
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!
Episodes
Legend: Ken Butler on RTO's triumphs and tribulations

From Basic to Beautiful: Heath Perkins on Elevating RTO with Quality Rugs

The Evolution of Ashley Furniture in Rent-To-Own with Mike Kays

Nav-Air's Streaming Success in a Rent-to-Own World

Part 4: “Growing your store with AI Marketing today!”

Part 6: Running your store smarter with the help of AI

Part 5: " Understanding and serving your customers better with AI"

Part 3: AI for RTO sales, making life easier!
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Part 2: AI in the world today & Whats Already Working!
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Part 1: Intergrating AI into your daily RTO operations.

Rethinking the RTO Experience with Living Essentials Brandon Jin

Flipping the Script: Host Pete Shau's Journey in the Rent-to-Own Industry

Securing Capital in the RTO Industry w/ Thomas Murphy of Capital Concierges
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Where is Wondersign? The real story w/ Kaspar Fopp CEO

Maximizing Digital Advertising Success in the RTO Industry w/ Ryan Krass of Wowbrands

Behind the Scenes of RTO World w/ Charles Smitherman, CEO of APRO

Innovative Video Marketing Strategies w/ Justin Burns at RTO World 2024

Adapting to Retail Challenges w/ Jennifer Harrod at RTO World 2024

Mastering Social Media Marketing w/ Chad Fosdick & Jerard Norman at RTO World 2024

Navigating Economic Turmoil in RTO w/ Jason Winters

Shop Talk w/Brad Denison at Benefit Marketing Solutions
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Hometown Rent To Own and NY state facing devastating new legislation

The Omnipresence of Cleek's Home Furnishings w/ "Tiger" John Cleek Jr.

Overcoming Obstacles w/ Karen Martin
