Under The Vinyl with Nate And Kyle

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...

Nate and Kyle put Sean Hoffman, ARA Insurance president, in the guest seat to ask all of their pressing insurance questions and he delivers! Sean offers insights on insurance policies, risk management, and safety practices specifically for tent rental companies. Discover how industry-specific coverage, contracts, and safety initiatives can protect your business and lower premiums.  PS, if you...

Business is coming full circle for Rob Cruikshank of 24/7 Events. While his business is certainly tent rental, he talks with us about his early days in the industry and how high-end events and sophisticated jobs are changing the game.    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.org/join-ARA/...

Here's the latest drop from The ARA Show! Anna Lunt from Losberger De Boer talks about how rental companies can work with manufacturers most effectively, trends coming down the pike in 2026, and spend special time talking about snow-loaded structures. Anna also talks about the differences in structures in Europe and America. It's a great conversation!  PS, if you want to join ARA and you tell...

This month we're dropping a new episode from The ARA Show every week! Up first is Matt Mutton. We talk about not working the weekends, staff training and development, 12 meter rafter sections, and if Matt has a sledge hammer in his truck. Check it out! 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.org/join...

Austin talks about his company's growth, moving into larger structures and events and 2026 trends he's seeing. After serving in the military post-high school, Austin came back to the family business and is excited to take it to the next level. He talks with us about lessons from the military he brings to his work and how JK Rentals retains employees as they travel around the country. We close talk...

We're on location in Madison, Wisconsin. Robert Copley was kind enough to give us a tour of Event Essentials. The business is celebrated 70 years of operation in 2024 and recently hosted an ARA of IL/ARA of WI event. We had a blast and you're definitely going to want to check it out on YouTube! This episode is brought to you by Anchor Tents & Clear Spans. Visit www.anchorinc.com to learn more.

Kyle and Nate discuss The ARA Show and ARA's Safe Tenting Standard with guest Bryan Bolt. Bryan talks about new live training programs, safety initiatives, and the launch of a new Safe Tenting website aimed at improving resources for the tent industry. The guys talk about the need for a strong safety culture, and the introduction of innovative tools like the Ground Testing Tool. Bryan also highlig...

We made it to Madison! This podcast was part of a live event hosted by the ARA of IL and ARA of WI and we're joined by Robert Copley, Event Essentials, and Sean Williams, First Place Rental. We talk about the inception of the podcast, give a sneak peek of the Event Essentials warehouse, and more.   This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more at www.anchorinc.com.

Nate and Kyle have finally made it back home from ATA in Florida and Event Essentials in Madison for an ARA of IL and ARA of WI event. They give you the highlights of the shows, the culture and morale at Event Essentials, and the importance of industry engagement through live shows. They also share emotional moments from the events, what to look forward to at The ARA Show, and more.   This ep...

Kyle and Nate talked with James Auerbach, Chief Revenue Officer of Salem Sports Events, a seasoned professional in the event industry with more than 25 years of experience. James discusses the impact of private equity and what makes sales teams succeed or fail. He emphasizes the need for a positive company culture, the significance of aligning sales and operations, and the future hurdles the indus...

This episode Nate and Kyle talk all about the H2B visa program, its significance in addressing labor shortages, particularly in the event industry, and the application process. Tom Bortnyk, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for masLabor, explains the differences between H1B and H2B visas, the misconceptions surrounding H2B labor costs, and the importance of this labor in various national m...

Kyle and Nate are pumped for the new year! They're headed to Florida for ATA, Madison, Wisconsin for an ARA of IL/ARA of WI event, and then back to Florida for The ARA Show. In this episode they talk about wedding trends of 2026, the impact of educational institutions on business, and why there is so much last-minute planning. The conversation shifts to reusing carpet - yay or nay, vinyl's post-CO...