We usually measure success in this industry by the things we can see. We look at the number of units on a lot, the monthly revenue of a rental, or the number of new RTO contracts signed this week. But one conversation changed how I view things entirely, and that[Read More…]
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April/May 2026
Where Did the Money Go?
A shed manufacturer reached out to me early one January. Tax season delivered an unwelcome surprise. Their net profit was significantly lower than expected. They couldn’t figure out where the money had gone. No shame on them. Every business owner is familiar with the challenges of knowing how to divide[Read More…]
Family Legacy
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…]
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 Tarrif 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…]
Union Grove Lumber Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Reaching 40 years in business is no small feat. To stand strong for four decades is a blessing worth celebrating. And what better way to celebrate than with a good old-fashioned fish fry? That’s what Union Grove Lumber did in Harmony, North Carolina, to celebrate. The anniversary event, sponsored by[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…]
