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
390 episodes
Rural Reviews, Real Results
A dependable sales engine in a rural market doesn’t come from hacks; it comes from consistent habits that buyers can see. We sit down with dealer and marketing director Jerald Rhodes of Creative Backyard...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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1:20:59
STEEL KINGS: Order Management Made Easy With CAL
Ready to turn slow season into rocket fuel for spring? We dig into the single biggest lever for shed and steel pros—process—and show how a smarter system can unlock more sales, faster delivery, and fewer headaches. With Tristan from
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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42:32
Your Shed Lot Called; It Wants A Side Hustle
Customers don’t just want a shed; they want a backyard solution. We sat down with Pro Tech Trailers in Eagleville, Tennessee to unpack how utility trailers become a powerful second income stream fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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1:10:24
Building Sheds, Building Faith, Building A Business
A single job listing changed everything. Tyler Barrett went from a stressed-out carpenter with six kids and no steady work to a shed builder who runs orders, deliveries, and product development—and along the way discovered a deeper purpose that...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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50:11
STEEL KINGS: From Pole Barns To Partnerships
Ready for a clearer path through post-frame and metal buildings? We dig into what actually builds trust—real accreditation, transparent design tools, and partnerships you can visit, walk, and verify. Fresh from a plant tour at Graber Post and g...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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39:47
Diversify To Thrive In Rural Markets - PART 2
Tired of hearing “quality” without seeing the difference? We dig into how small, family-run shed businesses win by diversifying into what rural customers truly need—safe rooms, metal buildings, shipping containers, and even culverts—while keepi...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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48:35
STEEL KINGS: From Lost Leads to Loyal Buyers with Velocity360
Your inbox is full, your lot is busy, and buyers are slipping away while messages sit unanswered. We sat down with Velocity360’s Joe Ignace and Brandon Tobin to solve the most expensive leak in sheds, steel buildings, and pole barns: slow follo...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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46:11
Diversify To Thrive In Rural Markets - PART 1
The shed world isn’t living in 2021 anymore, and that’s exactly why this conversation matters. We sit down with Tyler Mayhan of Better Barns to unpack what happens when an industry grows up: the easy leads dry up, product mixes shift, and the r...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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48:44
STEEL KINGS: Why knowing who you are changes how you lead, sell, and build community
What if your worth came before your work—and that changed everything about how you lead, sell, and show up? We sit down with JMAG’s Chief Branding Officer, Craig Felker, to unpack “wild leadership,” a simple framework that starts with identity ...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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51:49
From Expo Energy to Industry Evolution: Humility, Media, and the Future of Shed Sales
The loudest thing we brought home from Shed Week wasn’t a new tool—it was a clearer mission. After a week packed with the Shed Sale Summit, NSRA meetings, and an ...
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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1:07:26
STEEL KINGS: From Expo Floors to Real-World Wins
Trade shows can blur together—until they don’t. Knoxville’s Shed Expo and the post frame show in Dayton delivered a clear message: owners are hungry for practical marketing, respectful tech, and partners who actually solve the problems builders...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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39:24
Building Trust, One Backyard at a Time
A former chef turned licensed builder might be the last person you’d expect to challenge big shed brands—until you see how he does it. We sit down with Russell Odom of Shedscape to unpack how a late-career pivot, a deck-builder’s eye for detail...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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1:08:59
Legacy over hustle: building a local brand, a digital moat, and a life you actually want
The floor is buzzing at Shed Week in Knoxville, but the most powerful story happens at a table: a Wisconsin “Shed Queen” who sells with sincerity, a first-time dealer who went from camera to copy to competition, and our team swapping honest tac...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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50:07
STEEL KINGS: Rise Above The Race To The Bottom
A lot of builder's chase price. We decided to chase standards. We’re joined by Darren Warren of Stor-Mor Outdoor Products to break down a simple but uncommon playbook: build consistent quality at scale, answer the phone, quote fast, train your ...
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Season 5
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Episode 84
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44:43
Sheds & St. Jude: Building More Than Storage Solutions
What happens when life's greatest challenge becomes your greatest stepping stone? In this powerful conversation, Darren Warren, President and CEO of Stor-Mor Portable Buildings, shares his remarkable journey from a 16-year-old cancer patient wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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1:30:02
STEEL KINGS: The Future of Steel Business Marketing
The metal building industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, and those who fail to recognize the shifting landscape may soon find themselves struggling to survive. In this candid, no-holds-barred conversation, we peel back the curtain on what's ...
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Season 5
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Episode 82
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44:28
Tiffany Strong Hutchison's Journey at Heartland Capital
Tiffany Strong Hutchison takes us on an inspiring journey from homeschooling mom with an Excel spreadsheet to Director of Business Development at Heartland Capital, one of the shed industry's leading RTO compa...
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Season 5
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Episode 81
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1:10:41
STEEL KINGS: Insider's guide to Shed Expo 2025
Shed Week 2025 is almost here, and we're bringing you the ultimate guide to making the most of this industry-defining event in Knoxville. From the Shed Sales Summit to the exhibition floor, we're breaking down everything you need to know to nav...
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Season 5
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Episode 80
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35:07
Print Shop Dreams: Eagle Ridge's Expansion Story
Ever wonder why some shed businesses consistently outperform their competition? In this enlightening conversation with Caleb and Carson—the young, driven entrepreneurs behind Eagle Ridge Barn Bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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1:01:15
STEEL KINGS: Metal and Momentum
Wondering if your shed business needs a physical lot to succeed? The Steel Kings have eye-opening news: "We've sold just as many sheds online as we have on physical lots this year." This revelation sets the tone for a candid conversation about ...
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Season 5
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Episode 78
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39:04
Mastering Shed Delivery: Insights from a 20-Year Veteran
Calvin Shirk takes us on a twenty-year journey through the evolving world of shed hauling, sharing hard-won wisdom that only comes from moving thousands of buildings through impossible terrain.Starting as a fresh-faced 22-year-old in 20...
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Season 5
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Episode 77
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1:06:52
The Road Warriors: Tales from the Shed Industry
Ever wonder what happens when the microphones are off? This special late-night edition of the Shed Geek Podcast pulls back the curtain on the real conversations that fuel this industry-leading platform. Recording from a hotel room in Harrisburg...
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Season 5
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Episode 76
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1:14:27
STEEL KINGS: Steel vs. AI: The Future of Building Sales
The steel building industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, and nobody captures this reality quite like Jared and Eric—The Steel Kings—in their 25th podcast episode. Drawing from their frontline experience, they deliver a candid assessment of w...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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48:12
STEEL KINGS: Expanding Your Building Business Beyond Wood Sheds
The building industry is transforming rapidly, and standing still means getting left behind. In this energetic episode, Jared and Eric break down their journey from wood shed dealers to metal building experts and now pole barn providers, reveal...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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46:03
Five Years of Shed Geek: Reflections and Future Directions
Take a seat in the Batcave as Shannon pulls back the curtain on five years of podcasting journey and the evolving shed industry landscape of 2025. This rare monologue episode offers an intimate look at where Shed Geek started, where it's headin...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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1:14:00