means, about his paramotoring adventures, and learned a lot about FAA rules along the way.2023-04-3056 minThe Front PorchCaleb YellCaleb Yell is one of Point of Rental's boomerang employees, having started here with Rental Essentials. He left for an opportunity that was too good to pass up and wound up leading RentalHosting as it got acquired by Point of Rental again - and he couldn't be happier to be back. We also talked about the alligator he keeps behind him, his soccer-playing career, and the worst piece of advice he ever received. If you want to hear more about RentalHosting and what Caleb and his team are doing there, check out the interview he di...2023-04-3049 minThe Front PorchRoberto HernandezRoberto Hernandez is a Tier I Windows Support Technician and the only thing that rivals his obsession with helping customers is his obsession with finding the perfect banana pudding. We talked about his love of Japanese sports cars from the '90s, how he got to Point of Rental, and if he'd consider changing his name to Rob, Bob, Robert, or Bobbert.2023-04-3052 minThe Front PorchLathan AndrewsLathan Andrews is Point of Rental's talent manager, which we've decided is a much cooler title than "recruiter". He talks about how he got into the business, joined Point of Rental, and how the movie Midsommar really changed his life.2023-04-3040 minThe Front PorchBen SantiagoBen Santiago is Point of Rental's graphic designer and the marketing team's Pokemon expert, we think. His dream since childhood has been to become an "artificial pastor" and he has an extensive acting background thanks, in part, to his wife being a high school drama teacher. The music interlude in this podcast is part of a track by new Pointer (and music producer) @muzofficialmusic.2023-04-3036 minThe Front PorchGustavo CastanedaGustavo Castaneda, our Salesforce Platform Manager, tells us about his journey from engineering to software, the time he thought he was going to have his organs harvested, and gives us his top 5 board games. He also played along with English 101, our game where our non-English Pointers learn UK English words and phrases. 2023-04-3037 minThe Front PorchAndrew SherringtonAndrew Sherrington, our resident videographer/media manager, joins us on the porch to talk his path to videography, the time he almost killed his now-father-in-law, and the time basically the entire office convinced him he was going to prison.2023-04-3045 minThe Front PorchEvelyn PerezSenior Accountant Evelyn Perez talks about how she got into accounting, taught us a bit about her teammates, and her future political ambitions. We also learned how she developed a distaste for pork, which of her dogs is her favorite, and what she knows of her mom's enchiladas recipe.2023-04-3042 minThe Front PorchMark JordanAccount Executive Mark Jordan joined us on the PORch. He told us about his dream of becoming a professional football player. He told us about the roadtrip from hell. And he took it pretty well when we made fun of his Indiana Hoosiers.2023-04-3040 minThe Front PorchDave CameronAPAC Director Dave Cameron joins Lauren and Brian on the Porch to talk about his journey to Point of Rental, what he does in his downtime, and more before he has to log off for a meeting with Wayne.2023-04-3030 minThe Front PorchEarl ShermanEarl Sherman is the longest-tenured Pointer, having joined the company in 1985. 35 years later, he's still helping Point of Rental users get the most out of their software. We learned about his favorite city, his art, and what keeps him coming back to work after all these years.2023-04-3042 minThe Front PorchKristian PisanoWe're getting international now! Kristian Pisano joined us from our Australian branch to talk about his time as a sports journalist, what a big Taylor Swift fan he is, and we even learned about the time he roadtripped through the US to catch up with his favorite American team.(Which team is it? I guarantee you won't guess - listen and find out!)2023-04-3034 minThe Front PorchPatrick KieferImplementation Specialist Patrick Kiefer tells us about his pre-Point of Rental music career, his bobblehead collection, and the list of countries he's no longer allowed in.2023-04-3030 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 PorchSailesh KumarSailesh Kumar, one of Point of Rental's Elite developers, talks about coming to America, his top museums, and how it was either this, medicine, or becoming a mechanic for him.2023-04-3035 minThe Front PorchThomas ChoiThomas Choi was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was 10. He pursued a musical career as an excellent cellist before realizing that there weren't many jobs out there for cellists. And now he's Point of Rental's web developer, responsible for our cool website. He's also a proud new papa.2023-04-3034 minThe Front PorchJonathan IngramJonathan Ingram, one of our Sales Development Representatives, taught us what on earth an SDR is. He helped us upgrade our shoes. He told us about the leadership books he's reading. We also learned about the time he waited in line 10 hours in the rain to get some shoes, and got on the news...all to be denied at the end. He even gives a hot tip on who your 2020 NBA Champions are going to be, just in time for the NBA season to re-start.2023-04-3027 minThe Front PorchMatt GaffinMatt Gaffin, Point of Rental's Mobile Product Lead, has packed a lot into his 37 years. From an impressive childhood sports career to international travels, he tells Lauren and Brian all about it.2023-04-3029 minThe Front PorchTaylor DeesSpecial Quarantine episode: IT Specialist extraordinaire Taylor Dees shares the sounds of his guitar, tells us about his time renting computers, and how that got him to Point of Rental. 2023-04-3033 minThe Front PorchJoel LabrosseJoel Labrosse may have been made for Point of Rental - his career ran through construction, event rental, and his dad's IT company. First, he tells us about the time he realized reality wasn't real. Then, we learned how a bad piano lesson led to 14 years of playing the drums. Perhaps most importantly, he shares (at least the ingredients of) his world-famous chili recipe.2023-04-3026 minThe Front PorchLisa WessingerLisa tells us how she became a report specialist through a 20+ year career in the rental industry and her surprise hobbies for someone who lives in DFW. She also has written some children’s books, so if you know a publisher...2023-04-2931 minThe Front PorchHolly EmmonsHolly, our Accounting Manager, has been with Point of Rental for 15+ years, but it’s not even her current longest-running job! She tells us of her tales with the Texas Rangers (baseball team, not law enforcement agency), what it’s like working with a spouse, and how her role has changed as Point of Rental has grown.2023-04-2932 minThe Front PorchDaniel RuizDaniel tells us when he realized he wasn’t going to be a Dallas Cowboy (3:37), shares his resume tips (7:11), and about the time he shot 11 snakes in the head (not a metaphor - 26:18).2023-04-2935 minThe Front PorchJeff HotenLauren catches up with Albert about his sandwich scheme before hearing from Jeff about his childhood dreams (2:59), his high school soccer stardom (4:15), and which band his dog Jack would be if he were a band (21:04).2023-04-2925 minThe Front PorchAlbert LeeWe learn about Albert’s meticulously calculated sandwich meal plan (14:48), the reason he carries so many keys (10:40), and marvel at the absurd lengths Lauren goes to for a “last meal” question (25:58).2023-04-2930 minThe Front PorchRyland MorigeauThe former Army “human intelligence collector” tells Lauren about the best meal he’s ever eaten (29:32), Dungeons & Dragons (19:12), and how interrogation techniques are a part of great customer service (9:05).2023-04-2932 minThe Front PorchPilot: Sean Sebastian & Sarah GuyotePoint of Rental’s dynamic duo talks about how they met (5:17), the best in-office snack food options (4:20), and their upcoming move to England to join Point of Rental’s Reading office (17:15).2023-04-2947 min