Shed Geek Podcast

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon visits with Tim and Patty DeBock at Dry Fork Creek Buildings. Tim and Patty started building pole barns, chicken coops and animal run-ins.  Then during covid, they decided to start building sheds. Since, the recording of this show, they have added swing sets to their line up. We had a great time setting down and talking with the g...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon sets down at iFAB LLC with Glen, Nick and Chad Yost. iFAB LLC is a fabricator of equipment used to assist builders for the shed, portable building, and mini barn industry. They are interested in hearing your needs and doing all they can to help with your fabrication needs. Listen now to hear what they are currently building as well...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon sets down with Jenna Urban from LMJ Sheds. Jenna's shed life started in 2021 when her husband decided they should start selling sheds.  Since then she has retired as a teacher and jumped into the shed industry with both feet. Listen in as she talks about balancing family with work and how she tries to get her kids involved in...

Send us Fan Mail  Shannon starts this episode with an update on the show and upcoming ideas he is excited to share with the industry.  He then sets down with Christian from Blain Structures.  Out of respect for Christian's Amish heritage, there is not a video with today's episode.  So, listen in as they discuss "Amish built", friendships, family and the future of the shed indus...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon sets down with Jamaica Cottage Shop for the second time.  Only this time it is with a whole new crew.  From booking the perfect camp site to showing us their facility; Buffy, Joe, Andy, and Virginia made us feel at welcomed and at home. Listen in to see how they are moving into the future and taking shed sales in a new direction....

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speaks with Greg Blackburn, Joe Cosh, and Amy (the other shed guy) from The Shed Store at J&G Farms, formerly known as Blackburn Farms. J&G Farms is a local family business, owned and managed by Joe and Greg (J&G) whose fathers and grandfathers were all in the agriculture business.  For a high energy sales personality...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speaks with David Hershberger, Paul Hershberger, and Chris Miller from Hershberger Lawn Structures. We set down and discuss how they got started in this business as well as endeavors they plan to start in the future.  In all of their endeavors they put family first... Not just their family but yours as well.  PlayMor firmly believ...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speaks with Wendell Stover of Meadowlark Structures. Meadowlark Structures was started in 1994 by Wendell's neighbor. Wendell was able to purchase the business in 2005 and has since grown and moved to his current location in Erie, PA. Also, find out how the podcast can be heard throughout the plain communities by dialing the...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speaks with Dale Beachy and Tim Byler of Beachy Barns. Dale Beachy is a second generation shed builder.  It was exciting to hear about his success dating back to the early 1980's, when his dad started the company.  Beachy Barns it a perfect example of a small to mid- sized shed company who is vertically integrated and has sho...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speaks with Justin Lepage from Stay at Home Storage. Justin ended up in the shed RTO world through a family connection.  He is ambitious and very intelligent.  I had such a good time speaking with him about new ides and what it looks like to disrupt the status quo of RTO.  Is it the right time? The right thing?  It sure was a fun...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speaks with Gerold, Steve, Stanley, and Wayne Miller. Together they own/run three family businesses:  Cricket Valley Structures, Country Classic Rentals, and Miller Coffee Company.  We discuss how these companies were started and how they are ran today.  Including what each person's role is in these companies. I was particular...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speak with Corey Nolf and Jeremy Martin to discuss their company, Cabin Connections. Cabin Connections is a family-owned business established by Corey Nolf in 2020, originally located in London, Corbin, and Somerset, Kentucky. In 2022, after years of selling and delivering buildings, Corey Nolf and Jeremy Martin decided to partner...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon speak with Pat Meehan.  Pat is the owner and sales manager at Sturdi-Built Sheds of Haubstadt, Indiana. Pat is a veteran of the shed selling community. He is also a talent recruiter, plays bluegrass music on the mandolin, and is a proud grandpa. I got to set down with Pat in his brand new Sturdi-Built office, just north of Evansvi...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Joseph Ignace of The Knowledge Gap Company. Joe is a serial entrepreneur. He strives to help people master their purpose, develop leadership skills, win in business, and figure out how to live the life they want to live. At a surprisingly young age, Joe has done over 7000 hours of door to door sales and recruited over 4...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with David Dulany.  Dulany is Founder and CEO of Tenbound, a research and advisory firm focused and dedicated to GTM B2B SaaS Sales Development Pipeline success. Tenbound has become the hub of the Sales Development industry, with a thriving online research center, market map, tool directory, training and consulting programs...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Bruce Parks, aka "Travis's Dad" (for inside joke purposes).  He also speaks with George "Bear" Harrell from Bruce's team. Parks recovery and towing speak to the recovery or as some say the "repo" side of the industry.  They take a unique approach on tackling this topic. We caught...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Harry Spaight, author of "Selling with Dignity". Instead of struggling, you can be one that has solid funnel of prospects that are becoming your friends and clients. Selling successfully, by serving others before and after the sale, can change the trajectory of your business. Instead of being a failed business...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon sets down with Colin Dexter from Sound Data Solutions.   Mr. Colin Dexter formed Sound Data Solutions, LLC in 2013 to offer small businesses in Northwest Florida an affordable option to make their operations as efficient as possible.  He's provided solutions to Puroclean First Response, K2 Media and Advertising, Advantage Port...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Shed Geek Podcast, Shannon talks with Joey Havens. Joey actively challenges the mainstays of business culture and strategic planning. He advocates for a faster approach to growing leaders using holistic approaches and intentional sponsorship. In addition to his weekly beBetter blog, he is the author of numerous white papers and articles, including “Becoming...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Tristan Nelson from Nelson Buildings. "In 1998 Nelson's Buildings opened their first location in Gainesville Florida. Over 2 decades later, Nelson's Buildings is established as a well-respected, trusted company in the industry. It’s never easy to ascend the industry’s standards, with humble beginnings and...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with some shed haulers at the annual OK BBQ. He was able to catch up with Chandon Beiler, Sid Loewen, Trent Robinson, and Travis Parks. This year's BBQ had lots of give-a-ways for the haulers to enjoy and the food was delicious.  We were able to set back and enjoy some shed hauler stories and learn from some of the best...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Adam Martin of HM Advisors. "Unlike a captive, or direct insurance company who only offers their own proprietary products, our agency is 100% independent of any one company. Many insurance consumers don’t fully understand just how important that really is. When it comes to something as important as insurance, it’s...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Ryan Malham of Hinton Buildings. In 2015, after returning from working four years in Afghanistan, owner Ryan Malham (against the wishes of his wife, Christy) moved forward with selling wooden and metal buildings at the Princeton location . Things did not go well. After poor sales and lots of frustrating days without sal...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks with Ed Bryan of SRA 851(b) Admin. Ed brings more than 20 years of sales and operations management experience to SRA with a consistent history of leading high-performing sales teams and operational excellence. In his role as Director of Business Development, he is responsible for developing business strategies to improve repr...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the Shed Geek Podcast Shannon speaks Kirk Chisholm at Innovative Advisory Group.  Kirk Chisholm is a Wealth Manager and Principal at Innovative Advisory Group. His roles at IAG are co-chair of the Investment Committee and Head of the Traditional Investment Risk Management Group. His background and areas of focus are portfolio management and investment analysis...