Pictured Left to Right (Ryan Stump, Todd Villarrubia, Amanda Paracuellos, William Browning) Succession planning is key to the future of family-owned businesses. According to a 2025 survey conducted by Deloitte, nearly half of the 100 small business respondents to its questionnaire said they felt “’well or very well prepared for[Read More…]
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Teachable Moments
Shed industry experts share what they have learned along the way. In any commercial setting, valuable lessons can lead to better success.That’s certainly true in the shed industry.And when professionals share the lessons they’ve learned with one another, that helps the overall industry.The following are fresh perspectives and lessons learned[Read More…]
Getting Floored
The right shed floor reduces callbacks, creates happy customers, and can be a protective barrier from the ground up. A sturdy shed will need a sturdy floor as a protective barrier to stand up to the daily grind. Vital for a shed’s longevity, the shed floor must be ready for[Read More…]
Service After the Project Ends
Some shed companies take post-purchase connections to the next level. Shed builders seldom ignore their customers after a project is completed.Many have learned, sometimes the hard way, that customer service is a critical part of the sales process long after a shed is delivered. That’s because, if done correctly, it[Read More…]
Two-Story Studio Shed Building
Highly customized structure includes ADU with garage space. Anne and John Vernon live in Santa Rosa, California, on an absolutely stunning piece of property on the coast of California.What started as the need for an art studio expanded into a great ongoing relationship with Tuff Shed, according to the company. Anne sat down[Read More…]
You Can’t Fly Like an Eagle If You Hang Around Turkeys
Successful people always surround themselves with positive, like-minded go-getters. I’ve heard it said that the most successful people in the world all share certain things in common.They never stop learning, they never stop growing, and they never stop pushing themselves to new levels. They understand that standing still means that[Read More…]
The Value of Financial Professionals
Eight in 10 small business owners say financial professionals drive smarter decisions. Small business owners feel more confident when partnering with a trusted financial advisor. That’s what a new study, “The Advantage of Advice: How Small Business Owners Navigate Growth, Retirement and Workplace Strategies,” shows. The study was conducted by[Read More…]
Sales Connections
From relationships to mindsets, many things connect back to your shed sales results. I’ve been reflecting lately on the relationships I’ve formed over the last 14 years in the shed industry. It’s amazing how the people I now call friends come from such different walks of life. Each has a[Read More…]
Best Barns Supports Local Education with Donation
Pennsylvania-based DIY manufacturer donates a Handmade Haven Mini shed to Crawford Christian Academy. Best Barns, a DIY wooden storage shed kit manufacturer in Meadville, Pennsylvania, recently donated one of its premium Handmade Haven Mini sheds to Crawford Christian Academy. The donation is providing valuable hands-on learning experiences for students in the school’s newly[Read More…]
Failure to Close?
Effective Shed Sales Often Come Down to Work Ethic and Effectiveness What’s the main reason shed lot salespeople fail to close deals? I’ve always found it intriguing to hear the explanations from shed lot salespeople and dealers on why they aren’t able to close sales. I wanted to gather actual[Read More…]
