
Access Nation
Access Nation is a podcast hosted by Phil Duane of Schempp Wholesale. This show focuses on entertaining and educating professionals in the construction, lift, and access industry. Each podcast we will tackle different issues, such as new products, lift and access industry news, used equipment values and rental rates, industry trends.
Episodes
26 episodes
Season 2 Episode 5; LLEAP Awards and Rotating Telehandlers
Host Phil Duane discusses Lift and Access Magazines LLEAP awards, what his top picks are, and the industries rotating telehandlers.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:30

Season 3 Episode 3: JLG/Terex versus China Part 2
Host Phil Duane discusses the preliminary hearings rulings in the case of Anti-dumping against Chinese based manufacturers.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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15:25

Season 3 Episode 2; JLG/Terex versus China
Host Phil Duane discusses last weeks Preliminary Hearing in the Anti-Dumping / Countervailing Case against China based equipment manufacturers.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:35

Season 3 Episode 1; Going Green
In our first episode of Season 3, Phil talks about our new format, plus the emergence of 'Green' equipment and it's demand in new construction.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:18

Season 2 Episode 9; The 2020 RER Top 100
Phil Duane breaks down the RER Top 100, from the large rental houses down to the independents.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:52

Season 2 Episode 8: The Sales Strategist Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with Martin Eade of The Sales Strategist. We discuss how to increase your rental rates post-Covid.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:59

Season 2 Episode 7: The Sales Strategist
Phil Duane interviews Martin Eade from The Sales Strategist about rental rates in the Access Industry.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:12

Season 2 Episode 6: Ready or not, here comes ANSI A92.2
Your host Phil Duane discusses the new ANSI A92.2 standards going in effect June 1st and what challenges it presents the aerial industry.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:29

Season 2 Episode 5: Overcoming Covid-19
Interviews with Brian Robinson from Hugg and Hall Equipment Co., Tim Reiss from Patriot Rental and Sales, and Terrance Weber owner of US Aerials and Equipment Rental.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:30

Season 2 Episode 4: Plan for the Future, Learn from the Past
Access Nation Host Phil Duane talks about ways in the past that the industry has come together in times of struggle, and how we can learn and grow from this experience.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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8:55

Season 2, Episode 3: ConExpo and Corona
Join hosts Phil Duane and Christy Mayfield as they discuss ConExpo and the effects of Covid-19 on the aerial industry.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:57

Season 2 Episode 2: ARA Show Recap
Access Nation's Phil Duane recaps the ARA show in Orlando, updates to the ANSI standard, and what to expect at Con-Expo next month.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:00

Season 2 Episode 1: Out with the Old, In with the New
It's a new year with new goals and new outlooks in the Access industry. We discuss what you might see with the new ANSI standards coming into play and talk about trade show season starting.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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12:11

Episode 12: LLEAP Award Winners with Karen Scally
Jump in as we review the 2019 LLEAP Award winners with Lift and Access Magazine Editor Karen Scally. Check out www.LiftandAccess.com for more information and industry news!
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:00

Episode 11: LLEAP Awards preview with Karen Scally
Access Nation guest Karen Scally discusses the process of selection for the LLEAP awards and some of the interesting submissions for this year and in the past.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:16

Episode 10: ANSI A92.2 Standard Delayed
We discuss the delay of the ANSI A92.2 standard until March 2020 and the two key issues involved: Manual of Responsibilities and approval of modifications to products. Also listen in as Phil talks about Big Country.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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18:35

Episode 9: Rental Rate Watch; Return on Investment
Host Phil Duane discusses the current rental market and what average you can expect for a return on your investment with access and lift equipment.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:14

Episode 8: Interview with Tom McKendree of Winlet USA
This weeks interview is with Tom McKendree of ReachMaster and Winlet USA about the Winlet glass manipulator.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:39

Episode 7: Interview with Structural Glass Systems
Listen in as we interview Cody McCullough, Senior Project Manager at Structural Glass Systems. We tackle the topics of how the industry is changing for glaziers and how the Winlet glass installer has helped advance their business.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:41

Episode 6: Interview with Tony Groat of IPAF
Listen in as host Phil Duane interviews IPAF North American Regional Manager Tony Groat about the impact of ANSI A92 design, safe-use, and training standards.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:10

Episode 5: The Rental Rep World
Access Nation takes an in-depth look at the daily life of a rental rep... if you're good, you'll get paid
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:56

Episode 4: Featured Product: Micro-Scissors
Micro-scissors are more compact, increase productivity and safety on the job site, and are more widely available than ever before. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of each manufacturer's version.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:01

Episode 3: Breaking Down the RER Top 100
A discussion of the always changing distribution channel for rental equipment needs.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:46
