Join us for Episode 16 of How I Rent It with Mike Hess, owner of Hess Tent Rental in Manheim, Pennsylvania, and the person who played a key role in bringing the Extractor Stake Puller to market.

Mike was raised on a farm, so he’s no stranger to hard work. The one thing he loves more: efficiency. The Stake Extractor was originally invented by John from Discount Tent Rentals as a solution to a common pain point crews face during tent tear-downs. It made stake removal faster, safer, and far more efficient. Mike recognized its potential and helped bring the product to market, allowing crews to spend less time fighting stakes and more time focused on the work that matters.

In this episode, we discuss Mike’s journey from employee to starting his own business, how he built Hess Tent Rental into an incredibly in-demand business, and the process Mike went through to make tent teardown loads more efficient.

Whether you’re wanting to start your own business, or want advice from rental business experts, this episode is one you don’t want to miss!

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Join us for Episode 15 of How I Rent It with Ramon Rodriguez, owner of Sunny Party Rentals in Englewood, Colorado. Ramon started his party rental company after another business almost ruined his daughter’s first birthday party. Ever since, Ramon and his wife have led their company with professionalism, reliability, and safety at the forefront of their business. With three years as being one of Englewood’s trusted party rental companies, Ramon shares advice about starting a rental company while working a full time job, as well as how to manage running a business with his spouse.

Throughout the episode, Tony and Ramon discuss how he got started in the party rental industry, how he manages working full time as an engineer and doing parties during the nights and weekends, and what advice he would give to new business owners.

If you’re interested in building a party rental business while keeping your full time job or wanting to grow your business, this episode is perfect for you!

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Join us for Episode 14 of How I Rent It with Justin Ferraraccio, owner of Just In Case Party Rentals in Buffalo, New York. Justin was introduced to the party rental industry at a young age, and eventually he started his own company. With the years of knowledge and experience he gained from building his own business, he decided to teach others who wanted to get into party rentals. His Facebook group, Party Rental Knowledge, has over 30,000 members who want to learn tips and tricks from Justin and other industry professionals.

In this podcast, Tony and Justin discuss how Justin got involved in the industry, advice to people who want to start their own rental business, and about the Party Rental Knowledge Facebook & SKOOL platform for educating others. Justin’s experience is a great resource for those who want to learn more about party rentals and setting up your business for success.

If you’re thinking about starting your own tent rental business or are looking for ways to grow a rental company, this episode is for you!

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Tune in to Episode 13 of How I Rent It with Nick Deninno, founder of Block and Roll and former owner of PTG Services in New York. Nick began his career with a couple of tables, chairs, and one bounce house and expanded his inventory to include tents in order to broaden his customer base. After decades of setting up tents, he realized that anchoring tents could be more efficient, which led him to create a ballasting system that revolutionized the commercial tent industry.

Tony and Nick discuss Nick’s entertainment rental company and why he invested in rental tents, his inspiration behind Block and Roll, and his involvement with the ATA Expo. Nick also gives advice to small business owners and those that want to branch out into the tent rental industry. His decades of being in the business is a great resource for people just starting out.

Whether you’ve just started your own tent rental business or you’re looking to expand your entertainment company, this episode gives a look behind the scenes for how to stay safe and become successful in this industry.

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This episode is a special one. Instead of interviewing tent rental owners, we went behind the scenes with the people who actually help make the tents used across the industry every day.

Tony sat down with three key players in the manufacturing world:

✨ Truy Pham : Autometrix
The cutting table technology behind precision tent patterns.

✨ Jason Damis: Miller Weldmaster
The team responsible for welding and fusing vinyl into durable tent tops.

✨ Chad Twolbly: Herculite
Makers of the high-quality domestic vinyl trusted by tent manufacturers nationwide.

Together, they walk through the full process of how a tent is made: from raw materials to cutting, welding, finishing, and everything in between. If you've ever wanted to understand what goes into building a tent that lasts, this episode is packed with insight.

Whether you're new to the rental industry or you've been around for years, this conversation gives you a deeper look at the craftsmanship, technology, and teamwork behind every American-made tent.

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Join us for Episode 11 of How I Rent It with Kieran Bolger, owner of Peak Party Rentals in Pennsylvania. Kieran started his rental journey in high school with just one tent, six tables, and 50 chairs - and has since built Peak into a growing company known for weddings, graduations, and community events.

In this episode, Tony and Kieran talk about what inspired him to start a rental business so young, the biggest challenges he’s faced, and how he’s continuing to grow and refine his operation. Kieran also shares what he’s learned about managing labor, keeping up with demand, and creating a strong foundation for long-term success.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your rental business to the next level, this episode offers great perspective on what it takes to grow in a competitive industry.

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Join us for Episode 10 of How I Rent It with Ramon Luna of Peachy Party ATL in Atlanta, Georgia. Ramon launched his company in 2022 while still working a full-time job, building it on nights and weekends before taking the leap into running it full time about 15 months ago. His story is a great example of how passion, consistency, and curiosity can turn a side hustle into a thriving rental business.

In this episode, Ramon shares how he got educated in the industry—from researching, networking, and learning by doing—to becoming one of Atlanta’s up-and-coming rental pros. He and Tony dive into how technology is changing the game, including how AI tools can streamline operations and customer communication for rental companies of any size. They also talk about where they see the event industry heading and what it really takes to grow a modern rental brand.

If you’re just getting started or thinking about taking your side hustle full time, Ramon’s journey is full of insight, motivation, and practical advice you can apply right away.

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Join us for Episode 9 of How I Rent It with Adam Keller of Tent All Rent All. Adam shares how he jumped into the tent rental business right out of college, working two jobs and putting in 80-hour weeks to fund his first inventory. Today, he’s not only running a successful rental company—he’s also sharing tips and strategies with thousands through his YouTube channel as The Tent Guy.

In this episode, Adam talks about what drove him to take the leap from side hustle to full-time business owner, the grind it took to get started, and the lessons he learned along the way. From investing in the right inventory to building a reputation for reliability, Adam’s story is one of persistence, creativity, and passion for the industry.

We also dive into how creating content has helped him connect with other rental pros, why transparency matters in business, and the advice he has for anyone looking to start or grow their own event rental company.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business from scratch, wondered how to make the jump from part-time to full-time, or want to hear from someone who’s been in the trenches and built it from the ground up, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways.

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