Brayden Jeffery is the founder of Valyrian Excavator Rentals LTD, based in Sooke, a tight-knit community where neighbors often rely on each other to get big jobs done. The idea for the business came from a simple goal: make quality excavators accessible at fair prices so local residents and contractors could take on larger projects without going far.
Today, Brayden rents out CAT mini excavators that customers can operate themselves, serving everyone from homeowners working on their land to small construction crews needing extra support. From the start, he knew he didn’t want a walk-in setup. Instead, he built his process around online bookings, local advertising, and direct communication. As a one-person operation and a single dad, time and clarity mattered.
That’s why he chose Booqable early on, using it for both his website and equipment rental software to handle bookings, availability, and payments. And for Brayden, combining Booqable’s website integrations with its mobile app has made it possible to launch and run his business with confidence while staying present for his son.
Integrating Booqable into an excavator rental website
Before setting up his system, Brayden needed a way to clearly show customers which machines were available and when. Without that, every inquiry would mean back-and-forth messages, manual quotes, and a higher chance of double bookings. Here’s how it works with Booqable.
Using Booqable’s step-by-step video guides guides and copy-and-paste elements, Brayden was able to connect his booking flow directly to his site. Customers can browse excavators, check availability in real time, and place orders through a built-in shopping cart. Payments and deposits are handled upfront, which means fewer surprises later.
This setup helps Brayden in a few key ways:
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Customers can see availability instantly without needing to ask
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Bookings and payments are confirmed before delivery
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His calendar updates automatically as orders come in
What this means in practice is fewer manual steps and clearer communication from the start. Instead of chasing down details, Brayden can focus on preparing machines, scheduling deliveries, and supporting his customers on-site.
Running the day-to-day with the mobile app
Running a rental business alone means Brayden is rarely at a desk. He’s delivering excavators, coordinating pickups, inspecting equipment, and handling customer questions throughout the day. Without a way to stay updated on the go, it would be easy to miss new bookings or lose track of schedule changes.
That’s where the Booqable mobile app comes in. It gives him a live view of his calendar, orders, and customer details right from his phone. Whether he’s at a job site or on the road, he can check availability, confirm bookings, and keep everything moving.
The mobile app supports his day-to-day work by:
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Letting him monitor bookings and availability in real time
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Giving quick access to customer and order information
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Helping him stay responsive even when out of the office
This makes a big difference when you’re handling every part of the business yourself. Brayden can stay organized without needing to stop what he’s doing or return to a computer, which helps him keep promises to customers and manage his time more carefully.
Supporting growth through community focus
At its core, Valyrian Excavator Rentals is about more than just machines. Brayden built the business to support local development and connect skilled operators within the community. By making equipment accessible and keeping the process clear, he’s helping neighbors take on projects they might not have otherwise attempted.
And with Booqable handling the booking side, he can stay focused on that mission. As Brayden puts it, “It has given me a clear way to communicate machine availability and provides clear information.” That clarity shows up in every part of his workflow, from the first inquiry to the final inspection.
His story is still in its early stages, but the foundation is strong: a practical system for taking orders, a mobile setup that fits his daily life, and a business built around helping the people closest to him.
