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In this episode Elliott Vigil, Josh Nickell, and John Jeanguenat, ARA's new vice president of the equipment segment, talk about equipment theft and what it takes to lead a rental operation in 2025. Josh and John talk about how they've, in essence, switched roles as Josh is now the CEO of Northside Tool Rental.
4:00 - Josh and John talk about their role reversal
10:20 - John gives Josh advice on leadership in rental
19:00 - Elliott talks about Peter Drucker's quote about strategy and culture, Josh pushes back
25:45 - John asks Josh if he has any experience with equipment theft and the guys trade stories about stolen equipment
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