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 as exciting as the industry itself. Listeners of this podcast include those who play a role directly or indirectly with the Shed Industry itself.
Episodes
335 episodes
The Future of Shed Sales Is Just a Click Away
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 – no...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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1:08:15
Beyond the Boom: Redefining Value in the Post-Pandemic Shed Industry Part 1
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 (Bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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45:37
Shed talk with Irvin Plank PART 2
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 transfor...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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57:19
Stroke of Faith: How One Woman's Near-Death Experience Led to Her True Calling-Part 2
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 Relie...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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39:23
The Art of Closing: Metal Building Sales Secrets from Industry Veterans
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 cou...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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46:32
Shed Talk with Irvin Plank PART 1
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 ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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54:59
Stroke of Faith: How One Woman's Near-Death Experience Led to Her True Calling-Part 1
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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56:48
Amarillo
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 pract...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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40:52
The Art and Science of Selling Outdoor Structures: Insights from a 14-Year Industry Veteran PART 2
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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1:00:35
How Dealers and Manufacturers Can Generate More Leads Without Breaking the Bank PART 2
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 withi...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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41:44
The Art and Science of Selling Outdoor Structures: Insights from a 14-Year Industry Veteran PART 1
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 i...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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44:22
How Dealers and Manufacturers Can Generate More Leads Without Breaking the Bank PART 1
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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40:20
Wild Energy: How Personal Values Shape Your Brand
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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1:14:08
The Radio and Shed Connection: Daniel Mullins Talks Marketing
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, ex...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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44:39
Rebuilding Hope After Disaster: Jeremy Barker's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy Pt 2
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 transfo...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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41:27
The EZ Bath Revolution: Transforming the Shed Industry
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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1:16:52
Unlocking Metal Building Sales Through Smart Financing PART 2
Ever wonder why customers who promise to "check with their bank" rarely return? The truth is startling: traditional banks simply can't compete with specialized financing solutions for metal buildings and sheds. In this revealing conversation, J...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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38:45
Rebuilding Hope After Disaster: Jeremy Barker's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy Pt 1
What happens when a one-handed tile expert with a powerful redemption story joins forces with a shed industry leader during a natural disaster? Something extraordinary.Jeremy Barker introduces himself as "the Billy Graham of tile," but ...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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52:40
Beyond Four Walls: The Human Side of Selling Structures
Meagan from C&J Storage Solutions brings a refreshingly different perspective to the shed industry. Drawing from her background in mental health facilities, she's transformed how customers experience buying outdoor structures at her family'...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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55:40
Unlocking Metal Building Sales Through Smart Financing PART 1
What happens when a banker makes a U-turn on the interstate after a failed business meeting? For Joel Oney of J Money and the team at Dayton Barns, it sparked a partnership that generated nearly $5 million in additional sales over just three ye...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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41:50
Family Values in the Shed Industry Part 2
Sam Byler opens his heart in this profound conversation about the two pillars holding up the shed industry: family and relationships. Drawing from 35 years of marriage, Sam shares wisdom that transcends the personal and perfectly applies to bus...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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54:02
The Future of Rent-to-Own: Ethics, Innovation, and Customer Experience
What happens when an industry's competitive landscape shifts from serving customers to wooing dealers? In this eye-opening conversation, Josh and Justin from Shed Geek Rentals join Shannon to pull back the curtain on today's rent-to-own industr...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:09:19
The Steel Kings: Crafting Your Building Legacy
The February lead rush is here - and Steel Kings Jared and Eric are sharing their excitement about the flood of building inquiries that arrives like clockwork each tax season. This surge of potential customers with fresh refunds and springtime ...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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42:43
Family Values in the Shed Industry Part 1
What happens when we prioritize family in an economy designed to pull us apart? Shannon Latham joins Sam Byler just one day after celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary, sparking a profound conversation about the intersection of family values...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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37:40
Beyond Sheds: The Heartfelt Stories that Shape Our Industry PART 2
Step into the heart of the shed industry with this eye-opening episode focused on the essential theme of customer service. We're unpacking the prevailing norms and practices that govern interactions between businesses and their clients, arguing...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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56:08