📱 Best Platforms
PeerRenters for equipment. The Bash for event services. Bark for finding event staff. Google Business Profile for local SEO.
📖 The Hustle
Combine multiple event rental categories into a one-stop backyard party service. Offer a complete package: tent, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, lawn games, sound system, and a photo booth. Deliver everything, set it up, and return after the event to take it down. This turnkey package can sell for $800-2,000 per event. Hosts pay a premium to avoid coordinating 5 different vendors. With just 2-3 events per month, you can earn $2,000-6,000 monthly during peak season. Your garage becomes the command center for backyard celebrations.
🚀 First Step
Design 3 tiered party packages (basic, deluxe, premium) with clear item lists and pricing, and create a simple one-page website or social media page.
🔑 Keys to Success
- A premium backyard party package at $1,500 with 2 bookings per month is $3,000 — comparable to a part-time job but concentrated into 2 weekends
- Take professional photos of each package set up in a real backyard — visual proof of what clients get is the difference between inquiries and bookings
- Hire one reliable helper for setup and teardown days at $20-25 per hour — two people can set up a full event in 2 hours instead of 4, doubling your capacity
🛠 Tools & Resources: PeerRenters, The Bash, tent, tables, chairs, lighting, lawn games, sound system, photo booth, Google Business Profile, cargo trailer