Apex Rental Pro co-founder Tommy Nantz recently joined American Tent's How I Rent It podcast to talk about the real-world side of starting, running, and growing a tent rental business.
Tommy brings firsthand experience from operating T & A Tent and Party Rentals in Sandusky, Michigan, and that experience is a big part of why Apex Rental Pro exists. The platform was built around the problems rental operators deal with every week: quoting, scheduling, contracts, deposits, inventory, layouts, customer communication, and the general reality that Saturdays in event rental can get intense fast.
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Why this episode matters
The episode focuses on what it actually takes to build a tent rental business from the ground up. Not the polished version where every delivery goes perfectly, every customer reads the contract, and every sidewall somehow ends up back in the right bag. The real version.
Tent and event rental is not just about taking orders. It is about managing moving parts: crews, routes, inventory, customer expectations, deposits, layouts, weather, setup notes, contracts, and last-minute changes that somehow always seem to arrive at the least relaxing possible moment.
Tommy's background in the tent rental industry gives Apex Rental Pro a practical foundation. The goal has never been to build generic rental software with a tent icon slapped on top. The goal is to build tools that make sense for the operators actually doing the work.
About the How I Rent It podcast
How I Rent It is hosted by Tony Ehrbar of American Tent and features conversations with tent rental owners and industry professionals. Each episode covers how rental companies get started, what challenges operators face, and what it takes to grow in the event and tent rental industry. You can browse the full episode list on American Tent's official podcast page.
Built with rental operators in mind
Tommy's appearance on How I Rent It is a good reminder of why Apex Rental Pro was created in the first place. Rental businesses need systems that help them move faster, look more professional, and stay organized from quote to delivery — quoting, contracts, scheduling, inventory, layouts, payments, and customer workflows all in one place, built around the way rental businesses actually operate.
Watch the episode, check out the podcast, and hear more about the kind of real-world rental experience that helped shape Apex Rental Pro. Create your account when you're ready to try it with your own pricing and inventory.