In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Jeremy Laban, owner of Wonder Rentals and Rustic Events, to explore the essential role rental companies play in the wedding and event industry. Jeremy shares his entrepreneurial journey and the expansion of his businesses, offering valuable insights for venue owners on how to strengthen partnerships with rental companies. They discuss best practices, including the benefits of maintaining a preferred vendor list, addressing logistical challenges, and ensuring physical access for setup and teardown. He also highlights the importance of communication and flexibility in scheduling to enhance client experiences. Additionally, Jeremy provides his perspective on managing rental logistics and navigating the evolving landscape of the industry.

About Our Guest: 

Jeremy entered the event rental industry by purchasing an existing business. At the time, he was working as a regular employee and feeling unfulfilled, eager to start his own venture but unsure how to begin. Since purchasing his rental business, he has quintupled its revenue, thanks in part to the foundation already in place—existing products, client relationships, a website, photos, and reviews. Jeremy's company specializes in higher-end, specialty rentals for weddings and events in San Diego and Riverside County, offering items like farm tables, chairs, lounge furniture, photo booths, market lights, and dance floors.

He focuses on building strong relationships with groups of vendors, knowing that making their jobs easier leads to a steady stream of new clients. With a strong focus on customer service and quality products, his company has continued to scale. 

Find Him Here: 

Website:https://www.rustic-events.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rusticurbanevents/?hl=en 

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/rustic-events-san-diego-2 https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/rustic-urban-events-murrieta/b6a1b2f6aef0be89.html