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THE TOPICS BEHIND THE STORIES

From day-to-day operations to long-term growth, we cover the topics shaping the rental industry.

Operations

The systems that keep businesses running smoothly.

Marketing

How rental companies attract and retain customers.

Growth

Lessons from businesses scaling the right way.

Industry Trends

What's changing and what operators need to know.

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Season 01, Episode 04

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Oct 21, 2026
Every booth at the trade show says “AI.” But what does AI routing for dumpster rental businesses actually do, and how do you tell real features from a banner?

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AI Routing: What If Your Routes Planned Themselves?
Every booth at the trade show says “AI.” But what does AI routing for dumpster rental businesses actually do, and how do you tell real features from a banner?
Season 01, Episode 04

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Oct 21, 2026
The $350,000 Lesson: How The Tent Guy Learned to Keep His Profit
In this episode: the mindset shift that turned “how much did you make” into “how much did you keep,” the $350,000 in mistakes he’s made along the way, and why he says tent rental isn’t really a rental business at all – it’s material handling and logistics.
Season 01, Episode 03

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Sep 23, 2026
The Biggest Mistake Haulers Make with Technology with John Shaw
John Shaw talks about the two habits he says every operator needs to stop immediately, and why AI can’t do anything for a business still running on a dry-erase board.
Season 01, Episode 02

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Aug 5, 2026
You Are The Brand with Jamie Schluckebier
Jamie tells us how he built a business that runs without him, why he owns two brands in the same market, and what most operators get wrong about marketing from day one.
Season 01, Episode 01

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Jun 11, 2026

From strategies to eye-popping visual execution, we help brands evolve from just "existing"

Booked Solid Team

The voice behind Booked Solid

Connecting operators, experts, and industry leaders through honest conversations.

Our host

Aaron Plante

Aaron sits down with rental business owners and industry experts to uncover the stories, lessons, and ideas driving the industry forward.

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Whether you’re managing events, hauling dumpsters, or running a service-based rental company, Booked Solid is packed with insights you can put to work.

Dumpster Rentals

Discover proven strategies for operations, marketing, and profitability.

Field Service

Explore lessons from businesses delivering equipment and services every day.

Event Rentals

Learn from operators managing inventory, logistics, and growth at scale.

Booked Solid Blog

Latest Article

AI routing is not one single feature, but different levels of routing capability stacked on one another. This blog explains how the three levels of AI routing work, from basic geo-based routing to advanced operational routing and continuous re-optimization, and how to determine which level is the best fit for your dumpster rental business.