In the shed industry, the shed delivery process is one of the most crucial aspects of the customer journey. We spend a great deal of time refining the early stages of the customer journey—marketing, sales conversations, design tools, and pricing strategies. These moments matter. They shape expectations and build anticipation.[Read More…]
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When the Dog Runs the House
The day we picked up our golden retriever, I knew we were in trouble. She stepped out of the car, and I looked at the breeder and said, “Are you sure she’s 10 weeks old?” Because what just climbed into my arms looked less like a puppy and more like[Read More…]
Adaptive, Driven, Hyper-Detective: ADHD in Sales
Welcome back to another column from the Shed Geek. Today, I want to talk about something that has been incredibly relevant in my own journey: ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) in sales and entrepreneurship. But before we get there, let me do what many of us do best—start one thought, chase three[Read More…]
Better Financial Decision Making: When Your Numbers Tell the Truth
The call comes on a Tuesday morning. You’re staring at last month’s materials cost report, and something doesn’t add up. Raw materials inventory is showing a $150,000 increase over last year, and nobody can explain it. Is it a system glitch? A data entry error? Did someone make a massive[Read More…]
Rent-to-Own Sheds: Bridging the Backyard Storage Gap
As the general counsel for NSRA, I’ve spent a lot of time telling companies, and anyone else who will listen, that rent-to-own is not a bad word. Rent-to-own isn’t just about selling sheds; it’s about providing flexibility, affordability, and empowerment to customers who might otherwise go without. And when we[Read More…]
NewFound Solutions Hosts Dealer Retreat
Earlier this month, NewFound Solutions welcomed dealers and their families to Bay City, Michigan, for its biennial Dealer Retreat, an event designed to strengthen relationships, encourage professional growth, and create lasting memories. “Events like our Dealer Retreat reinforce what makes our dealer network so special,” says Phil Carselowey, co-founder of[Read More…]
Graceland Portable Buildings Acquires ShedSync
Graceland Portable Buildings, a manufacturer and distributor of portable buildings, reports it has acquired ShedSync, a dealer technology platform designed specifically for the portable building industry. The acquisition represents a significant investment in Graceland’s long-term strategy to modernize the dealer experience and provide independent portable building dealers with advanced digital[Read More…]
Garrison Brothers, Tuff Shed Team Up to Create Backyard Bourbon Barn
Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, has partnered with Tuff Shed Inc. to create a one-of-a-kind backyard bourbon barn. In May, Tuff Shed delivered and installed the shed at the distillery in Hye, Texas, and Garrison Brothers designed and built the bourbon-inspired interior. The 10[Read More…]
EshCo Expands to Storage Solutions
EshCo Portable Structures, a Westmoreland, Tennessee-based builder of portable decks and pavilions, is expanding into portable buildings, including sheds, garages, cabins, and metal carports. The expansion officially launched on the company’s website in May. It comes in response to growing demand for affordable outdoor living and storage structures across central[Read More…]
Studio Home Launches National Franchise Model
Studio Home, formerly known as Studio Shed, has launched a national franchise model designed to bring faster, more predictable prefabricated, panelized housing solutions to regional markets across the country. The model pairs the company’s established product, brand, and operational systems with local operators who can navigate regional permitting, site conditions, construction dynamics,[Read More…]
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