Mike Kutzik started with a couple of inflatables and COVID stimulus checks, and in just three years, turned his side hustle into a booming event rental company. Now, Top Dog Event Rental has 8 inflatables, 12 tents, over 1,000 chairs, and a growing team.
In this episode, Mike shares how he pivoted from inflatables to focusing on high-demand tent rentals, marketing through Google Ads, and building relationships with local planners. He reveals the importance of the right marketing channels and having the right team in place for fast growth.
If you’ve ever wondered how to scale from side hustle to a serious business, this is a must-listen!
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Thinking about adding a game truck, or tired of fighting price‑cutting competitors in your party rental market? Watch this.

Frank Cruz went from selling phone cases at a flea market and working Uber nights… to owning two game trucks, quitting his 9–5, retiring his wife, and becoming the top‑rated game truck company in his metro area with 465+ 5‑star reviews.

In this episode, you’ll hear how he:

• Turned a random Forbes article into an 8‑year game truck business

• Quit his international sales job after the trailer replaced his income

• Uses reviews, “answer-the-phone” service, and speed‑to‑lead to win in a market with 25–30 competitors

• Prices his trucks ($450+ for 2 hours) and books 3–4 parties per trailer per day

• Built packages like a $1,100 “Summer Bash” by stacking game truck + foam + water tag

• Thinks about marketing: Google Ads, Meta, EventHawk pop‑ups, and 3 months minimum to judge results

• Delegates hard: game coaches, social media, and marketing so he can buy back his time

• Uses other people’s money (credit, low‑interest loans) to grow without draining his own cash

If you’ve ever said “my market is too saturated” or “I’m too small to hire help,” this conversation will punch holes in those excuses fast.

Want help setting up the kind of marketing Frank uses (Google, Meta, reviews, follow‑up)? Drop GAME TRUCK in the comments, and we’ll reach out.

Can you really go from a garage-startup with inflatables and credit cards… to a $1M+ wedding & tent-rental company in under 5 years?

In this episode, you’ll hear the story of an event rental owner in Wilmington, NC, who realized inflatables weren’t the right fit for his market, pivoted into weddings, tents, lighting, linens, glassware, and lounge furniture, and scaled to a full‑time team of 30+ people. He talks about how he made the pivot, how he hires and leads, what he did for marketing, and how he’s now planning the move into owning his own venue.

If you’re serious about turning your party/event rental business into a real company (not just weekend chaos ) this is one you’ll want to listen to all the way through.