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Shed Geek Podcast

Shed Geek Podcast

The Shed Geek Podcast offers an in depth analysis of the ever growing and robust Shed Industry. Listeners will experience a variety of guests who identify or specialize in particular niche areas of the Shed Industry. You will be engaged as you hear amateur and professional personalities discuss topics such as: Shed hauling, sales, marketing, Rent to Own, shed history, shed faith, and much more. Host Shannon Latham is a self proclaimed "Shed Geek" who attempts to take you through discussions that are

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40:39

Metal Meets Marketing Part 1

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2025/05/26

Send us a text What happens when the "podfather" of the Shed Geek Podcast Network meets the Steel Kings? Pure industry gold. Shannon "The Shed Geek" joins Jared to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing today's shed and steel building professionals. The conversation kicks off with Shannon's remarkable journey building the Shed Geek brand and podcast network—a testament to what happens when you pour yourself completely into something you're passionate about. "If you give a hun...

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71:44

Forgotten Dealers, Forgotten Salespeople: Finding...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text What makes some shed businesses thrive while others struggle with the same product in the same market? The answer often lies in their approach to sales. Gary Boyle and Peter Miller of Making Sales Simple join the Shed Geek podcast to unpack how specialized sales training is transforming the shed industry. Born from their experience managing multiple shed lots and over 125 furniture salespeople, their program addresses the unique challenges faced by professionals selling what i...

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60:17

Beyond the Boom: Redefining Value in the...

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2025/05/19

Send us a text What separates truly successful shed dealers from those who merely survive? The Steel Kings podcast answers this question as host Jared Ledford welcomes Sheds Direct's JW Rucker and Marc Church for a motivational deep dive into winning strategies for 2025 in the portable building industry. The conversation kicks off with a powerful framework for success that goes beyond wishful thinking. Marc emphasizes that winning in today's market requires three essential elements: defining...

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66:00

The Mountain View Story: Building Business Beyond...

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2025/05/16

Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving, diversified business in the shed industry? Norman Eicher of Mountain View takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to running a multifaceted enterprise that's continuously expanding. Starting with a simple construction company that added shed sales in 2009, Norman has methodically grown his operation to include a truss plant, metal fabrication facility, and a full-scale lumberyard. The conversa...

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68:15

The Future of Shed Sales Is Just a Click Away

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2025/05/14

Send us a text What happens when two shed industry innovators join forces? A digital revolution that's reshaping how Americans shop for outdoor buildings. In this revealing conversation, ShedHub founder Jeff shares the platform's impressive growth – now reaching 1.6 million Google search impressions monthly and welcoming a new visitor approximately every 90 seconds. These aren't casual browsers; they're serious shed shoppers actively searching for their next building. Shannon announces his ...

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45:37

Beyond the Boom: Redefining Value in the...

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2025/05/12

Send us a text Navigating the shed industry in a post-pandemic world requires wisdom, strategy, and strong partnerships. In this revealing conversation, Jared Ledford welcomes Sheds Direct's dynamic duo – JW Rucker (District Sales Manager) and Marc Church (Business Development Director) – who bring decades of industry expertise and infectious enthusiasm to the discussion. The conversation dives deep into how COVID fundamentally transformed the shed business, creating what Marc describes as a...

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57:19

Shed talk with Irvin Plank PART 2

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2025/05/09

Send us a text There's a profound wisdom that emerges when business expertise meets humanitarian purpose. In this revealing conversation, Irvin Plank brings both worlds together as he explores untapped opportunities in the shed industry while sharing transformative experiences from disaster relief efforts in North Carolina's mountain communities. The discussion begins by challenging industry norms, questioning why shed dealers rarely offer pure rental options when the demand clearly exists. ...

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39:23

Stroke of Faith: How One Woman's Near-Death...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text What happens when the world seems to move on after a devastating loss, but you're left picking up the pieces while simultaneously caring for grieving children? In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the critical work of Widowed Parent Relief Project (WPRP) and how they're transforming support for families experiencing profound loss. Kelly, WPRP's founder, reveals the science-backed approach behind their services, explaining that the number one predictor of how well childre...

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46:32

The Art of Closing: Metal Building Sales Secrets from...

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2025/05/05

Send us a text What separates exceptional salespeople from average ones in the metal building industry? In this raw and candid conversation, Jared and Eric pull back the curtain on the strategies that have helped them sell hundreds of buildings across the country. The conversation kicks off with a crucial update on the 25% steel tariffs and how they're actually impacting the industry—contrary to what many dealers might assume. But the real gold begins when the Steel Kings dive into their pro...

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54:59

Shed Talk with Irvin Plank PART 1

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2025/05/02

Send us a text What's it like to run a shed business where your commute to work is 180 miles without a single stoplight? Irvin Plank knows exactly, and his story reveals the surprising ways America's shed industry thrives even in the most remote corners of our country. Joining us from Eureka, Nevada—"the friendliest town on the loneliest highway in America"—Irvin shares his remarkable journey from the shed-building stronghold of Montezuma, Georgia out west to the Nevada desert. Living in a c...

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56:48

Stroke of Faith: How One Woman's Near-Death...

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2025/04/30

Send us a text Life can change in an instant. Kelly Orrico knows this firsthand. After surviving a catastrophic stroke at age 38 that nearly took her life, Kelly found herself questioning her purpose and why she had been spared when doctors had no explanation for what caused her stroke in the first place. The story Kelly shares is nothing short of extraordinary. From the stranger who mysteriously appeared with her dog and entered her home to help, to the paramedic who broke protocol by takin...

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40:52

Amarillo

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2025/04/28

Send us a text Market turbulence has the metal building industry on edge, but is the panic justified? In this revealing episode, Steel Kings Jared Ledford and Eric Olson cut through the noise surrounding steel tariffs and economic uncertainty to deliver practical insights that matter to dealers and manufacturers. From his hotel room in snowy Amarillo (yes, snowy Texas in April!), Eric shares how he's turning an unexpected challenge – a customer's too-visible display building attracting const...

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60:35

The Art and Science of Selling Outdoor Structures:...

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2025/04/23

Send us a text When it comes to the shed industry, the relationship between manufacturers and dealers can make or break a business. Rami joins Shannon to dive deep into the often unspoken tensions and opportunities that exist in these critical partnerships. The conversation tackles head-on the reality that not all dealers approach their shed business with the same level of commitment. Some make it their primary income source, investing heavily in growth, while others view it as supplemental ...

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41:44

How Dealers and Manufacturers Can Generate More Leads...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Jeff Huxmann from ShedHub rejoins The Steel Kings for a deep dive into the revolutionary approach transforming the shed and metal building sales landscape. At the heart of this transformation? The power of responding to customer inquiries within five critical minutes. "When someone is looking at your building online, it's fresh in their head," Jeff explains. "Wait thirty minutes, an hour, or until tomorrow, and there's a good chance they've completely forgotten your brand." Th...

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44:22

The Art and Science of Selling Outdoor Structures:...

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2025/04/16

Send us a text Passion for an industry can transform a job into a calling. That's exactly what happened to Rami, who describes himself as approaching the "healthy version of obsessive" when it comes to the shed and outdoor structure business. After 14 years immersed in everything from retail sales to manufacturing, he's developed insights that can benefit anyone in the industry. What starts as a conversation about Rami's journey quickly evolves into a masterclass on the differences between s...

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40:20

How Dealers and Manufacturers Can Generate More Leads...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text Struggling with lead generation for your shed or metal building business? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, The Steel Kings welcome ShedHub founder Jeff Huxmann to reveal how this groundbreaking marketplace is transforming the portable building industry. Jeff shares the origin story behind creating the first dedicated "Auto Trader for sheds" and explains how ShedHub has grown to generate a staggering 1.8 million impressions monthly. Every 90 seconds, a new vi...

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74:08

Wild Energy: How Personal Values Shape Your Brand

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2025/04/09

Send us a text What happens when a former touring musician discovers his calling in the shed industry? In this captivating episode, Craig Felker, Chief Brand Officer at JMAG, shares his remarkable journey and deep insights on authentic branding that resonates beyond product features. Craig reveals how his past as a Christian rock band frontman unexpectedly prepared him for leadership in an industry he never imagined entering. "I thought I had separated my identity from being Craig, the front...

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44:39

The Radio and Shed Connection: Daniel Mullins Talks...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text While many businesses have abandoned terrestrial radio for social media promotion, they're missing a crucial audience. Mullins, a third-generation broadcaster whose grandfather was posthumously inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, explains how local radio creates something social platforms can't: genuine personal connections. "When they're listening to the radio, it's a one-on-one conversation," he explains, describing how live, ad-lib endorsements from trusted on-ai...

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41:27

Rebuilding Hope After Disaster: Jeremy Barker's...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text The aftermath of disaster often reveals the most profound aspects of humanity—our capacity for resilience, generosity, and connection. In this deeply moving conversation, disaster relief volunteer Jeremy Barker opens his heart about the transformative journey that began when he abandoned his fishing plans and $70,000 in savings to help rebuild a storm-ravaged community in Barnardsville, North Carolina. Jeremy's story unfolds with raw honesty as he describes how what started as...

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76:52

The EZ Bath Revolution: Transforming the Shed Industry

Shed Geek Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Send us a text From simple storage structures to potential living spaces, the shed industry has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past four decades. Luke Miller, whose family began building sheds in 1983, takes us on a fascinating journey through this transformation while sharing his own innovative contribution to the industry's future. Luke's story begins in the Amish communities of Michigan, where his grandfather pioneered shed building before tragically losing his life during a de...

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