{"id":10970,"date":"2015-09-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=10970"},"modified":"2018-08-10T14:37:44","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T19:37:44","slug":"make-more-money-by-renting-out-your-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/make-more-money-by-renting-out-your-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Make More Money by Renting Out Your Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on August 10, 2018<\/p><br><p>As a company that is comprised of musicians, artists, storytellers, and all-around creative junkies, we&#8217;ve lived through and understand the struggle to make ends meet. The term &#8220;starving artist&#8221; has always been used to classify those who will sacrifice material needs to support their craft. But it doesn&#8217;t mean artists don&#8217;t want or need money. In fact, many performers find themselves working multiple odd jobs to supplement their income.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bOur sole purpose at GigSalad is to help you make a living doing what you love. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re constantly on the lookout for resources and methods for you to do just that. So, for all of you &#8220;starving artists,&#8221; we want to introduce you to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkplug.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sparkplug<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sparkplug is an online community where musicians and artists can rent instruments, gear, and venue spaces from one another. This marketplace gives users access to affordable equipment and provides a way for artists to make a little extra cash, which is a necessity during slow or off seasons. Their mission resonates with all performers:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sparkplug exists to drive connections around the world through the power of the sharing economy, helping artists to more effectively share their creative resources, ultimately to greater creative impact.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2>How it works<\/h2>\n<p>\u200bMuch like GigSalad, Sparkplug caters to two users: those who have listed their gear for rent and those who are need of gear for their performances. We&#8217;ll dive into each user&#8217;s experience so no matter what your needs are\u2014instrument, equipment, venue, or cash\u2014you&#8217;ll be able to see how this marketplace can work for you.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3>List your stuff\u200b<\/h3>\n<p>To create a listing, you simply enter details about the gear you have available. By selecting the appropriate category and listing name, your equipment or space can easily be found in a renter&#8217;s search.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1198px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/7-Sparkplug-Create-a-Listing1.png?resize=950%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of details needed to list gear available for rent. \" width=\"950\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bProviding clear details about what you&#8217;re renting is important to avoid any misunderstandings. You want the condition of your equipment or instrument to be accurately presented, so you&#8217;ll need to be specific and use high-quality images in your profile.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 792px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/4-Sparkplug-Listing-Description.png?resize=792%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Description of listing available for rent. \" width=\"792\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bOnce you&#8217;ve entered your listing details, set your location to receive local inquiries and you&#8217;re all good to go!<\/p>\n<p>\u200bCreating a listing on Sparkplug is free, and their platform makes it easy to manage. They provide a messaging system, a secure booking platform, and member verification tools to put your mind at ease. And if you need to make your equipment unavailable, you can hide your listing at any time as long as you fulfill any confirmed reservations.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3>Rent some stuff\u200b<\/h3>\n<p>\u200bIf you&#8217;re an artist in need of a PA system, a place to record your music, an instrument you don&#8217;t already have, or any other gear, you can search for local rentals on Sparkplug. To begin your search, type in what you&#8217;re looking for and where you&#8217;re located. The site will display options and pricing for you to sift through.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1196px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/2-Sparkplug-Search-Returns.png?resize=1170%2C759&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of search results page for gear rentals. \" width=\"1170\" height=\"759\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bOnce you see something that meets your needs and budget, you can click on the photo to open up the profile. Here, you&#8217;ll find the rental description, photos, condition, and availability.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1189px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/3-Sparkplug-Listing.png?resize=1170%2C729&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of rental profile with details and availability. \" width=\"1170\" height=\"729\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bOnce inside the profile, you can save the listing by adding it to your Wishlist, reserve the gear and start the booking process, or contact the owner to clarify any additional details. One feature we love about Sparkplug is their review system. Much like our own booking platform, reviews are displayed to give renters an idea of how satisfied the owner&#8217;s past clients are.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1184px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/6-Sparkplug-User-Profile-Reviews.png?resize=1170%2C623&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of a listing's reviews from past renters.\" width=\"1170\" height=\"623\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits\u200b<\/h2>\n<p>With the music industry losing revenue due to streaming and piracy, artists are endlessly searching for ways to make more money. Even highly successful performers rarely have a steady, reliable income. Although we&#8217;ve highlighted Sparkplug&#8217;s obvious advantages for extra cash and affordable gear rentals, this marketplace provides additional benefits that can help you excel in your career.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.8em;\">Security\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.8em;\">\u200b<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.8em;\">For a performer, an instrument can be one of their most prized possessions and, often times, the only way they can play a gig.\u00a0Sparkplug secures rental gear by requiring a deposit that&#8217;s equal to the gear&#8217;s value. Once the reservation is confirmed, they hold 30% of the deposit for 24 hours after the gear is returned to the owner. This ensures an artist&#8217;s equipment is in the same condition as before the rental. With this level of security, an artist can make money without the risk of damage to their gear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3>Networking\u200b<\/h3>\n<p>\u200bWe&#8217;re firm believers in grasping every opportunity to connect with likeminded people. As a marketplace for musicians and artists, Sparkplug creates a space for the community to help each other see success. Each transaction is a chance for you to meet an artist and talk about your shared passion. By creating connections, you&#8217;re making new contacts for future referrals, collaboration, and great possibilities!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ways to make more money\u2014and really, who isn&#8217;t?\u2014check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkplug.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sparkplug<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">GigSalad helps talented people do what they love. Join now to get booked for events near you.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/join\/member-benefits' onclick='' class='wpi_designer_button   wpi_shadow wpi_shadow_no wpi_text_shadow_no wpi_texture_no wpi_border_all wpi_padding_20px wpi_rounded wpi_designer_button_14503 wpi_icon wpi_icon_no wpi_icon_left  ' target='' rel=''><i class=''><\/i><span class='wpi_text'>Sign me up!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on August 10, 2018As a company that is comprised of musicians, artists, storytellers, and all-around creative junkies, we&#8217;ve lived through and understand the struggle to make ends meet. The term &#8220;starving artist&#8221; has always been used to classify those who will sacrifice material needs to support their craft. 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