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Vanguard's David Frank on KPS Acquisition and Ghosts

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Sheprak talks to David Frank, global vice president of commercial sales for engines and batteries at Briggs & Stratton.

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Alexis Sheprak
Sep 14, 2021
Briggs & Stratton

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Sheprak talks to David Frank, global vice president of commercial sales for engines and batteries at Briggs & Stratton, about being acquired by KPS and how it's affected the company, his favorite bagel flavors, and advice for rental business owners. 

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