Under The Vinyl with Nate And Kyle

Kyle and Nate chat with Jared Nigro, the owner of Evo Tents, about his journey in the event rental industry. Jared shares insights on starting his business, navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and the importance of marketing and team dynamics. He discusses the growth of his company, the challenges of managing backyard weddings, and his aspirations for the future. The conversation highlights...

Nate and Kyle reflect on the past season, discussing personal updates, team dynamics, and the challenges faced throughout the year. They highlight the importance of employee management, the busiest times of the year, and notable projects that stood out. The conversation also touches on the role of technology in improving efficiency, the significance of acknowledging team contributions, and the ong...

Kyle and Nate welcome Elizabeth Flake, founder and creative director of Elizabeth Flake Events. Elizabeth shares her journey into event planning, the challenges of managing client expectations in a social media-driven world, and the importance of collaboration with rental companies. She discusses the realities of event planning, the significance of tenting and rentals, and the trends shaping the i...

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Austin Stanley an independent broker for One Horn Transportation. He joins the guys to talk about logistics in the event rental industry, how you know if you're working with a legitimate freight company, how to find the right partner, and what people don't know about the logistics and transportation world. This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more at www.anchorinc.com.

Nate and Kyle talk about how much money the 'lighting guys' get paid, which Thanksgiving food is the most overrated, parties for the USA's semiquincentennial celebration, end of the year goals, and more. We packed a ton into a short episode! This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. You can learn more at www.anchorinc.com

Biff Gentsch joins Nate to talk about changes in the tent industry, particularly the decline of traditional striped tents and the importance of public safety in tent operations. He emphasizes the need for tent owners to adapt because the industry is changing and so should their inventory. Biff and Nate talk about how to communicate with event planners about considering safety when working on event...

Nate couldn't make it this week so Kyle and Brian Richardson talk about how their business is finishing up 2025, what they're anticipating in the industry in 2026, H-2B visa workers, and trends Brian got wrong. It's a quick listen! This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Visit anchorinc.com.

Tents guys🤝equipment rental. This is a must-see cross-over episode! In this episode of Under the Vinyl, Kyle and Nate are on the line with Joe Baltz, a Strategic Account Manager at United Rentals. They discuss Joe's journey in the rental industry, how Joe's role supports Nate's work, and the impact of technology on equipment and event rental. Joe shares insights on day-to-day operations, service...

Nate and Kyle talk ARA's YPN Conference, end of the year rush, and briefly chat about the government shut down affecting H2B workers. It's a quick listen this week!   This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more about Anchor at www.anchorinc.com.

This week we got Tarryn Prosper on the line to talk about her recent transition to Fred's Tents! It was awesome to talk to her about balancing creativity and logistics on complex projects, how this industry can affect you, and what it's like to be a female executive in the industry currently.  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more about Anchor at www.anchorinc.com.

We're finally releasing our conversation with John Bibbo with you! He is our last installment from the Safe Tenting Standard launch in Charlotte. John gives us a masterclass in expansion, logistics, branding, and professionalism. This is a must-listen episode for everyone in the industry!  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more about Anchor at www.anchorinc.com.

You're going to want to head over to YouTube for this one! The guys got to see the Party Reflections 'war room' courtesy of Jay Gorman, Director of Operations. Jay answers all of Nate and Kyle's questions about technology implementation, logistics, and employee motivation. Check it out!  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. Learn more about Anchor at www.anchorinc.com.

This week is full of hot takes and rants as Nate, Kyle, and Kevin talk about all of the unsafe tenting they've seen on social media in the last few days. They go in to the importance of educating partners about safety, horror stories of jobs they've been asked to do, and more. Buckle up!  This episode is brought to you by Anchor Industries. You can learn more at www.anchorinc.com.

This episode has a little bit of everything and is all about the smaller operator. The guys talked with Matt Moretz, owner of Festive Elk in Boone, N.C. about being new to the business. He bought the company two years ago and basically walked in to a mutiny, almost lost everything, and started cold-calling mentors. Nate, Kyle, and Matt get in to all the nuts and bolts of business ownership, mistak...

You definitely want to head over to YouTube as Nate and Kyle interview Party Reflections Director of Operations Jay Gorman while they walk through their warehouse. 

Mike Holland, president at Chattanooga Tent, sits down with the guys to talk about all sorts of things! He debunks a recent article he read about hard work, they talk about the camaraderie of tent crews and sleeping in truck beds.

Nate and Kyle sit down with Dan Hooks, president at Party Reflections during the Safe Tenting Standard launch event. Dan talks about the growth of Party Reflections, working with local competition, acquisitions, and managing a multi-location business in a  deadline-driven industry.

Nate and Kyle are on location, together, at Party Reflections in Charlotte, North Carolina for the launch of ARA's Safe Tenting Standard! They talk everything from their favorite tent, to what wedding planners should know, to college football predictions.

The guys sit down with Richard Martin, Chief Revenue Officer at PRO EM, to talk about his 36 years in the business. He talks about moving to the United States in 1992 for a brief two-year stint that hasn't ended and what it's like working on the WM Phoenix Open. Before starting URS and SoCal Tents & Events, Richard worked for Academy Tent and Canvas and owner of two event rental companies, Pee...

In this episode Nate and Kyle talk about projects on the horizon, how they both go about quoting labor prices, and they talk about what to do with difficult customer interactions.

David MacArthur, a veteran of the tent industry with more than four decades, shares his journey from Wall Street to the tent business, detailing his experiences with Anchor Industries and Losberger, as well as the challenges and memorable projects he encountered along the way. The conversation delves into the importance of safety in the industry, the dynamics of working on golf tournaments, and va...

The guys welcome Joelyn Caprine, General Manager of 24/7 Events. Joelyn shares her journey from the hospitality industry to the rental industry, discussing the challenges and rewards of her role. The conversation covers the dynamics of the event rental industry, the importance of hiring and training, and the unique challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field. Joelyn emphasizes the need for...

Nate's On Vacation so we got the next best thing this week!

Nate and Kyle sit down with Fred Tracey and learn about his career from craft shows to a leading tent manufacturer