Dick Detmer

Detmer Consulting Inc.

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https://www.detmerconsulting.com/

Phone:309-781-3451

Dick Detmer is a consultant, lecturer and writer with Detmer Consulting, maintaining over 35 years of experience in the equipment rental industry.

Leadership and the Rental Business

Rental Industry's Enhanced Focus on Leadership

Are your rental industry managers truly the leaders you need them to be?

What Rental Companies Can Do To Prepare For The Busy Season

Prepare Now For The Upcoming Busier Seasons

A few opinions, reminders, and examples regarding what can be done in the next few weeks or months for your rental business be prepared for the upcoming busier seasons.

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How to Prepare Your Rental Company for 2024

Dick Detmer lays out what rental companies can do now to prepare for a prosperous 2024.

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Tips For Rental Companies to Thrive—Not Just Survive

Columnist Dick Detmer gives advice to rental companies on how they can thrive in this current business climate, rather than simply survive.

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How Enhancing Customer Relations Can Increase Income

Columnist Dick Detmer explains how rental companies focusing on customer relationships can increase their profitability.

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Facility Flow, Equipment Placement, Image and Emphasizing Efficiency

Columnist Dick Detmer explains how items such as facility flow, equipment placement and overall image can influence a rental company's efficiency.

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Focusing on your Niche for the Future

Rental columnist Dick Detmer lays out how rental companies can zero in (and perhaps even redefine) their niche for the years ahead.

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How to keep your company healthy and prosperous

Dick Detmer weighs in on the state of the rental industry and discusses how rental companies can stay healthy and prosperous in 2023.

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Plan to Start 2023 off Right

Rental columnist Dick Detmer explains why planning ahead is the key to a successful 2023.

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Adjusting Rental Rates

Why rental companies should make it a priority to adjust their rental rates, delivery fees and other charges.

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Structured Rental Equipment Education

Why it's vitally important to ensure that rental company employees are educated on all the various types of equipment in your inventory.

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Educating Rental Staff, Part I

Dick Detmer lays out what rental companies should to do educate their employees.

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How to Attract Employees to Combat the Labor Shortage

Your employees are your most valuable asset to your rental business. Here are some important reminders for what can be done to keep and attract employees - and negate the current labor shortage.

Creating a Professional Image

Columnist Dick Detmer explains how rental companies can put forth a professional image by sprucing up their showroom and educating employees.

What to Know About Succession Planning

Columnist Dick Detmer explains what rental company owners should think about when it comes to succession planning.

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Rental Industry Trend Outlook for 2022

Businesses around the country have faced unique circumstances, but rental has remained strong. As we continue to come through this, here are some observations and a couple of predictions for this year.

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Set Yourself Up for a Good, Successful Year Ahead

When the opportunity of potentially prosperous times comes along, it’s wise to do more to set your rental company up to reap bigger returns. Here are a few things that all rental business owners should consider for a successful year ahead.

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The 2021 ARA Show: A "Different" Kind of Show

This year’s Rental Show will be nothing if not ‘different.’ A different time of year and a different venue from recent years to start, but with different challenges than we've ever seen. Here are my forecasts and opinions for this year's show.

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Rental Business Software: Do’s, Don’ts, and Other Considerations

Many equipment rental business owners are working far too hard for the amount left over after expenses. A more robust software system can help your company keep more of what you’ve earned.

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Prepare your Rental Team with First Impression Training

Learn how to train your team to make the most of the economic recovery and every customer interaction.

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Get Ready, Rental Demand is Coming

Here are some practical ways to get ready for the upcoming season and make the most out of the economic recovery.

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The State of the Rental Industry and a Salute to Women

In Dick Detmer's opinion, the state of the rental industry remains strong. Here is his take, along with a salute to the women in the rental industry.

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Thriving (Not Just Surviving) in 2021 and 2022

As we close out a rough 2020, I remain convinced that the equipment rental industry is one of the most resilient on Earth, and I have faith that the well-prepared independently owned and operated rental companies will thrive - and not just survive.

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A Stable Rental Workforce Requires Retaining, Training, and Appreciation

It's important to have an effective employee retention and training system. Ask yourself what is being done at your rental company to keep your staff from drifting away and consider these suggestions moving forward.