Mr. B’s Buildings & Supplies was formed in 1977 by my grandparents, Carl and Clarise Berryhill (Mr. and Mrs. B). They sold mobile homes for over 40 years, providing affordable housing to communities for decades. The original home office is located in Lyon, Mississippi, four miles outside of Clarksdale. The[Read More…]
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Positive About Hard Working
Poor performance” is the first indication an employee is suffering from a mental health challenge, says Dr. Sam Zand, a Board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Anywhere Clinic, an online portal for mental health services available in 29 states and Washington, D.C. A person’s mental health impacts everything in life, at[Read More…]
A Year of Tariff Changes
A lot can happen in the shed industry on any given day. In 2025, that day came in April when President Trump made moves to enact higher tariffs for trading partners to counter the United States’ trade deficit. The February Supreme Court ruling against tariffs that invoked the International Emergency[Read More…]
What Will Work Look Like in the Future
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, recently released two pivotal research reports, offering a comprehensive road map for business leaders, including those in the shed industry, to better navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. The findings from the highly anticipated annual reports, 2026 State of the Workplace and[Read More…]
Heading Back to the Shed Lot
Yes, it’s been quite some time since I last sold a shed—long before the COVID boom, in fact. I had the unfortunate timing of closing my last shed lot just before the frenzy. While I still receive inquiries, I typically hand off leads to my shed-builder and -seller friends nearby.[Read More…]
Bankruptcy 101
Your new rent-to-own company is thriving. Business is strong, customers are satisfied, and operations are running smoothly. Then one day, you open your mailbox to find a notice of bankruptcy from a reliable customer who has been making regular payments for months. What should you do next? Despite a positive[Read More…]
Pricing Challenge: Predicting Lumber and Steel
Few economists would characterize the past 12 months as a period of economic stability. Forecasting has never been easy. Frequently changing tariff rates, continuing affordability issues, and general market uncertainty have made it especially difficult to predict what the markets will do. That’s especially true for materials that affect the[Read More…]
Early Purchase Options
I spend a lot of my practice helping companies review their lease agreements and update their procedures in order to stay compliant with the applicable statutes and case law. This process is not foolproof, and no lease agreement ever written can stop you from being targeted by disgruntled customers or[Read More…]
Passion for Sheds and Much More
When you drive along Virginia Avenue in Williamsport, Maryland, you’ll notice what looks like a shed dealer’s lot. When you turn into the driveway, you see a house-like office set back, surrounded by sheds, gazeboes, pergolas, and other outdoor structures. But when you park and begin to explore, you soon[Read More…]
What Is Your Data Telling You?
If your car’s check engine light turned on today, what would it actually tell you? Not much—just that something is wrong. It’s only when a mechanic plugs in the diagnostic tool and reads the underlying data that the real story becomes clear. The issue might be minor, or it might[Read More…]
