How I Rent It

In episode 7 of How I Rent It , we’re joined by Matt Mutton, owner of ⁠Mutton Rentals⁠ and second-generation leader of one of the Midwest’s most trusted tent rental companies. Matt shares how he stepped into the family business and made smart, strategic changes to keep it growing. One of his biggest moves? Narrowing their focus to the products that really worked - tents. By phasing out lower-perfo...

In this episode of How I Rent It , we’re joined by Darren Randle, the founder of Houston Tents & Events . Darren’s story is a powerful example of what it really takes to launch and grow a rental business—even when the odds are stacked against you. He started his company in January 2020, just weeks before the world shut down. What could have been the end turned into a pivot point. Darren talks...

In this episode of How I Rent It , we’re joined by Dave and Sada Gallick, the husband-and-wife duo behind D & S Party Tents in Wisconsin. Their story is the perfect example of how a simple side hustle can grow into a successful full-time tent rental business. What started as a way to earn extra income turned into a thriving family tent rental company that’s been serving their community for ove...

In this episode of How I Rent It, we sit down with Jeff Crotto, owner of All About Events based in Jacksonville, Florida. Jeff shares how he built a thriving tent and event rental business, and how joining the American Rental Association completely transformed both his life and his company. From weddings and festivals to large-scale corporate events, Jeff has done it all. In this conversation, he...

In this episode of How I Rent It , we sit down with Steven Eisenstein, the owner of Classic Tents & Events based in Atlanta, Georgia. Steven didn’t start his tent rental journey from scratch. Instead, he bought into an existing business and strategically grew it into one of the most respected rental companies in the region. From major events to being on set for some of your favorite TV shows,...

In this episode, we sit down with Pete McVey, an industry legend in the tent rental world. Pete shares his journey from starting his own tent rental business to becoming one of the most respected professionals in the industry. 🚀 Whether you're interested in starting your own tent rental business, looking for expert insights, or just love entrepreneurial stories, Pete’s experience will inspire...

In the debut episode of How I Rent It, Tony Ehrbar, owner and CEO of American Tent , shares his personal story of how he got his start in the tent rental business. From humble beginnings to building a leading commercial-grade tent manufacturing company, Tony knows firsthand what it takes to succeed in the tent rental industry. In this episode, Tony dives into: - The challenges he faced when starti...

Welcome to How I Rent It, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the tent rental industry. Hosted by Tony Ehrbar, owner of American Tent, each episode features inspiring stories from event rental pros. From starting their businesses to overcoming challenges and finding success, we uncover the journey behind the people who keep events running smoothly. Subscribe now - Catch us on YouTube &...