Welcome to How I Rent It – hosted by Tony Ehrbar, owner of American Tent & former tent rental business operator. Tony started in the rental industry & now brings you inspiring stories from fellow tent rental owners. Discover how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, & their secrets to success. Whether you're looking to start your own rental business, grow your current one, or just love the tent industry, this podcast is your go-to for insights, inspiration, & behind-the-scenes stories. Tune in and join the conversation! https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download
How I Rent It
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Welcome to How I Rent It – hosted by Tony Ehrbar, owner of American Tent & former tent rental business operator. Tony started in the rental industry & now brings you inspiring stories from fellow tent rental owners. Discover how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, & their secrets to success. Whether you're looking to start your own rental business, grow your current one, or just love the tent industry, this podcast is your go-to for insights, inspiration, & behind-the-scenes stories. Tune in and join the conversation! https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download
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June 25, 2026
Episode 25: How One Rental Company's Labor Challenges Led to the Creation of Tent OX
<p>Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Woodruff and Andy Mattrick from Tent OX!</p><p><strong>In </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yKkIX1tCkYncadtofFWDC?si=XclgdXaTSGCtLh8KLc6iGg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Part 1</strong></a><strong>, we explored Scott and Andy's decades of experience in the tent and event rental industry</strong> and the challenges they faced that ultimately led to the creation of Tent OX.</p><p>Now, <strong>in Part 2, we dive into the story behind the Tent Ox machine itself. </strong>Hear how they identified a need in the rental industry, what the first iterations of Tent OX looked like, and how the company grew from an idea born out of real job site frustrations into the operation it is today. </p><p>We also discuss how they continue to develop products that help rental companies improve efficiency, solve labor challenges, and make tent installations easier.</p><p><strong>If you’re a new rental company looking for more efficient equipment or looking for ways to streamline rental operations, </strong>this episode will give you some great advice you can use everyday!</p><p>🎧 Subscribe and tune in to How I Rent It for more real stories, lessons, and insights from rental pros across the country.</p><p><strong>🐂 </strong><a href="https://tentox.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Check out Tent OX</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>🔗 </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/howirentitpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Download our Guide - 7 Steps to Start Your Own Tent Rental Business</strong></a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://americantent.com/pages/goodshuffle-pro" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Looking for event rental software? </strong></a></p><p>#rentalbusiness #sidehustlepodcast #businessgrowth #podcast #partyrental #sidehustle #tentox #eventrentals #tentrental #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessadvice #startyourownbusiness #startup #howirentitpodcast #howtostartabusiness #americantent</p>
June 11, 2026
Episode 24: The Minds Behind Tent OX Share Their Best Rental Business Advice & Stories
<p>Join us for Episode 24 of How I Rent It with <strong>Scott Woodruff and Andy Mattrick from Tent Ox based in Pennsylvania! </strong></p><p>In this highly anticipated <strong>two-part episode, we sit down with Scott and Andy to hear the story behind Event Central</strong>, the successful rental company that ultimately inspired Tent OX. Learn how they grew from a local operation into a large-scale event rental business, the challenges they faced along the way, and the systems and problem-solving mindset that fueled their growth.</p><p><strong>Next episode, in Part 2, we'll dive into the story behind Tent OX </strong>and how it became one of the tent rental industry's most talked-about innovations.</p><p>If you’re a new rental company or looking for ways to handle tough situations, this episode will give you some great advice you can use everyday!</p><p><strong>🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks </strong></p><p><strong>📺 </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Watch the video on YouTube</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>📘 </strong><a href="https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Download our guide</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://refer.goodshuffle.com/AmericanTent" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Looking for Event Rental Software?</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rentalbusiness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#rentalbusiness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/partyrental" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#partyrental</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#businessgrowth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneur" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#entrepreneur</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessadvice" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#businessadvice</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustle" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#sidehustle</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustleideas" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#sidehustleideas</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#podcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eventrentals" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#eventrentals</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eventindustry" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">#eventindustry</a><br></p><p><br></p>
May 28, 2026
Episode #23: The Best Rental Business Tips We Learned From 20+ Operators
<p><strong>Join us for a special episode of How I Rent it! </strong>After an incredible 1st season featuring rental company owners from across the country, we put together a special “Best of Season 1” episode packed with some of the most valuable advice and biggest lessons we heard along the way.<strong>In this episode, you’ll hear real conversations about:</strong></p><ul><li>Starting a tent or event rental business</li><li>The best rental inventory to buy first</li><li>Growing from a side hustle into a full-time company</li><li>Landing larger events</li><li>Mistakes rental owners learned from</li><li>Scaling inventory, crews, and operations</li><li>Tools and equipment rental pros can’t live without</li></ul><p>And <strong>if there’s a guest or story you want to hear more from, be sure to check out the full episodes from Season 1 </strong>to dive deeper into each operator’s journey and advice.</p><p>Whether you’re a long-time listener or a newcomer, this episode is full to the brim with advice and stories to help you run your rental business smoother and more efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Subscribe for more episodes every two weeks</strong></p><p><strong> 📺 </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztikkrwQlrY"><u><strong>Watch the video on YouTube</strong></u></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>📘 </strong><a href="https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download"><u><strong>Download our guide</strong></u></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p>
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