Peer Talk with Dan Crowley

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On today's episode of Peer Talk, Dan Crowley meets with Ryan Reynolds of Grimes Insurance in Lubbock, TX. A great listen for Event Rental and Equipment Rental Owners, Dan and Ryan discuss how to lower your company's insurance risk, therefore lowering your insurance rates in the process. Hope you enjoy!

This podcast is sponsored by Wheel Jackets. Wheel Jackets is setting the new industry standard in surface protection by providing the strongest and most affordable line of products. Wheel Jackets are preferred by contractors to keep their equipment from marking up and spilling on finished surfaces. Wheel Jackets took advice and opinions from people in the field to design and develop a product that saves them time and money. Wheel Jackets are the trusted surface protection product by Peer Group members and will undoubtably keep your job site clean from equipment markings and leaks. 

Thanks for listening! See you next episode :D

On Part 2 of Cross Training in Equipment Rental, Dan Crowley speaks with Adin DuBose, General Manager for Bobcat of Chico in North California. Adin grew up in the industry working at his family's business, Rental Guys. While attending Boise State in Idaho, Adin took a position working with Tate's Rents. During the podcast, Adin speaks of his unique experience working in rental from both an employee's and owner's perspective. Adin offers great insights into the industry and his experience growing by cross training both within Rental Guys and outside with Tate's Rents. Enjoy!

Today's episode of Peer Talk is sponsored by RoviTracker. RoviTracker is an asset management software and GPS Tracking for both large equipment and small tools. RoviTracker is also running some exclusive programs for Peer Executive Groups' members:

For small tools, you will get 5 BLE tags for free (usually $29.99 each)

Twelve months of free airtime for up to 3 BLE tags

One month of free airtime for any telematics/GPS device purchased.

For more information, reach out to Alain Eav at [email protected].

On Part 1 of Cross Training in Equipment Rental, Dan Crowley speaks with Tyler Reim of Redtail Rental based out of College Station, Texas. Tyler began his career as a High School teacher and moved into the equipment rental industry after joining the family business. As a part of his training, Tyler was sent to Rabern Rental in Amarillo, TX. While there, he learned a great deal about the industry, the business of rental, and other practices that assist him in his current role as assistant manager and outside sales representative at Redtail. This a great listen for anyone hoping to understand the benefits of cross-training as well as anyone hoping to understand more about the equipment rental industry. Thanks for listening!

Today's episode of Peer Talk is sponsored by RoviTracker. RoviTracker is an asset management software and GPS Tracking for both large equipment and small tools. RoviTracker is also running some exclusive programs for Peer Executive Groups' members:

For small tools, you will get 5 BLE tags for free (usually $29.99 each)

Twelve months of free airtime for up to 3 BLE tags

One month of free airtime for any telematics/GPS device purchased.

For more information, reach out to Alain Eav at [email protected].

On Part 2 of "Meet the 2024 Top Guns!", Dan meets with Troy Roper, President of A-1 Rental in Idaho, and Ellen McIlhenny, Owner of CFO Plus Services which provides fractional CFO services to Atlantic Lift Systems in Virginia. Ellen has also recently released a book, The Big Turnaround. Similar to Part 1, Troy and Ellen are part of the top performers of Peer Executive Groups' network, and in the podcast reflect on the practices that have helped them succeed. With very in-depth focus on metrics, vision, management, and execution, this is an incredible discussion for any business owner to listen in on. Thanks so much for listening!

This episode of Peer Talk was sponsored by Integrasoft, business software for your growing company. Integrasoft's suite of software scales to meet and exceed your business needs. Their variety of solution packs will insure that their ERP program can fit and grow within your company. Schedule a demo today!

On today's special episode, Chris Jarrett, Owner of Time Rental in Missoula, Montana and Mike Weaver, Finance Manager of Vandalia Rental in Vandalia, Ohio discuss the practices and processes that helped them become a part of Peer Executive Group's Top Guns. The Top Guns of PEG are the top quartile of performers in the PEG network. A difficult feat for any company, Chris and Mike reflect on how they run their businesses to be at the top of the pack. This is part 1 of a two part series, so stay tuned for the next episode, where Dan speaks with other Top Guns, Troy Roper and Ellen McIlhenny. Thanks so much for listening!

This episode of Peer Talk was sponsored by Integrasoft, business software for your growing company. Integrasoft's suite of software scales to meet and exceed your business needs. Their variety of solution packs will insure that their ERP program can fit and grow within your company. Schedule a demo today!

On today's joint podcast, Dan Crowley meets with Kyle Clements, host of the Rental Roundtable podcast and founder of rental industry software company Quipli. In a reverse of the usual podcast, Kyle interviews Dan on the founding of Peer Executive Groups as well as his takes on the current state of the industry. This podcast has a lot of great information on the future of the industry, touching upon topics like the economic forecast for rental and the usage and implementation of AI in the industry, among others. Lot of great info here, listen in! 

Thanks for listening and thanks again to Kyle for partnering with us on this podcast!

On today's podcast, Dan Crowley and Elliot Vigil talk about how to grow rental sales for your business. Elliot has been a sales representative in the rental industry for around 20 years and has recently moved to coaching rental equipment sales for companies around the US. A natural-born salesman, Elliot offers many ways in which your company can boost sales, including having a more personal connection with customers, getting creative with the customers you cater to, and many more. A lot of great information in this podcast, give it a listen!

This podcast is sponsored by Wheel Jackets. Wheel Jackets is setting the new industry standard in surface protection by providing the strongest and most affordable line of products. Wheel Jackets are preferred by contractors to keep their equipment from marking up and spilling on finished surfaces. Wheel Jackets took advice and opinions from people in the field to design and develop a product that saves them time and money. Wheel Jackets are the trusted surface protection product by Peer Group members and will undoubtably keep your job site clean from equipment markings and leaks. 

Thanks for listening! See you next episode :D

Welcome to Episode 50! On today's episode, Dan Crowley speaks with Jeff Borovitz on how to help close sales for your company. Jeff is the President of Sandler, a sales and sales leadership training company. With many years of experience selling in many industries, Jeff shares some tactics and systems that can be put in place to help make your deals easier, smoother, and more efficient for all parties involved. A great listen for all members, check out this podcast to help grow your skillset and business!

This podcast is sponsored by the Rental Sales Edge program. This program is a masterclass in sales hosted by Jeff Borovitz. Contact Peer Executive Groups to join your peers at a monthly meeting today!

A special note for Episode 50 - Thanks so much everyone for listening along the way, its been a great 4 years since my dad and I started this podcast in 2020. We have done some great things and I am very excited for the future content we will produce for our Peer Network. Thanks again! - Noah

On today's episode, Dan Crowley speaks with Mike Fitzwater, the President of Special Events Virginia, on the topic of the H-2B Program. This government-run program allows non-agricultural businesses to hire nonimmigrant workers for seasonal labor. Mike has utilized this program for many years and discusses the many pros and cons as well as how you could use this service to help your next busy season. Listen in for more info!

This podcast is sponsored by Robert Bell Insurance Brokers. Founded in 1983 by Bob Bell, they have become an innovative force to provide the best price, industry knowledge, and service to the rental industry. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a new episode soon!