Will independent equipment rental stores survive the next 5 years?

Will independent equipment rental stores survive the next 5 years?

Author: Rental Management October 1, 2024 Duration: 34:55

Josh Nickell, John Durante, and Elliott Vigil discuss how independent equipment rental stores should navigate the next five years amidst mergers and acquisitions, economic challenges, and more.

4 minutes - The guys discuss the most recent acquisitions in the equipment rental industry.

6 minutes - ARA sees record number of members.

10 minutes - Josh brings up the 2024 Rental Management Market Movers list.

14 minutes - Can independent rental stores buy fleet similar to the large equipment rental stores?

22 minutes - Josh shares industry data about contractors' renting habits.

30 minutes - The guys talk about The ARA Show 2025 and if they should utilize new manufacturers to increase margins.


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

Shop Talk
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Shop Talk: The contractor tells all. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
The future of equipment rental and The ARA Show 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:05
Josh, Elliott, and John talk about this year's Future of Equipment Rental event taking place on Tuesday, January 28 at The ARA Show 2025. This day of speakers and panels kicks off this year's show and the guys explain wh…
The future of equipment rental and The ARA Show 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:00
Josh, Elliott, and John talk about this year's Future of Equipment Rental event taking place on Tuesday, January 28 at The ARA Show 2025. This day of speakers and panels kicks off this year's show and the guys explain wh…