What do your customers feel when they are working with your company? Do they feel that you genuinely care for them or do they feel the need to stay alert, so they don’t get taken advantage of?
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Is Your Business Humming Along?
Having the proper business system in place is just as important as having the right hauling equipment.
The Way Your Customer Wants to Buy
While earlier this year with the COVID-19 stimulus, your potential customer may have had cash on hand, that won’t always be the case.
Rebuilding Your Shed Business After a Forced Shutdown
I’ve spoken with a few other shed companies and rent-to-own (RTO) providers about how this is affecting them and what they are doing to rebound as quickly as possible. I wanted to share what I’m seeing and what I’ve learned on how to make a comeback as quickly as possible.
Selling Sheds as a Homeowner’s Next Home Improvement Project
In a time where the she-shed movement is inspiring backyard bars, garden oases, and getaways, we are seeing consumers consider outdoor structures more and more as their next home improvement project.
Tips to Creating an Aspirational Shed
While the trend of aspirational sheds continues to grow, many homeowners may be looking for an outdoor structure that fits their unique vision. Whether the goal is transforming a shed into a creative outlet, unique getaway, or dedicated work space, there are special factors to consider to ensure a successful build.
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…]
Making Sheds More Durable in Your Region
Regional trends in shed building are mainly shaped by climate, geography and demographics. You won’t see a surf hub shed in Minneapolis or an ice-fishing shed in Miami. But, there’s one shed-building requirement that doesn’t change regardless of the location: durability. I recently spoke with Lenny Stahl, co-owner and president[Read More…]
Handling Your Opportunities
“It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” Successful author and speaker Mark Hunter hits the nail on the head with this quote about creating sales for your company. The 2016 Shed Builder Survey published in the April/May issue shows that while the majority of[Read More…]
Hot Shed Trends
When homeowners are exposed to new shed-use ideas, it can spur them to think in new ways about their own needs for a shed—and why they might need to buy a shed from you. What was once the domain of traditional storage sheds has transformed into sheds that are unique and[Read More…]
