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The Front Porch
by Point of Rental Software
The Front Porch is where you'll learn about rental leaders in and outside of Point of Rental, how they got to where they are today and a little bit about the person outside of the industry. If you'd like to be a guest on the porch, email [email protected]. If you're in the rental industry, we'd love to talk to you - and because this isn't a business endeavor, it's free. We just want to share your story.
Episodes
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Michele Meloche
Michelle Meloche, one of Point of Rental's data specialists, shares her path from Detroit to Point of Rental. She explains how the data team cross-trains and how her role converts customer-supplied spreadsheets into deployed databases via SQL, with every customer's data a new and different...
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Michelle Hazen
Michelle Hazen, Point of Rental’s Data Services Essentials Lead, covers her background from Northeast Wisconsin, moving from a hairstyling career to working in call centers, getting into finance, and finally becoming the data specialist we know her as. Michelle outlines her responsibilities…
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Justin Prusi
Justin Prusi joins the Front Porch from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We dicsuss his background from a childhood dream of becoming a police officer to pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering to finding a career in the rental industry. He highlights how he got to Point of Rental, a unique…
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Asher Cotton
Support Solutions Engineer Asher Cotton joins us on the porch this month from Jacksonville, Florida. He tells us about how his entrepreneurial spirit and some serendipitous encounters have guided his career across industries and to Point of Rental, the business philosophies that have guided him...
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Melissa Christensen
Melissa Christensen, a Support Solutions Engineer at Point of Rental, shares her journey from literal dancing to the metaphorical dance of the rental industry. She recounts a 25-year rental-industry career, including joining LiftWorks as the second employee, working long hours to help grow it…
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How are Rental Leaders Using AI?
Point of Rental's Head of AI, Matt Gaffin, talks with industry experts Brittany Haas (Crown Rental), Grant Christopher (Christopher Equipment), and Anthony Durante (The Owl, formerly of Durante Rentals) about how rental leaders use AI in their lives. They share practical applications like SOP and...
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The Front Porch LIVE at the ARA Show: Ecommerce with Caleb Yell
Brian talks with Point of Rental e-commerce strategy lead Caleb Yell about how rental e-commerce has shifted from a "nice to have" to a business-critical tool and how you can avoid a lot of the growing pains that come from implementing it. You'll learn about the tools being used to digitize…
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Phil Clark
Senior implementation consultant Phil Clark shares his path, from trampolining, engineering and IT curiosity to bus driving, coaching, and ultimately training customers at Point of Rental. He talks about what good training looks like, what he enjoys most about working with customers and teams…
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Kim Medellin
Kim Medellin is Point of Rental's Global HR Generalist. She shares her journey from growing up in Michigan with dreams of being a singer to moving to Texas and finding her path in HR. She discusses her career transitions, including her time as a pharmacy tech and her entry into the construction...
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Kayla Winfree
Join us as we welcome Kayla Winfree, the account management team lead at Record360, to The Front Porch. Learn about her journey from managerial experiences at Planet Fitness and Verizon, to her passion for sales and Record360, and her love for her new home in San Diego. Additionally, Kayla opens…
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Brian Holden
Brian Holden is a solutions engineer at Point of Rental - the only one in South Africa - and he joins the podcast while on a visit to the UK for this month's Syrinx Conference.. Brian shares his experiences from the conference, memories from his career in the hire industry, and insights into his...
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Josh Johnston, PartyPros
In this episode, we welcome Josh Johnston from PartyPros to discuss his career journey and the intricacies of running a full-service events company. From his early beginnings in the AV field to owning a nightclub, DJing, and finally merging into Party Pros, Josh shares invaluable insights and...
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Daniel Huggins
Join Dan Huggins, our Solutions Engineer Team Lead in Reading, UK, on the Front Porch this month! We delve into Daniel's childhood ambitions, his experiences working at Blockbuster and as a poker dealer, and how these roles have helped shape his career. Daniel also discusses his leadership...
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Ash Woodcock, RPM Hire
Join us on The Front Porch as we sit down with Ash Woodcock, owner of RPM Hire, a leading traffic management equipment hire company in Australia - Hire Company of the Year, in fact, in 2025. Ash shares his journey from growing up in Tasmania to building a nationwide business in Australia. He...
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Dillon Baird, RepMove
It's International Podcast Day! Enjoy this interview we published earlier in the month on YouTube: Dillon Baird, founder of RepMove, shares his journey from a young aspiring dirt bike rider to a successful entrepreneur. He delves into his early career, which he pursued throughout the American…
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Jim Goodfriend
Jim Goodfriend shares his journey to rental software sales, from growing up in the Northeast, dropping out of college, to living on an organic farm in Israel. We learn about his career journey, his passion for sales, and his interests outside of work, including his love for concerts and soccer....
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Claire Carden
Claire Carden shares her inspiring journey from aspiring actress and theater enthusiast to Broadway stage manager and finally transitioning into a career in coding. Get an inside look at her experiences working on Broadway, her passion for adopting senior rescue dogs, and her love for video…
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Erick Gordineer
Erick Gordineer is Point of Rental's Salesforce Developer Manager, and he's got a backstory full of incredible successes, setbacks, and even more successes. Learn why he goes by Erick at Point of Rental, his background in IT and development, and his passion for mentorship and teaching. Erick also...
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Elliott Vigil, Elliott Vigil LLC
Elliott Vigil joins us on the Front Porch to discuss his journey from being a kid facing expulsion from school to a 20-plus-year career in rental sales to running his own sales consulting business. You'll walk away from this episode with several invaluable insights on sales, the importance of...
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Bradley Hindsman
Bradley Hindsman, Customer Success Manager and unofficial ambassador of college football - and Alabama football in particular - to the team at Record360. We'll learn about his biggest takeaways from college, why he left mechanical engineering for sales engineering and now customer success, and…
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Emyly Banke
It's time to meet events coordinator Emyly Banke! On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll get into her journey from aspiring lawyer to event coordinator, and her passion for organizing memorable events, from small parties to company onsites and everything surrounding Point of Rental tradeshows....
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Martin Baugh
Martin Baugh, the product manager/owner for mobile solutions at Point of Rental, joins us on The Front Porch! Martin's our first Pointer to start his career at Chuck E. Cheese before becoming a key player in the tech industry. Discover the differences between product management and ownership, the...
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Jessie Anton
Somehow this didn't get shared in March! Jessie Anton is one of Point of Rental's account managers. On this episode of The Front Porch, Jessie tells tales from her career in marketing, waitressing, and in the electricity sector before joining Point of Rental. She discusses her role as an account...
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Sara Brace
Sara Brace, Record360's Sr. Customer Support Manager, shares her experiences from her early dreams of being a pop star to working at In-N-Out and how she transitioned into customer support roles. Listen as Sarah discusses her career journey, the surprising non-magnetic world of new fridges, and…
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Kaitlyn DeGrasse, Special Event Rentals
Kaitlyn DeGrasse joins The Front Porch from Special Event Rentals in Edmonton, Alberta this month! Caitlin discusses her path from growing up in Ottawa with a mother in the events industry to becoming a key player in the rental industry herself. She shares insights on why she was listed on Rental...
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Mark Goodrum
Mark Goodrum, Point of Rental's Managing Director for the EMEA region, joins The Front Porch to talk about his journey to the top of Point of Rental's UK office. From a childhood dream of joining the military, through enlisting and a career in hire, to discovering Higher Concept and rising…
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Where to go at The ARA Show
Hey all, no regular episode with a rental leader this month - it's just me producing and my skills are pretty limited. So let's talk about what Point of Rental (and I) will be up to at the ARA Show in Vegas. POR's show specials POR's post-show training Adopt your own frog Let's talk at the show!...
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Cindy Choi
Cindy shares her journey from dreaming of a career in dentistry to working in nutrition and eventually project management. In this engaging conversation, they discuss the challenges and rewards of her various roles, memorable trips, her passion for coaching, and her unique perspective on the...
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Russ Hicks, AAA Party Rentals
In this episode, we chat with Russ Hicks, second-generation owner of AAA Party Rentals, about his journey in the rental industry, building a company culture, and invaluable business experiences. Russ shares engaging stories, career advice, and his passion for live sporting events, giving…
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Steve Goff
Steve Goff, a Tier 2 software support technician, at Point of Rental, shares his story of growing up in Louisiana, diving into his love for Texas Hold'em, various job experiences, and his journey through education and career development. From handling bomb threats to pursuing his passion for...
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The #IC24 Innovation Panel
James Morley, Point of Rental's SVP of Product Development, hosts our #IC24 innovation panel. Panelists Mark Olsen from Caylent, Glenn Holland from AWS, and Evan Fort and Collin Pike from Point of Rental discuss creating a culture of innovation, leveraging AI and telematics, and overcoming...
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Kayla O'Loughlin
Join Brian Beaudry on The Front Porch as he interviews Kayla O'Loughlin, Senior Marketing and Events Coordinator at Point of Rental APAC. Dive into Kayla's journey from her childhood aspirations to become a wedding planner, her experiences and challenges in various jobs including Red Rooster and...
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Grant Christopher, Christopher Equipment
Join Grant Christopher, president of Christopher Equipment, as he shares his path to becoming one of Rental Management's '12 to Watch Under 40'. He discusses his first career dreams and reflects on the challenges and rewards of leading a family business. Tune in for insights on growth, technology...
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Tucker Estes, Record360
Sr. SDR Tucker Estes shares his unique journey from growing up in Indiana, helping manage a small town in the world's most in-person job, to transitioning into a remote work environment at Record360. Learn about the disturbingly odd food combo he loves, his dream of playing MLB, and his ventures...
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Alexx Bacon, Aaberg's Tool & Equipment Rental
Alexx Bacon from Aaberg's Tool & Equipment Rental in Tacoma, Wash. shares his journey from growing up in the rental business to becoming one of ARA's 12 to watch under 40. Discover the challenges and triumphs of running a family business, the importance of work-life balance, and invaluable…
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Luis Cruz
Software Consultant Luis Cruz explains how he got here: From his roots in Phoenix, Arizona, and early aspirations of racing cars to how he became a consultant at Point of Rental. Luis shares his journey into the rental industry, starting as a temp worker and transitioning into operations and...
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Brian Garcia
Brian Garcia, one of Point of Rental's implementation specialists, joins us to share his journey from childhood dreams of being a secret agent to his professional path in journalism, support, and implementation. Learn about his passion for skiing, his experiences volunteering as an interpreter on...
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Kat Gillis, Record360
Kat Gillis, the new General Manager of Record360, visits the Front Porch this month. Kat shares her fascinating journey from Hamburg, Germany to Boise, Idaho, her early aspirations of becoming an astronaut, and how her diverse interests in biology and luxury brands guided her to a successful…
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Abby Chao, Record360
Dive into Record360 CEO Abby Chao's personal and professional journey, her early dreams of becoming a novelist, her transition into the tech and business world, and her experiences running multiple companies simultaneously. Abby opens up about her upbringing, challenges, achievements, and even…
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John Keller, FlexTC
Our first former Olympian joins The Front Porch! John Keller represented Team USA in team handball in the 1996 Olympics before entering the rental industry and becoming the CEO of FlexTC. We talked about his journey around the country and from sports to building a successful service company in…
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Woody Hagar
Point of Rental's Director of Product Operations, Woody Hagar, joins the Front Porch. From dreams of drumming making way to geography to data analytics, we trek the course of his career. For the list of his Top 5 books, find those below. To learn where he got his nickname (spoiler alert: It isn't...
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Scott Marchant, Master Hire
Scott Marchant, the Managing Director of Master Hire based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia joins Brian on The Front Porch. They delve into the complexities of Australia's hire industry, and discuss the experiences and challenges they share with their American counterparts. Scott provides...
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Sean Konys
Sean Konys, Point of Rental's consulting services manager, grew up with a passion for entrepreneurship, starting as a kid selling the gum from his baseball card packs. His rental career has taken him from car dealerships and rental stores to direct involvement with major events like the Oscars…
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Sandra Carreiro, Bercon Rentals
Sandra Carreiro, Bercon Rentals' controller, joined The Front Porch during Point of Rental's International Conference. Sandra shares her unique journey into the rental industry, candidly expressing how she initially struggled to understand it but ultimately fell in love with its diversity and...
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Avery DuBose, Rental Guys
Avery DuBose, the Vice President of Northern California's (and Nevada's) Rental Guys, stopped by the Porch at Point of Rental's International Conference. Avery shares his career journey, the company's growth strategy, and his personal philosophy of leadership - identifying and leveraging the...
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Dan McKenna
Interested in being a guest on the Front Porch (and in the rental industry)? Email [email protected]. Join us on the Front Porch as we chat with Point of Rental's product owner for Syrinx, Dan McKenna. In this engaging conversation, Dan shares his journey from working in the hire…
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Doug Haas, Crown Rental
Doug Haas from Crown Rental shares insights from his 35-year journey in the rental industry on this episode of The Front Porch, delving into essential business advice, the evolution of his career, and interesting experiences in the rental industry. Also covered are Haas' adventurous motorcycle...
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Judy Fort
Meet Judy Fort, Solution Engineer Manager at Point of Rental, and learn about her journey from a software developer to a sales engineer and eventually managing a global sales engineering team. She discusses her work experiences, her most cherished accomplishments and fears...and she's the first...
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#PORIC23 Consulting Panel
Point of Rental offers business consulting! At #PORIC23, we invited some people who had gone through the consulting process to join our Consulting Team Lead Sean Konys up on stage. Rental Guys' Avery DuBose hosted the panel, adding some humor, and he was joined by Sandra Carreiro from Bercon...
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Ross Wheat
Ross Wheat, Point of Rental's Sales Operations Specialist joins us on the Front Porch this month. We discuss his career, from race car driving to bowling to the printing industry to his current role at Point of Rental. Ross, a father of four "Mini Wheats," shares his insights on the importance of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Front Porch is where you'll learn about rental leaders in and outside of Point of Rental, how they got to where they are today and a little bit about the person outside of the industry. If you'd like to be a guest on the porch, email [email protected]. If you're in the rental industry, we'd love to talk to you - and because this isn't a business endeavor, it's free. We just want to share your story.
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