The RTO Show "Let's talk Rent to Own"

Ever wondered how a $8.5 billion industry keeps millions of Americans lounging in style? Step into "The RTO Show Podcast" – where the mysterious world of Rent to Own furniture finally spills its secrets! Your host Pete Shau isn't just any industry veteran – he's spent 20 years in the trenches, collecting the kind of stories that'll make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even rethink everything you knew about that couch you're sitting on.

From wild customer tales to industry shake-ups that'll knock your rented socks off, Pete brings the seemingly mundane world of furniture financing to vibrant life. Warning: This isn't your typical business podcast – expect real talk, unexpected laughs, and "aha!" moments that'll have you looking at every lease agreement in a whole new light.

Whether you're an RTO pro who knows your depreciation schedules by heart, or you're just curious about how that fancy sectional ended up in your living room, Pete's got the inside scoop you never knew you needed. Tune in and discover why the furniture business is anything but boring!

Guest

Larry Sutton

Larry Sutton earned his nickname not from preaching, but from a Southern Baptist cadence and an uncanny ability to rally a room—skills that would define a career built on value, trust, and relentless execution. After building Champion on a handshake deal and navigating Berg-Warner's exit from the industry, Larry sold at a premium and retired.

A tip about rent-to-own tires revealed exploding demand for custom wheels—and a deeper mission: safer commutes, reliable transportation, and dignity for working families. Larry launched Rent-N-Roll in Tampa, but discovered a fatal flaw: the name screamed "rims," leaving tire buyers at the door. A franchisee's experiment separating products unlocked hidden demand, sparking a rebrand to RNR Tire Express—premium retail with lease-to-own flexibility.

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RTO Legend: Larry Sutton of RNR Tire Express