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Theft is still winning. Here's how to fight back.

Rental Roundtable #103: Equipment Rental Theft Prevention – Lessons From 50 Years in the Business

Some problems in rental come and go. Theft is not one of them.This week I sa...

June 4, 2026
Sales, Marketing, and AI for Rental Operations

Rental Roundtable #102: How to Grow Your Rental Business This Spring

Spring is here, and for most of us in the equipment rental space, that means one...

May 28, 2026
Actionable Intelligence for Rental Operators

Rental Roundtable #101: Selling Your Equipment Rental Company – What Independent Owners Need to Know About M&A

Selling an independent equipment rental company is one of the biggest moves an o...

May 20, 2026
What you learn from 20 years in rental

Rental Roundtable #100: The Art and Science of Building a Family Rental Business

Running an independent equipment rental business is one of the harder jobs in th...

May 13, 2026

Events

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Business Strategy

Transform Your Equipment Rental Business in 2025

This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a practical session packed with actionable st...

April 30, 2025
Business Strategy

Mastering Rental Growth Part 3: Unlocking New Markets & Niches

Mastering Rental Growth is a 3-part mastermind designed to help you create your ...

August 16, 2024
Business Strategy

Mastering Rental Growth Part 2: The Anatomy of Building a Powerful Sales Team

Mastering Rental Growth is a 3-part mastermind designed to help you create your ...

August 15, 2024
Business Strategy

Mastering Rental Growth Part 1: The Mechanics of Efficient Rental Growth

Mastering Rental Growth is a 3-part mastermind designed to help you create your ...

August 14, 2024

Blog Posts

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Equipment Rental ERP Guide for Rental Operators
General Equipment Guides

Why Generic ERPs Fall Short for Equipment Rental Companies (And What to Use Instead)

The U.S. equipment rental industry is projected to reach over $82 billion in 202...

April 9, 2026
Prevent Equipment Downtime
General Equipment Guides

10 Proven Ways to Prevent Equipment Downtime Across Your Rental Locations

Every piece of equipment sitting idle in your yard is revenue you’re not earni...

April 8, 2026
A black pen rests on a document with numbered sections titled "Insurance" and "Assignment." There's a signature near the bottom, indicating the document's potential legal or formal nature.
Rental Business Resources

Free Equipment Checkout Form Template

Using an equipment checkout form can help you manage your rental inventory more ...

April 6, 2026
Rental Business Resources

State of Rental Report 2026

Section 1: The New Operating RealitySection 2: Customer Intelligence Becomes a C...

February 10, 2026

Podcasts

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Theft is still winning. Here's how to fight back.

Rental Roundtable #103: Equipment Rental Theft Prevention – Lessons From 50 Years in the Business

Some problems in rental come and go. Theft is not one of them.This week I sa...

June 4, 2026
Sales, Marketing, and AI for Rental Operations

Rental Roundtable #102: How to Grow Your Rental Business This Spring

Spring is here, and for most of us in the equipment rental space, that means one...

May 28, 2026
Actionable Intelligence for Rental Operators

Rental Roundtable #101: Selling Your Equipment Rental Company – What Independent Owners Need to Know About M&A

Selling an independent equipment rental company is one of the biggest moves an o...

May 20, 2026
What you learn from 20 years in rental

Rental Roundtable #100: The Art and Science of Building a Family Rental Business

Running an independent equipment rental business is one of the harder jobs in th...

May 13, 2026

Calculators

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Equipment Rental Utilization Calculator & Guide

The General & Heavy Equipment Rental Utilization Calculator & Guide for 2026

Whether you're managing a fleet of excavators and dozers or coordinating tool re...

December 20, 2025
Equipment Rental Performance Calculator

The Equipment Rental Business Performance Calculator

Your operations performance score is a great way to check the ‘operational vit...

December 19, 2025
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Equipment Loan Calculator

Looking to expand your equipment rental fleet? An equipment loan calculator take...

August 29, 2025
Two people sit at a table, one writing on a clipboard and the other pointing at a calculator. Coins and currency are spread around, suggesting financial planning.

Leasing Pricing Strategies for Rental Equipment Businesses

When you’re establishing a business in the equipment rental industry, a l...

May 19, 2025

Templates

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Equipment Rental Checklist

The Equipment Rental Checklist + Free Template

The construction and equipment rental industry continues to experience unprecede...

November 21, 2025
How to Keep Track of Your Rental Inventory

How to Keep Track of Your Rental Inventory

If you own and operate a rental business, efficiently managing your rental inven...

October 29, 2025
Heavy Equipment Inspection Checklist for Operators - Inspection

Heavy Equipment Inspection Checklist (with Free PDF & Mobile Tool)

Picture this: It's Monday morning, and your best customer calls needing an excav...

October 29, 2025
A black pen rests on a document with numbered sections titled "Insurance" and "Assignment." There's a signature near the bottom, indicating the document's potential legal or formal nature.

Equipment Rental Agreement Generator: What to Include

When you rent out equipment to customers, you'll need a comprehensive equipment ...

August 28, 2025