Our first former Olympian joins The Front Porch! John Keller represented Team USA in team handball in the 1996 Olympics before entering the rental industry and becoming the CEO of FlexTC. We talked about his journey around the country and from sports to building a successful service company in the rental and emergency spaces. Keller also reflects on the challenges and lessons learned in the rental industry, emphasizing the importance of community, flexibility, and resilience in both personal and professional growth.

Point of Rental's Director of Product Operations, Woody Hagar, joins the Front Porch. From dreams of drumming making way to geography to data analytics, we trek the course of his career. For the list of his Top 5 books, find those below. To learn where he got his nickname (spoiler alert: It isn't Woody), or the lie he most remembers telling kids, or how he plans to celebrate his 100th birthday, watch the video.

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Woody's Top 5 Books:
5. Nine Lies About Work: https://a.co/d/iN6pGie
4. Dare to Lead: https://a.co/d/dxk2F8K
3. Boys in the Boat: https://a.co/d/htRz4ht
2. Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge: https://a.co/d/bU6w2Of
1. You're Not Listening: https://a.co/d/ixWA7mt

Scott Marchant, the Managing Director of Master Hire based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia joins Brian on The Front Porch. They delve into the complexities of Australia's hire industry, and discuss the experiences and challenges they share with their American counterparts.

Scott provides valuable insights on the importance of focusing on people in the service industry, balancing work and life, the power of effective listening, and the multiple facets of the hire industry that outsiders often overlook. The discussion encapsulates Scott's journey from starting out in the industry to becoming a majority owner of his company, the shaping of the company culture, and the significant role of customers in driving their growth and innovation path. We also play a game of 'Scott or Not' where Scott discusses his stand on various things, from technology to leadership values.