In previous issues of this magazine we have covered benefits of offering RTO to your customers, how to best market RTO, and consumer protection laws. Now let’s consider some factors that go into choosing an RTO provider for your business. Over the last 20 years, RTO for the shed industry[Read More…]
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Shed Size Selector Unveiled
Shed builders say consumers frequently wonder, “What size outdoor shed do I need?” So another way for builders to be an invaluable resource for homeowners is to help them confidently choose the right sized structure for their needs. For those homeowners who purchased an outdoor structure (vs. building it themselves),[Read More…]
Not So Concrete
I began building portable buildings at the ripe old age of 17. For more than a decade I’ve breathed in the rich aroma of sawdust and sweat. I’ve nailed, sawed, carried, thrown, caulked, painted, swept, and even laughed a few times. I have read stories about bold adventurers or famous[Read More…]
Maximizing Your Workspace
Whether building full sheds in the shop, or simply doing the prep work for an onsite build, most shed builders have one common complaint: Not enough room to work. The trouble is, no matter how big your current space is, it’s likely never going to be big enough. However, a[Read More…]
Roseburg Announces New Organizational Structure
In anticipation of Grady Mulbery’s transition to president of Roseburg Forest Products in 2016, the company plans to reorganize some of its business lines to maximize the effectiveness of its people and resources going forward. Effective January 1, the following changes will be made to the organization, the company reports.[Read More…]
Builder Q & A Going Hollywood
For almost 10 years, Dan and Diana Cline have found success running Hollywood Sheds in Missoula, Montana. Not bad for a couple who had never built a shed before. Shed Builder Magazine spent a few minutes talking with Diana about the business, their learning curve and the future. How did[Read More…]
Siding Insights
Siding. It’s an important part of the look, and durability, of sheds. In the past, sheds were made with raw, untreated wood. All parts of the shed would be subject to fading, moisture intrusion, termites, and rot—including the siding. Today, treated wood products make siding more durable and help make[Read More…]
Winning in 2016
I’m a newcomer to the shed business. After 13 years leading and growing a company on a national scale, however, I have learned a few things about successful business practices and I have found that many things that work in other businesses also apply to the shed industry. My introduction[Read More…]
Let’s Be Clear
I have an old friend who is a fantastic salesman. He once told me that when he did sales presentations for prospective clients, that “I told them what I am going to tell them—essentially what I want them to know. Then I told them. Then I told them what I[Read More…]
Apple Fasteners Now Apple Outdoor Supply
Apple Fasteners has changed its name to Apple Outdoor Supply, the company reports. When Apple Fasteners was created 20 years ago, according to the company, it was primarily an industrial fastener company selling nuts, bolts, screws, etc. The company still does this, but as the years have gone by, Apple[Read More…]
