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The RTO Show "Let's talk Rent to Own"
Ever wondered how a $8.5 billion industry keeps millions of Americans lounging in style? Step into "The RTO Show Podcast" – where the mysterious world of Rent to Own furniture finally spills its secrets! Your host Pete Shau isn't just any industry veteran – he's spent 20 years in the trenches, collecting the kind of stories that'll make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even rethink everything you knew about that couch you're sitting on.
From wild customer tales to industry shake-ups that'll knock your rented socks off, Pete brings the seemingly mundane world of furniture financing to vibrant life. Warning: This isn't your typical business podcast – expect real talk, unexpected laughs, and "aha!" moments that'll have you looking at every lease agreement in a whole new light.
Whether you're an RTO pro who knows your depreciation schedules by heart, or you're just curious about how that fancy sectional ended up in your living room, Pete's got the inside scoop you never knew you needed. Tune in and discover why the furniture business is anything but boring!
Contributors
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Brandon Jin
VP of sales at Living Essentials
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Daniel Hajduk
Works at Vox-pop-uli a branding company with years of RTO experiance through colaberation and partnership.
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Heath Perkins
Rep for Daylan Rug Company.
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Josh Ciesicki
An accomplished entrepreneur and owner-operator of three Great Rooms franchise locations, bringing over a decade of industry experience to the rent-to-own sector. Currently serves on the board of the Florida Rental Dealers Association (FRDA), contributing leadership and expertise to shape industry standards and practices.
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Mike Kays
VP of Rental Operations for Ashley Furniture.
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Paul Metivier
A seasoned rent-to-own industry leader with 23 years of experience, serving as Vice President of RTO Impact Holdings, overseeing operations of more than 80 Rent A Center locations across multiple states. Former President of FRDA (Florida Rental Dealers Association), bringing extensive expertise in retail operations and industry leadership.
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Paul Metivier
A seasoned rent-to-own industry leader with 23 years of experience, serving as Vice President of RTO Impact Holdings, overseeing operations of more than 80 Rent A Center locations across multiple states. Former President of FRDA (Florida Rental Dealers Association), bringing extensive expertise in retail operations and industry leadership.
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Thomas Murphy
Thomas Murphy is a Managing Member of Capital Concierges LLC, a nationwide rent-to-own financing platform. With extensive experience in the RTO industry, Murphy brings valuable insights from his years at Champion Rent to Own, where he served as both a manager and corporate merchandise buyer. His dual expertise in RTO management and strategic purchasing has helped shape his understanding of the rent-to-own landscape, making him a trusted voice in the industry.