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Welcome to the RTO World™ Experience

Get ready for the ultimate rent-to-own experience at RTO World 2025, co-hosted by APRO and TRIB Group! From August 11-14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, this is your chance to join the biggest event of the year. Connect with industry leaders, explore new opportunities, and be part of the excitement. Our teams are crafting an unforgettable event filled with learning, networking, buying, selling, and endless fun. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a game-changing experience!

 

Why Omaha?

 

Omaha is a dream for baseball fans and steak lovers alike. Home to the NCAA Men’s College World Series, the city buzzes with excitement every summer. Plus, Omaha is famous for its mouthwatering steaks, offering some of the best cuts you’ll ever taste. Enjoy the perfect mix of sports and dining in a city that knows how to deliver both!

 

What to Expect

 

  • Engaging keynote speakers
  • RTO-specific education sessions
  • A bustling expo floor
  • Hot-Hot-Hot Show
  • Plenty of networking opportunities
  • Omaha Experience Party 

Upcoming Events




Mike Tissot

Countryside Rentals Inc., dba Rent-2-Own

Mike grew up in the rent-to-own industry under the guidance of his father, former APRO President and RTO legend Darrell Tissot. For nearly 25 years, Mike’s innovative leadership has helped expand the family business to more than 40 stores across Ohio and Kentucky while also shaping the industry as a whole.

He has served as President of the Ohio Rental Dealers Association, an APRO board member and Treasurer, and President and Treasurer of the TRIB Group. His contributions have earned him the APRO President’s Award of Excellence and the title of APRO Rental Dealer of the Year.

Outside of RTO, Mike enjoys time at the lake house or in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his girlfriend, Angela Strong McCool. A passionate Cincinnati Reds fan, he rarely misses a game, whether watching or listening alongside his parents. He also takes every opportunity to visit Arizona, where his daughter is currently attending Arizona State University.