The Render Podcast

Emotional Resilience: “A person able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions” 

Cam, our host is talking all about how she is emotionally resilient as the leader of Beautiful Event Rentals and what specifically she did to show up as the leader during COVID-19. Listen in!

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

[13:30] It is the job of the leader to level up the emotional resilience of the team

[16:45] It’s tough to navigate when life feels blind

[20:25] Withstand for however long it takes

[22:30] Recovering quickly means pivoting quickly

[28:05] “Crisis bumps us from comfort zone to creative zone” - John Maxwell

Next week we will drop an episode about Standing out as a Rental Company with Lane Richards

Do you ever get lost in the terms used when talking about tech for your rental company? Karen Gordon from Goodshuffle Pro puts us at ease when talking about these terms and struggles. 

Karen Gordon is the VP of Growth at Goodshuffle, a company revolutionizing the event rental industry with modern technology. Karen has spent her career growing companies in the fields of both events and technology, and is passionate about blending the two worlds. 

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

[6:58] Rental Companies biggest struggles is never having enough time

[9:13] Recognizing your pain points and also what you are good at

[13:06] When you don't know something, just ask!

[16:56] Technology can work for you

[32:44] If you do not know how to do something, figure it out first before you hire

To try Goodshuffle Pro for FREE for 30 days go to https://rendereducate.co/goodshuffle

To find Goodshuffle, go to https://pro.goodshuffle.com and on Instagram @goodshuffle

Next week we will drop an episode about Emotional Intelligence as the leader of your company!

In this interview with Rhoda and Anna from Loot Rentals, we had the opportunity to chat through different locations, different brands of the business, and how this current season of unknown is taking place in the events industry.

Rhoda Brimberry and Anna Crelia are the owners of Loot Rentals, Loot Finer Goods, and their news brand, Dweller. They started their original brand, Loot Rentals, in 2011 and they combined their keen eyes for detail, backgrounds in event planning, and their love for interiors while staying in line with trends to create an award-winning style for central Texas and beyond. Listen in on an honest conversation about how they do what they do, even when life throws them curve balls!

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

[6:53] Balancing the visionary and the how of getting that done

[10:33] Believing in each other no matter what

[15:52] Event rentals reimagined into something else

[21:12] Use this season to slow down for a minute and redefine the business

[24:39] Book: Scaling up Verne Harnish

www.lootrentals.com @lootrentals // www.lootfinergoods.com @lootfinergoods

If you have been in business for even two seconds, you likely have made a mistake or maybe failed big time. If you resonate with this at all, you will want to listen in on a conversation we had with Kelly Simants and how we both shared how both of our experiences of failing and learning gave us the insight to build better businesses in the future. 

Kelly Simants, SHRM-SCP has over 20 years of experience in the Human Resources field, with a true passion for people. She is currently a Senior Human Resources Consultant with Nevada HR Team. She has also been a serial entrepreneur in the events industry, owning her own boutique event planning firm - Sweet Pea Events with offices in Dallas, Seattle and NYC. Kelly also trained and consulted with small businesses around the country with Sage Wedding Pros, helping entrepreneurs write strategic business plans and create innovative Human Resources strategies.  Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, coffee and wine, and travel.

You can find Kelly here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellysimants/ 

Next week we will drop an episode with Rhoda and Anna of Loot Rentals out of Austin, Texas. See you then!

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)

Next week we will drop an episode about how Failure is FOR You with Kelly Simants. Be sure to tune in next week!

WE ARE SERVANT LEADERS - We are giving. We believe to whom much is given, much is expected. We believe in showing up for others with our hands, our hearts and our finances. 

Kaley and Cam talk all about how to be servant leaders in this episode. We firmly believe that you were meant to be a leader right where you are at and there is no mistake in that. Take some of these points and examples and use them with your team to lead them well!

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

[7:23] Leadership is about showing up for others

[8:46] Who do you need to be for the other person in real time

[12:06] “Life’s most urgent question is, what can you do for others” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

[20:15] Listening actively to your team

[23:10] Celebrate little wins

[28:52] Lean into how your team wants to be led

[32:38] “Expectation without communication is just a thought” - Chris Hogan

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@therender.co

PLAN TO SUCCEED - We are intentional. We focus on results, not to-do’s. We are clear in our expectations. We anticipate. We believe that you can achieve anything if you are focused, hard-working and have a roadmap. 

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

[2:58] Organic, Innovative, and Intentional

[6:36] Check in on the employees that may have left 

[9:09] “To be unclear is to be unkind” - Brene Brown

[15:10] Having email up all day is not being focused

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@therender.co

BETTER THAN YESTERDAY - We are growth-minded. We believe that our only competition is who we were yesterday. We get excited about connecting and serving with those in our community and creating margin in the lives of our team.

In this episode we are talking all about growth mindset and fixed mindset an how each of those are important to have in the different seasons of your life. Listen in to learn more about those and why they are so important. We mention a book on this episode called Mindset by Carol Dweck, highly recommend the book! 

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

[2:41] Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset

[8:56] Important for both mindsets 

[10:24] Look at OUR past as our only competition

[18:16] Margin not only in work and life, but also in work alone

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@therender.co

COMMUNITY ORIENTED - We are intentional about inclusion and creating opportunities within both our company and our community. We strive to be an organization filled with people who are more different than alike. We believe that you can’t serve a diverse world if your organization isn’t a microcosm of that diversity.  

Kaley, CCO of Beautiful Event Rentals, joined me in this podcast to talk all about our core value, Community Oriented. We shared how we each view each line of the core value and some tips on how we make that happen tangibly. Listen in on that conversation!

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

[2:30] Community = Team, Networking, Facebook Groups

[5:00] Connect with other companies similar to you

[10:20] Check in on the team and community around you

[18:00] Rally around and celebrate your community

[23:55] Jelly Beans and how we can be diverse

[28:10] Foster community on your own

Where can you find us?

therender.co

instagram.com/therender.co

Our first official podcast episode is right here! This is part one of 6 episodes that cover our Core Values as a company. Our core values are what sets us apart and gives us a sense of purpose. We can't wait for you to dive into each of them and understand our company and team a little bit more. 

Core Value #1 - Work Hard, Live Well

We work hard. Like really, really hard. We are high achievers who do what needs to be done to complete the task at hand. We believe in being “present where your feet are”. When we’re at work, we crush it, we produce big, needle-moving results. When we’re not at work we live well, enjoy ourselves and reconnect with our personal values.

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

[3:15] We read our core values as a team every single week!

[6:35] Scheduling email responses

[8:25] Slack, Slack, Slack

[14:50] Dance parties like nobody's business! 

[22:35] Small business means wearing many hats

[26:50] Live well outside of work

Where can you learn more about our core values?

therender.co/about

Follow us at:

@therender.co

Next week we will drop an episode about our second Core Value: Community Oriented. See you next week!