The Render Podcast

When it comes to knowing which s you want vs. need for your business, it is so important to start with what you are looking for and what services you will require to allow you to do your job. Knowing ahead of time before signing up for a service or buying software is key to setting yourself up for success. Have you weighed the pros and cons of different services? Have you considered how you w...

This week Cam sat down with guest Laura Eigel and talked about the importance of having Values and how instilling them within your personal life as well as your business can make a huge difference in setting yourself up for success. Laura Eigel is the Founder of The Catch Group , a Leadership and Coaching Firm helping women accelerate into the C Suite, the Host of You Belong in the C Suite Podcast...

Today’s show we are going to talk about how setting minimums and maximums can help strengthen your business by knowing what exactly you can take on, how many events you can execute in a set time frame, and how creating boundaries with enforcing minimums and maximums can take stress away from your team.  Knowing your costs, the size of your stored studio or work space, and knowing your product...

This week, Cam sat down and talked with Dana & Courtney, a dynamic sister duo with more than 17 years of experience in the events industry, about navigating the waters of Retaining Rental Employees During a Stressful Season. Dana and Courtney are known for their multiple businesses Anthem House, a Luxury Event Planning Company based in North Carolina, Hustle & Gather, a Consulting, Speakin...

Constantly feeling stressed about selling your products or services? Do you get nervous about asking “Okay, are you ready to book this?” Then this episode is for you. In this episode we talk over three quick strategies to closing a sale and encourage you to figure out your conversion rate. Stay tuned because we also have a little homework for you to implement into your business! Here is a sneak pe...

Sales are a crucial part of most businesses and it is the backbone of ours! Without sales… we can’t do anything. You need revenue to buy new products, you need products to rent to your clients, it’s a cycle. So how do you ensure that people will want to rent from your company?   Aside from having great inventory (listen to our previous sourcing inventory episode for more assistance there) you...

Our team has had to learn the easy, and sometimes hard ways to communicate. Time and time again we are learning the best ways to communicate with one another, about projects, with our clients, and we want to share with you why it’s important.    Communication is a skill each professional should have. Why can it be so challenging at times? Tune into this episode to learn from Cam that the...

Ever wonder what some acronyms or terms are that you hear in industry-specific meetings? Some terms are easy to figure out but every now and then you hear one and maybe don’t want to interrupt the meeting to ask.  In this episode, we’ve compiled a list of buzzwords that you should know that are used all the time in the rental and vent industry. As Cam breaks down each acronym and term, we hop...

Whether you are running your rental company on your own or managing a team, you need to have a task management system in place. For some of us, that might be a sheet of paper or a notebook with a running list to get done. For others, it may be an online or digital system to track the status of each project.   Here at Render, we utilize and love Asana. For us, its design is perfect for oversee...

Today’s show will teach you the tips Cam uses when navigating life as a mom, leader, and business owner.    We recognize that it’s not only parents and partners that are busy. There are many people who have to juggle schedules regardless of the people in their life. So many different things can fight for your time! Volunteering, sports, entertainment, and other various types of community...

In this episode, Cam shares with our listeners how the Render team sources and buys new inventory pieces to add to our collection. In addition to the ways we find our products, she includes tips on deliveries for new products, conversations to have with wholesalers, and how to ensure your new inventory is in line with industry trends.    Tune in to hear the mistakes we’ve made when addin...

The odds that we have some parents listening to this podcast feel pretty high. In this episode, Cam shares the struggles she encounters and tips to make it through the summer by balancing work and parenting.    It’s so normal to have worked over summers while kids are out of school. It’s easy to be jealous of those who seem to have more free time with work off their plate. We want to sha...

As you might be feeling, there’s a lot happening in the world right now. As you approach leading your team/business, there are always going to be outside factors to consider. It helps to keep an eye on current events and what’s happening in the world so that you can lead with compassion all while making the best decisions for your company. We want to encourage you that this is a good time to re-fo...

This week on the Render Podcast, Cam discusses how to expand your offerings in your rental company and how to make the best decisions moving forward on expanding. The thought of expanding or adding another product/service may sound daunting but it shouldn’t! Keep in mind the tips from this episode, and plan to succeed by listening to Cam’s advice on this topic.    Grab a notepad, open sl...

Amber Anderson is the Leader of Refine, a community of planners located in Austin, Texas, and loves the ability her position gives her to bridge the gaps between rental companies and planners, all on behalf of the client.   In this episode, Amber and Cam discuss important hot topics, clauses in rental contracts,  how to best serve your client, and what working with the right team can acc...

This week, Cam had the honor of sitting down with Anna Tutckaia , the Head of Marketing at ManyChat and Co-Founder of Scalefully, a Digital and Growth Marketing agency located in San Fransico, CA.   The two discussed the different benefits of utilizing your community, made of up prospective and past clients, as an extension of your marketing team. Press play to learn more tips on how to conne...

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:10] Asking For The Sale Is Icky [6:32] S.A.L.L.E.S. [9:00] Easier To Upsell Returning Clients [20:25] Our Clients Don’t Think As We Do [32:22] How Upselling & Marketing Work Together [36:25] #1 Forgotten Question [47:30] Who You Are Working With [49:00] What Makes Upselling Exciting   Product or Affiliate Links Website - Emerson Re...

This is the final episode in our team series that we've been sharing for the past month. We have introduced you to our Sales, Creative, Operations, Floral, and Leadership Teams. We hope you have enjoyed the deeper look into what we do here at Render and how each person's position is designed to serve our clients and community while propelling our company forward.   Don't miss this final episo...

Like each area our team series has covered in the past couple of weeks, there is so much more to our floral team than people realize. In this episode, Cam and Allie discuss the floral team here at Render, who we hire as freelance designers, how COVID has impacted the industry and pricing, and why we seek to create something our clients truly love.    Listen in to hear more about Allie’s...

We know we couldn’t do what we do without them. The true behind the scenes, the muscle of the team, usually the actual face in our client interactions, we give you the Operations Team!    Gabriel, John, and Dom oversee our inventory, manage the warehouse and run logistics for our company. Each of their positions are crucial when it comes to the timeliness of executing events and the orga...

In honor of Mother’s Day this week, today’s episode is all about balancing work & motherhood.   Cam is joined by Sarabeth Quattlbaum of SaraBeth Events, Lauren Schmidt of Freesia, and Amy Karp of Amy Karp Photography. All of these amazing women are business owners and mamas!   Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [5:06] Why shared calendars are helpful [14:14] Findi...

Over the next few weeks, The Render Podcast will host the Team Series! Continuing the series this week is our Creative Team.    TJ White, Render’s Content Manager, is passionate about authentically portraying our team and the work that we do to serve our clients. In this episode, she shares more about the strategy behind meeting our clients where they are at and posting content they will...

In the next few weeks, The Render Podcast will host the Team Series! Kicking us off this week is our Sales Team.    Kathleen Winchip, Render’s Project Manager, is an expert in fostering client relationships and applying her eye for design to each project. In a deeper dive into what it means to be on the Sales Team, she offers more insight into the most important or growing tasks that she...

Let’s talk taxes. While this topic can be daunting, it is one that is so necessary to discuss when owning your own business! Today we are talking all about taxes & giving some tactical tips with Dennis Byrd. Dennis serves as president of Island Famous, Inc., a successful and growing hospitality company that includes three beachfront properties: The Spot, DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach, a...

Interested in our NEW Marketing Stats Template ? Check it out, it's worth your time, promise!    This week’s episode will discuss the three types of marketing you should not only be doing but also tracking! The reason we track our analytics is to know what is or isn’t working with our marketing and how we can reach our customers even better.    Cam will discuss the importance o...