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The Rental Roundtable

Quipli
Artificial Intelligence
Bottom Line
H&E Equipment Services
Rate Of Change
Data Centers
Equipment Rental Industry
Local SEO
Equipment Rental
Mergers and Acquisitions In Equipment Rental
Mergers and Acquisitions
Insurance
Culture Index
Bigrentz
State Of Rental Report 2026
Peer Groups
ITR Economics
Dodge Momentum
Fleet Utilization
JCT Growth
AI In SEO

Welcome to The Rental Roundtable, a podcast hosted by Quipli where industry leaders share insights and strategies for success in the equipment rental business. Join us for engaging discussions on topics such as scaling your rental business, optimizing cash flow, overcoming equipment shortages, and building a high-performing team. Get ready to gain valuable knowledge and take your rental business t... more

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Theft is the number one topic in equipment rental, and after 10 years of running one of the industry's largest owner communities, Ed Craddock of True Value Rental in Bay City, Michigan has seen every scheme in the book. In this episode, Ed walks thro... more

The rental companies growing fastest this season are not the ones with the biggest fleets; they are the ones with a real plan. In this episode, Dan Crowley, CEO of Peer Executive Groups, breaks down what that plan looks like right now, from building ... more

Selling an independent rental company is one of the biggest decisions an owner will ever make, and most don't know what to expect until they're already in the process. In this episode, Gary Stansberry, owner of The Stansberry Firm, walks through how ... more

One hundred episodes in, we sat down with Steve and Austin Mau, the father-son owners of Brainerd General Rental in Minnesota, to talk about what it actually takes to build a rental business that lasts. From navigating a family working relationship t... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Stansberry
Owner of The Stansberry Firm
The Stansberry Firm
Episode: Rental Roundtable #101: What Independent Owners Need to Know About M&A
Steve Mau
Owner, Brainerd General Rental (Minnesota)
Brainerd General Rental
Episode: Rental Roundtable #100: The Art and Science of Building a Family Rental Business
Austin Mau
Co-owner, Brainerd General Rental (Minnesota)
Brainerd General Rental
Episode: Rental Roundtable #100: The Art and Science of Building a Family Rental Business
Achille Ettorre
Owner of GTA Equipment in Canada; AI speaker and author
GTA Equipment
Episode: Rental Roundtable #99: Your Biggest AI Problem Isn't the Technology
Grant Christopher
President, Christopher Equipment
Christopher Equipment
Episode: Rental Roundtable #98: How Independent Rental Companies Scale to Multiple Locations
Kayle Turpin
Owner/Operator, Robertson Rent-All
Robertson Rent-All
Episode: Rental Roundtable #98: How Independent Rental Companies Scale to Multiple Locations
Josh Nickell
Representative on the panel (rental operator)
Episode: Rental Roundtable #98: How Independent Rental Companies Scale to Multiple Locations
Brett Baker
Founder and President of States Rentals (Texas)
States Rentals
Episode: Rental Roundtable #97: You Can't Out-Compete the Nationals by Playing It Safe
Ted Wagner
President of Specialty Equipment Insurance Services
Specialty Equipment Insurance Services
Episode: Rental Roundtable #96: Damage Waivers Aren't Insurance - Here's What That Means for Your Business

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Kyle (various) / Elliott Vigil / Nina Jankowski / Court Caston
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Very Resourceful!

    Love the Quipli team and the content they put out with this podcast! The guests are industry experts and I always take away helpful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtvoshell
    United States3 years ago
  • Engaging, Helpful Content

    Super helpful and useful info as a rental business owner. Quipli is really consistent with producing these and sourcing excellent guests. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jfjajtnak
    United States3 years ago
  • Great insights

    Really engaging, helpful conversations for rental business owners. I learn something new each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Music. Made by Emotion. ©
    United States3 years ago
  • All things equipment rental

    Love the speakers that come on every episode. Must listen to as an equipment rental business owner!

    Apple Podcasts
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    C-Lo Backgrounddancer
    United States3 years ago

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Must-listen for equipment rental operators looking to grow.
Consistently helpful for rental business owners.
Very resourceful, with industry experts as guests.
Engaging conversations that deliver actionable takeaways.

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Rental Roundtable #99: Your Biggest AI Problem Isn't the Technology
Q: What is the core framework or cadence you recommend for implementing AI in rental businesses?
Adopt a 30-day sprint cadence to implement one capability at a time, starting with inbound leads and AI drafts, followed by sequences and human approvals, and then productionalize with dashboards and governance to sustain improvements.
Rental Roundtable #99: Your Biggest AI Problem Isn't the Technology
Q: From a long-term perspective, what does a rental company look like in 2031 or 2036 with AI integrated across operations?
AI will augment roles rather than replace them entirely, with humans steering governance, prompts, and strategic decisions while automated agents handle routine tasks, data gathering, and process execution to enable faster, more informed decision-making.
Rental Roundtable #87: What 47 Years in Rental Teaches You About Leadership and Growth
Q: Tell me how you got into this crazy business.
Leonard describes entering the equipment world early, starting with wrenching and evolving into an equipment manager role, which sparked a long career path. He emphasizes seizing opportunities, learning from each role, and building a foundation through hands-on experience before moving into leadership positions. He highlights the importance of consistency, discipline, and adapting as the industry and technology evolved.
Rental Roundtable #100: The Art and Science of Building a Family Rental Business
Q: What is your view on data and AI in the rental industry over the next decade?
Steve discusses the explosion of data availability, the shift to data-driven decisions, and the need to synthesize information to act decisively, while recognizing AI as a tool that requires proper scoping and coaching.
Rental Roundtable #100: The Art and Science of Building a Family Rental Business
Q: What sparked Austin's interest in the family business, and how has his path evolved since starting in the store as a kid?
Austin describes growing up around the business, testing different roles, and how the Anaheim ARA show catalyzed his deeper interest, leading to a formal path into leadership and strategic planning.

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Industry leaders and operators in the equipment rental space are featured in practical, data-driven conversations about growing independent rental businesses, scaling across locations, and navigating consolidation. Episodes cover everything from mergers and acquisitions, family-business dynamics, and leadership culture to technology adoption (AI, data dashboards, and automation), risk management, and performance marketing (SEO and online conversion) for equipment rentals. Noteworthy angles include governance frameworks for growth, the role of data in decision-making, and how independents can compete with nationals through smarter operations, stronger customer focus, and disciplined execution. The show tends to attract listeners who want act... more

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1. Gary Stansberry
2. Steve Mau
3. Austin Mau
4. Achille Ettorre
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6. Kayle Turpin
7. Josh Nickell
8. Brett Baker

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