The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched its OSHA Cares initiative, an agency-wide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements, while also building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers, including those in the shed industry. OSHA Cares highlights[Read More…]
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Leadership Expectations Outpacing Organizational Support
Leadership Development is becoming increasingly important as there’s a growing gap between what organizations expect from leaders and the systems designed to support them, according to research from the American Management Association (AMA), an organization that focuses on professional development. The report, Leadership Development in a Transforming Workplace: Emerging Demands,[Read More…]
How Energy Costs Are Impacting Small Businesses
Small business energy costs continue to challenge owners across the U.S., especially those in the shed industry, as rising utility expenses negatively impact profitability, hiring, and long-term growth. These findings and more were shared by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) when it released its new Small Business Energy[Read More…]
NFIB Reports Small Business Optimism is Declining
The uncertainty shed business owners are experiencing due to many factors is being felt across the business spectrum. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty[Read More…]
Managing Your Leadership Capacity: Make Room for Margin
The key to managing your capacity as a leader is creating enough margin to respond when the unexpected happens. In February, my mother died unexpectedly. Within a matter of hours, my calendar for the week was cleared—meetings canceled, commitments postponed, responsibilities either delegated or delayed. That included my article for[Read More…]
Sauna Construction: A Look into the Building Process
Sauna construction requires careful attention to detail and expert craftsmanship. At Smart-Sauna, we specialize in building saunas designed to promote muscle relaxation, relieve stress, improve cardiovascular health, and support overall wellness. Smart-Sauna takes its name from our original company and brand, Smart-Shed. A Look Inside the Sauna Construction Process Our[Read More…]
Shed Delivery: Why Customer Experience Matters
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…]
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…]
