I spoke with two shed builders to get their best tips and tricks for preparing your business for success in the offseason.
A.J. Keating
A.J. Keating is the segment marketing associate at LP Outdoor Building Solutions.
Industry Experts Share How to Create a More Resilient Business
I recently spoke with two shed industry specialists to gather their top lessons learned from COVID-19 and how these tips can be applied moving forward to ensure your business remains resilient in the face of change.
Selling Sheds as a Homeowner’s Next Home Improvement Project
In a time where the she-shed movement is inspiring backyard bars, garden oases, and getaways, we are seeing consumers consider outdoor structures more and more as their next home improvement project.
Tips to Creating an Aspirational Shed
While the trend of aspirational sheds continues to grow, many homeowners may be looking for an outdoor structure that fits their unique vision. Whether the goal is transforming a shed into a creative outlet, unique getaway, or dedicated work space, there are special factors to consider to ensure a successful build.
The Do’s and Don’ts of an Alternative-Use Shed Install
It’s always interesting to hear how customers are re-imagining sheds and using them for unique purposes. She sheds, man caves, and hobby sheds have exploded in popularity in recent years, and we’re seeing that these alternative-use sheds are becoming even more sophisticated as customers are treating them as true extensions[Read More…]
Selling Sheds as More Than a Simple Storage Unit
Building professionals have long used the expression “form follows function” to justify a drab design for a more functional building, like an office or warehouse. This type of thinking explains why so many sheds have historically been designed as simple storage units. Today, more and more buyers are viewing sheds[Read More…]
Making Sheds More Durable in Your Region
Regional trends in shed building are mainly shaped by climate, geography and demographics. You won’t see a surf hub shed in Minneapolis or an ice-fishing shed in Miami. But, there’s one shed-building requirement that doesn’t change regardless of the location: durability. I recently spoke with Lenny Stahl, co-owner and president[Read More…]
Direct-to-Consumer Business Model: Opportunities, Challenges, and Tactics
Direct-to-consumer is not often a term you hear in the shed building industry. However, with more and more shoppers gravitating toward making their “big ticket” purchases online, this type of business model has an increasing appeal for modern day shed builders. While there are many opportunities for shed builders using[Read More…]
