Shed Geek has made a strategic transition in its business model, formally concluding its partnership with its previous marketing partners effective Sept. 1. The move reflects Shed Geek’s continued focus on improving client outcomes and building stronger, more transparent collaborations across the shed industry. Shed Geek founder Shannon Latham says[Read More…]
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Sequioa Offering Aluminum Shed Ramps
One challenge shed owners often face is how to get wheeled objects up into their shed. When a shed has a floor system that elevates it off the ground 8 to 10 inches, that can be tough. For those who drive their lawnmower or quad into their shed, ramps are[Read More…]
Urban Sheds Brings High-Quality, Custom-Built Sheds to Reno, Nevada
Urban Sheds, a provider of premium, custom-built sheds crafted with exceptional quality and local expertise, recently opened its newest location in Reno, Nevada. Led by founder Jeremy Horning and featuring the skilled craftsmanship of local builder Elijah Grimm, this expansion brings Urban Sheds’ commitment to durable, beautifully designed storage sheds[Read More…]
Shed Business Climate Survey (October 2025 Survey Results)
In the latest survey of shed businesses, more companies experienced an increase in new orders compared to the previous month. This is a positive indicator as the selling season begins to wind down in some regions of the country. However, when comparing year over year results, fewer companies were as[Read More…]
Small Business Optimism Declines
NFIB index falls two points in September but remains above 52-year average. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100,[Read More…]
The Seven Shifts Framework
From tradesperson to business leader. Many new businesses are initiated when a skilled tradesperson decides to leave their position in their trade. Currently an employee for another entrepreneur, he wants to begin practicing that occupation under his own business name. Frequently, this transition is fueled by his desire for more[Read More…]
Shed Wife Interview with Tina Miller
Life, sheds, and art. I recently had the opportunity to talk to another Shed Wife, Tina Miller, about sheds, art, and husband/wife partnerships. Tina, let’s start at the beginning. How did you first get introduced to the shed world? My experiences with the shed world started back in 2008, when[Read More…]
Reflecting on Shed Week
A journey through 2025. As we enter the fourth quarter of 2025, I find myself reflecting on the inaugural Shed Week, which has now come and gone. I hope you were able to attend this exciting event, and if not, I sincerely hope you can join us next year. I[Read More…]
The Rise of Software in the Shed Industry
Why it’s no longer optional—and what comes next. Twenty years ago, most shed businesses ran on notebooks, phone calls, and instinct. Orders were tracked on clipboards, deliveries were scheduled by memory, and success depended on how quickly people could react when things went wrong. Today, that world is disappearing. Software[Read More…]
Shed Industry Q&A
Nine shed insiders share their perspectives on the industry. At the recent Shed Builder Expo, I had the opportunity to interview nine experts about the shed industry via Facebook Live.Each brought a unique perspective to the conversation: supply, manufacturing, sales, and delivery. And the conversations were enlightening about what the[Read More…]
