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Pitchin’ Tents

TopTec Event Tents
Orlando
Tenox
Ballast
Toptec
Labor
Block and Roll
Warehousing
Tent Industry
Water Barrels
ARA
Toptech Event Tents
Event Industry
Nextech
Keder Clamp
American Rental Association
Matra
Education and Certification In Tent Industry
Snyder Rentals
Macon Tent Rentals
Staking Tool (ARA GT Tool)

Welcome to Pitchin’ Tents – your go-to podcast for everything you need to know about the safe installation of party and event tents! Whether you’re an event planner, rental company, or just someone passionate about creating safe outdoor experiences, this podcast has you covered. Join Davis West and Ray Garvey, Jr. as they chat with industry experts, safety inspectors, and event pros to uncover bes... more

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Jeff Holloway joins Ray and Davis to talk about going from dairyman and cowboy to running successful tent rental operations in Georgia and Texas. They cover Macon Tent Rentals, high-end weddings, working with planners, building reliable crews, struct... more

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Greg Casciato of Snyder Events joins Ray and Davis to talk Charleston’s fast-growing event rental scene, high-end weddings, coastal tent installs, labor, crew training, tent trends, and the controlled chaos that keeps rental teams coming back.

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In this episode of Pitchin’ Tents, Ray and Davis sit down with Matt Smith of Special Events Virginia and MATRA for a conversation about building a career in the tent industry from the ground up.

Matt shares how a summer job at 19 turned into a lifel... more

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Hosts Ray and Davis welcome industry veteran Bryan Bolt to Pitchin' Tents to discuss his new role at the ARA and the Safe Tenting initiative. They cover upcoming nationwide in-person trainings, certification programs, the ground-testing tool for stak... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Holloway
Founder of Macon Tent Rentals (Georgia and Texas)
Macon Tent Rentals
Episode: From Driving Cattle to Building Luxury Weddings with Jeff Holloway
Greg Casciato
Executive at Snyder Rentals; veteran in event tenting
Snyder Rentals
Episode: Inside Charleston’s Event Rental Boom
Matt Smith
Owner/Operator of Special Events at Matra
Matra
Episode: From Summer Job to Industry Leader with Matt Smith
Bryan Bolt
Executive (formerly at Top Tech), now leading Safe Tinting initiatives at ARA
American Rental Association (ARA)
Episode: Safe Tenting: ARA’s Plan to Raise Tent Standards
Brian Richardson
President of the American Rental Association (ARA)
American Rental Association (ARA)
Episode: Inside the Tent Industry with ARA President Brian Richardson
Ben Tomas
Product lead at NexTech
NexTech
Episode: Keder Clamp: Reinventing Tent Installs (Live at ARA Show)
Andy Mattrick
Industry veteran focused on TenOx and operational efficiencies
Event Central (former)
Episode: Inside the Tent Toolbox: TentOx & More
Nick Deninno
Founder/Executive at Block and Roll (B&R Innovations)
Block and Roll / B&R Innovations
Episode: From Water Barrels to Block & Roll: The Ballast Revolution
Kevin Gern
Vice President of Government Affairs at the American Rental Association (ARA)
American Rental Association (ARA)
Episode: Unveiling the Art of Tent Anchoring: Insights and Innovations

Hosts

Ray Garvey Jr.
Co-host and industry official with context and questions; frequent collaborator on safety and standards topics
Ray Garvey
Host and co-host focusing on industry insights and practical discussions
Davis West
Co-host and interview lead guiding conversations and live show formats
Ray West
Host with a focus on leadership, mentorship, and industry evolution
Bryan Bolt
Co-host transitioning to leadership roles; subject-matter on Safe Tinting and industry standards

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Awesome podcast, great first two episodes so far. Really informative while keeping it entertaining throughout. Looking forward to more episodes and hearing more stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evtmaker
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Super informative podcast! So proud of you, dad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ducktapeguroo
    United Statesa year ago

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Great Podcast notes high-quality, actionable insights for tent ops.
Guests each bring deep industry expertise and practical takeaways.
Energetic, collaborative host dynamic; good for both operators and vendors.
The show comes across as credible and helpful for safety and efficiency.
Hosts balance technical detail with community vibe, making it accessible.

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Safe Tenting: ARA’s Plan to Raise Tent Standards
Q: How does the GT tool influence code and regulation discussions?
The GT tool provides quantified stake holding data that can be used in site surveys and to demonstrate code-compliant anchoring practices to officials, influencing governance and safety standards for tents.
Unveiling the Art of Tent Anchoring: Insights and Innovations
Q: Have you tested asphalt or parking lot conditions, and how does soil under asphalt affect results?
Tests covered bare, grass, gravel, and disturbed soils down to 10 inches, with asphalt largely avoided due to drilling challenges; findings indicate the soil below is what governs holding power, not the surface layer.
Unveiling the Art of Tent Anchoring: Insights and Innovations
Q: Did Clemson act like they were learning during the study, and what insights came from working with students?
Clemson students found the project challenging yet engaging, contributing to meaningful data collection over three-week stints and producing correlations that enhanced understanding of soil behavior under different stake configurations.
Unveiling the Art of Tent Anchoring: Insights and Innovations
Q: What was the timeline and process for Clemson validating the ARAGT tool?
The Clemson validation occurred after late 2020, with weeks of testing across various soil types in the Southeast, culminating in published data and a tool now available through the ARA shop; Clemson confirmed the scale's accuracy and the test protocol.
Unveiling the Art of Tent Anchoring: Insights and Innovations
Q: What is ARA and what resources do you offer to members?
ARA is the American Rental Association, a non-profit that supports rental companies with education, safety training, government affairs, and resources like standardization and legal guidance to help members stay compliant and safer.

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This show centers on the safe, professional world of event tents, equipment, and installation. Across episodes, hosts chat with rental operators, safety advocates, and industry experts to unpack labor strategies, branding, safety standards, and how innovations—from frame tents to 3D-printed hardware—shape efficiency, compliance, and growth. Notable throughlines include mentorship, workforce development, the push for standardized safety practices, and a strong sense of community among tent pros. Listeners are likely operators, planners, and vendors seeking practical guidance on operations, risk management, and staying ahead of codes and trend shifts in an increasingly design- and technology-driven space.

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Recent guests on Pitchin’ Tents include:

1. Jeff Holloway
2. Greg Casciato
3. Matt Smith
4. Bryan Bolt
5. Brian Richardson
6. Ben Tomas
7. Andy Mattrick
8. Nick Deninno

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