Five Mistakes New Event Rental Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Aug 4

Starting an event rental business can be exciting, but it’s also easy to make mistakes that slow down growth or make the business feel overwhelming. From underestimating marketing needs to overcomplicating operations, many first-time owners find themselves spending more time fixing problems than actually making money.

The good news? These mistakes are easy to avoid—especially when you have a business model built to simplify your path to success.

Here are five common mistakes new event rental owners make—and how to make sure you skip them.

Mistake 1: Trying to Do Everything From Scratch

Many new business owners spend months (and thousands of dollars) trying to create a logo, build a website, design social media pages, and figure out how to rank on Google. By the time they’re ready to start booking events, they’ve lost momentum—and money.

How to Avoid It:
A Hoop Trailer comes with professional branding, a fully built website, and a Google Business listing right out of the gate. Instead of worrying about your online presence, you can focus on getting bookings from day one.

Mistake 2: Focusing Only on One Type of Client

Some event rental owners limit themselves to just private parties or just schools. While that can work, it leaves money on the table and can make your income inconsistent.

How to Avoid It:
Hoop Trailer owners thrive because the trailer appeals to breweries, schools, corporate events, festivals, and private parties alike. Diversifying your bookings keeps your schedule full—and your income steady—all year long.

Mistake 3: Underpricing (or Overpricing) Events

Finding the right balance with pricing can be tough. Price too low, and you’ll work hard without seeing much profit. Price too high, and you risk scaring off potential clients.

How to Avoid It:
Hoop Trailer operators receive pricing guidance and templates based on what’s proven to work across 23 locations. Most owners charge $400 for a four-hour rental, plus $100/hour for additional time, striking a balance that attracts clients and keeps profits healthy.

Mistake 4: Overcomplicating Operations

Some event rentals require large crews, complex equipment, or long setup times. The more moving parts, the more stressful every event becomes.

How to Avoid It:
A Hoop Trailer is easy for one person to tow, set up, and manage. Setup and takedown take minutes, not hours, and you don’t need a team to handle events. This simplicity means you can book multiple events per weekend without feeling burned out.

Mistake 5: Forgetting About Year-Round Opportunities

A lot of event rentals slow down in colder months because they rely solely on outdoor events. That can make income unpredictable and lead to long off-seasons.

How to Avoid It:
Hoop Trailers work indoors or outdoors, meaning owners can book corporate events, school fundraisers, and even long-term brewery contracts during the winter. That flexibility keeps income steady, no matter the season.

Build a Business Without the Headaches

With the right system, you can skip the trial-and-error phase and start booking events quickly, with a business that’s profitable, flexible, and designed to grow.

That’s why Hoop Trailer is expanding so rapidly, with 23 locations already operating and 100 planned by 2027. Each territory is exclusive, so once your city is claimed, it’s gone.

If you’re ready to build a business without the common headaches most new owners face, now is the time to act.

Scott Mosteller https://mossubi.com