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The Rental Journal’s podcast weekly interviews with equipment rental industry experts offers unparalleled insights into business successes and challenges, career progression, new technologies and industry-provoking topics from around the world. The Rental

Mark Simonsen


    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    #160 - Tyler Carroll: HRIA Young Professional of the Year 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 44:01


    Tyler Carroll of United Rentals (previously Shore Hire) was awarded the Young Professional of the Year 2024 by the Hire & Rental Industry Association, and was recently completing his exchange program in the U.S with United Rentals.Michael Larsen caught up with Tyler at the ARA Show in the Las Vegas and chatted about his experiences in the HRIA's Young Professional Program, attending the United Rentals Supplier Show and reflected on Shore Hire winning Hire Company of the Year at the HIRE24 convention.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #159 - Anthony Durante: Building the fastest growing equipment rental business in New York City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 35:58


    Anthony Durante comes from a family deeply rooted in the equipment rental industry, dating back to 1969. In 2009, he co-founded Durante Rentals alongside John Durante and Christopher Jones. From humble beginnings, the company expanded to 10 locations across the New York Tri-state area and earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies for seven consecutive years—an accomplishment achieved by only a select few.In June 2024, Durante Rentals was acquired by Herc Rentals, marking a new chapter in its journey.At the 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas, Michael Larsen catches up with Anthony Durante to reflect on the legacy of Durante Rentals and hear what exciting ventures Anthony is pursuing next.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #158 - Tony Tye & Erin Blair: Tony Tye & Erin Blair: How AI can help optimize route planning & reduce third party transport costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 45:02


    Michael Larsen caught up with Tony Tye & Erin Blair at the ARA Show in Las Vegas to talk about how AI can help equipment rental businesses with their route planning, driver allocation, and reduce the spend on third party transport contractors. They dive into how InTempo & Wise Systems have partnered up to bring the latest logistics innovation to the equipment rental industry.Learn more about InTempo & Wisehttps://www.intemposoftware.com/blog/intempo-partnership-wise-systems-rental-industrys-first-connected-transport-solution

    #157 - Elliott Vigil: Coaching your sales team in the equipment rental industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 73:41


    Elliott Vigil has over 22 years experience in the equipment rental industry previously working in various sales roles at the likes of United Rentals & Ahern Rentals. Today Elliot is a sales coach to the construction & equipment rental industry, a key note speaker & co-host of the ARA's podcast ShopTalk.Michael Larsen sits down with Elliott Vigil at 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas.Interested in Elliot coaching your sales staff?https://elliottvigil.com/This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #156 - Tony Symons: Planning for the future after 31 years in the equipment hire industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 40:20


    Tony Symons is the General Manager, Commercial at Kennards Hire with responsibility for the Major Projects Business and dotted line responsibility of the Kennards Hire business development teams. Tony Symons started in the equipment hire industry in 1993 with Crommelins Hire & Machinery in Western Australia. In 2001 Tony joined Kennards Hire during their early expansion into Western Australia, joining as a Business Development Manager and eventually working his way up to the General Manager for Western Australia & Northern Territory.Working in the equipment hire industry for the past 31 years, Tony is now planning his requirement from Kennards Hire in mid 2025 and moving back to Western Australia.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #155 - Tony Crane - Hire & Rental Industry Association Life Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 30:13


    Tony Crane was awarded the HRIA Life Member award at the HIRE24 convention in Brisbane, an award that hasn't been presented since 2018.Tony has worked in the equipment rental industry for the past 40 years, working at companies such as BOC & Flexihire. During that time, Tony also served as the QLD State President of the HRIA.Tony has also assisted in judging the Hire Company of the Year awards in the past and is a long-term mentor in the industry, informally and formally, as part of the HRIA's development programs.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #154 - Tim Helfers - Having a net zero vision as generator & lighting tower manufacturer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 41:22


    Tim Helfers in the Managing Director at Globe Power. Globe Power is a long time provider of reliable generator and lighting solutions. Globe Power has recognized the global need to shift towards renewable energy sources as an important market evolution and environmental necessity.Designed and engineered by an Australian team, all Globe products are tried and tested in the most challenging conditions and remote locations – from the Middle East, to China, to the Australian outback and has undertaken work in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, USA, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Africa, India, Australia and Pakistan.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #153 - Craig Palmer - Classic Hire, growing to an 8 location equipment hire business in Western Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 25:20


    Classic Hire is a Western Australian owned and family run business which began operations from just one location in 1993.Since then, they have grown to become one of Western Australia's largest hire companies of small to medium sized equipment with eight throughout Perth.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #152 - Gab Robinson - Harry the Hirer, Australia's premier event hire supplier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 62:18


    Gab Robinson is the CEO of Harry the Hirer with over 20 years experience in the event hire industry.Harry the Hirer is a national supply company with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Adelaide with a combined warehouse size of 135,000m².The Harry the Hirer warehouses are home to the latest and best products including, flooring, furniture, Audio Visual, lighting, power and rigging and also contain in house signage and custom fabrication departments.They provide solutions to music festivals, exhibitions & conferences and major events such as the the Australian Grand Prix, Spring Racing Carnival, Commonwealth games & Australian Open.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #151 - Steve Mau - Joining the equipment rental industry by acquiring a small business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 42:36


    Steve Mau is the President of Brainerd General Rental and the current & 61st President of the American Rental Association. Brainerd General Rental is a general rental store located in Brainerd, Minnesota.Steve previously worked for a Fortune 500 company and was looking to purchase and get involved with a small business in the early 2000s. In 2002 Steve & Maureen Mau acquired Brainerd General Rental, and have since been involved with the equipment rental industry.This podcast episode was recorded at the 2024 ARA Show in New Orleans by Michael Larsen.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #150 - John Bibbo - President Event Source

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 48:27


    John Bibbo is a past American Rental Association president and is the President at Event Source, a 40 year old event second generation event rental business based in based across Ohio, Michigan & Pennsylvania.This episode was recorded by Michael Larsen at the ARA Show in New Orleans.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #149 - David Maxwell & Keith Clarke - United Forklift and Access Solutions & Haulotte Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 37:23


    David Maxwell is the Managing Director at United Forklift and Access Solutions & Keith Clarke is the General Manager at Haulotte Australia.United Forklift and Access Solutions & Haulotte Australia have had a strong partnership since 2010 and United recently hit a milestone of purchasing the 5000th Haulotte machine.

    #148 - Brendan Ross - Journey from service tech to owning a service business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 35:35


    Every equipment rental business constantly faces a shortage of field and workshop mechanics. Brendan Ross recognized this challenge early in his career and saw an opportunity to offer a valuable service to equipment rental businesses.In 2010, Brendan entered the equipment rental industry as a hire coordinator at Botany Access, where he began his apprenticeship to become a mechanic. After completing his apprenticeship, he gained experience at Ahern Australia and Linde Material Handling. Eventually, he launched his own business, LNB Machinery Services.

    #147 - Beth Hoff Blackmer - Aspen Rent-All & 58th ARA President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 51:51


    Beth Hoff Blackmer is the Owner & President of Aspen Rent-All, and in 2020 was the 58th President of the American Rental Association. Aspen Rent-All is a second-generation family owned business. Since 1967, they have been the source in Roaring Fork Valley for renting all types of construction equipment from earthmoving, material handling, compaction, demolition and power tools to the do it yourself equipment including pressure washers, heaters, generators, lawn and garden and carpet cleaners.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #146 - Greg Landa: Providing rental solutions to Coachella, NASCAR, Superbowl & Taylor Swift Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 28:52


    Greg Landa is the CEO of CES Power. CES Power provides temporary event power generation, power distribution, and HVAC for festivals, film & broadcast, major events, and industrial projects.CES Power has partnered with major events such as the Coachella, NASCAR Circuit, Formula 1, the Superbowl & Taylor Swift Concerts.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #145 - Scott Irwin: President of Delux Rentals & ARA 60th President

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 37:08


    Scott Irwin is the President of Delux Rental. Delux Rental is a family-owned business and have been serving South Eastern Michigan with construction and homeowner equipment rentals since 1966!Scott is also the 60th President of the American Rental Association, and served in 2023 as the ARA Board Chairman.Michael Larsen caught up with Scott during the ARA Show in New Orleans, learning about Delux Rental and Scott's involvement with the American Rental Association.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #144 - John Jeanguenat: President of RentalMax - 10 locations across Chicago, North West Indiana & South Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 57:21


    John Jeanguenat is the President at RentalMax, a U.S based equipment rental business serving Chicago, Northwest Indiana and South Wisconsin.Michael Larsen caught up with John during the ARA Show in New Orleans, learning about RentalMax and John's involvement with the American Rental Association. This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #143 - Tom Wood: HRIA Young Professional of the Year 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 29:16


    Tom Wood of Camden Hire was awarded the Young Professional of the Year 2023 by the Hire & Rental Industry Association, and was recently completing his exchange program in the U.S with A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals in California.This is Tom's second time on the The Rental Journal Podcast, as we managed to catch up with him during the recent ARA Show in New Orleans.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

    #142 - Max Line: Transitioning from hiring equipment to the Director of LGC Equipment Hire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 40:24


    Max Line serves as the Director of LGC Equipment Hire & LGC Traffic, headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. He started LGC Traffic and expanded its operations to employ over 300 staff, frequently requiring the need to rent traffic equipment. Rather than depending on external hire services, Max established LGC Equipment Hire, which has since emerged as Western Australia's premier supplier of quality construction and event equipment for hire.This strategic move has empowered LGC to fulfil internal hiring needs while simultaneously offering portable toilets, access, and traffic equipment within the WA market. One thing to note about LGC Equipment Hire is all their equipment is bright pink!This episode was sponsored by Rouse Insights. Rouse delivers actionable, accurate, and confidential benchmarking solutions tailored to meet the needs of construction equipment rental companies and dealers. Get started with a FREE trial today!Learn more about Rouse in the below link:Rouse Insights Free Trial

    #141 - Matthew Hoy: Kelm Hire, one of Australia's fastest growing equipment hire businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 47:11


    Matt Hoy is the General Manager at Kelm Hire, one of Australia's fastest growth hire companies. With two locations in Melbourne, Kelm Hire takes pride in offering one of Melbourne's most expansive and diverse equipment rental inventories, encompassing hand tools, power tools, access equipment, earth moving machinery, material handling equipment, and scaffolding.This episode was sponsored by Rouse Insights. Rouse delivers actionable, accurate, and confidential benchmarking solutions tailored to meet the needs of construction equipment rental companies and dealers. Get started with a FREE trial today!Learn more about Rouse in the below link:Rouse Insights Free Trial

    #140 - Emmanuel Georgoudis: The NSW President of the Hire & Rental Industry Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 43:55


    Emmanuel Georgoudis is the National Operations Centre Manager at Coates & The NSW President of the HRIA.Joining the equipment rental industry straight out of high school, Emmanuel talks through his journey working at Coates for the past 18 years and his involvement with the Hire & Rental Industry Association.This episode was sponsored by Rouse Insights. Rouse delivers actionable, accurate, and confidential benchmarking solutions tailored to meet the needs of construction equipment rental companies and dealers. Get started with a FREE trial today!Learn more about Rouse in the below link:Rouse Insights Free Trial

    #139 - Kevin Ennis: 35 years of sales experience in the equipment rental industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 61:16


    Kevin Ennis has over 35 years experience in the equipment rental industry, working at companies such as Wreckair Hire, Vermeer, Coates, Conplant, Redstar & Atlas CEA.This episode was sponsored by Rouse Insights. Rouse delivers actionable, accurate, and confidential benchmarking solutions tailored to meet the needs of construction equipment rental companies and dealers. Get started with a FREE trial today!Learn more about Rouse in the below link:Rouse Insights Free Trial

    #138 - Jeremy Shaw: HRIA National President & Master Hire 33 years in business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 30:20


    Jeremy Shaw is the HRIA National President and the Sales & Marketing Manager at Master Hire. This episode was hosted by the new addition to The Rental Journal Podcast, Michael Larsen.33 years ago the Shaw family opened the doors of the first Master Hire branch in Toowoomba, Queensland. Still an original Queensland owned and operated family business, Master Hire proudly supplies an extensive range of hire equipment to many customers each day across South East Queensland, the Darling Downs and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.With now over 90 employees and 8 branches and providing equipment to some of Australia's largest construction contractors, local and state government departments, trade contractors, events and the home DIY customer. Over the years their fleet has expanded from handheld power tools, trestles and planks, chainsaws, brick saws to now also offering air compressors, motorized access equipment, excavators, cleaning equipment, landscaping and gardening equipment, lighting towers and message signs, pumps, tipper trucks & portable toilets. The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #137 - Michael Larsen: International Rental Business Leadership Exchange Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 30:17


    Michael Larsen is a returning guest on the podcast, and was awarded the HRIA Young Professional of the Year in 2022. Following on from this award Michael travelled from Australia to the U.S taking part in the International Rental Business Leadership Exchange Program.In addition to working at Larsen's Air Conditioning Hire, Michael is going to be joining The Rental Journal Podcast and hosting some episodes in the future.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #136 - Nathan Borg: Head of Digital and Customer Experience at Kennards Hire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 51:20


    Nathan Borg was appointed Kennards Hire's Head of Digital & Customer Experience in October 2021. An experienced digital product specialist, Nathan has a wealth of experience delivering digital products for Kennards Hire and its customers.With more than seven years working with digital products, Nathan is a digital thought leader with strengths in agile delivery. Responsible for the development and execution of Kennards Hire's Digital Strategy, he plays a key role in the company's digital transformation, managing its customer facing digital solutions with an aim to deliver world-class customer experiences.Nathan has spent a decade working across many verticals within the hire industry such as IT, finance and project management. Notably he delivered the Kennards Hire website through from ideation to delivery – an industry-first - and pioneering eCommerce in the hire industry. He also worked closely in designing and delivering Kennards Hire's workforce mobility solution which revolutionised the way the business deals with its customers.  Along with his experience in hire, Nathan spent some time working on digital transformation projects at Football Australia.Podcast Links:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.com

    #135 - Phil Mause: Equipment rental benchmark & utilization data with Rouse Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 26:43


    Phil Mause is the Senior Vice President at Rouse Services.Rouse Services is the equipment rental industry's exclusive source for benchmark rate and utilization Data. Giving businesses the opportunity to to make comparisons of rental rates, utilization and other key performance metrics.With over $65 billion of fleet on a cost basis and $28 billion of rental revenue in the U.S market, Rouse Services is rapidly expanding in Australia and recently onboarded Coates.Learn more about Rouse Services in the link below:https://www.rouseservices.com/solutions/rental-insights/Podcast Links:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.com

    #134 - Kenneth Kimura: Have you ever wondered what rental software United Rentals utilize?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 64:40


    Kenneth Kimura is the Director, Product Development at Wynne Systems. Wynne Systems is used by some of the largest equipment rental businesses in the world and is utilized in over 54 countries. With clients such as United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals & Herc Rentals, we learn about the history of Wynne Systems and advice for an equipment rental company looking at selecting a new rental software solution.Learn more about Wynne Systemshttps://wynnesystems.com/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #133 - Justin Walters: Benefits of GPS asset tracking for equipment rental providers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 32:43


    Specializing in GPS tracking in the equipment rental industry, Justin Walters talks through the benefits Geoforce provides to the equipment rental industry and a recent solution they provided to Kennards Hire.Combining a cloud-based software platform with rugged GPS tracking devices and global satellite and cellular networks, Geoforce's solutions include efficient asset location and retrieval, rental invoice auditing, service delivery verification, inspection compliance, equipment maintenance alerts, and a host of others.Learn more about Geoforcehttps://www.geoforce.com/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #132 - Jason Morey: The 40th anniversary of Bandit Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 32:25


    Bandit Industries was started in 1983 in mid-Michigan with six employees, and today Bandit employs over 700 people in over 560,000 square feet of manufacturing space, serving 56 countries with over 50 different models of hand-fed and whole tree chippers, stump grinders, The Beast horizontal grinders, track carriers / skid steer attachments, and Arjes slow speed shredders.Jason Morey is the Marketing Manager at Bandit Industries shares his insights of the history of the company and its involvement in the equipment rental industry.Learn more about Bandithttps://banditchippers.com/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #131 - Matt Harris: Texada Software CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 50:30


    Matt Harris is the CEO of Texada Software and joined the company in 2022. Prior to Texada Software, Matt was the President and General Manager of Viewpoint and also held leadership roles with FEI Company, Netscape and General Electric.Texada Software is a leading provider of cloud-based ERP and rental management software for managing dealer and rental operations throughout the equipment lifecycle. The cloud-based Systematic Rental Management (Texada SRM) platform is trusted by equipment rental companies, equipment dealerships, construction companies, contractors, and operators around the world to manage their equipment rental businesses.Learn more about Texada Softwarehttps://texadasoftware.com/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #130 - Tom Trbojevic: Planning a career after a professional sporting career

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 16:52


    Tom Trbojevic is a professional rugby league player and also a licenced finance broker with iFin Capital with a focus on the equipment rental industry.Tom recently completed a Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie University and talks through the importance of planning a career after a professional sporting career.Learn more about iFin Capitalhttp://www.ifincapital.com.au/contact/tom@ifincapital.com.auThe Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #129 - Nathan Hogan: Navigating your asset finance in 2023 with iFin Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 20:13


    Nathan Hogan is the principal at iFin Capital and was the Asset Finance Broker of the Year at the Australian Broking Awards 2021.Specializing in asset finance solutions in the equipment rental industry, Nathan talks through navigating your asset finance in 2023.Learn more about iFin Capitalhttp://www.ifincapital.com.au/contact/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #128 - Dan Cook: JCB unveiling their hydrogen powered combustion engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 31:46


    Dan Cook is the Vice President of Power & HVAC at Southwest JCB. During this episode we learn more about the recent reveal of the JCB hydrogen powered combustion engine.LINKS:Learn more about the JCB hydrogen powered combustion engineLearn more about Southwest JCBThe Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #127 - Kylie Quinn & Damien Smith: Navigating insurance in the equipment rental industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 45:51


    In todays episode we are joined by Kylie Quinn & Damien Smith where talk all things insurance in relation to the equipment rental industry.HRIA Insurance has been specifically designed by Hire Insurance Brokers in conjunction with the HRIA and their members to provide the best insurance products and advice for hire businesses.As the preferred insurance provider of the HRIA, Hire Insurance Brokers provide added value to HRIA members by leveraging expert industry knowledge, coupled with specialist insurance advice.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #126 - Gil Milton: The journey with Vortex Hire, Pumps United, Vortex Group of Companies & NPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 65:49


    Gil Milton has over 25 years equipment rental experience in the pumping & dewatering industry. Starting his own business in 2011, Pump Affinity, he would go on to be co-found & be involved with Vortex Hire, Pumps United, Vortex Group of Companies and National Pump & Energy.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #125 - Nathan Mitschuinig: Select Plant Australia & Laing O'Rourke Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 56:44


    Nathan Mitschuinig is the Business Unit Leader at Select Plant Australia, a company apart of Laing O'Rourke Group. Nathan has worked in the equipment rental industry for over 20 years, gaining experience through Wreckair Hire and Coates Hire.Select Plant Australia Limited was originally formed as an internal plant supply company for the R.O'Rourke and Sons business in the United Kingdom. The company's primary driver was to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to O'Rourke construction projects.As Laing O'Rourke grew into one of the world's largest privately owned construction companies, Select Plant Australia mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #124 - Gill Dvir: The evolution of Alfasi Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 52:23


    Gill Dvir is the Managing Director at Alfasi Group. For 40 years Alfasi Group have been at the forefront of the construction industry successfully servicing clients Australia-wide. In 2004 Alfasi Hire was established as a complete standalone hire operation and have continued to grow exponentially with a focus on in access equipment and crane dry hire.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #123 - Send in your questions & topics for industry leaders to answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 5:05


    We are exploring some new forms of content, and will be looking at getting industry leaders to answer any questions or topics you might have.Send any questions or topics to:Email --> mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.com LinkedIn --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simonsen-0aabb32b/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #122 - Tim Nuttall: Learnings from a lifetime in the equipment rental industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 75:12


    Tim Nuttall is the Managing Director at Access Hire, the National Vice President of the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia and an active mentor in the HRIA Women In Hire & Access Program. Tim has worked in the equipment rental industry for over 40 years working at companies such as Wreckair and JLG Industries, and was the recipient of the Dave Single Award at HIRE22. The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #121 - Dan Clifton: Finding a healthy work-life balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 40:33


    Dan Clifton is based in Melbourne Australia and is the General Manager at Site HQ, which is part of 1300TempFence.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #120 - Five Ways for a leader to win people's trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 7:50


    Before your customers can trust your employees, your employees need to trust the leadership & management team. During this episode we dive into five Ways for a leader to win people's trust.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #119 - Chatting with Andrew Satterley: Strategist, author & mentor in the equipment rental industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 48:58


    Andrew Satterley is a strategist, author & mentor in the equipment rental industry and has over 25 years of senior leadership experience working at the likes of Crown Equipment, Linde Material Handling, JLG Industries, Adaptalift Hyster, Baseplan & Access Group Australia. Andrew Satterley recently published his first book "Redefine, Reimagine, Recreate" and was written to enable business owners, or business managers to have an easy to read, helping hand in improving their business.Purchase the book, or learn more about Andrew Satterley here --> https://andrewsatterley.com.au/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #118 - Customer Focused KPI's for your equipment rental business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 5:34


    During this podcast episode we dive into some of the core customer focused KPI's for your equipment rental business.- Quoting turnaround times- Equipment delivered on time- Equipment fit to spec & reliable- Breakdown response & item swapsThe Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #117 - Chatting with Alexander Greschner: Bauma 2022 in Munich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 48:53


    The Rental Journal Podcast attended Bauma 2022 in Munich and managed to catch up with Alexander Greschner. Alexander is the Chief Sales Officer at  Wacker Neuson SE.We talked about Bauma 2022, the history of Wacker Neuson, the latest technology and equipment and learn a little more about Alexander.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #116 - How to measure customer experience in the equipment rental industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 9:52


    During this podcast episode we dive into how you can start to measure the effectiveness of customer experience within the equipment rental industry.This podcast episode was sponsored by Blue Diamond & Net Zero EquipmentLearn about how Blue Diamond & Net Zero Equipment is powering a cleaner future through their zero-emission power equipment for a net zero future at https://www.bluedm.com.au/net-zero-equipment/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #115 - Chatting With Michael Larsen: HRIA Young Professional of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 55:38


    Michael Larsen of Larsen's Air Conditioning Hire was the recipient of the 2022 HRIA Young Professional of the Year award. Michael explains how he first joined the equipment rental industry through his family's businesses and his involvement in the HRIA Young Professionals Network & mentoring program.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #114 - Understanding your customers decision making process

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 13:05


    During this podcast episode we dive into understanding the decision making process of a customer wanting to rent equipment.- Are you close to where we work?- Do you have the equipment I require?- Are they big enough that they won't go broke during the project?- Do they have safety procedures in place?- Do they do anything special that will add value to my business?This podcast episode was sponsored by Blue Diamond & Net Zero EquipmentLearn about how Blue Diamond & Net Zero Equipment is powering a cleaner future through their zero-emission power equipment for a net zero future at https://www.bluedm.com.au/net-zero-equipment/The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #113 - Chatting With Justin Pitts: Hydrogen Powered Generators

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 70:07


    Justin Pitts is the Managing Director at Blue Diamond Machinery. Blue Diamond Machinery is committed to being at the forefront of the energy transition and assisting in Australia's commitment to Net Zero carbon emission by 2050. As such, they are heavily investing in alternative Power Solutions to the traditional diesel offerings. Blue Diamond Machinery aims to be at the forefront of these solutions which include Hybrid Generators, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Hydrogen Powered Generators.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #112 - Chatting With Ash Brown: Leaving the equipment rental industry to start Empiraa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 72:04


    Ash Brown is the CEO & Founder of Empiraa. Ash has worked at likes of Coates Hire, 1300 Temp Fence & TAXIBOX and would eventually go onto start his own tech business, Empiraa.Empiraa is the best way to design business strategy. It's simple and easy to use, and it allows you to bring your strategy to life. You can finally take your strategy off of those static documents and into a dynamic environment. Empiraa allows you to make your business plan to be simple and collaborative.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #111 - Chatting With John Stewart: Makinex Group CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 38:51


    John Stewart is the Group CEO at Makinex Construction Equipment.Makinex makes inefficiencies extinct by inventing and manufacturing solution-driven products, that provide the global construction community new ways to increase productivity, profitability & efficiency. There are now 4,580 rental stores around the world with Makinex Products.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

    #110 - Chatting With Josh Mosko: Digitizing your equipment rental business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 55:49


    Josh Mosko is the previous Managing Director of LogiMove America and today is the Vice President of Business Development at CES Power.LogiMove CheckMobile Global was recently acquired by Banneker, the same company who recently acquired Texada Software.Josh has worked in the equipment rental industry for the past 20 years and the last 10 years in various executive roles globally. Josh worked for industry leading companies such as United Rentals, Herc Rentals and Red-d-Arc.The Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&nd=1Email: mark.simonsen@therentaljournal.comSOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast

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