When Charles Meilleur shifted his family’s sawmill operation to building white cedar sheds, no one could have predicted the results. In 1945, Charles Meilleur’s great-grandfather bought a steam-powered mill in Kiamika, Quebec, Canada. As the years passed, his grandfather, and then his father took over the operation. Meilleur joined the[Read More…]
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Networking in Knoxville
Shed Builder Expo attendees and exhibitors report great education, networking, and booth experiences. Shed Builder Expo organizers work to make each year bigger and better than what came before.The event that took place at the Knoxville Convention Center Sept. 24-25 was one of the best in the Expo’s five-year history.“We[Read More…]
Floor Samples
Floor Samples Some exhibitors from the recent Shed Builder Expo offer their insights into the showand some of what they displayed. If you missed the Shed Builder Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee, in September, you missed the biggest show in its history.From the number of exhibitors (more than 150) to the[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…]
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…]
Keeping It All in the Family
Pictured Left to Right (Ryan Stump, Todd Villarrubia, Amanda Paracuellos, William Browning) Succession planning is key to the future of family-owned businesses. According to a 2025 survey conducted by Deloitte, nearly half of the 100 small business respondents to its questionnaire said they felt “’well or very well prepared for[Read More…]
Teachable Moments
Shed industry experts share what they have learned along the way. In any commercial setting, valuable lessons can lead to better success.That’s certainly true in the shed industry.And when professionals share the lessons they’ve learned with one another, that helps the overall industry.The following are fresh perspectives and lessons learned[Read More…]
Getting Floored
The right shed floor reduces callbacks, creates happy customers, and can be a protective barrier from the ground up. A sturdy shed will need a sturdy floor as a protective barrier to stand up to the daily grind. Vital for a shed’s longevity, the shed floor must be ready for[Read More…]
Forever a St. Jude Kid
Stor-Mor Portable Buildings continued to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at the Shed Builder Expo, and you can help. Imagine being a 16-year-old kid who just got their driver’s license. Experiencing freedom, pride, wonder, and that first taste of independence, responsibility, and thrill that comes with that[Read More…]
The Value of Financial Professionals
Eight in 10 small business owners say financial professionals drive smarter decisions. Small business owners feel more confident when partnering with a trusted financial advisor. That’s what a new study, “The Advantage of Advice: How Small Business Owners Navigate Growth, Retirement and Workplace Strategies,” shows. The study was conducted by[Read More…]
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