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!
Drop “GROWTH” in the comments to set up a quick call and learn how you can grow your event rental business too.
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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.

Have under 20 inflatables and still working a day job? In this episode of the Bounce House Bosses Podcast, Brandon and Shelby from 22 Rentals (Charlotte, NC) share how they went from a single 22 ft slide and Facebook bookings to 15 inflatables, 63 rentals in June, and 252% growth in year 3.

They break down starting with one giant slide and no website, how they chose their next units, what it’s really like running routes with a 5‑year‑old in the truck, and the mindset shift from “weekend hobby” to “building this for our son and our future” – plus how Event Hawk’s Google + Meta ads helped them scale in a competitive market.

In this episode, Aaron Lae, owner of Airbounce Colorado, breaks down how he went from a 13-year-old company struggling to break $165K in revenue to hitting $250K in his first full year. He explains how he and his wife took over a semi-passive business while juggling life changes like having a baby and moving across the country to Arkansas, while growing their revenue significantly.

If you're in the bounce house or party rental business, this is an episode you need to study, not just “listen” to.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Aaron turned a $165K business into a $250K business in just one year
• The keys to setting your business apart from the competition (even the garage-based ones)
• How Aaron grew his online reputation with over 100 5-star reviews
• Why he turned down a cotton candy machine (and what to avoid)
• The system he uses to run a semi-passive bounce house business remotely
• How his strategy for expanding his service area helped skyrocket his growth
• The importance of customer communication and how it sets the foundation for repeat business
• Why hiring the right people with the right mindset is critical to long-term success
• How Aaron navigated running a business while raising a family and transitioning into new markets

If you're looking to grow your business, expand to new areas, or even hire the right team, Aaron’s insights will give you the tools you need to take your business to the next level.

Drop a comment with the word ‘Growth’ if you want help implementing Aaron’s strategies for scaling your own bounce house business or marketing.

In this episode, Monica from Lambert Bounce Parties breaks down exactly how she and her husband went from Excel spreadsheets and doing everything themselves… to crossing $1M+ in revenue, landing county contracts, and building a team that runs the day‑to‑day. If you own a party / bounce house/event rental business, this is the episode you study, not just “watch.”In this episode, you’ll learn: How Monica scaled from $30K → $75K → $300K → $600K → $1M+
Why her game truck and mechanical rides stay “on fire” all year
The Facebook moms group strategy she still uses, even at 7 figures
How she mailed 2,500+ school & daycare letters and turned them into recurring contracts
The 10% discount mistake that almost cost her $100K… and how she fixed it
How she uses weekly raffles to explode social engagement without discounting everyone
How she hired and trained VAs so customers say the team is “better than her” on the phone
What it’s really like growing a company AND a marriage while working together every day
If you want help implementing the school letter system or dialing in your marketing, drop a comment with the word ‘1M’ and we’ll reach out to schedule a free strategy call to map out your first (or next) $1M year. Subscribe for more real, unfiltered interviews with party rental owners actually doing the numbers you want.

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Can you really do $300K+ with only about a dozen inflatables? Tom Maloney does… in Pennsylvania, one of the most regulated states in the country.

In this episode, Tom from All About Fun Party Rentals shares how he built a lean, efficient bounce house business that lives on high-value, low‑drama customers instead of volume and chaos.

We cover:

His journey from 1 bounce house in New Mexico to $300K+ near Pittsburgh

Why he deliberately keeps his inventory small and focuses on renting 100% of what he owns

How SEO and smart Google Ads targeting fuel weekday school & church events

The discount and coupon structure that attracts teachers, schools, military, and first responders

How he pushed his average ticket to around $700 with tents, tables, and chairs

Why his cost to acquire a customer is about $3 and how you can drive yours down

Using Profit First + Square savings to fund off‑season marketing instead of going broke every winter

If you want help implementing what Tom talks about (SEO maps, coupon strategy, weekday school work), check the show notes for links and comment “TOM” on the YouTube version of this episode so we can send you resources and a link to book a strategy call.

In this episode, we sit down with a party rental owner who grew his bounce house business from $9K to $400K. She shares how he bought her first inflatables, what she spent on equipment, the marketing that finally filled his calendar, and whether a party rental business is still profitable today.
Perfect if you’ve been searching “how to start a party rental / bounce house business” or want a real-life breakdown before you invest in your first unit.
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