The Bowling brothers—Silas, Mercer, and Miles—have been in the shed-building industry for many years in many different jobs, including building, selling, and delivery. “We have been in the industry for a while,” shares Silas. “I built my first shed at 15 years old for a local shed shop. Back then,[Read More…]
Matt Poe
Matt Poe is the Editor of Shed Business Journal, previously of Shed Builder Magazine.
Integrity and Heritage
The founders of Heritage Building Company have built their business on integrity and a shed-building heritage.
Sheds, Family, and Patriotism
Nate Yoder has been involved in the portable storage building business since he was 13 years old, from helping his dad, Nathan, build barns to working for several companies. In August 2017, he decided to start his own shed-building business in Montezuma, Georgia: Patriot Buildings.
Shed Builder Expo on Course for October
Shed Builder Magazine reports that it plans to move forward with the inaugural Shed Builder Expo October 1-2 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Q&A: Windows and Accessories
What sets one shed apart from another? For customers looking to make a shed their own, windows and accessories add a personal, unique touch. Shed Builder Magazine communicated with Thomas Slack, a partner in Shed Windows and More in Longs, South Carolina, about shed windows and accessories, and the business, since the company “provides everything you need to build a portable building except the wood.”
COVID-19 Providing Shed Industry Bump?
When states began shutting down businesses and posting stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the economy took an understandable dive. Some businesses have closed, and many are still struggling to stay afloat. However, for some shed builders and dealers, the pandemic seems to have contributed to increased sales.
Shed Lot Organization/Appearance for Sales
Charles Hutchins operates Shed-N-Carport Pro in Radcliff, Kentucky, and Scott Vallie owns Huntsville Portable Buildings & Carports in Texas. Each uses sales lots to attract customers and sell portable structures built by various manufacturers. And each has found that certain shed placement and lot appearance have an impact on sales.
Paycheck Protection Program Resumes in Face of COVID-19
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the resumption of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP): “We are pleased that President Trump has signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which provides critical additional funding for American workers and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.”
A Higher-Quality Customer Experience
Dan Post and Paul Riley got started in the shed-building industry at early ages with Post Woodworking Sheds, which was established in 1962. The company has come a long way, and the changes in Post’s product line has been a natural progression.
Virtual Events Offered to Help Shed Businesses
Two marketing firms with ties to the shed-building industry, YDOP and Rosewood Marketing, are hosting webinars and online roundtables to help businesses get through the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
