We recently put together some like-minded specialty event rental pros (who also happen to be RW Elephant loyalists) for a weekly mastermind video call. We met each week for six weeks straight and dove into a new topic each time. We hashed out what’s working and what’s not in their specialty event rental businesses. We talked logistics, sales, employees, marketing… you name it! What an exciting experience it was to hear the triumphs and challenges that they each faced, the ideas and encouragement they brought to one another, and the enthusiastic results of this new community. Read more
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So, how do you run a successful event rental business, keep your cool, and not lose your mind? Well, you've got to have systems in place to make managing your inventory and orders efficient. You also have to think about what you'll do when disaster strikes (sad but true). But I think one ingredient we often overlook is gratitude. Read more
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The event industry is full of amazing people eager to learn, grow, and support one another. I wouldn't want to miss this opportunity to swap stories, dream about new ideas, and meet some comrades-in-arms. Business ownership isn't for the light-of-heart (am I right?)--I'm looking forward to connecting with some fellow warriors. Read more
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I will be the first one to jump up and down with you when you finally decide to start your Event Rental Business. It is such an exciting process. Read more
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To be honest, even though I have a degree in English Literature, I don’t spend a lot of time these days reading. Read more
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Last week, I had a great call with a special event rental business owner who is just starting out. As she’s planning for the future of her business, she asked me what I thought about salaries for salespeople in her company. Read more
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You obviously started your rental business to make money. Well, I know for some of you, your motivation was more about having an excuse to buy things you like, or an opportunity to realize your dream of self-employment, or recognizing you could fill a need you saw. But at the end of the day, you started a business. Read more
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This is a season for reflection, anticipation, and connection. Read more
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I’ve been spending a considerable amount of time lately thinking about creativity. Read more
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I recently stumbled upon Rohit Bhargava’s blog as I was reading through the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior 2013. Read more
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