Tami Kamin Meyer

In many industries, community involvement is a way to bring businesses and residents together. In the shed industry, community goes a lot deeper. Within businesses, often family and friends work together, helping one another. Outside of the shop, shed companies more often have closer ties than in other industries. “For[Read More…]

Talk to most businesspeople who have been around for more than six years, and they will often discuss their operations in terms of pre-COVID and post-COVID. That’s true for builders in the shed industry. “(Pre-COVID) business was stable, but the pandemic brought a surge in demand,” says Orlando Penner, founder[Read More…]

Shed businesses involve many moving parts and having a proper customer relationship management (CRM) system can be the key to avoiding breakdowns. Vendors, builders, dealers, haulers, and customers must be able to communicate clearly to meet and exceed customers’ expectations. Vernon Ulrich, sales manager of Golden State Buildings near Fresno,[Read More…]

Mental health in the workplace directly impacts productivity, growth, and overall success of a business. “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[Read More…]

While cold, wintry weather is blanketing much of the United States this season, wintertime can also present an opportunity for shed manufacturers and related businesses to take a brief breather. The downtime can also be an ideal opportunity to reflect on your company’s achievements and challenges in 2025. Carefully examining[Read More…]

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…]

Marketing is Not Just for the Big Players in the Shed-Building Industry According to a recent article in Forbes, agility is key to a successful marketing campaign. Small businesses are in an excellent position to tap into viral trends and cultural moments in real time due to their ability to recognize[Read More…]

Steven Fischer, the second-generation owner of Fox Run Storage Sheds in Washington, New Jersey, has noticed an increase in the popularity of specialty sheds with his customers. “We have definitely seen an uptick in unique designs and expanded uses in the past two years,” he says. Sean, his son, has[Read More…]