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Welcome back to another episode of The Render Podcast. If you have been listening to the last few episodes, you know we have had our guest, Emily, of Emily Foster Creative joining us! In this mini-series, we have talked through the different types of websites you can have, how your branding matters (whether you invest in it or not), and much more! We are wrapping up our mini-series with this episode and are sharing more about why you should choose Showit and your platform of choice when it comes to where you will host your website and showcase your work. Particularly, Emily uses Showit a ton with her branding clients and we are diving into why you should, too! Join us in today's episode. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:00] The Pros To Showit [10:57] One Size Doesn't Always Fit All [15:58] Where Showit and WordPress Differ [22:58] The Support From Showit [33:00] How To Work With Emily Foster Emily Foster Creative Resources: Elevated Website Checklist Brand Colors Freebie Client Archetype Workbook Thank you for being a part of The Render Podcast! At this time, we are taking a pause from The Render Podcast and want to thank all of you for being here on this journey alongside us. We are forever grateful for these amazing handful of years. Keep following along our journey here and be sure to keep in touch!

Hi friends! We are welcoming back Emily of Emily Foster Creative for the second episode of her mini-series with The Render Podcast. We are jumping into today's episode with the details and the why of what website platforms or services you may or may not need for your business or service-providing type. Be sure to join us on this episode as we take a depper look into how you can continue to drive success for your business. Having your business plan is great, but not always good enough, and learning how you can continue to set your brand apart from the crowd is so good to know! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:36] Platform Types For Your Business To Drive Success [9:20] The Importance of Having a Website [19:55] Optimizing Your Website For The User Experience [39:56] The 5 Pillars To Your Brand Product or Affiliate Links Connect With Emily Foster Learn More About Emily Foster Creative Services Next week we are wrapping up the series with Emily and have a great topic for you! As always, thank you for being here and part of The Render Podcast.

Hi friends, and happy New Year! We are so excited to be in 2024 and share new and exciting updates with you all! To kickstart the first podcast of the year, we have guest Emily Foster of Emily Foster Creative joining us in a 3 part mini-series. Emily is a website and brand designer based in Portland, Oregon with an extensive background in event and digital design experience. Her focus is helping event-based businesses get clear and strategize their online presence through their website and their social media. In this first episode of the mini-series, Emily is chatting about how vital branding is and what kind of message you can relay to your ideal client or audience before you even chat with them. You want to speak to your client in a way that resonates with them and by having a strong online visual of who you are, that is going to help pave the way for your ideal clients and audience. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [5:45] The Psychology Behind Your Brand [10:46] How Do I Know Who I Want To Work With [20:00] The Key To Brand Strategy Product or Affiliate Links Connect With Emily Foster Learn More about Emily Foster Creative Services Next week we are continuing this mini-series with Emily and chatting about insights into creating an effective website! We cannot wait and will see you next week!

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, we are re-running Ep. 140 - End of Year Planning — Electronic Focus. If you listened to last week's episode, you know that we talked about how you can show up in your business with the physical side being its absolute best. The Operations, Sales, and Marketing Departments in your business should always be a work in progress and you can always make it a goal to work on producing the best results in those areas. To end this mini-series and the 2022 Podcast season, join us on today's episode and be sure to take some notes! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:36] Operations Department [6:42] Sales Department [8:25] Marketing Department [13:13] Your Team Members Product or Affiliate Links Render — GoodShuffle Pro Promo Thank you so much for joining us on The Render Podcast and I hope you have a great rest of 2023 and an amazing start to 2024.

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, we are re-running Ep. 139 - End of Year Planning — Physical Focus. This episode is still gaining traction with you and we just wanted to circle it back around since it is such good content! It is so important to know and understand what your distractions were, how you can change that, and understand how to be more successful in the New Year! To start off this mini-series, we are going to go through what we are doing within our Operations Department, Sales Department, and Marketing Department in the physical aspect, and then next week we are approaching this from the electronic point of view. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:04] Operations Department [9:35] Sales Department [11:16] Marketing Department [12:26] Your Physical Space Product or Affiliate Links Render — GoodShuffle Pro Promo Next week on The Render Podcast, we will end 2022 with the second part of this mini-series, all about End Of Year Planning, and chat about the electronic aspect of preparing for the new year!

Hi friends! Welcome to another episode of The Render Podcast. Today we are talking about The Power in SEO and how this can play a great factor in your business and be nothing but a fabulous assistant in either landing you paid jobs or doing nothing at all. You may be thinking that you are doing your SEO right, but it is a lot more than just creating a website and publishing it. Join me as I jump right in and challenge you to think about what you are doing, ask yourself if it is enough, and we even have a freebie for you! Listen now! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [1:30] What exactly is SEO?! [3:31] Understanding The Terms [10:00] Make Sure Your CTA is Effective [13:25] Content Is King [16:12] Marketing Stats Matter Product or Affiliate Links FREE SEO Keyword Worksheet Marketing Stats Template Thank you so much for being here and we will see you next week on The Render Podcast!

On today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are talking about personalities and how to appropriately hire for your team. How do you understand the difference between personalities and how to make the right hiring decisions? Now you may be wondering why we have an entire podcast episode about this and asking yourself why is this important. When you have a small business, ensuring that your team members are in the roles that their personalities best fit is going to be in your favor. Fitting the right team member in the right role, for how they communicate, is only going to prove to be beneficial for the business. Join us on today's episode for more! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:31] Segment 1: The Basics of Personality Assessment [13:44] Segment 2: The Four Major Personality Types - DISC [20:36] Segment 3: Assessing and Adapting to Your Team's Personalities [24:30] Segment 4: Selling to Clients with Different Personalities Product or Affiliate Links DISC and ENNEAGRAM Assessment Info - https://www.truity.com/ Enneagram Ashton Instagram Next week we are talking about The Power of SEO and how important this is for YOUR business! As always, thank you for being here and we will see you next time!

Hi friends! Welcome to another episode of The Render Podcast and we are so excited to have you here joining us all about how you can market your small business, effectively and creatively, this holiday season. Whether you are an event florist, a rental company, an event planner, or perhaps another type of small business owner, there are ways that you can market your business this holiday season to continue seeing that revenue come into your business. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [1:50] Curated Holiday Packaging [3:33] Leveraging Social Media & Visual Content [6:18] Collaborate with Local Businesses Thank you so much for joining us on today's episode of The Render Podcast! We will see you next week!

Hi there! Welcome to another episode of The Render Podcast and today we are talking about how important it is to write down your thoughts. While this may not sound like a super important task, it certainly can be. Whether it be that random thought or the idea that hits you in the middle of the night, writing down your thoughts and ideas not only helps you implement them, but cultivates the idea to come to life. Join us on today's episode! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:00] The Impact of Writing Something Down [5:50] Clarity and Focus [8:15] Goal Setting and Accountability [13:02] Organizing and Prioritizing Your Business Thoughts [14:46] The Rental Biz Notebook Product or Affiliate Links The Rental Biz Notebook Next week we are talking about How to Market Your Business This Holiday! We are so excited to have you join us and continue supporting The Render Podcast. See you next week, friends!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are wrapping up our Goodshuffle Pro series by discussing all things marketing and how this software can be the greatest assistant in your marketing efforts. Cam is chatting with Mallory Mullen, Sales Manager at Goodshuffle Pro, about how this platform can support your business in this sector of your business. If you are just now joining us in this series, we would like to encourage you to take a listen to the two previous episodes in this series — Ep. 167 — How Goodshuffle Pro Empowers Your Sales with Karen Gordon and Ep. 168 — How Goodshuffle Pro Supports Your Operations Dept. with Colin Connor! Tune in today as Cam and Mallory chat about how Goodshuffle Pro can assist your marketing in your business and we are excited to share this with you! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:18] How To Maintain Your Brand Identity [12:45] Custom Email Templates through Goodshuffle Pro [17:55] Showing Off Your Brand Through The Inventory You Offer [22:53] A special offer just for you! [24:50] How is Goodshuffle Pro able to help you with your past clients? [31:11] You Can Actually Upsell Your Inventory with the Management System Product or Affiliate Links Ep. 167 — How Goodshuffle Pro Empowers Your Sales with Karen Gordon Ep. 168 — How Goodshuffle Pro Supports Your Operations Dept. with Colin Connor Try Goodshuffle Pro Today and Get: — Free Demo — 14 Day Free Trial — 50% OFF Your 1st Month Thank you for joining us on today's episode of The Render Podcast! We are so grateful that you are here and will see you next week as we jump into a new topic! Have a great week.

Hi friends! Yay, you're here and we are so excited to continue sharing some of our favorite things with you about our friends at Goodshuffle Pro. Last week we talked to Karen Gordon about How Goodshuffle Pro Empowers Your Sales (it was really good)! In today's episode, Cam sat down with Colin Connor, the Customer Success Lead at Goodshuffle Pro, and how he works with vendors to grow their businesses and reach their goals by sharing actionable insights and tracking benchmarks for their progress. This software has so many incomparable features that you will not find elsewhere, and we are excited to share these with you! Join us on today's episode. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:36] Meet Colin Connor of Goodshuffle Pro [4:15] How Goodshuffle Pro Manages Your Inventory [9:50] Data & Finances In Your Business [15:35] How Goodshuffle Pro Can Manage Your Operations Logistics [37:52] A very special offer for you! [39:16] The Success of Your Sales Team & Operations Team [50:20] Our Favorite Goodshuffle Pro Features Product or Affiliate Links Ep. 167 — How Goodshuffle Pro Empowers Your Sales with Karen Gordon Try Goodshuffle Pro Today and Get: — Free Demo — 14 Day Free Trial — 50% OFF Your 1st Month Next week, we are wrapping up this series with our friends at Goodshuffle Pro. We will be chatting with another team member of the Goodshuffle Pro crew and we cannot wait to share that with our community! As always, thank you for being here.

Hi friends! We are so excited to officially launch our newest series on The Render Podcast with our very good friends at Goodshuffle Pro. If you are a long-time listener, you know just how much we love Goodshuffle Pro and everything that the team offers through their amazing customer service and innovative software. In today's episode, Cam sat down with Karen Gordon, the Executive Vice President and Founding Team Member at Goodshuffle Pro, and dives into not only how amazing this software is, but how it truly can power your business and take it to the next level. If you are struggling with finding a good sales system that successfully works for you, or perhaps your system is working, yet feels monotonous, this episode will surely help you pivot in a work smarter, not harder way! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [1:32] Meet Karen Gordon, Executive VP at Goodshuffle Pro [3:37] How Goodshuffle Pro Empowers Your Sales [9:25] The Integrative Features of Goodshuffle Pro [18:10] Understanding Your Numbers & More with Goodshuffle Pro [29:05] A Special Offer from Goodshuffle Pro to you! [38:35] Additional Features That We Love Product or Affiliate Links Try Goodshuffle Pro Today and Get: — Free Demo — 14 Day Free Trial — 50% OFF Your 1st Month Goodshuffle Pro Capterra Reviews View Goodshuffle Pro's Website Integration We hope that you enjoyed the very first episode of our Goodshuffle Pro series on The Render Podcast! Next week we are sitting down with Colin to dive deeper into Goodshuffle Pro and your Operations Team. Join us as we continue to chat alongside our friends.

Hi friends! In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are talking about what it takes to create brand awareness in your company. Now, you may be wondering what the difference in your branding vs. your brand awareness is, right? It's okay if so! There are some key factors that differentiate the two! Join us as we jump into our 5 top tips for not only creating, but establishing a consistent brand awareness. If you haven't already, grab a pen and paper to take notes as you won't want to miss this! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [5:36] Create a Memorable Logo for Your Brand [7:14] Simplified Slogan For Your Business [9:47] Keep Your Website Updated [14:29] Create a Cohesive Social Media Presence [16:05] Make Meaningful Connections Product or Affiliate Links Follow Render on Instagram Check out our Core Values Next week we are entering into a very fun series of episodes that you will not want to miss!

Hi there friends! We are so excited to be here with you today sharing all about our most recent move onto Sharp Street! If you have been listening to the podcast, you know that we have talked about how to maneuver a major move like this and what a huge undertaking it can be for you and your team. That is why we want to talk to you today in a quick episode about how we did it and what we looked for when searching for our next warehouse space.

Hi friends! This week on The Render Podcast, we wanted to take a little time out from our normal episodes and recognize Maui and what they are going through. We hope that you will join us in talking about this devastation and bringing light to how we can all help. To our ohana in Maui and Lahaina, this one's for you. While we may not all know exactly what you are going through, we want to be here for you and support in whatever way we can. Through our prayers and financial support, we wanted to take the time to stop and acknowledge what is happening in Hawaii and to bring awareness to one of the most beautiful places on this planet. We have taken the time to source reputable donation sites that you can lean into during this time to help out. Donate To Maui: → Search Foundation → www.bit.ly/mauimutualaide → http://mauirapidresponnse.org/ → hawaiianncouncil.org/maui → hawaiicommunintyfoundation.org/maui-strong

Hi friends! Welcome into another episode of The Render Podcast! We are so excited to have you here, as always, and are looking forward to talking with you about another topic near and dear to our hearts. We know how much authenticity is valued and here at Render and we value being authentic with not only our team, but with you! That is why on this week's episode, we are jumping into the nitty gritty of some unpopular takeaways that we do in our business that you may not necessarily do or have heard of! Grab your pen and paper and jot down some notes — you may learn something that you want to begin incorporating into your own company. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [1:30] Not Being Present on Every Social Media Platform [3:55] Sharing Business Finances [5:54] Striving to Perfect Our Services and Products [9:40] Supporting One Another [12:34] Sharing Business Books with Your Team Product or Affiliate Links Ready to shop for better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. As always, we are so grateful you are here! Thank you so much for joining us on today's episode and we will see you next week!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are keeping it short and sweet while also talking about something that has happened to us in real time. We are saddened to share that our Instagram account has been hacked and deleted. While this happened so fast, we are grateful to have you here in our community and thought we would take this time to chat about this from an open mind and a good perspective. Having your audience on social media is great, we all love social media! However, we do not own our social media platforms (other than your website domain that you purchase), so we wanted to take this opportunity to educate you on what we wish we had done beforehand and what we can do now on to protect ourselves! Join us for some not so fun, but needed information! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:36] A New Perspective [10:30] Email Marketing — Start TODAY! [11:00] Two Factor Authentication [11:15] Change Your Passwords Product or Affiliate Links Follow Our New Instagram Account Email Marketing Episode w/ Mary McLeod Next week we are talking about 5 Unpopular Things That Work for Our Business! We are so excited to share this with you!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are chatting about remembering to find joy in the small things. While that may not sound like it would be hard, it actually can be if you do not prioritize it. Finding joy during all seasons of life is what helps keep you going because without joy in your life, what else is there? We have categorized joyous moments into three categories that can fit into any one's life. Tune into today's episode to learn more about how to find joy in the small things and we even have a freebie just for you! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:00] The Emotions That Come With Summer [5:04] Create Your Own Joy List [7:45] Ideas of Joyful Things [18:40] Surprise! You get a FREEBIE! Product or Affiliate Links → Create Your Very Own Joy List With Our Worksheet → Liquid IV Link — Ready to shop for better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/therenderpod2 to save 20% off anything you order! Next week we are chatting about some, perhaps, unpopular opinions regarding things we do in our own rental business! Be sure to join us!

Hi friends! Welcome to The Render Podcast and in today's episode we will be talking about moving warehouses and how to continue working in your current warehouse, too! To do this, it is going to take efficiency and strategy to coordinate all of the, literally, moving parts of transitioning into a new HQ. In last week's episode, we talked about how to navigate looking at a new space and the things you should consider. While this is also vital, being able to navigate moving and working simultaneously is key to being successful in your new space. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [7:40] Run a Report of Your Booked Events [10:46] Pack Up & Strategically Label Everything [13:28] Rack Attack — Per Render Ops Team [15:01] Plan For Bigger Vehicles [16:05] Rack Attack in Reverse [16:56] An Added Bonus! Product or Affiliate Links Ep. 159 — Our Top Four Tips to Finding Your Next HQ You know those game-changing items that have made a real difference in my life? Well, I've curated a special list of these incredible products on Amazon, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. Find them HERE on our Amazon! AllSeated Software Learn More About This Episode on the Blog As always, thank you for being here and part of our community! Next week we are talking about how to find joy in the small things!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, Cam is talking about something that we are, in real life, going through right now. You may have guessed it — yep, we are on the search for a new HQ! With the inventory forever growing and shifting with our needs, we need more room and are on the hunt! We thought this would be a great time to chat about this process IRL with you and give you our top tips and tricks to this process! To kick off this chat, we are diving into the top 4 steps and things you should always consider when looking for your next HQ. Whether it be the prep work that happens before you actually move or the things to keep an eye out for when touring properties, you won't want to miss today's episode! Product or Affiliate Links Laser Tape Measure Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [8:02] Planning Ahead For Your Move [17:27] Software To Help You Find Your Next HQ [19:55] Tour the Property You Are Considering [25:27] Spreadsheets Are Your Friend Next week we will continue this chat with a follow up on the best way to actually move your warehouse and inventory!

On today's episode of The Render Podcast, we sat down with our dear friend Christie Varner to chat about all things finances within your business. Christie is joining us as part of our In Conversation with series where Cam talks with leading industry professionals in and out of the events industry about hot topics surrounding money, booking clients, navigating the market, how to sustain your energy, and much more! Christie is an avid entrepreneur in the sense that she is a certified CPA, financial planner, financial advisor, a business leader, and last but not least, founder of Victory Advisory. In Ep. 145 — Cash Flow Strategies for Small Business on The Render Podcast, Christie talks with our audience about strategies and steps you can take to continue bringing in cash and keeping your business afloat. Join us on today's episode as we still talk about money, but in a new way of approaching it! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [4:11] Hope vs. Strategy [15:35] Strategy One — Increasing Your Profit [21:20] Strategy Two — Increasing Your Revenue [32:45] Strategy Three — Controlling Your Expenses [48:35] Connect with Christie Varner Product or Affiliate Links Connect with Christie Varner — Website — LinkedIn With you in mind, we have created a free downloadable worksheet for your convenience. Simply print it out and let the ideas begin to flow as you listen to this episode! Book Recommendation — Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Podcast Recommendation — Ep. 151 — Upselling Your Clients with Kelly Ann Peck Software Recommendation — Our Favorite Inventory Management Software Next week we are continuing our In Conversation with series with a new guest and we cannot wait to share it with you! Thank you for being here, friend.

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, Cam sat down with Corbin Bahcall of Night Owl Coffee to chat about all things entrepreneurial and most importantly, how to sustain your energy during some of the busiest seasons of work. Naturally being the king of coffee, you might think living on caffeine is the quick and simplest answer, but there is so much more to it than that. How do you truly sustain your energy and what you are able to continue accomplishing within your business? Is it personal devotions each morning? What about a quiet jog around your neighborhood? Are you taking the time to genuinely be with your family when you are home from work? Join us in today's episode to learn more ways about how to sit back and refocus during some of the busiest seasons in your work life. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [4:53] Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset [6:40] Sustaining Your Energy During Busy Season [16:05] Full Circle of Entrepreneurship [22:00] Personal Development [26:57] Onboarding Process Product or Affiliate Links Mindset by Carol Dweck Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Learn more about Night Owl Coffee and make sure you reach out to them for any events you may have coming up! As always, thank you for being here on today's episode! We hope that you are loving this new series! We will see you next week, friend.

On today's episode of The Render Podcast, Cam sat down with guest Tracy Autem of Tracy Autem Photography to continue our In Conversation with series! Tracy has over 18 years of experience as a photographer and leads a team of associate photographers under her business and brand. From weddings, events, head shots, and any other type of events that may need photography for, Tracy and her team capture all of those special moments for your event. On top of everything that she does within her business, Tracy is a mom to 3 kids, serves as the Vice President of WIPA - Dallas, does speaking engagements and provides educational content to her audience. Tracy has worked incredibly hard to build up her brand and establish a name for herself. In today's episode she shares her experience with building a healthy work team that you can depend on to accomplish the task at hand and how to set the tone of this culture at the very beginning. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:45] Training Up Your Team [11:25] Clear Communication within Your Team [27:45] Switching Your Team Members Role Product or Affiliate Links Learn more about Tracy: Tracy Autem Photography Tracy Autem IG Lightly Photography Lightly Photography IG Next week on The Render Podcast, we are sitting down with another guest and continuing our In Conversation with series with fellow industry professionals and peers! Thank you for being here, friend!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are continuing our third episode of our newest series called In Conversation with and this week we are chatting with our guest Jennifer Trotter of Lip Service Makeup. Having over 30 years of experience from tv shows, production companies, weddings and events, Jennifer has paved her way through the event industry and truly knows the ins and outs when it comes to working with different clients along the way. Cam sat down with Jennifer and talked through the ins and outs of running a business, when to say yes (likewise, when to say no), and how the customer is not always right. Join us on this journey of talking about all things business and knowing how to guide the client in the direction they may not realize that they needed. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [4:00] Navigating as a Business Owner [6:47] The Customer May Not Always Be Right [18:09] Adding Value to The Customer Experience [22:55] Step Into the Consumer Mindset Product or Affiliate Links Connect with Jennifer Trotter: Instagram | Facebook | Website Everything is Figureoutable by Mario Forleo Next week we are continuing this series with another special guest as we cannot wait to have you join us! See you next week, friends!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are continuing the In Conversation With Series with guest Marsi Hubbard, owner of Brite Beauty, an on location and in studio beauty company based in Dallas, Texas. Cam sat down with Marsi and talked about all things glam, of course, and more importantly, the grit it takes when it comes to owning a business in the event industry. As an entrepreneur, you have to be obsessed with your work and what you do, because you will be waking up daily and doing it. The true blessings with your business come in time and take consistent work and showing up. There are moments when you are on top of the world and everything is going great, then there are moments where you may be worried or frantic about booking your next events. Knowing how to navigate all of the emotions that come with the grit and the glam of your business is so important. Join us as we dive further into this! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [6:54] Grit & Glam [8:40] Show Up to Go Up [13:39] Your Needle Moving Activities [19:25] The Growth Mindset Learn more about Brite Beauty and make sure you visit their new studio location in Downtown Dallas and as always, thank you for being here on today's episode! We hope that you are loving this new series! We will see you next week, friend.

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are introducing our newest series called “In Conversation With” focusing around conversations with fellow industry leading professionals that have turned into dear friends. First up in the series, Cam sat down with Alex Sutherland, Director of Sales & Marketing of Vestals Catering, to talk about establishing culture in your work environment. Alex has over six years of event industry experience, and 4.5 of those years being at Vestals Catering. Being a new mom, she has learned how to manage that balance to stay present in both her work life as well as mom & wife life, and talks about how to navigate this when you are a leader in a company. Join us for this episode! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [5:06] Seasons of Life with Work Culture [11:50] Recognizing Life Happens [16:01] Establishing Healthy Workplace Culture [26:15] Prioritizing Internal Marketing Next week we are continuing our series with our guest, Marsi Hubbard of Brite Beauty! We are getting into the nitty gritty and chatting about Grit & Glam! See you next week, friends.

Cheers to 3 Years! As you may have seen from the last few weeks, The Render Podcast has been officially official for three wonderful years and we are so grateful to have had you here along for the ride. The Render Podcast was created to be a free, resourceful, and impactful educational podcast for you to lean into. With the intention of creating resource guides and free templates, having those hard conversations, and inviting guests to The Render Podcast, we have poured so much into this with you in mind. Through everything that we create for you, we love hearing what you think about The Render Podcast! If you could take a few minutes of your time and Leave Us a Review , that helps us out so much! Having our listeners take the time to tell our audience or someone new what they love about our podcast helps boost our exposure so much. To celebrate 3 years, we have rounded up our top three best-of-the-best episodes that we wanted to share with you! The first week we opened up with a re-run of Ep. 114 — Examining the Relationship Between Rental Companies & Planners, we followed this with a re-run of Ep. 112 — Upselling Your Clients with Kelly Ann Peck, and to end this best-of-the-best series, we are wrapping up this series with a re-run of Ep. 83 — Pinterest Strategies for Rental Companies with Julianne Smith. Our guest, Julianne Smith, helps creative small businesses throughout the wedding industry that 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. Key Takeaways from the episode: → The Biggest Misconception with Pinterest → Why Rental Companies Should be on Pinterest → What You Need to Know Before Getting Started → The Content That Performs Best → Titling Your Pins and Board for the Best SEO

Cheers to 3 Years! As you may have seen last week, The Render Podcast has been officially official for three wonderful years and we are so grateful to have had you here along for the ride. The Render Podcast was created to be a free, resourceful, and impactful educational podcast for you to lean into. With the intention of creating resource guides and free templates, having those hard conversations, and inviting guests to The Render Podcast, we have poured so much into this with you in mind. To celebrate 3 years, we have rounded up our top three best-of-the-best episodes that we wanted to share with you! Last week we opened up with a re-run of Ep. 114 (you can find that episode here) and this week we are following this with a re-run of Ep. 112 with guest Kelly Ann Peck! In this episode, Kelly and Cam discuss how you can continue boosting your revenue numbers by upselling to your current book of clients rather than trying to book an abundance more of clients. Tune in to learn more! Key takeaways from this episode: → Asking For The Sale is Icky → S.A.L.L.E.S. → Easier To Upsell Returning Clients → Our Clients Don't Think As We Do → How Upselling & Marketing Work Together → #1 Forgotten Sales Question → Who You Are Working With → What Makes Upselling Exciting

Cheers to 3 Years! The Render Podcast has been officially official for three wonderful years and we are so grateful to have had you here along for the ride. The Render Podcast was created to be a free, resourceful, and impactful educational podcast for you to lean into. With the intention of creating resource guides and free templates, having those hard conversations, and inviting guests to The Render Podcast, we have poured so much into this with you in mind. To celebrate 3 years, we have rounded up our top three best-of-the-best episodes. You will have the opportunity to listen to the recap on these again! First up, Ep. 114 with guest Amber Anderson of Refine! Amber Anderson is the leader of Refine, a community of planners located in Austin, Texas, and loves the ability her position gives her to bridge the gap between rental companies and planners, all on behalf of the client. In this episode, Amber and Cam discuss important hot topics, clauses in rental contracts, how to best serve your clients, and what working with the right team can accomplish. Tune in to learn more! Key takeaways from the episode: → Refine → How Planners & Rental Companies Can Work Together → Do You Need to Pay OT on weekends? → Showing Products that Fit Your Clients Needs → Why You Should Send Surveys → Budgeting Needs vs. Wants When Renting → The Right Partners Can Boost Your Client Experiences Product or Affiliate Links Refine — Amber's Community of Wedding Planners in Austin, Texas Refine's Instagram Account Next week on The Render Podcast, we are continuing with another surprise episode from the last 3 years!

On this week's episode of The Render Podcast, Cam sat down with Tayler Cusick Hollman, Founder of Enji, a soon-to-launch tech startup that will provide marketing tools that are specifically built with small business owners in mind. Having a background in Marketing Consulting, Tayler started Taylrd Media and Designs and pursued this endeavor because she realized she did not fit into that ‘corporate box'. One thing led to another and as her client list grew, so did her consulting business. Having worked with wedding professionals worldwide, Tayler assists in creating marketing strategies, copywriting, implementing those tools, and figuring out how to pivot in your small business as those marketing metrics circle back to your business. We all need marketing when it comes to our businesses, but how can you tap into expert marketing support? Tayler is doing this with her startup, Enji. Join us to learn more about how Tayler is changing the game and helping us have access to these resources. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [6:40] Numbers vs. Trusting Your Gut [19:47] KPI Metrics — What do you track? [24:06] Where Your Clients Find You Product or Affiliate Links Marketing Stats Template How To Grow Your Small Business by Donald Miller Until next time, friends! Thank you so much for joining us on The Render Podcast!

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, Cam is the guest! Yes, you read that right! Cam sat down with Karen for the GoodShuffle User Summit and talked about Pricing for Profitability in Your Business. Having been in the industry for a decade now, Cam has quite the background for how running your business can turn into success and that starts by making sure you are getting a profit from your pricing. We know that pricing to make money can feel stressful and we all want to make money, right? However, you cannot just throw a price tag on something and call it a day. Strategy is key to succeeding in pricing your products or services, and before you can even do that, you have to know what it is going to cost to run your business. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [8:11] Learn & Understand Budgets for Inventory [18:10] Plan to Price your next Purchase [24:26] How Your Clients Receive Your Pricing Product or Affiliate Links GoodShuffle Pro Promo Link Rental Biz Academy The Render Podcast Ep. 144 — Finances of Your Business Next week we are talking with Tayler Cusick Hollman of Enji about Making Sense of Numbers to Enhance Your Rental Company's Marketing Strategy. Make sure you join us, friends!

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, we are ending the Finance Series talking about Cash Flow — we know it may feel like we just talked about this, well, because we did! However, we are updating the content, chatting about how this differs for larger companies vs. smaller companies, and how managing your money can be the key to your success. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:02] Recap of the Finances of Your Business Series [2:36] Sustaining Cash Flow [7:19] Business Expenses Product or Affiliate Links GoodShuffle Pro Promo Render Resource Shop As always, thank you for being here and part of The Render Podcast Community! We love having you here and on this journey with us.

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are continuing the Finance Series and chatting about analytics, how to track those for your business, and your strategies to continue bringing business in. We are so excited to talk about this with you because we know how overwhelming this can be and we have some favorite software and processes we use that help us out greatly! A quick reminder — analytics does not just tell you about your numbers in the business. It tells you the direction your business is heading toward and acts as a guide to what you should or could do next. We really want to make sure that you are looking at what you should be looking at, so we are excited to share that with you! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [1:50] Evaluating Analytics [4:35] Render Educate Shop [7:10] How To Track Your Analytics | Profitability Data Sheet [17:24] GoodShuffle Pro Promo [21:00] How Data Can Serve You Product or Affiliate Links Become a Student — Rental Biz Academy Render Resource Shop — Pricing for Profitability & Marketing Stats Template Profitability Data Sheet Sign Up GoodShuffle Pro Promo Link Next week we are wrapping up the Finance Series and are so excited to share about Cash Flow and how this affects your business!

Cash flow strategies for small businesses is essential to running a successful business! 82% of businesses fail because of a lack of cash flow strategy! Listen in to a discussion with 5 helpful tips to getting a handle on your cash flow strategy! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [10:03] 82% of businesses fail because of a lack of cash flow [14:08] #1 - Increase sales [26:05] #2 - Decrease cash outflow by eliminating your bills [34:10] #3 - Projecting cash coming in (Accounts Receivable + Accounts Payable) [56:48] #4 - Quick cash injections if you need cash now! [1:3:25] #5 - Mindset Matters for everyone in leadership Links mentioned during today's show: https://www.gravysolutions.io/ (Gravy Payment Solutions) and https://www.victoryadvisory.com/cashflow (FREEBIE) from Christie!

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, we are continuing our Finance Series and talking about everything that comes along with keeping up with your finances within your business. Without maintaining certain steps along the way it only gets more difficult to manage when it comes to the end of the year or when numbers are due (trust us, we have been there). If this all feels overwhelming and daunting to you, think of today's episode as a key and stepping stone to the first step in accomplishing these tasks for this year in business! We understand that this can feel like a lot, but we are here to help and cheer you on! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:51] Daily Business Tasks [6:18] Weekly Business Tasks [7:50] Monthly Basis Planning [9:21] Quarterly Basis Tasks [11:25] Annual Basis Tasks On next week's third episode, we are deep diving into Data Analysis and Strategy for your company. As always, thank you for being here, we are so grateful for you!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are starting our Finance Series! We are going to talk about what may feel uncomfortable — your finances and all of the things that come with that. This series comes at the perfect time being it is now tax season, and starting a new year. We hope today's episode will inspire you to jump on having your money organized and structured if you do not already. This series is going to be a more educational approach, broken down into different mini-series style episodes with each episode covering a different topic from before or the next. Follow along as these will make better sense to have all of the moving pieces regarding your business finances. We cannot wait for you to join us! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:17] Ep. 2 of Finance Series | Finances of Your Business [2:48] Ep. 3 of Finance Series | Data Analysis and Strategy [3:11] Ep. 4 of Finance Series | Cash Flow [3:25] Terms To Know Within Your Business {17:40] Software & Programs We Love Product or Affiliate Links The Render Podcast — Cash Flow Strategies for Small Businesses Next week we will continue this Finance Series on The Render Podcast all about the finances of your business! Thank you for being here and we will see you next week!

2023 Pantone color of the year — who else is excited?! Hi friends, welcome to the New Year, and today's episode about the Pantone color of the year, Viva Magenta (#18-1750). Before we dive into today's episode, you may be asking yourself, What is Pantone? By definition, “Pantone is the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. Finally, designers can refer to colors by more than just generalized adjectives.” Considering all of this, in today's episode you are going to learn all about Viva Magenta, how you can work this color into your designs if you are in the wedding industry, and how you can imagine new ideas with what we may consider an atypical color. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [5:15] Incorporating Viva Magenta into Design | Floral [2:36] Incorporating Viva Magenta into Design | Rentals [2:36] Incorporating Viva Magenta into Design | Lighting If you have been following along, you know that we are moving into series-based episodes this year for The Render Podcast and our first series of 2023 begins on February 8! We are so excited to share with you what we have been working on. See you then, friends!

Happy New Year from The Render Crew — we are so excited to welcome you in 2023 with an encouraging message, updates on our plan for The Render Podcast, and so much more! Join us today as we share an insight into our recent team meeting, quick thoughts on how you can approach this new season in your business, and some fun new ideas we are working on to continue bringing you this awesome, free, Podcast resource. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:45] An Encouragement From Cam [13:00] The Render Podcast Plan Product or Affiliate Links Stay in the know! Free Facebook Group — Rental Pro Community Rental Biz Academy Ep. 139 on The Render Podcast — EOY Planning | The Physical Focus Ep. 140 on The Render Podcast — EOY Planning | The Electronic Focus As we gear up for our series focused 2023 Podcast Season, we are working hard to bring you the best content and educational resources. We will see you SOON on The Render Podcast!

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, we are moving into End of Year Planning with two focuses — the physical focus being last week and this week we are looking at the electronic side of your business. If you listened to last week's episode, you know that we talked about how you can show up in your business with the physical side being its absolute best. The Operations, Sales, and Marketing Departments in your business should always be a work in progress and you can always make it a goal to work on producing the best results in those areas. To end this mini series and the 2022 Podcast season, join us on today's episode and be sure to take some notes! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:36] Operations Department [6:42] Sales Department [8:25] Marketing Department [13:13] Your Team Members Product or Affiliate Links Render — GoodShuffle Pro Promo Next week we will drop an episode about the 2023 Color and Designs of the Year! As always, thank you for being here! We hope you have had a fantastic 2022 and we are excited to see you in the New Year!

In today's episode on The Render Podcast, we are moving into End of Year Planning with two focuses — the physical focus this week and the electronic focus next week. As we approach the close of 2022, we are looking deep into the different areas of our business. To start off this mini series, we are going to go through what we are doing within our Operations Department, Sales Department, and Marketing Department in the physical aspect, and then next week we are approaching this from the electronic point of view. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:04] Operations Department [9:35] Sales Department [11:16] Marketing Department [12:26] Your Physical Space Product or Affiliate Links The Render Podcast — 2021 EOY Planning Episode Render — GoodShuffle Pro Promo Next week on The Render Podcast, we will end 2022 with the second part of this mini series, all about End Of Year Planning, and chat about the electronic aspect of preparing for the new year!

On this week's episode of The Render Podcast, we are focusing on something special! The 12 Days of Christmas, Our Favorite Things! We are approaching this a little differently and are excited to share our favorite things about our company The Render Co., who we have worked alongside with this year, our student and podcast community, and so much more. We truly want to express our gratitude for the events we have executed, the success we have had, and the paths we have crossed! Join us to learn all about what we are most grateful for this holiday season! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [3:05] No. 1 — Our Team [17:11] No. 2 — Our Clients [20:21] No. 3 — Events & Design [22:04] No. 4 — Financial Health [23:45] No. 5 — Our Community Impact [25:25] No. 6 — Giving Back [27:35] No. 7 — Our Teams Loved Ones [29:04] No. 8 — Our Extended Team [30:33] No. 9 — Friender Community [32:05] No. 10 — Our Podcast Audience [33:36] No. 11 — Our Students [35:32] No. 12 — Celebrating 10 Years Product or Affiliate Links Learn More About Our Team Episode #89 on The Render Podcast with Nate Nelson Next week we will drop an episode about entering the New Year and Cleaning Out Your Inventory! Be sure to join us!

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are going to end this series by chatting all about The Multi Storage Stage and what this means for us in real time. If you have been with us for the last handful of episodes, we are ending this rental business with storage solutions, tips, and tricks to use within your company. Our current HQ has a little less than 10,000 sq ft and we are quickly running out of room. We have navigated the storage unit stage, and the small warehouse stage, and now entertaining the multi stage, we are working through these things to find the best solution. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [5:20] Assessing Your Situation [9:45] LoopNet [14:17] Keeping Connection [15:50] Understanding Your Costs Next week on The Render Podcast, we will drop an episode about the 12 Days of Christmas and are excited to see you there! As always, thank you for listening in and we will see you next week!

In today's episode, we are continuing our newest series with the Large Warehouse Stage and all that comes with that. When you think you are ready to transition into a larger warehouse space for your rental business, there are so many things to consider. Are you actually producing as many or enough events to help cover the overhead? With a larger space comes a larger price tag. Also, is your landlord or leasing office a good fit for you and your business? It is key that you work with people who have your back, especially if you face an unprecedented situation. We are excited to chat about what this looks like, and what the transition feels like, and we have some advice on things to help set you up for success. Trust us, we have been in business for a long time now and have experienced many styles of storage spaces, units, and warehouses. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:47] The Render HQ [8:01] Large Warehouse Price Tag [11:22] Location, Location, Location [12:25] Maximizing Your Large Warehouse Product or Affiliate Links The Small Warehouse + Growing Stage — Ep. 135 of The Render Podcast Next week on The Render Podcast, we are continuing our series and are talking about The Multi Storage Stage! As always, we are grateful you are here and we will see you next week.

In today's episode of The Render Podcast, we are chatting all about the growing pains of a rental company and how to move your business into a Small Warehouse. We have been there so we completely understand the frustrations that come with the small warehouse space, the growing stage, the logistics of managing small spaces, and learning how to best navigate within your limited space. Join us as we chat about our tips and tricks that we have used and helped us! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [6:14] Moving From Storage Units to a Small Warehouse [13:42] Maximizing Your Small Warehouse [19:59] Growing Out Of Your Small Warehouse Next week on The Render Podcast, join us as we continue on in this new series and talk about The Multi Storage Stage. Be sure to join us!

Welcome to our newest series on The Render Podcast, talking all about growing your rental business and the different location stages within your business. The size of your inventory, logistics, and what you actually need for your rental business makes all the difference when it comes to how you can run your business inside, and out of, a storage unit! In today's episode, we are getting into the n details of how we manage our rental business and the moving parts that come with it. We encourage you to join our community through Rental Biz Academy where we teach you specific ways we navigate a rental business and can also encourage and support you through your business journey. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [1:54] Rental Biz Academy [4:25] The Professional Level [4:41] Technology Being on Your Side | GoodShuffle Pro [10:09] The Location of Your Storage Unit Product or Affiliate Links https://rendereducate.co/rba https://rendereducate.co/goodshuffle Next week on The Render Podcast, we are continuing this new series and chatting about The Small Warehouse + Growing Stage within your business! As always, thank you for joining us and we will see you next week.

Are you in a season of feeling the pressures of being a mom, dad, sister, and friend, all while also being a business owner? We completely get it and have been right where you are! With this episode, we wanted to be that voice you wanted to hear, or maybe did not want to hear, but needed to. In today's episode, our CEO, Cam, is sharing a special encouraging message with you all! We are excited to introduce our ‘car side chat' and lend some inspiration, encouragement, and a be that big sis you may need to lean on during this time. We know firsthand what it is like to be in the trenches and need to get through some tough times, but with those tough times comes a brighter ending. Join us as we spread some cheer! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [4:24] Uniqueness of a Diamond [9:22] Owning a Business in 2020 + 2021 [12:05] The Success Story [16:10] Your Influence on Others Next week on The Render Podcast, our Podcast Producer Raven is joining us! See you then, friends!

Amber Anderson is the Leader of Refine, a community of planners located in Austin, Texas, and loves the ability her position gives her to bridge the gaps between rental companies and planners, all on behalf of the client. In this episode, Amber and Cam discuss important hot topics, clauses in rental contracts, how to best serve your client, and what working with the right team can accomplish. Tune in to learn all the details! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:48] Refine [11:00] How Planners And Rentals Companies Can Work Together [13:38] Do You Need To Pay OT On Weekends? [33:18] Showing Products That Fit Your Clients Needs [40:50] Why You Should Send Surveys [48:02] Budgeting Needs vs. Wants When Renting [52:53] The Right Partners Can Boost Your Client Experiences Product or Affiliate Links Refine - Ambers Community of Wedding Planners in Austin, Texas Instagram - Refine's Instagram Account Next week on The Render Podcast, an encouragement message from Cam!

Are you feeling or experiencing the struggles of being short staffed within your business? We completely understand and have a couple of strategies that we have used to help us get through this time. We know that staffing during this season can be very tough, especially after the 2020 pandemic. If you are short staffed it can roll over into other areas and departments within your business. In today's episode, we are sharing some quick easy tips to help find staff, and freelancers, and help with your events! We have some great solutions that have tremendously helped us get through this insanely busy season of being short staffed and we know this can be beneficial to you as well. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:36] What Being Short Staffed Actually Means [6:42] Staffing Solution | QWICK Staffing App [11:14] Revisit + Check Your SOP | Standard Operating Procedures [12:49] Market That You Are Hiring [15:33] Homework For You Product or Affiliate Links Ep. 12 of The Render Podcast — Installation + Retrieval vs. Delivery + Pick-Up Ep. 23 of The Render Podcast — An Inside Look Into Event Setup with Reggie Whitfield Ep. 55 of The Render Podcast — How To Hire Quality Team Members + Our Interview Process Rental Biz Academy Next week on The Render Podcast, an encouragement message from Cam!

In today's episode, we are talking about Last Minute Events, how to better assist your staff in performing through these events, and how to avoid burnout and stress. With over 10 years of experience in events, we understand how quick turnaround times, if not planned well, can lead to frustration and stress. With our personal lives being full, having kids, spouses, and outside work obligations, we are with you in the thick of this. We are here to encourage and help you with a few things we do to help make managing and tackling all of the tasks a successful way. 2018 and 2019, were some of the busiest times for the events industry. Now that we are back in full swing in 2022, we are facing new hurdles - raised costs, higher team pay rates, and more quantity of events with each of their needs. Booking rates are higher, but also have a faster turnaround time. This can feel daunting, but we are going to talk about how integrating your core values can help alleviate some of that stress. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [8:06] Establishing Boundaries [10:59] Working Hard + Living Well During a Busy Season [13:26] Finding Joy Next week we will drop an episode all about Staffing and we hope to see you there! Be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review and tell us what you loved about today's episode!

If you are considering raising your prices and elevating your business, perhaps it is because your revenue numbers might not align with your financial goals within your business. In today's episode, we are talking about raising your prices and how to navigate that transition within your small business. When it comes down to raising your prices, you have to know when it is the right time, how to clearly communicate this with your audience and clients, and check off some t within your company before doing so. Grab a notebook and pen to jot down t successful strategies that have helped us when transitioning our rates and how we communicate this with our clients. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:48] The Foundation of Your Business [3:55] Audit Your Brand Internally and Externally [10:16] How To Raise Your Prices Rental Pros FREE Masterclass Sign Up Episode 42 of The Render Podcast Head to Apple or Spotify and listen to The Render Podcast to learn more about The Secret to Raising Your Prices. You do not want to miss this - we even have a Rental Pros FREE Masterclass Sign Up we are offering to you! Next week we will drop an episode about Last Minute Events. Be sure to join us!

When it comes to knowing which s you want vs. need for your business, it is so important to start with what you are looking for and what services you will require to allow you to do your job. Knowing ahead of time before signing up for a service or buying software is key to setting yourself up for success. Have you weighed the pros and cons of different services? Have you considered how you want your team to communicate with all of the abundant social media platforms? What about how accessible these softwares are when you are away from your laptop? Creating a list of the pros, cons, and non-negotiables is fundamental to knowing what softwares you need. Today's show we are diving straight into how to understand what you are looking for, how to consider the pros and cons of different services, weighing in your non-negotiables that you are not willing to budge from, and navigating the online features that are necessary to running your company, and so much more! Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [2:40] Understanding What You Need [6:57] Non-Negotiables for Your Company [17:54] Necessary Softwares to Run Your Rental Business [23:23] Systems You May Want Product or Affiliate Links GoodShuffle Pro Promo Link Next week's episode is all about When and How To Raise Your Prices. We hope you will join us!