Shop Talk: The contractor tells all.

Shop Talk: The contractor tells all.

Author: Rental Management February 13, 2025 Duration: 34:28

Shop Talk takes on The ARA Show - powered by ANA. Jon Kaye of Miller Construction joins John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil to talk about what he looks for in a rental partner. He talks about his costs as a contractor, his decisions to rent vs. buy, and why it's important for a rental company to want to be his second call.

3:30 - Does the size of rental company matter?

13:00 - Jon talks about renting vs. buying

18:08 - The group talks about battery-powered equipment and its place on the jobsite

24:00 - Jon talks about brand preference of equipment

32:17 - John J. asks about theft on the job


Ever wonder what really keeps an equipment rental business running? Shop Talk pulls up a chair in the office, the shop, and the jobsite to find out. Hosts John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil don't just interview guests; they start conversations with rental operators who are in the trenches every day. The discussions are candid and focused on the timely topics that actually matter-whether it's navigating supply chain hiccups, figuring out the right tech to invest in, or managing the day-to-day challenges of fleet maintenance and customer service. This isn't about theory; it's a practical exchange of experiences and hard-won insights from people who've been there. Each episode of this business podcast feels like a direct line to the collective wisdom of the industry, offering actionable perspectives you won't find in a textbook. Tune in for the kind of straight talk that happens after hours, when the real problem-solving begins.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 22

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