The Render Podcast

Do you struggle to understand networking or maybe have had a bad experience? I brought on Nate Nelson to talk to us all about networking! 

Nate is an expert in the world of DJ’s and is a national speaker for event businesses. He recently talked about Networking at a national level and he has some great tips and tricks to share with us. 

I remember my first networking event and was so nervous to walk into a room full of people I didn't know. What helped me overcome this was the knowledge that there likely were some other people who were in the same boat as me and it turned out that everyone was so kind and wanted to get to know ME! Listen in on some of Nate’s best tips for how to have a successful networking event that produces real relationships and not just a stack of business cards.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[4:20]   You can network anywhere, it does not have to be at an event!

[7:30]   Definition of Networking

[8:30]   Tip #1 - Make a GREAT first impression

[12:10] Tip #2 - Ditch your friends

[12:47] Tip #3 - Practice, practice, practice

[13:43] Tip #4 - Listen to the other person

[16:34] Tip #5 - Get involved

[17:47] Tip #6 - Give back

[21:36] Tip #7 - Be a friend

[22:47] Tip #8 - Simply smile

[24:32] Tip #9 - Smoke out the haters

[25:58] Tip #10 - Be the hub

Where can you find Nate?

djnatenelson.com

instagram.com/djnatenelson

Facebook.com/djnatedfw

We mentioned The Rental Biz academy and you can find that here: rendereducate.co/rba

You’ve probably heard the statistic that 2.5 MILLION weddings are happening next year.   With that, we wanted to give you some tips on how to navigate a crazy busy year and how to prepare. 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[6:15] Inflation + budget increases

[9:37] Getting a team to help with the busy 

[14:27] Systems + Processes

[19:32] Prep for failures or issues

Planoly 

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Goodshuffle Pro 

Email Templates 

SOP Bundle 

Rental Biz Academy

Next week we will drop an episode about networking!

Have you wondered how to create engaging reels for your business Instagram?

Today’s show is a solo episode with our Content Manager, Brooke, all about getting video on-site at events and creating Instagram Reels. She gives her best tips on how to easily create them and what performs best on the app!

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[2:55] Why reels are so important for growth

[5:40] Get inspired for your reel 

[7:08] Get more video + photo than you’d think on-site

[10:08] Good lighting is your BFF

[11:10] Creating the reel

[15:45] Post + share to feed! 

Pinterest podcast episode

Create & Cultivate reel

InShot

VSCO 

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Next week we will drop an episode about the 2.5 million weddings next year!

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Join us as we ground ourselves in gratitude this week and go through the top 7 things we are thankful for in this business.  We hope that this episode reminds you that there’s so much to be grateful for despite the hard seasons we’ve been through! 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[5:15] Work/Life Balance

[8:08] Our clients + students

[9:30] Partnering with our clients to create meaningful experiences

[11:16] Our friends + family

[15:00] Our local community

[20:40] We get to do what we love again! 

[27:35] Our team!

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Thanksgiving Blog

Join us in our 7 Day Challenge on Instagram!

Next week we will drop an episode about reels and implementing video into your marketing!

The end of the year is almost here! Now’s the time to set your business up for success before 2022.

Today’s show is all about end of year planning.  Cam gives her best tips for evaluating your year, reflection, and how to plan for the year ahead.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[4:35] E - Evaluate

[12:07] O - Offerings

[19:02] Y - Yay or Nay?

[24:43] Look at your business: goals, finances, etc

FREE EOY Planning Worksheet

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Next week we will drop an episode about grounding yourself with gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving.

Have you ever wondered if you’re charging what you need to be charging in your rental business?

Today’s show will be all about rental fees you should be charging right now! Each of these fees can be value-added experiences for your client and can help you stand out against your competitors.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[2:09] early morning / late night fee

[3:56] damage waivers

[6:46] in-studio consultation

[12:02] challenging load in-load out fee

[14:42] chair stacking fee

[15:17] weather covers

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Did you know that Pinterest drives traffic to your website and converts browsers into clients?

Today’s show will be all about Pinterest strategies for rental companies! 

Our guest, Julianne Smith, helps creative small businesses throughout the wedding industry who are struggling and confused with their online presence. She is an expert in Pinterest and gives her best tips on how to grow your business on the platform.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[4:04] The biggest misconception with Pinterest

[5:37] Why rental companies should be on Pinterest

[16:45] What you need to know before getting started

[20:32] The type of content that performs best

[26:21] How to title your pins and boards for increased SEO

Tail Wind

Next week we will drop an episode about Warehouses!

Happy Halloween, friends!

Today’s show is a fun episode talking all about our favorite event themes.  We talk about our favorite event themes that we’ve been a part of, ones that we’ve seen + loved, and how we get inspired. 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[4:08] Ralph Lauren’s Beyond Romance

[6:58] Tinge Product Launch

[10:25] Bimini Beach Club Pop-Up at the Virgin

[13:53] Bell Flight 2020

[19:00] Event themes we’ve seen and loved!

[28:21] How we get ideas for themes

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Events we referred to in this episode:

Ralph Lauren

Tinge

Bimini Beach Club Pop-Up

Bell Flight

Other inspo:

Sophie James’ Garden Party

Kelly Wearstler’s disco sculpture collab

Next week we will drop an episode about Pinterest Strategies for Rental Companies!

Have you thought about becoming a mentor in your business?  

Today’s show will teach you how to become the best mentor you can be with tips from our guest, Lynne Renzick.  Lynne is an educator-turned-photographer on a mission to share her knowledge and lessons learned from nearly a decade of industry experience. A lifelong learner at heart, Lynne combines her passion for training and mentoring with a unique teaching approach grounded in proven educational practices.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[6:44] The difference between advising and mentoring

[13:17] Paid or unpaid mentorships?

[16:26] Mentoring within your market

[22:04] Setting clear expectations

[34:46] Have an onboarding program 

Hiring Process Episode

Lynne’s Mentorship Bundle 

Next week we will drop an episode about Halloween!

Do you ever wonder when is the best time to increase your pricing? Or when you should finally get rid of old inventory items? 

Today’s show is all about purchasing, pricing, and purging your inventory.  Cam and Kaley are giving their best tips + tricks, as they’ve worked together over the years to find a rhythm for navigating all things inventory.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[3:25] Let’s talk about inflation

[11:03] Understand your product + its value

[16:51] How often you should look at your pricing

[25:35] Start pulling reports

[27:36] Our process for raising pricing

[49:15] Rental Fees

[53:50] Purging inventory items

You can also watch this episode on YouTube! 

Listen to Episode 18, an exclusive look into Rental Biz Academy all about pricing!

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Next week we will drop an episode about the role of mentoring in your business!