The Shed Haulers Brotherhood (SHB), an organization started to help shed haulers, is “closing down” and “remodeling” through the rest of the year, according to founder and CEO Sam Byler. “I’m not really sure where to start or where to stop, but the nonprofit status is going away,” he shares.[Read More…]
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Bunce Buildings Named a Top 3 Shed Builder in Davidson County, N.C.
Bunce Buildings, a shed builder in Lexington, North Carolina, shares it has been recognized as a Top 3 of 2025 Davidson County Award Winner in the Shed Builder category. “Our mission has always been to provide our community with high-quality structures and a hometown service you can trust,” the company[Read More…]
Leadership Expectations Outpacing Organizational Support
There’s a growing gap between what organizations expect from leaders and the systems designed to support them, according to research from the American Management Association (AMA), an organization that focuses on professional development. The report, “Leadership Development in a Transforming Workplace: Emerging Demands, Gaps, and Opportunities for Today’s Organizations,” draws on responses from[Read More…]
Energy Costs Challenge Small Businesses
Small businesses are deeply impacted by energy use and its costs. Owners, like those who operate shed industry businesses, use a variety of energy sources in operating their businesses, all of which tend to present at least moderate challenges. These findings and more were shared by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) when it released its new Small[Read More…]
Small Business Optimisim Falls
The uncertainty shed business owners are experiencing due to many factors is being felt across the business spectrum. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty[Read More…]
Make Room for Margin
In February, my mother died unexpectedly. Within a matter of hours, my calendar for the week was cleared—meetings canceled, commitments postponed, responsibilities either delegated or delayed. That included my article for the last issue of Shed Business Journal. Things that had felt important just a day before were suddenly easy[Read More…]
The Intimate Process of Sauna Building
We build outdoor, backyard saunas. They’re used to promote muscle relaxation, relieve stress, improve cardiovascular health, and overall wellness. We’re called Smart-Sauna, named after our original company brand and name, Smart-Shed. Our 8 by 12 Moderni model is our most popular sauna size. It features a mono-slope roof with a[Read More…]
From Promise to Reality
In the shed industry, we spend a great deal of time refining the early stages of the customer journey—marketing, sales conversations, design tools, and pricing strategies. These moments matter. They shape expectations and build anticipation. But there’s a critical point in the process that often receives far less strategic attention[Read More…]
When the Dog Runs the House
The day we picked up our golden retriever, I knew we were in trouble. She stepped out of the car, and I looked at the breeder and said, “Are you sure she’s 10 weeks old?” Because what just climbed into my arms looked less like a puppy and more like[Read More…]
Adaptive, Driven, Hyper-Detective
Welcome back to another column from the Shed Geek. Today, I want to talk about something that has been incredibly relevant in my own journey: ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). But before we get there, let me do what many of us do best—start one thought, chase three others, circle back halfway,[Read More…]
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