#56 - Chatting With Gary Kerr: Taking on an opportunity in Hire 53 years ago changed my whole life

Show Notes

Gary Kerr is the founder of Kerr's Hire in Victoria, Australia and has over 50 years experience in the equipment rental industry. Gary is a past President of the Hire and Rental Industry Association and is truly an industry legend.

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Timestamps
[02:09] - How did you first become involved in the equipment rental industry?

[05:09] - Gary talks about when Wreckair Hire acquired Geelong Hire in 1981

[09:18] - Gary reflects on the day he started Kerr’s Hire

[11:08] - What is the history of Kerr's Hire?

[16:21] - Gary talks about almost selling Kerr's Hire to Kennards Hire in 2009

[21:56] - What do you look for in people when recruiting?

[23:27] - What are some options for career progression?

[26:45] - How important is it to keep Kerr's Hire a family owned business?

[29:36] - Gary talks about bringing his song Jared Kerr into the business

[32:37] - How do you think the industry is evolved over the last 20 years?

[35:09] - Gary talks about interviewing Phil Newby and the HRIA moving from state based to a national organization.

[47:51] - What is the Personal Property Securities Act?

[54:55] - What advice would you give to somebody thinking of starting their own Hire business?

[56:22] - Who played a big influence on you from a mentor perspective in your career?

[58:09] - If you could go back and give them advice to your younger self, what would you say?

[01:00:06] - How do you define success?

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