Here is sampling of what our clients and other professionals within the rental industry have to say about our knowledge, successes, services and abilities:

“It was a pleasure working with you on this transaction, your efforts have been outstanding.  We are excited about our business sale and you have been there for us through the whole process.  I'm glad that we chose HS&A to represent us in this transaction and look forward to working with you guys in the future.”

--J-Ray Simpson, shareholder, Portland U-Rent-It, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas

“Hiring HS&A was one of the best moves our company made in its 50 years of existence.  Following their recommendations substantially increased the ultimate sale price of my business.”

--Former owner of RER Top 100 Rental Company (operational consulting client that later led to a business sale through HS&A)

"Fred and Gary worked extremely hard to get our deal done and the outcome was a success.  I appreciate their efforts and would recommend their services to special event rental companies that are considering selling." 

--Lance York, majority shareholder of TriServe Party Rentals, New York, New York

"I firmly believe without HS&A's involvement in the Premiere transaction, we would have unknowingly left a considerable amount of money on the table.  Hageman, Stansberry & Associates made sure I didn't leave money on the table." 

--Dave Mathes, former owner of Premiere Party Rental, Austin, Texas

“Fred and Gary are knowledgeable, careful and thorough. The report we received was direct, specific and beyond my expectation. I recommend their services without qualification.”

- Owner of a 3-store rental operation (operational consulting client)

"We are very pleased with our decision of taking ownership in a rental business and even more with our choice of HS&A.  We could not have gotten it done without you."

--Steve & Shiela Dietsch, owners of Anderson Rentals, Mission, Kansas

"They worked tirelessly to maximize the value of our transactions.  We are very pleased with the work done for us by Hageman, Stansberry & Associates and would highly recommend them to represent any seller in the rental industry."

  --Brian Smoker, former CFO of Stellar Events & Presentation Resources

“Your report was comprehensive and thorough.   All of our partners felt the value was fair to all parties.  Your knowledge of the rental industry was apparent throughout the report and appreciated by all. ”

- Partner of a multi-location West Coast rental company (business valuation client)

"You earned your fee, plus some.  We could not have done it without both of you. We, the Shareholders, will be forever grateful.  Thanks for everything you did for us. Words can't describe your efforts.

--Don Bates, former President & Shareholder, Valley Rents, Roseville, California

“I have purchased four businesses through HS&A.  In each deal, Fred and Gary performed an excellent job representing the seller.  They also understand the buyer’s interests and work hard to bring a deal to a successful conclusion.  They are knowledgeable and help streamline the process for both seller and buyer.”  

--John Moran, Principal, 523 Capital, LLC

“Fred and Gary did a first rate job marketing and selling our business. Their professionalism and attention to every detail made the process of selling our business a smooth transaction. I would recommend them to anyone thinking of selling their business.”

--Brian Vaughn, President, Capital Rentals, Inc. commenting on the sale of Capital's party rental division

"I have worked with other investment bankers and brokers in the rental industry, but none have your source of contacts, your knowledge, ability or success rate.  In my opinion, HS&A is the leading and most successful mergers and acquisitions firm in the rental industry."

--Les Chayo, Attorney and General Counsel of the California Rental Association

"Buying or selling a rental business is no easy task.  Fred Hageman and Gary Stansberry just seem to get the job done!"

--Leon Kothmann, former Executive Director of the Texas Rental Association

"Our company has purchased several businesses from sellers represented by HS&A.  Throughout our experiences with them, HS&A has shown themselves to be straightforward, thorough and insightful with respect to their financial analysis.  They also bring with them a wealth of rental experience and knowledge, which certainly helps the purchasing process and reducing the legwork necessary in due diligence."

--Michael Berman, Co-Owner, The Stuart Rental Company, Milpitas, California

"Your professional approach is proof that honesty and true client concern yield the results a seller like myself seeks."

--Bill Claflin, former owner of Commercial Surroundings Rental, Nokomis, Florida

“We were very pleased with your report and felt your valuation was right on the mark.  The report enabled my partner and I to transition the business to my son at a fair price.   Your report also made some suggestions that allowed him to make some immediate improvements to the business.”

--Former owner of a two location rental company based in Texas (business valuation client)

“Our company made a decision to divest its North American operations, which consisted of numerous operations across the U.S.  The company had many internal obstacles, making the regional divestitures difficult and challenging.  These challenges were addressed and resolved expeditiously, thoroughly and professionally by Hageman, Stansberry & Associates.  The results and total success generated by the efforts of Fred and Gary were much appreciated and notably rewarding to all involved in the process.  They got the job done and satisfied the financial expectations of the parent company.”

 --Tim Campbell, former Executive of a National Rental Company whose divestiture was handled by HS&A

"Thank you for helping make this possible.  I am convinced this acquisition (All-Star’s acquisition of National Rental) would not have happened without you."

--Ken de Vries, owner of All-Star Rents, Vallejo, California

"Stansberry and Hageman have provided us with insight and understanding of a number of trends and developments within the rental industry.  If I owned a rental company and needed advice or was looking for assistance to buy, sell or value a rental company, they would be the first people I would call."

--Michael Roth, Editor in Chief, Rental Equipment Register Magazine

"Your professionalism and perseverance will always be appreciated.  You both went above and beyond to get this deal done.  This transaction would not have been completed without your involvement."

--Alan and Mark Huber, Principals, Elms Equipment Rental, Inc., Brawley, California 

"We've used several articles published by Gary Stansberry as part of our training manuals that go along with the rental management video we've put together.  These articles give lots of industry advice and strategies that rental professionals need to know to be successful."

--Kari Bogdan, Manager of Continuing Education, The AED Foundation

"Their thorough knowledge of the rental industry has been invaluable as we sought to divest of several operating units.  Having business partners like HS&A that were familiar with how our business runs and operates was a key ingredient in the success we achieved."

  --Jeff Sangalis, former CEO of Stellar Events & Presentation Resources