Under The Vinyl with Nate And Kyle

In this episode, Nate and Kyle discuss recent on-the-ground challenges, event planning, equipment maintenance, the upcoming MATRA games, and industry trends. They share personal stories, industry insights, and upcoming plans.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®. Learn more at KederSolutions.com. P.S. If you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about...

In this episode, Nate's wife Emily, shares her unique perspective on the tent industry, her husband's work, and how their careers and marriage intertwine. They discuss industry terms, behind-the-scenes stories, and the importance of balance and communication in a demanding industry. This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®, learn more at KederSolutions.com. P.S. If you...

Steve Frost of Stamford Tents may be “officially” retired, but you can never take the tent legend out of the man. In this episode of Under the Vinyl, Steve looks back on a career spent under the tent — sharing stories, lessons learned and why once you’re a tent guy, you’re always a tent guy.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®, learn more at kedersolutions.c...

WAREHOUSE TOUR ALERT! Grab some popcorn, the boys are in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at Nate's beloved, Chattanooga Tent, showing you around the grounds. chattanoogatent.com This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®, learn more at kedersolutions.com. P.S. If you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! htt...

The boys are together in the Music City talking with Jonathan Drake, operations manager for Chattanooga Tent — Nashville, about his journey from coaching kids on the field and in a classroom to teaching tent installers.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®, learn more at kedersolutions.com. P.S. If you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it fro...

Big Structures. Big Events. Big Business. Pat Moughan, managing director of Losberger De Boer, talks industry evolution and engineering standards. Interested? Losbergerdeboer.com This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®, learn more at kedersolutions.com. P.S. If you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your member...

There's more to Keder that meets the eye. Keith Eismann, president of Keder Solutions, joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at the business and different ways keder is being used in the event rental industries. This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by Keder Solutions®, learn more at kedersolutions.com. P.S. If you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyl...

Thinking about adding restroom trailers to your rental fleet? Adam Ghrist of Lang Specialty Trailers, Latrobe, Pa., joins the podcast to share his journey and talk about what you should know before jumping in. Interested? Visit langrestroomtrailers.com.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by RiteChoice® Ducting, learn more at RiteChoiceDucting.com.  PS, if you want to join...

Tenting? Great. Safety? Essential. Attending an ARA Safe Tenting event? Priceless. Bryan Bolt, the American Rental Association's senior director of tenting solutions, joins the podcast this week to talk about its safe tenting in-person trainings. Interested? Head to safetenting.com. This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by RiteChoice® Ducting, learn more at RiteChoiceDucting.com. PS, i...

The rental industry is always changing; that's why Gary Stansberry of The Stansberry Firm LLC, is here to help make sense of it all. Selling? Buying? Curious about the market? You won't want to miss this week's episode.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by RiteChoice® Ducting, learn more at RiteChoiceDucting.com. PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about i...

Five rounds, two competitors, one goal. Who built the better tent company? Nate or Kyle? Comment below.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by RiteChoice® Ducting, learn more at RiteChoiceDucting.com.  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 10% off your first RiteChoice® Ducting order (some rules & restrictions a...

Maintenance tips, marketing strategies and upcoming events, Oh my! In this episode, the boys are covering it all.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by RiteChoice® Ducting, learn more at RiteChoiceDucting.com. PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 10% off your first RiteChoice® Ducting order (some rules & restrictio...

Great airflow starts with the right ducting; that's why Kurt Bilitz from RiteChoice® Ducting joined the podcast this week to talk products and best practices.  This episode of Under the Vinyl is brought to you by RiteChoice® Ducting, learn more at RiteChoiceDucting.com.  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 10% off your first Rit...

Things are heating up on this episode of the Under the Vinyl, between codes, fire safety and this week's forecast, Kevin Vasquez from California's Made in the Shade talks best practices. This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com. PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off...

We're talking about things keeping the tenting industry on its toes lately — dangerous weather, freight logistics and FIFA World Cup events.  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://ararental...

What happens when you find a niche and go all in? Ian Goff, Goff Tents & Events, takes us behind the scenes on how he built and grew his Kentucky business, his approach to acquisitions and balancing the demands of business and family. This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them...

Last-minute bookings? Labor Challanges? You're not alone. In this episode, Nate & Kyle talk tents when it comes to managing workforce and dealing with labor companies.  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off you...

Nate and Kyle kick back and talk shop — from tighter timelines and last-minute demands to unpredictable weather — we know many of you can relate.  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your membership! https://arar...

Codes? New structures? Lets talk hot topics with a tenting industry veteran — Anchor Industries Inc. Director of Clear Span Business and Product Development Mike Crews!   This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.   PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% off your...

Nate & Kyle cover industry trends, sub-rental practices, safety standards and the impact of social media with rental pros Kevin Vasquez, Darren Randle, Austin Goeman and Brian Richardson. They share insights on managing inventory, ensuring safety and navigating last-minute bookings in a competitive market.   This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn...

The rental industry is evolving — are you keeping up? Lauren Mau from the American Rental Association (ARA) joins us to share insider insights on research, succession planning and building a business that’s ready for what’s next. Let’s talk smarter growth and bigger impact!  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.  P.S....

Nate's on location this week and he and Kyle are talking about industry evolution, their group chats, and not racing to the bottom. Short and sweet! Check it out.   This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.     PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell them you heard about it from Nate and Kyle, you'll get 25% of...

It's our last interview from The ARA Show 2026! Nate and Kyle sit down with Jeff Crotto, All About Events. Jeff talks about his alter ego and how he started his business, decision-making as a leader, and learning from mistakes as your career progresses. He also talks about how ARA helped him scale his business, the pros and cons of the H2B Visa program, and when to start a second shift.  &nbs...

Nate and Kyle spent the afternoon with Brittany Sherwood, owner of Tents Unlimited! Brittany talks about how she and her husband acquired the business, setting fair expectations with quotes, how to deal with seasonality and income flow, and much more. Tune in! This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn more at www.anchorinc.com.   PS, if you want to join...

From banking to rental in a fourth-generation family business! The guys sit down Sarah Wilper, ARA's president-elect, for an awesome conversation touching on everything from hiring with a re-entry program, seasonal work, tent choices, and more. We finish with quick hitting, rapid fire questions, don't miss it!  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Clear Span Tents & Structures, learn...