About The Host

Professional Leader and Coach with 20+ years of experience and knowledge of the Rent to Own industry.
Pete Shau
With over two decades of leadership in single-unit and multi-unit rent-to-own operations, I've built a career marked by significant accomplishments across every facet of this dynamic industry. In August 2022, I made a pivotal decision: to create a space where like-minded professionals could come together to share insights, exchange best practices, and explore the transformative potential of the RTO business model.This industry has profoundly changed lives—mine included—and I'm passionate about fostering a community where we can collectively discuss, teach, and advance the strategies that make rent-to-own such a powerful force for accessibility and opportunity. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the field, I invite you to join the conversation about how this business continues to evolve and impact communities across the nation.

Education and biography

Education
  • South Florida Community College
  • Business Leadership training at Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
  • Teaching Course Developement and Educational Leadership Programs designed to train management in today's competitive market
  • Tire Industry Association (TIA) Certified 2026
Professional experience
I bring over 20 years of experience in the rent-to-own industry, having worked with and helped build multiple successful locations. My expertise spans same-store sales growth, multi-unit management, revenue expansion, and customer development. I also have extensive experience in employee training, leadership development, and recruitment, with a strong operational focus on building scalable teams and sustainable growth across multiple RTO organizations.
Operations history in the Rent-to- Own Industry
  • Rent A Center, Inc. - 7 years - Store Management, Central Florida
  • CPL Group, DBA. Rent King - 7years - Single and multi unit management - Tampa Bay, FL
  • Buddy's Home Furnishings - 7 years - Single and multi-unit management - Tampa Bay, FL
  • RNR Tire Express - Current - Franchise Training Cordinator - Tampa, FL