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…]
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Why Warranties Work and Win
A powerful selling tool instilling customer confidence and preventing costly issues. Customers want complete peace of mind when purchasing products. And when making a significant long-term investment like a shed, this reassurance comes via a written warranty that shed manufacturers can offer and must fulfill if their sheds fail. Essential[Read More…]
Ways RTO Helps Customers, Manufacturers, Dealers, and Drivers
A rent-to-own CEO shares his perspective on this solution for portable storage purchases. I know what you’re thinking. “This CEO of an RTO company doesn’t know what it’s like to get dirty, swing a hammer, or deal with the grind of a sales lot.” But trust me, I get it.[Read More…]
Dealing with Rising Costs
Mark Zook has learned to pivot quickly during times of rising costs, whether they be in materials, wages, insurance, or a host of other items that could impact his profit margin. He credits his father Gideon’s years of shed-building experience for Stoltzfus Structures’ ability to recognize and prepare for potential[Read More…]
All About the People
The American Southwest may seem like a vast desert area, and it is. However, there are still plenty of people living out there, and like many Americans these days, they want sheds. American Barn Co. LLC (ABCO), headquartered in Murray, Kentucky, has made a name for itself serving the people[Read More…]
What Makes A Brand?
What is your brand in the eyes of others? How much does a polar bear weigh? Just enough to break the ice. Hello, my name is Shannon Latham, and I own Shed Geek LLC. Now, imagine if I told you that I owned John Deere, Cracker Barrel, Harley Davidson, or[Read More…]
Who Am I?
Get to know our new Shed Wife columnist while reflecting on your beginnings. I don’t know the first thing about sheds, but I do know, according to my husband, that T1-11 siding is not his preferred choice, 16-on-center is built more like a house, and JMAG is not a finance[Read More…]
Confidence: A Cornerstone of Effective Leadership
In May 2024, I spent two weeks walking solo on the Camino in Portugal and Spain. When I decided to commit to this venture, I saw it as a break from the weighty role of leadership and the associated care for people that is such an intrinsic part of leadership.[Read More…]
Small Business Administration Conducting Agency-wide Reorganization
SBA will restructure to eliminate wasteful spending, restore mission of empowering small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its plans for an agency-wide reorganization in March. To return to its founding mission of empowering small businesses, like those involved in the shed industry, and to restore accountability to taxpayers, the[Read More…]
Belong: People First
Come to the NSRA conference and see how putting people first can change your business for the better. The National Storage Rental Association (NSRA) is built on core values that prioritize people and community. At its heart, the NSRA embodies the principles of servant leadership, focusing on valuing people, humility,[Read More…]
