Welcome to How I Rent It, the Tent & Party Rental Business Podcast – 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!
Episode 31: Building a Better Life Alongside Your Tent Rental Business | Steve Arendt
Join us for Episode 31 of How I Rent It with Steve Arendt, owner of Teeco Solutions & host of the Better Lives Better Business podcast!In this special collaboration episode with Better Lives Better Business, Steve is asking Tony all about starting, owning, and operating his tent rental business and party tent manufacturing business. Listen to all of Tony’s advice and recommendations for building a successful rental business alongside your life.Whether you’re just starting your own party rental business, are looking for rental business growth advice, or are looking for a good work life balance, this episode will give you some useful guidance!Find the Better Lives Better Business Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-lives-better-business/id1822153978) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0WjuCfAXqf6lYDWhyaqJhw?si=cfeaf85df5bf4f6b)
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10 Sept 2026
Episode 30 : When Is Your Party Rental Company Ready for Rental Software? | Goodshuffle Pro
Join us for Episode 30 of How I Rent It with Andrew Garcia, Co-Founder of Goodshuffle (https://refer.goodshuffle.com/AmericanTent)! He started his side hustle as a DJ in college, then transitioned into renting out his equipment. He and his business partner, Erik, created Goodshuffle to be a neighbor-to-neighbor software company that would mitigate risk of renting equipment out to strangers. They soon found out there was an untapped market for event rentals, and thus, they shifted their business to make event rentals easier on companies and their customers.Welcome Andrew to How I Rent It, where we discuss how he and his co-founder started Goodshuffle, how they aim to streamline event rental operations for busy business owners, and how Goodshuffle continues to innovate new strategies for event rental operators.Whether you’re new to the party rental industry or are looking for better ways to streamline your operation, this episode of How I Rent It has plenty of advice to start your business.
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27 Aug 2026
Episode 29: From Side Hustle to Full-Time: How Government Contracts Grew Their Party Rental Business
Join us for Episode 29 of How I Rent It with Kenny and Devyn Robinson, owners of Timeless Occasions in Peachtree City, Georgia.
After 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering, Kenny started their business in 2022 with tables and chairs–then expanded into tents–with a focus on safety and reliability along the way.
This episode features how Kenny was introduced to the event rental industry, how Timeless Occasions has grown since 2022, and how landing their first government contract gave them the confidence to turn their side hustle into a full time rental business.
Hear what he’s learned from his experience owning and operating a rental company. If you’re new to the rental industry or are starting your own business, this is a great episode for people who are looking for effective ways to grow!
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