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LEAP Session 17 | Getting F.R.O.M. Here to There

June 9, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Welcome to LEAP, an exciting leadership development program brought to you by APRO and TRIB Group. LEAP is designed to cultivate leadership skills within the RTO industry.

Each month, we’ll explore a new leadership topic through live Zoom sessions or in-person at Meeting of the Minds and RTO World. This program is open to both current and aspiring leaders within your company. While we encourage ongoing participation, each session is designed to stand alone, allowing you to join at any time without missing a step in your development. Plus, all sessions will be recorded and available for download, so your team can learn at their convenience.

Participants will have the opportunity to earn class credits by attending or watching the training sessions and completing a brief survey. Accumulating credits will lead to various certification levels, with potential rewards to be announced.



Topic: Getting F.R.O.M. Here to There

Success in the rent-to-own business rarely comes from one big moment – it’s built through the habits, decisions, and discipline that move a store forward every day. In this LEAP session, Mike Tissot will break down the four pillars that drive real results:

  • Focus
  • Rhythm
  • Obstacles
  • Momentum

This session is all about practical ideas you can take back and use right away in your store.

Speaker: Mike Tissot, Countryside Rentals Inc. dba Rent-2-Own

Mike Tissot grew up in the rent-to-own business under the tutelage of his father, former APRO President and RTO legend Darrell Tissot.

Mike’s innovative thought leadership over the past almost-quarter-century has helped grow the family business to over 40 stores throughout Ohio and Kentucky, and guide the industry as a whole.

He has served as President of the Ohio Rental Dealers Association for years, served as an APRO board member and Treasurer, served on the TRIB board as Treasurer and President, and has received the APRO President’s Award of Excellence and been named APRO Rental Dealer of the Year.

When he is not renting, collecting, or innovating in RTO, Mike enjoys any time he can get with his girlfriend Angela Strong McCool at their lake house or in Orange Beach, Alabama. He is an avid Reds fan and watches or listens to as many games as he can with his parents. He also uses any excuse possible to get to Arizona to see his daughter, who is currently attending Arizona State University.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89024805687

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