• EP. 08 Got Laid Off from Amazon… Now Makes Over $200K/Year with Bounce Houses: The Bobby Michalski Story
    Jul 23 2025

    In this episode, Bobby Michalski shares his journey from being laid off at Amazon to growing his party rental business in Connecticut. With 55 units—including tents and tables—Bobby talks about the challenges of scaling, the importance of customer satisfaction, and how tools like Eventhawk have helped boost his bookings. He also discusses managing his team, working with family, and his plans for 2025.

    Bobby’s advice for new business owners: focus on your customers, invest in marketing, and don’t be afraid to grow slowly.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • EP.07: From Arby’s to $600K — How a Former Financial Advisor Built a Party Rental Empire | The Tom Slonaker Story
    Jul 16 2025

    Join Tom Slonaker as he shares his incredible journey from sports broadcasting to building a thriving inflatable rental empire.
    In this episode, Tom reveals how he transformed a side hustle into a successful business, offering valuable insights on growth, customer loyalty, and the power of clear communication. From overcoming challenges to managing over 600 events a year, Tom’s story is packed with lessons for anyone looking to scale their business and achieve long-term success.

    Don’t miss these expert tips from a seasoned pro!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • EP.06 From Chaos to Success: Gabriel Duta’s Journey to Growing Jumping Joy Inflatables
    Jul 9 2025

    In Episode 6 of the Bounce House Bosses Podcast, Gabriel Duta from Jumping Joy Inflatables shares his journey of building a successful rental business. From mindset shifts to navigating tough situations like holiday chaos, Gabriel offers valuable insights for scaling your own party rental business. Don’t miss this episode—it's packed with tips!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • EP.05 From Door-to-Door Sales to Party Rental Mafia
    Jul 2 2025

    Join us for an exciting conversation with Christian Paden, owner of Party Rental Mafia, as he shares his journey into the party rental business, the ups and downs of starting from scratch, and how he grew his business to 36 inflatables and more. Discover how Christian went from door-to-door sales in roofing to running a thriving party rental company, and hear the inside story of how Party Rental Mafia was born. Learn valuable insights on marketing, building systems, and scaling your business, including his approach to using video content for training and improving customer service. Whether you're new to the business or looking to take your operations to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiration!

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    1 hr
  • EP. 04 From 0 to 35 Units: How Samantha Buck Turned Bounce Houses into Big Bucks 💰
    Jun 25 2025

    Samantha Buck didn’t leave her job as a probation officer just to work longer hours in a new one.
    She did it to have more time with her family, make more money, and build something of her own with her husband.
    With a pro website, high-converting funnels, and real marketing, she went from “just trying this out” to running a thriving business with 35+ inflatables—and now her husband’s about to quit his job too.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • EP. 03 Diego Iturri's Inspiring Story: Overcoming Challenges and Building Iturri Rentals in Just 2 Years
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode, Diego Iturri, the founder of Iturri Rentals in Ruskin, Florida, shares his journey from a career in grocery management to launching his own successful party rental business. In just two years, Diego has grown his business to include inflatables, restroom trailers, tents, tables, and chairs, overcoming challenges such as limited capital and working long hours. He offers valuable insights on perseverance, customer service, and the importance of investing in marketing, like working with Event Hawk. Diego's story is a testament to taking risks, overcoming fears, and pushing through tough times to build a business that supports his family and community. Tune in for a dose of motivation, advice on marketing and growth, and a reminder that you’re never truly "ready" to make the leap into entrepreneurship.

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    57 mins
  • EP. 02 How I Made 100K and Quit My Teaching Job
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode, Kelcie Baye of Bouncin' Baye Inflatables shares how she went from buying one bounce house for her kids to running a successful party rental company in Durham, NC. Learn how she scaled to 22 units, boosted bookings with Google Ads and Event Hawk, and quit her full-time job—all in under 3 years. Perfect for anyone looking to grow their bounce house or party rental business.

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    58 mins
  • EP 01: How a Florida Man Went from Watching Football to Running a Bounce House Empire
    Jun 2 2025

    Jefferey Ring was just chilling, ready for football, when a bounce house delivery outside his house sparked a wild idea: start a party rental biz. Fast forward less than a year, and he’s got 21 inflatables, a crew to help clean, and customers lining up.... all while charging top dollar and delivering top service. Jefferey shares the real talk on marketing, hiring your first employee, and why picking up the phone still wins in a world of online bookings. Ready to bounce into your own business? This episode’s got your back!

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    58 mins