RTO Education Resources

RTO Education Resources - APRO's Rent-to-Own Seminars

The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations offers educational seminars designed for owners and employees at our annual convention. Take advantage of the valuable networking and educational opportunities by learning how to make yourself, your business and your industry better.

 

APRO's annual Convention and Buying Show

 

Each year, APRO's Convention and Buying Show features top speakers and offers a wide range of seminar topics addressing the vital issues that affect the rent-to-own industry. Owners, employees and vendors from across the country attend APRO’s Convention to learn the latest industry trends and business improvements through these dynamic educational seminars.

For summaries of  APRO's most recent seminars, login to APRO's E-Community at the top of our website and download handouts from various sessions.

 

APRO's annual Dave Egan Legislative Conference

 

If you’re politically active and in the rent-to-own business, the Dave Egan Legislative Conference is your opportunity to join dealers on Capitol Hill and spread the message about the value of rent-to-own in America. In addition to meeting with your U.S. legislators, each conference also features a keynote address designed to help you improve your business back home.

 

Use this link to learn more about APRO's Dave Egan Legislative Conference.

 

State rental dealer association meetings

 

Many state rental dealer associations hold meetings throughout the year to address current rent-to-own industry issues. These seminars and speakers educate both RTO business owners and their employees.

 

Contact your state association president and/or check APRO's industry calendar to find out when your state is hosting an upcoming meeting.





APRO's 2011 Dave Egan Legislative Conference
May 2-4, Washington, DC
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RTOHQ: The Magazine
RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here.
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Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | July-August 2010
Download the entire July - August 2010 issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine by clicking on the link above (PDF).

 

David Lane, APRO's 2010 Employee of the Year 

by Murlin Evans

David Lane, an Indiana-based Premier Rental-Purchase employee, is known for many selfless deeds that help his community and inspire his company.


Louise Brown, APRO's 2010 Customer of the Year

by Murlin Evans

Louise Brown has been a BestWay Rent-To-Own customer in Virginia for 20 years—and her passion for helping those in need runs deep. "I've always believed that if you take care of others, they'll take care of you."


We Are Family: Profiles of the APRO Staff

by Kristen Card

With a combined 153 years of service to the rent-to-own industry, the APRO staff makes hard work seem easy. Meet the modestly sized group of professionals—plus a real "fat cat"—who work on your behalf.


Behavioral Economics, Libertarian Paternalism and Rent-to-Own

by Ed Winn III

There is a growing movement to "nudge" consumers' behavior. Consider it a subtle attack on the flank of individual freedom that, if allowed to develop unchecked, could set its sights on rent-to-own. It if does, the results for rental dealers will not be pretty.


Hats Off to Louisville!

A recap of the highlights at APRO's 2010 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show, held July 19–22 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to learning, purchasing and socializing, rental dealers and vendors gathered to celebrate the association's 30th anniversary.

 

Cover illustration by Dave Cutler 

 

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