Pitchin’ Tents
Pitchin’ Tents
Podcast Description
Welcome to Pitchin’ Tents – your go-to podcast for everything you need to know about the safe installation of party and event tents!
Whether you’re an event planner, rental company, or just someone passionate about creating safe outdoor experiences, this podcast has you covered.
Join Bryan Bolt and Davis West as they chat with industry experts, safety inspectors, and event pros to uncover best practices, essential guidelines, and real-world tips to ensure every tent you set up is secure and compliant. From understanding weather challenges to anchoring techniques and compliance with safety codes, we break it all down in a fun
and engaging way. Because when it comes to event safety, every stake counts! Tune in and let’s make every event safe, successful, and stress-free.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on safety culture in the tent industry, event planning best practices, and installation techniques, with episodes discussing topics such as creating a culture of safety, weather challenges affecting installations, and compliance with safety codes. Specific examples include benefits of comprehensive safety training and insights into the operations of TopTec's Tent School.
Welcome to Pitchin’ Tents – your go-to podcast for everything you need to know about the safe installation of party and event tents!
Whether you’re an event planner, rental company, or just someone passionate about creating safe outdoor experiences, this podcast has you covered.
Join Davis West and Ray Garvey, Jr. as they chat with industry experts, safety inspectors, and event pros to uncover best practices, essential guidelines, and real-world tips to ensure every tent you set up is secure and compliant. From understanding weather challenges to anchoring techniques and compliance with safety codes, we break it all down in a fun
and engaging way. Because when it comes to event safety, every stake counts! Tune in and let’s make every event safe, successful, and stress-free.
Davis and Ray welcome MATRA’s Liz Wilson, Ian Sherwood, and Michael Micek for a special preview of the 2026 MATRA Tent Show in Atlantic City! From hands-on certification courses and Spanish-language education to a new first-timer buddy system and expanded expo hours, they break down what attendees can expect. The conversation also explores choosing the right employees to bring, building lasting industry connections, and turning what you learn into real improvements back at your business—with plenty of laughs along the way.
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