Private equity in live events The term sheet is not a mystery anymore
By Marcel Fairbairn, founder of GearSource, 24 years in pro-AV marketplaces.
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How does GearShare Sync'd change the economics of cross-rental?
Sync'd removes the price of admission. Any professional rental company can now connect unlimited...
How does sub-rental margin math work... and why do some shops lose money on gear they don't own?
Because most operators price the sub-rental after they price the show. The client rate got set on...
How should rental houses handle the console upgrade cycle in 2026: when to replace, when to refurbish, when to sell?
Replace only when the rider actually demands it. Refurbish when the workflow still holds up but the...
How can AI matching solve the cross-border regional rental imbalance in 2026?
By Marcel Fairbairn, founder of GearSource, 24 years in pro-AV marketplaces.
What did GearShare learn from its early stage cross-rental data?
The short version: cross-rental in 2026 is bigger, more structured, and more concentrated than most...
GearSource Rebuilding its Foundation for Growth with New Finance Director:
We’re proud to announce a critical addition to our GearSource leadership team: Mark Stephen Yee...
The Benefits of Buying and Selling "In-Market"
With tariffs wreaking havoc on global trade, buying and selling professional gear—like lighting,...
GearSource® Announces Strategic Investment to Expand Global Event Technology Equipment Marketplace
[MIAMI, FLORIDA - March 24TH, 2025] -- GearSource, the leading global platform for buying and...
The Future of Work: Embracing Remote Work for a Global Impact
I've been watching the evolving landscape of remote work with great interest, considering the fact...
Auctions Disrupt your Business - Chasing The Bottom on Pricing
Alternative Strategies for Inventory Life Cycling For years now, Live Event production and rental...