The RTO Show "Let's talk Rent to Own"
The RTO Show is designed to give everyone a laid back view into the Rent to Own industry with great interviews and compelling discussion topics on new and changing ideas. All seen through the eyes of a host that has almost 2 decades of experience in the ever changing and growing landscape of Rent to Own. Host Pete Shau talks about RTO topics with a bit of laughter and a hint of sarcasm.
Episodes
71 episodes since 2022
Behind the Scenes of RTO World w/ Charles Smitherman, CEO of APRO
What makes an event truly unforgettable, even in the face of unexpected challenges like inclement weather? Join us for an in-depth chat with Charles Smitherman, CEO of APRO, as he pulls back the curtain on the immense planning and collaboration...
September 16, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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52:14
Innovative Video Marketing Strategies w/ Justin Burns at RTO World 2024
Curious about how a TV producer makes waves in the rent-to-own industry? Join us as we chat with Justin Burns, Director of Marketing for Full O Pep Appliances, dba American Rental Home Furnishings, live from APRO's RTO World 2024 convention. Ju...
September 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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22:38
Adapting to Retail Challenges w/ Jennifer Harrod at RTO World 2024
Ever wondered how rising costs are shaping consumer behavior in the retail world? In our latest episode, we sit down with Jennifer Harrod, owner of Jameson's Sales and Rentals, right from the heart of APRO's RTO World 2024 convention in Orlando...
August 27, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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23:15
Mastering Social Media Marketing w/ Chad Fosdick & Jerard Norman at RTO World 2024
Ever wondered how to achieve consistency and engagement in your social media marketing? Join me, Pete Shau, as I dig into this topic with industry experts Chad Fosdick and Jerard Norman at APRO's RTO World 2024 convention in Orlando, Florida. W...
August 26, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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25:53
Navigating Economic Turmoil in RTO w/ Jason Winters
What if you could navigate economic turmoil without sacrificing essential services? Join us on this episode of The RTO Show, where Jason Winters from Impact Holdings unpacks the effects of today's economic climate on the rent-to-own (RTO) indus...
August 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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1:05:24
Shop Talk w/Brad Denison at Benefit Marketing Solutions
Value has always been the difference between one RTO company and the next. In a sea of the same what sets your brand apart. Well, Benefit Marketing Solutions have the answer. With their help you can offer your customers some of the best m...
July 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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39:55
Hometown Rent To Own and NY state facing devastating new legislation
The industry of RTO has been in existance for over 40 years. It has overcome adversity, misunderstanding, and economic downturns. With a solid history and over 10 billion in revenues annually you would think that there is nothing but great thin...
June 24, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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44:08
The Omnipresence of Cleek's Home Furnishings w/ "Tiger" John Cleek Jr.
The best way to brand and advertise your RTO company is to go all out. To make sure that you leave no stone unturned and no area uncovered. When it comes to making their brand a household name no RTO company does it better than Cleek's Home Fur...
June 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:09:47
Overcoming Obstacles w/ Karen Martin
Everyday there are challenges to face and overcome. Not all situations are the same and in fact the only thing that makes them similar is the fact that they become obstacles on the road to success. Karen Martin has many years of multi-unit mana...
May 21, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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50:51
Single Store Success with Chad Fosdick
You don't have to run the world to be a major player in the RTO industry. Premier Franchise owner Chad Fosdick explains why empty file cabinets and new beginnings are the best way to help you make your mark in the community ...
May 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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51:47
Opening your own RTO location w/ Leroy Steen
You know that there is a fire in the heart of the people who work in the RTO industry. It never dies out. Well in this case it was burning enough to take Leroy Steen out of retirement to build his own RTO brand in the state ...
May 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:01:02
Vendor Spotlight: Nektova w/ Brian Rosen
In the RTO industry we have relationships with our customers and those relationships are vital to the success of our locations. Another important relationship is the one we share with our Vendors. Nekotva has played a critic...
April 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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32:45
Digital Conversations w/ Jeraud Norman
In RTO who doesn't love the feel of a big sale with a new customer? Thing is now it probably started from an on line or text lead from a CRM program. Everyone is going digital and our customers are as well. Most showrooms ar...
April 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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42:39
Sales vs Marketing w/ Andrew Hajduk
There are many things we can do to grow rental revenues, but today's question is what's more important to do first. Should you increase the marketing budget to bring in more leads or invest in sales training to close more ag...
March 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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49:28
Let's have a War Room w/ Joe Milligan
There are some traditions in RTO as old as time. A good old fashion sell a thon is one of them. Over the years these sales events have progressed and defined themselves to be a major staple in the day to day business of the ...
March 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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46:14
The importance of small wins
There is always a silver lining so to speak. Even on the roughest days there are the positives that happen. Look for the small wins because they add up. Don't try and tackle the entire RTO Industry at one time. Chip away at ...
February 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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16:36
Collections Fundamentals with James Harvey
It's easy to forget the basics when everything seems to be changing on a daily basis. James Harvey from Buddy's Home Furnishings is here to remind us how to get it done with the basics from GM buy in, to making us laugh, its all in...
February 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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43:29
Esquire Advertising's Game Changing Marketing software w/Adam Ball
If you think you've heard of everything then wait until you hear this. Adam Ball from Esquire Advertising just dropped a large amount of information here on the show and it all seems to good to be true, but the catch is... I...
February 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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44:07
The new way to HR w/ Katie Marie Meyer
It's seems like there is a million ways to deal with our employees these days. Looking for the right approach can be a difficult task but, Katie Marie Meyers has some insight that might help things out. Want to gain the trus...
January 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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50:45
Why analyzing your advertising data matters! w/Jeraud Norman
We have talked a lot about the need for marketing and what we should do to make that happen. This episode covers how to review the data from your marketing and making the necessary adjustments to close those leads or to swit...
January 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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58:53
Just one Store, Just one Shot w/Jamison's Rentals
In the land of ever growing RTO companies there are still the single store owners that bring customer relationships to life, inspire and push innovation, and show a different side to Rent to Own. Owner Jennifer Harrod along with he...
January 08, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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51:22
Build your Brand W/ Andrew Hajduk
In the midst of what has started finally becoming the normal after COVID, and looking through what differences have emerged in RTO we are left with finding out how to navigate this new market. That means learning new sales strategies and...
January 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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41:56
It Starts with the Manager w/Jason Winters
When it comes to turning things around in an RTO store there is no better place to start than with the manager. They have the potential to change the atmosphere, attitudes, and drive of their team. The GM is the captain of the ship and in every...
November 28, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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53:04
Proper Pricing w/guest host Jason Winters
There isn't much in else in Rent To Own like watching a potential new customer walk in the front door. I gives hope and brightens the entire day. When you watch a potential customer leave empty handed is can feel as equally defeating. Why would...
November 20, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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51:06
Bridging the Gap w/ Mike Skehan
The act of passing information these days is crucial to stay on top. The process has to be quick, informative, and most importantly understood. So how do we keep larger RTO companies functioning like a well oiled machine? By bridging the gap be...
November 13, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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53:22