McGrath Lumber is expanding its manufacturing and distribution presence in New England, the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, by merging with Capital Forest. According to McGrath Lumber owner Paul McGrath, the deal for Capital Forest to purchase McGrath Lumber was finalized December 2, 2019. Capital Forest, a lumber distribution company, had[Read More…]
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Be an Inspiration to Others in 2020!
As 2019 winds down, I can’t help but to be super excited about what I can accomplish in 2020! At the end of every year I tell myself that the next year is going to be my best ever! In late November and December, I spend time reflecting on the[Read More…]
Workplace Safety as an Everyday Concern
Building a shed properly involves the same mechanics and familiarity with tools of the trade as does erecting a home, but on a smaller scale. However, that does not necessarily mean there are fewer risks involved in building a shed. Hammers, nails, saws, and more are among the tools of[Read More…]
Shed Builder Expo Releases Show Schedule
Shed Builder Expo, an open event where anyone with a vested interest in shed building can network and learn from others, has unveiled the schedule for its two-day event at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., October 1-2, 2020. “A two-day schedule allows flexibility for builders who[Read More…]
Go Big with Barns
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen says 30,000 new consumer products hit the market each year and over 90 percent of them fail. That’s staggering odds when launching a new product that costs tens of thousands of dollars. Scaling your backyard shed business to offer large buildings like two-story garages[Read More…]
The Shed-I-Master
The Skywalker Saga ended on the big screen with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. What does that have to do with sheds? Well, when you call your business Shed-I-Master Sheds, it’s a good bet you’re a Star Wars fan. And you’re pretty good at building sheds. John[Read More…]
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…]
Trade Show Follow Up
Well, The Big Shed Show is over (and the new Shed Builder Expo is just 10 months away) and you’re back home. Were you one of the fortunate ones who won a prize? A lot of nice prizes were handed out by various exhibitors. Whether you were one of the[Read More…]
What Drives Your Negative Customer Experiences?
Think back for a moment on a time when something didn’t go the way you planned. In business and in life, any curve ball can completely alter the experience of a situation. It is the goal of all businesses to satisfy their customers. After all, without customers, a business has[Read More…]
Staying Ahead of the Market
A robust lumber market this fall season combined with lower production from Western sawmills elevated price levels and extended ship times. Buyers’ persistent low inventories coincided with strong demand for many lumber products. The low inventory scenario continues to have the potential for adding volatility to the lumber market this[Read More…]
