May 1, 202516 minS1
<p>In this episode, Elliott Vigil and John Jeanguenat talk to Kristen Bonewell from AMAROK about brazen thieves in the equipment rental industry.</p>
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Shop Talk
Hosted by Rental Management · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Listen as John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil candidly talk with rental operators about timely topics affecting the equipment rental industry.
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What is Shop Talk about?
Listen as John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil candidly talk with rental operators about timely topics affecting the equipment rental industry.
Who hosts Shop Talk?
Shop Talk is hosted by Rental Management. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
What has Shop Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Shop Talk: Thieves using your equipment to steal more equipment" (1 May 2025, 16 minutes), "Shop Talk: Doug's first rental theft - what it's like for an independent operator" (25 April 2025, 22 minutes), and "Shop Talk: How do we find people to work in the equipment rental industry?" (19 March 2025, 27 minutes).
How often does Shop Talk publish?
Shop Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Shop Talk?
Booking probability for Shop Talk is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shop Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shop Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Shop Talk?
The strongest fits for Shop Talk are Equipment Leasing. Shop Talk has a business audience.
About the host
Rental Management hosts Shop Talk, a business podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 25, 202522 minS1<p>John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil sit down with Doug Haas at the Equipment Rental Guard event to talk about Doug's experience with theft. He says it's more than a $100 million problem and that independent operators...
Mar 19, 202527 minS1<p>Melissa Hanna joins John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil to talk about one of the hardest challenges facing our industry - finding the right talent. </p><p>3:00 - How young is too young to start talking about rental...
Episode #18
Shop Talk: That's right, he's a naval aviator. Fourth generation rental, CA fires, and more.
Feb 27, 202527 minS1<p>Shop Talk takes on The ARA Show - powered by ANA. Robert Pedersen of A Tool Shed joins John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil to talk about everything from his dad becoming the ARA president, his time in the military...
Episode #17
Shop Talk: The contractor tells all.
Feb 13, 202534 minS1<p>Shop Talk takes on The ARA Show - powered by ANA. Jon Kaye of Miller Construction joins John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil to talk about what he looks for in a rental partner. He talks about his costs as a contractor...
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Episode #16
Shop Talk: Innovation and making money, jobsite generators, and kWs. You have to come along.
Feb 13, 202532 minS1<p>Shop Talk takes on The ARA Show - powered by ANA. John Jeanguenat and Elliott Vigil sit down with ANA president and chief operating officer, Kevin Day, and talk about the future of power generation, diesel power...
Episode #15
Shop Talk: What are risks for independent rental stores? How to grow a third generation business.
Feb 5, 202527 minS1<p>Shop Talk comes to you from The ARA Show, powered by ANA.</p><p>Kurt Barney is a third generation business owner and has taken Vandalia Rental to another level. He talks about making monumental decisions and his...
Episode #14
Shop Talk: Will new immigration policies affect workforce development? Hear our 2024 superlatives.
Jan 6, 202529 minS1<p>Josh, Elliott, and John talk about any potential changes to immigration policy, the quest for good talent, and their top headlines of 2024. </p><p>1:04 - John believes workforce development is the single biggest...
Dec 16, 202429 minS1<p>Josh, Elliott, and John talk about this year's Future of Equipment Rental event taking place on Tuesday, January 28 at The ARA Show 2025. This day of speakers and panels kicks off this year's show and the guys...
Dec 16, 202421 minS1<p>Josh, Elliott, and John talk about this year's Future of Equipment Rental event taking place on Tuesday, January 28 at The ARA Show 2025. This day of speakers and panels kicks off this year's show and the guys...
Dec 16, 202444 minS1<p>Josh Nickell, Elliott Vigil, and John Jeanguenat talk about the implications of the election on the future of the equipment rental industry in 2025 and beyond. They tackle tariffs, purchasing, and much...
Dec 9, 202441 minS1<p>In this episode Elliott Vigil, Josh Nickell, and John Jeanguenat, ARA's new vice president of the equipment segment, talk about equipment theft and what it takes to lead a rental operation in 2025. Josh and John talk...
Nov 7, 202415 minS1<p>The final Shop Talk Live episode from Texada's EQUIPPED '24 conference dives into the rental company vs. dealer dynamic. Tune in to listen to Josh Nickell, Elliott Vigil, and Kayle Turpin tackle that interesting...
Nov 6, 202412 minS1<p>Live from Texada's EQUIPPED '24 users conference in San Antonio, Josh Nickell and Elliott Vigil join forces with Kayle Turpin to tackle big questions like how to differentiate yourself from a national rental company...
Oct 25, 202423 minS1<p>Live from Texada's EQUIPPED '24 users conference Josh Nickell and Elliott Vigil join forces with Kayle Turpin in San Antonio. In this Shop Talk live format the guys discuss whether or not a person can work their way...
Oct 1, 202428 minS1<p>Josh Nickell, Jeff Lignugaris and Elliott Vigil talk about sales as it pertains to companies with smaller fleet and rental volume, how you can keep your customers if your sales reps leave and more.</p><p>1 minute...
Oct 1, 202440 minS1<p>Josh Nickell, Jeff Lignugaris, and Elliott Vigil talk about the complexities of offering rewards programs in the equipment rental industry, brainstorm ideas about how dynamic pricing could actually work and...
Oct 1, 202432 minS1<p>Josh Nickell, Elliott Vigil, and Jeff Lignugaris talk about the most sought-after staff in a rental operation, where contractors say they are renting from most often and more.</p><p>4 minutes - Jeff talks about...
Oct 1, 202430 minS1<p>Josh Nickell, John Durante, and Elliott Vigil discuss how to hire great talent in the equipment rental industry and what rental companies should be focusing on in the 6-12 months ahead.</p><p>2 minutes - The...
Oct 1, 202431 minS1<p>Josh Nickell, John Durante, and Elliott Vigil discuss what's really driving the market, speculate if national rental companies will come back down market, talk about what's in store concerning interest rates in the...
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