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Fred Hageman is a frequent contributor to several industry magazines, including Rental Management Magazine, Special Events Rental Magazine, Rental Equipment Register (RER) and others. Following are some of the articles Fred has written or contributed to:
  • Rental Management Magazine, January 2023 Story By Fred Hageman
    • Maximizing the sale of your company - Avoid these top 5 seller mistakes
  • Rental Management Magazine, June 2018 Cover Story By Fred Hageman
    • Transitioning Your Rental Business--Cover Story
  • Material Handling Wholesaler Magazine August 2017:  Cover Story by Fred Hageman
    • Cover Story: Rental Is About Profit, Not Sales--by Fred Hageman
  • Lift and Access Magazine  July/August 2015
    • Organization and Appearance Boost Business Value--by Fred Hageman
  • Rental Magazine, Feature Article by Fred Hageman, July/August 2014
    • Build a Sales Force for Success
  • Fred Hageman, principal of Rental Acquisitions, LLC, is Featured Expert in ARA's Succession Planning--April 2014 Member Mailing (contact Fred for a free copy)
  • Fred Hageman quoted in ENR regarding Hertz equipment division spinoff--March 24, 2014 Rental Industry Expert Hageman quoted in ENR
  • Utilizing Dashboard Reports  Feature Financial Management Article, Rental Management Magazine, Jan Pre-Show 2014
  • Rental Business Basics to Thrive
    • Cover Story: Fred Hageman, Rental Magazine, August/September 2013
  • The Startup Mentality
    • Cover Story; Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Managment Magazine, June 2010
  • Making Cents
    • Cover Story; Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Management Magazine, April 2010
  • Back to Basics-Monitoring Time and Dollar Utilization is a Foundation for Success
    • Feature Story; Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, August 2009
  • Maintenance Required: The Pros and Cons of Aging Your Equipment
    • Cover Story; Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Management Magazine, June 2009
  • Survive and Thrive
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), Event Solutions Magazine, November 2008
  • Dealing with Diversity and Change
    • Participant in Industry Forum at Annual ARA Convention; Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, April 2007
  • Survival of the Fittest; What Does M&A Activity in the Rental Sector Mean for the Industry?
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), Event Solutions Magazine, April 2007
  • Rush of Consolidation Grabs Event Rental Firms
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), The Wall Street Journal, Page B6, September 12, 2006
  • Calculating Acquisition Multiples
    • Feature Story; Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, April 2006
  • Will Party Rental Consolidate?
    • Feature Story; Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, Event & Party Management Section, January 2005
  • Setting the Right Rental Rates Demands Fine-Tuning of Time and Dollar Utilization
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Management Magazine, October 2004
  • “Rental Advisor’s Rule,”
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Pulse, August- October 2004
  • The Rental Advisor’s Rule was created based on an idea from the American Rental Association’s 2004 Information Committee, which Fred Hageman is a member. A test run of the following six rules was started in August 2004. Based on feedback from the ARA, this test run had a high readership count and positive feedback from subscribers.
    • Rental Advisor’s Rule # 1
    • Rental Advisor’s Rule # 2 
    • Rental Advisor’s Rule # 3 
    • Rental Advisor’s Rule # 4 
    • Rental Advisor’s Rule # 5 
    • Rental Advisor’s Rule # 6
  • The Structure of the Deal
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, February 2004
  • Everyone Needs an Exit Strategy
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Management Magazine, February 2004
  • The New Face of Rental
    • Participant in Industry Forum at Annual ARA Convention; Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, April 2003
  • Rental Can Withstand the Winds of War
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Pulse, April 2003
  • Second Thoughts About Returning to Rental? Nope, Not Any More!
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Management Magazine, February 2003
  • The Importance of ‘Critical Mass’
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, January 2003
  • One on One with Fred Hageman
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Pulse, November 2002
  • 10 Keys to a Well-Run Rental Center
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, June-July 2002
  • A Worldwide Look at Key, Current Rental Issues
    • Participant in Industry Forum at Annual ARA Convention; Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, May 2002
  • Calculated Growth
    • Fred Hageman (contributor), Rental Equipment Register, April 2002
  • Guest Room: Party Rental Role Models
    • Fred Hageman, Special Events Magazine, February 200
  • The New Era of Ownership
    • Fred Hageman, Rental Management Magazine, November 2001
 

Testimonials

"Fred has a genuine knowledge and a true passion for the industry. This is drawn from his experience working his entire career in the rental industry and in many capacities throughout the country which makes him the perfect broker in a sales transaction. He did a great job for Max King Holding Company and I am confident he will do a great job for anyone else lucky enough to be represented by him."

- Brett M. Kingstone, President/CEO, Max King Realty Holding Company, LLC
"I will agree! Fred you have been an incredible resource for us and negotiator to build a great relationship. Your expertise helped to close a deal of which we are grateful. Without you representing the deal, it wouldn't have happened. You really worked for all sides to make this transaction a reality. I've had a great time getting to know you and wish you all much success. Fred I hope that you can handle any future business deals with us as well."

-Randy Lowe, Lowe & Behold, Orlando, Florida, Note: Fred represented the Seller in the transaction. Lowe & Behold was the Purchaser.
“Thank you Fred for all of your guidance, communication and hard work on the sale of our family business, Campbell Tent and Party Rentals. You had our back the entire time and I really appreciated your attention to detail. We feel you more than earned your fee helping promote the sale of our business and following through as we closed the deal. I would highly recommend you to any rental store owner that is looking to sell their business. Thanks again.”

--Peggy Campbell, owner, Campbell Tent and Party Rentals, Knoxville, TN
“Fred, you did a wonderful job and an amazing and comprehensive valuation on our company, with insights that were very meaningful for us. Thank you again for all of your efforts and for going beyond the call of duty. We really appreciate it."”

– Argyle Sheets, MPE Rents
“Thank you, Fred, for the consulting work that you provided for our Company. Your initial visit and consultation in 2015 resulted in us more than doubling our business. With your last on-site visit, you added such valuable insight and knowledge and we are happy to have you as part of our 'team.' Again, thank you and I would recommend your services to any size rental company in the industry.”

– Nathan Crumley, M&R Rentals and Sales
"I want to personally thank Fred Hageman for his handling of the deal. He brought multiple qualified potential purchasers and his attention to every single detail made the deal possible for me, my family, my employees and my customers. Without question he is the best intermediary in the rental industry. I highly recommend his services to any seller no matter the size of their operation."

-- David Costanzo, President, Western States Equipment Company, Inc. (Salt Lake City) regarding the sale of Western States to new industry player, Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC,

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