

Today we’d like to introduce you to Windai Tolbert.
Hi Windai, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
Bring Your Own Party (BYOP) started with my love for hosting parties and events. Over the years I had accumulated tables, chairs, large yard games, and a bounce house because I wanted my parties to be fun! We had friends asking to borrow items for their parties, then friends of friends, and I hit a point where unfortunately things got damaged or I did not get them back.
Then, in 2017, I was hosting a Halloween party in our neighborhood clubhouse. I learned 2 weeks before that it was double booked and I got the boot. So in searching for another venue to host a party in our area, I couldn’t find anything without paying wedding venue prices. On NYE 2017, my husband and I were road-tripping to visit friends and planned what is now BYOP. We not only were looking for an event space but would rent out all our stuff as well.
So in 2018, BYOP became an official business and I set up a website and pricing to rent my party items. What has been great is that BYOP has always been an affordable option compared to other larger, area similar businesses. It’s like I hit a sweet spot in finding a market to target – those who need/want all the things for their party, but don’t want to pay thousands of dollars. As of today, BYOP is still offering party rental items as well as luxury sleepover kits. I’m still on the hunt for the venue and know that we’ll find something shortly!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
For the most part, it has been smooth. In the beginning, we offered delivery and that was a struggle because of the time it took. Now we’ve extended our services so people have plenty of time around their events to pick up and drop off the items they rent.
As you know, we’re big fans of Bring Your Own Party, LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Bring Your Own Party, LLC (BYOP) is a black, female-owned business servicing the Dayton, Ohio area. BYOP specializes in party rentals from bounce houses, to tables, chairs, projectors, large yard games, and more. BYOP also offers luxury sleepover rentals to elevate your sleepover parties.
BYOP is set apart from others because it is affordable and just what you need when hosting a small to medium-sized event. I am most proud of the growth I have had over the last 4 great years and look forward to servicing the Dayton area for many years to come.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Try, and try again. Not every social media post is going to reach the masses, but all it takes is one person to book their next event with you to see the domino effect!
Pricing:
- Bounce Houses – starting at $150
- Sleepovers – starting at $175
- Movie Projector Package – starting at $150
Contact Info:
- Website: www.byop937.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/byop937
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/bringyourownparty937