The word “coaching” is often used to describe any profession that mixes training, counseling, and advising for business, leadership, or sports. “Coaching” can also refer to a management style of how you communicate with all the people around you. The opposite of the coaching style of management is the directive[Read More…]
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Myths & Misconceptions
Rent to Own (RTO) is probably one of the most misunderstood aspects of what we do in this industry, but we would like to show you why it is good for business. From being confused with financing, to wondering why it costs any more than simply paying cash, to having[Read More…]
Marketing for 2017 Message & Medium
What’s your marketing strategy for 2017? No doubt as you head into the fourth quarter of the year, you’re thinking about next year, and how you’re going to grow your business. It’s easy to get bogged down in the details when you start planning for next year, but let’s take[Read More…]
Q & A: The Customer Is Always Right
Not every part of the country is the same. Whether it’s the land, the people, the economy, each region of the United States has its own certain needs and wants. That’s true when it comes to sheds as well. Outback Wood Products of San Diego started in 2001,[Read More…]
Tuff Shed Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Growth
Tuff Shed Inc., a supplier of storage buildings and garages based in Denver, celebrated its 35th anniversary this summer, the company reports. Tuff Shed says it has experienced significant growth over the last five years, rebounding nicely from the economic downturn that hit the construction industry particularly hard during 2010[Read More…]
The Truth Doesn’t Hurt
We all have certain principles that we stick to in our lives, certain truths. One of mine is, “Be full of gratitude.” That truth has served me well in realizing how blessed I am to be a husband, father, and leader. It’s the truth. To be successful, it is important[Read More…]
4 Sided Roof: A New Style of Shed
Shenandoah Sheds in White Post, Virginia, recently added a new style of shed to its inventory, the company reports. The 4 Sided Roof Shed is unique and has a style unlike any other, according to Shenandoah Sheds. The shed has an “upscale” style that fits perfectly with outdoor entertaining areas[Read More…]
Lumber Market Report
Twenty-five U. S. senators have sent a letter commending U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and his team for the ongoing efforts to negotiate an effective, sustainable solution to the long-standing challenge presented by unfairly traded softwood lumber from Canada, according to the U.S. Lumber Coalition. The letter, co-sponsored by Sens.[Read More…]
Shed Builder Comes to the Aid of Educational Center
Earlier this year, Ulrich Barns, located in Cleburne, Texas, had a chance to help out the Bob Jones Nature Center by building a new shed, the company says. The center holds homeschool sessions, pre-school, and summer camps for kids of all ages to learn about conservation and environmental education. A[Read More…]
Builder Launches New Website to Increase Sales
Timberline Barns LLC of Rose Hill, Virginia, recently launched a new website built by E-Impact Marketing of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company reports. Timberline hopes to expand the reach of their storage sheds and garage customers through an online presence. In the past, Timberline Barns has sold wooden storage sheds from[Read More…]
