The Rental Journal Podcast

Scott Cannon is the CEO of BigRentz, the fastest growing online equipment rental company in the world. Scott Cannon is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience successfully developing high growth in mid-sized companies. Scott talks about how he first got associated with BigRentz, how the company has evolved over the past few years and where they are heading. www.bigrentz.com

Michael McDaniel is the Owner of Ideal Rent-All, an independent General Rental business based in Mount Vernon, Washington. Michael first started his business by floating the company on a credit cards and renting party supplies. Today Ideal Rent-All supplies general tools, construction, party and event equipment, housing over 1,500 assets that are available for rent. Michael is heavily involved wit...

Adrian Manning is the Chief Operating Officer at Coates Hire, Australia's largest nationwide industrial and general equipment hire company. Adrian has worked from the ground up, being involved with companies such as Acme Hire, St George Hire, National Hire, Kennards Hire and now Coates Hire. Adrian shares his journey, while also providing some insight into key events such as the merger between Nat...

Jake White has over 9 years’ experience in the equipment rental industry, working his way up to become the Kennards Hire Concrete Care Branch Manager in Belmont Western Australia. Jake talks about joining the industry at 19 as a serviceman driver, working in various Kennards Hire speciality divisions, the process to eventually become a Branch Manager and provides some insight for others that are i...

Louise Azzopardi is a heavy vehicle mechanic by trade and has worked at companies such as Cummins and WesTrac. Louise talks about what it was like joining a male dominated industry and some of the challenges she was faced with. Louise was the 1st female to win gold at the Australian National World Skills Competition in the category of Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, and competed at an international level...

Jamie Haitas is the General Manager at Mr Traffic Hire in Melbourne, Australia and has over 10 years experience in the industry, specializing in traffic management solutions. Jamie opens up about some of the struggles he went through from over working and putting too much pressure on himself. www.mrtraffichire.com.au/

Federica Gargiuli is regarded as one of the top recruitment specialist in the equipment rental industry, and is the Principal Consultant at Lead Group. Federica talks about her journey in the equipment rental industry, talks about some of the common challenges rental businesses are faced with and provides some tips on improving your recruitment strategy. Email: fgargiuli@leadgrp.com.au Website: ht...

Donald Charbonnet has over 45 years experience in the equipment rental industry, working at companies such as American Rental, Buckner Rental Service, Neff Rental, Nations Rent, Louisiana Cat, EquipCo and today he specializes in mergers and acquisitions in the equipment rental industry. Donald has also appeared twice on the front over of the RER Magazine, and wrote the booked "SCREW YOU! The Comeb...

Peter Lancken is one of the most recognized individuals in the equipment rental industry. Peter has over 45 years experience in the industry, receiving awards from both the American Rental Association and the Hire & Rental Industry Association. In addition to this, Peter was also awarded an Order of the Medal of Australia (Member of the Order - AM) for his significant service to the equipment...

Ken Baker is the Managing Director at Height 4 Hire in Brisbane, Australia and has over 15 years experience in the industry, working at companies such as General Rentals and Force Access. Ken talks about stating his own hire business, growing from 55 machines to 700 machines, working with family and the importance that suppliers play in helping grow small businesses. https://height4hire.com.au/

Doug Dougherty is the CEO at Cooper Equipment Rentals in Canada and has over 30 years experience in the industry, working at companies such as Ray-Gordon Equipment and United Rentals. Doug talks about what it is like running Canada’s fastest growing independent equipment rental company, the cooper difference, tips on managing acquisitions and his journey in the industry.

Miles Beamish has over 18 years experience in the equipment rental industry, providing equipment finance solutions as a Senior Finance Broker for the Finlease Group. Miles shares his journey in the industry and provides some advice around managing your equipment finance. If you have any questions in regards to equipment finance, reach out to Miles at Miles@finlease.com.au

Braden Murrin has over 20 years experience in the equipment rental industry, working at companies such as Advanced Scaffold, Hire One, Kennards Hire and and is currently the NSW General Manager at CEA. Braden at one point was the NSW HRIA President, and serves as a mentor for the HRIA Women in Hire Program.

Bruce Peatman has has over 25 years experience in the equipment rental industry, working at companies such as Crown Forklifts and Hubtex Australia. Bruce shares his journey of joining Hubtex Australia as a technician, helping Bill Parry grow the business into one of the largest forklift distributors in the world, and eventually becoming the Managing Director.

Viv Kennelly has has over 30 years experience in the equipment rental industry, working at companies such as GKN Rentals, Coates Hire and most recently Royal Wolf. Viv talks about his journey in the equipment rental industry, while also providing some great advice in relation to Key Account Management and Sales.

Michael Bell is the President at Robert Bell Insurance Brokers and has over 25 years experience in the equipment rental industry. Michael shares his experiences to date in the industry and talks about why Childhood Cancer Awareness is so close to his heart. Email Michael to receive some Childhood Cancer Awareness decals for your rental equipment - mbell@robertbellinsurance.com Donate to Childhood...

Martin Costello has has over 20 years experience in the equipment rental industry, working at companies such as National Hire, Coates Hire and most recently Alltracks Plant Hire. Martin talks about some of the philosophies they have at Alltracks Plant Hire and how they positively affect the customer.

Allen Besseling is the CEO at Hire Express, and has over 30 years experience in the equipment rental industry. Starting off at Macbro Rental in 1986, Allen would go on to become the CEO at Kennards Hire before eventually starting his own hire business, Hire Express. Allen talks about some of the challenges in starting your own business, providing some great tips for anyone looking to open their ow...

Mark Snook is a National Key Account Manager at Vortex Group of Companies and has 25 years experience in the equipment rental industry. Specializing mostly in pumps and dewatering, Mark opens up about how he almost fell out of love with the hire industry.

Daniel Haskins has over 25 years experience in the equipment rental industry, and is a third generation employee at Kennards Hire. Daniel talks about his transition from rental operations into IT operations where he helped implement Baseplan Software into 150 Kennards Hire locations.

Jason White is the Corporate Used and Rental Manager at Cromer Material Handling. Jason served in the U.S Airforce and talks about his transition into the equipment rental industry.

Andy Kennard is the son of Kennards Hire founder, Walter Kennard. Andy talks about how he grew the business with his brother, and what he learnt from travelling to the U.S. In addition to this, Andy recognizes the value that Family Business Australia played in keeping Kennards Hire a privately owned company.

Tony Lockwood is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Dieci Australia. Tony talks about overcoming various challenges in his career, and how he helps mentor the next generation in the Women in Hire Program and Young Professionals Network through the HRIA.

Paul Weaver is the Managing Director of Makinex Construction Products. Paul talks about how he got into the equipment rental industry, investing in himself, the importance of mentoring and how Makinex Construction Products grew from a local supplier to an international business.