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The RTO Show "Let's talk Rent to Own"
The RTO Show Podcast is the definitive voice of the rent-to-own industry.
Hosted by Pete Shau — a 20-year RTO veteran with experience spanning store management, multi-unit operations, and industry leadership — every episode delivers the kind of insight you can only get from someone who has lived it.
Each week, Pete sits down with the entrepreneurs, operators, executives, and innovators who built the rent-to-own industry from the ground up. From navigating federal compliance and legislative advocacy to scaling multi-unit operations and developing the next generation of RTO leaders, these are the conversations that move the industry forward.
What you'll find here:
• Candid interviews with RTO industry legends and emerging leaders
• Operational strategies and business solutions for today's market
• Coverage of industry events, legislative developments, and market trends
• Honest discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of RTO
Whether you're a seasoned operator, a store manager working your way up, or a vendor partner looking to understand the industry more deeply — The RTO Show is where the rent-to-own community comes to learn, connect, and grow.
New episodes weekly.
Visit us at www.TheRTOShowPodcast.com
The RTO Show "Let's talk Rent to Own"
Latest Episodes
AMPTAB’s Role in the Future of Rent-to-Own Buying
Too many logins. Too many catalogs. Too many “where is that spec” moments when a customer is standing right in front of you. We wanted to know what actually changes when RTO dealers and vendors stop treating sourcing like a scavenger hunt and s...
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How Lauren Talicska tackled APRO's legcon 2026 for the Rent to Own industry
For a lot of people in this industry, Washington DC exists somewhere in the background — a place where policy gets made while operators focus on customers, staff, and the day-to-day grind of running a business. But spend a few days at LegCon an...
LegCon 2026: Why RTO Advocacy Matters More Than Ever
Pete Shau sits down with Amberlee Maya and Charles Smitherman to recap LegCon 2026, APRO’s legislative conference in Washington, D.C. They discuss the power of industry advocacy, the growth of first-time attendees, the importance of building re...
How RNR Tire Express Builds Better Shops Through Training, Service, and Leadership
A tire shop can sell rubber all day and still lose the customer the moment service feels cold, slow, or unsafe. We bring on Jason Shuey from RNR Tire Express to explain how a fast-growing rent-to-own automotive franchise builds loyalty with tra...
RTO Legend: A Tribute To Ernie Lewallen of UHR
Some people leave a company behind. Others leave an industry stronger than they found it. We’re closing the first RTO Legends series with a tribute to Ernie Lewallen, a rent-to-own leader whose influence reached far beyond the stores he operate...
