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 career in the software industry. Discover Kat's experiences in research, fashion, and her pivotal role in the growth of Record360. Plus, get a glimpse into her personal life, including her family's move to Boise, her advocacy for Down syndrome awareness, and her unique exercise hobbies.

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 some fun personal anecdotes, including her secret about managing three companies and her two-second sock fold technique.

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 the rental and emergency spaces. Keller also reflects on the challenges and lessons learned in the rental industry, emphasizing the importance of community, flexibility, and resilience in both personal and professional growth.

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 Woody), or the lie he most remembers telling kids, or how he plans to celebrate his 100th birthday, watch the video.

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Woody's Top 5 Books:
5. Nine Lies About Work: https://a.co/d/iN6pGie
4. Dare to Lead: https://a.co/d/dxk2F8K
3. Boys in the Boat: https://a.co/d/htRz4ht
2. Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge: https://a.co/d/bU6w2Of
1. You're Not Listening: https://a.co/d/ixWA7mt

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 valuable insights on the importance of focusing on people in the service industry, balancing work and life, the power of effective listening, and the multiple facets of the hire industry that outsiders often overlook. The discussion encapsulates Scott's journey from starting out in the industry to becoming a majority owner of his company, the shaping of the company culture, and the significant role of customers in driving their growth and innovation path. We also play a game of 'Scott or Not' where Scott discusses his stand on various things, from technology to leadership values.

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 and the Kentucky Derby.

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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 community feel. She underscores the significance of investing in operation staff, noting that they are the face of the company and key to fostering a healthy customer relationship.

Sandra also highlights the pivotal role a positive company culture plays in driving success. She discusses how Bercon Rentals has navigated various operational challenges, using Point of Rental's tools to optimize their operations.

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 strengths of each team member. He discusses the challenges and rewards of operating multiple locations, the importance of using data to guide your business, and gives a tip for the next generation entering the rental business. He also shares his favorite Point of Rental reports and reveals a secret about the rental industry – the importance of a rate structure that suits your business.