The Render Podcast

The Render Podcast

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The Render Podcast episodes

  • #79. A letter of encouragement from Cam

    This year has been hard with all of the unknowns that we have faced as business owners.  I totally can relate to how you are feeling and where to go for 2022.

    Today I am providing a little bit of encouragement and giving you a few practical tips to make the best out of 2021. 

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

    [6:21] Corporate clients are having larger budgets for events

    [10:56] Pay attention to you 

    [12:40] Create your joy list

    [19:27] Get your books straight

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

     

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    Next week we will drop an episode about purging, purchasing + pricing inventory for the new year!

     

    22 min
  • #78. Publicity Strategies for Rental Companies with Meghan Ely

    Have you ever wondered how to get your rental business published online?

    In today’s show, we are talking all about publicity strategies for rental companies, how to get published, and our best tips for getting press.

    Our guest today, Meghan Ely, is an expert in Public Relations! She is the owner of OFD Consulting and combines her in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.

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

    [3:40] What is PR?

    [9:40] Submissions

    [19:00] Tips for getting press

    [31:40] Give love to local publications

    [39:05] You’re published! Now what?

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    You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

     

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    You can contact Meghan Ely at [email protected] or (804) 543-6400. Check out her website, ofdconsulting.com

    Next week we will drop an episode about preparing for 2022.

    53 min
  • #77: Current State of Events + Navigating COVID-19

    As a business in the event industry, we are constantly navigating the future of events and how to keep our team & others safe.  In today’s episode, we are giving our insight on common themes we have seen this year, the policies that we have put into place, our updated contract, and so much more.

     We are NOT experts in COVID and know that things are much different here in Texas than a lot of the world, but we hope today’s episode can give you some insight and tips on how to navigate this “new normal.”

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

    [1:30] Common questions we are getting from our clients

    [3:15] Common event themes we’ve seen

    [10:39] New policies 

    [23:10] Styling and Staging for Virtual Events

    [30:32] Updating your Contract

    [35:08] Our Cancellation Policy

    [40:00] Marketing during COVID

    [44:40] Hurdles we are anticipating for 2022

    Live events vs. shopping article

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    Rental Contract Template

    1 hr 2 min
  • Best Practices for Working from Home
    In today’s time, working from home has become the new norm for lots of companies.  It can be a real challenge to WFH  if you don’t have the right applications in place.
    Today’s show is all about the best practices for working from home including our favorite applications, how we set healthy boundaries, and implementing a hybrid work schedule.
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [2:07] Organization is KEY
    [9:37] Google Suite 
    [14:45] Asana
    [28:57] Slack
    [33:20] Setting healthy boundaries
    [46:29] Implementing a hybrid WFH schedule
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    Next week we will drop an episode about the current state of events!
    56 min
  • Cash Flow Strategies with Christie Varner
    Cash flow strategies for small businesses are essential to running a successful business. 82% of businesses fail because of a lack of cash flow strategy. Listen into a discussion with Christie Varner, an accountant for small to medium-sized businesses, as she gives 5 helpful tips to getting a handle on your cash flow strategy!
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [9:00] 82% of businesses fail because of a lack of cash flow
    [13:25] #1 - Increase sales
    [25:25] #2 - Decrease cash outflow by eliminating your bills
    [33:34] #3 - Projecting cash coming in (Accounts Receivable + Accounts Payable)
    [56:22] #4 - Quick cash injections if you need cash now! 
    [1:02:52] #5 - Mindset Matters for everyone in leadership
    Links mentioned during today’s show:
    https://www.gravysolutions.io/ (Gravy Payment Solutions)
    https://www.victoryadvisory.com/cashflow (FREEBIE) from Christie
    1 hr 10 min
  • The Inside Scoop on Corporate Events
    Are you a rental pro and looking to expand into corporate events? 
    In today’s show, Cam is talking all about corporate events and what you need to know! She explains the difference in working with social planners vs. corporate planners, what you should expect, and more!
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [2:10] The biggest difference between social + corporate events
    [5:34] The difference between social + corporate planners
    [14:37] Important things to consider
    [21:29] Brand Activations
    [23:15] Customizable Inventory
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    Prefer video? Watch this episode on https://youtu.be/_2NAZTwiVgs (YouTube).
    29 min
  • Outsourcing & Subleasing for Rental Pros
    Rental Pros! Today’s episode is all about outsourcing items and subleasing from other rental companies.  We’ve been doing this for years and have had a lot of success with outsourcing and subleasing. Listen in to hear Cam’s best tips and tricks! 
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [1:30] What is outsourcing? 
    [5:10] Things to consider when outsourcing inventory
    [10:06] Creating relationships with your competitors
    [14:17] 50-75% of the order should be internal
    [17:35] Custom graphics & paints
    Save your seat for the Rental Biz Summit!
    Watch this episode on https://youtu.be/ROy9Obik-8c (YouTube)!
    21 min
  • Choosing Joy During Hard Times
    In today's episode, we are re-sharing a favorite podcast all about choosing joy. We know how difficult and heavy these times are, so we hope you feel encouraged and uplifted after listening!
    WE CHOOSE JOY - Every. Freaking. Day. We choose a positive outlook. We choose to ground ourselves in gratitude and celebrate wins. We want to work in an environment with amazing energy - the kind you can feel when you walk through the door. 
    Joy is a feeling that you produce no matter what the circumstances around you are or seem to be. Joy is cultivated from within. In this episode, we talk all about how joy is the essence of your team's culture and some tangible tips on how you can create that in your life! 
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [6:45] Ground yourself in gratitude first thing in the morning
    [10:40] Practice gratitude as a team
    [11:40] Toot your own horn and celebrate!
    [23:50] “A power plant doesn't just have energy, it generates energy” - Brendon Bruchard
    [26:35] Joy is made up of the culture you create in your team
    [30:58] Laughter is proven to reduce stress levels
    Virtual Dance Party
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcVKRjul8o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcVKRjul8o)
    40 min
  • ANNOUNCEMENT: RENTAL BIZ SUMMIT!
    As you may have heard, we have a VERY special announcement!  Today’s episode is all about the Rental Biz Summit! Be a part of our FIRST ANNUAL 3-day summit in Dallas, Texas, November 1st - 3rd. Join other amazing rental pros from around the world as we equip and encourage you to build the rental business of your dreams. Purchase your tickethttps://rendereducate.co/rental-biz-summit ( HERE).
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [3:48] Our intention for RBS
    [7:08] Making lifetime connections with other attendees
    [8:49] Sneak peek at a few speakers!
    [9:55] Summit DETAILS
    See more info and get your ticket https://rendereducate.co/rental-biz-summit (here)!
    23 min
  • Community Over Competition
    This week, Brooke is doing a short solo episode all about why it’s SO important to believe in community over competition at work (and in life!) Listen in to get some tips on how to keep a community over competition mindset & why it’s so important.
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [2:00] Having grace for your competitors
    [2:56] Having a community over competition mindset
    [3:51] Celebrating your competition
    [5:48] Choosing the right community 
    [8:15] Stay focused on yourself & your business
    [9:20] Colleagues vs. competitors
    [11:51] ANNOUNCEMENT!
    https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5d7aa707516328000fe65686 (Join our email list) to be the first to hear about Rental Biz Summit news!
    16 min

About The Render Podcast

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The Render Podcast is produced by the Render team who is passionate about teaching and mentoring other small businesses in the creative industries. Cam has owned a rental company since 2012, she has…