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.

Shed Geek Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 478 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Shed Geek Podcast, a business show with 478 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  How Shed Dealers Can Add Metal Buildings Without The Headaches

  Aug 19, 20261h 9mS6

  Send us Fan Mail Your shed lot can be packed and your phones can still feel quiet. That’s the tension we dig into with Cesar Castillo from Castle Metal Buildings , a 20-year veteran of the carport and metal building world who’s watched the industry grow from backyard operations into a multi-state machine. We talk about why adding steel carports and metal buildings can be one of the smartest ways for shed dealers to expand revenue, and why it can also become the fastest way to earn bad reviews if the partner behind you can’t execute. We walk through what “choosing the right company” really means: customer service that starts before the sale, a real dealer support system with training and modern tools, and a scheduling process that keeps the customer informed when timelines shift. Cesar explains how installation crews, subcontractor accountability, safety, and warranty follow-through shape the final impression far more than the quote ever will. Shannon shares the hard truth that dealers often take the hit when communication breaks down, even when the problem is outside their control. Then we get into the messy stuff most people avoid: the race to the bottom on pricing, how expanding too fast can wreck quality, and the loyalty questions around display lots and online sellers. If you care about long-term sustainability in the shed industry and metal building industry, this conversation gives you a practical checklist for protecting the customer experience while growing your lot the right way. Subscribe, share this with a dealer friend, and leave a review if it helps. What’s the one thing you wish every manufacturer would fix first? For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website. Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast. To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form. To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com. This episodes Sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Shed Pro Shed Suite Identigrow Cardinal Manufacturing CAL

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  Episode #73

  Bankruptcy-Proof RTO Contracts

  Aug 14, 20261h 12mS6

  Send us Fan Mail People hear “rent-to-own shed” and mentally translate it to “my building,” then bankruptcy hits and the paperwork suddenly matters more than every friendly phone call that came before. We’re joined by Melody Troutman, a longtime operator and recovery specialist who lives in the real world of delinquencies, filings, and hard conversations. She lays out why portable building RTO companies get burned when they deviate from their own agreements and accidentally teach attorneys and customers what they can get away with next time. We get specific on the mechanics: checking PACER for repeat filers, why a rent-to-own agreement should be treated like an executory contract or unexpired lease, and how clear bankruptcy notification language can prevent your building from being misclassified as the renter’s asset. Melody also explains why trustee payments can wreck your timeline and your math, and how “drop dead orders” can create a clean deadline that puts possession back on the table without dragging you through endless steps. Then we zoom out to the bigger industry risk. Tiny home marketing, utility hookups, and “living in it” upgrades can collide with contract terms fast, especially in debtor-friendly states. We talk prevention through training, delivery disclosures, refusing repeat offenders, and writing recovery-friendly court orders that protect drivers with forcible entry language. If you work in shed sales, manufacturing, rent-to-own operations, or portable building recoveries, this one is a playbook for protecting your contracts and your margins. Subscribe, share this with your team, and leave a review with the one contract clause you think the industry is still getting wrong. For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website. Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast. To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form. To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com. This episodes Sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek Marketing Shed Sales Summit LuxGuard RTO Smart Sensei Digital

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  Episode #72

  Rent-To-Own Done Right

  Aug 12, 202655 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Rent-to-own sheds have a reputation problem, and it’s costing the shed industry more than people realize. Today we talk with Nick Garrard, general counsel for the NSRA , about what rent-to-own actually is, why the “it’s a bad word” stigma sticks, and how better education can reduce customer confusion, dealer frustration, and the kind of viral stories nobody wants attached to their brand. We dig into the practical reasons customers choose rent-to-own in the first place: flexibility in uncertain times, the ability to make a decision without draining savings, and options when life changes fast like relocating for work, temporary storage needs, or shifting budgets. We also get candid about the tough parts, including how a small number of unhappy customers can dominate the public narrative while the majority of successful, quiet outcomes never get told. Nick breaks down the difference between federally regulated consumer credit sales and state-regulated rent-to-own statutes, why most states have their own lease-purchase rules, and what that means for compliance if you operate across state lines. We also talk about the role of APRO and industry advocacy in Washington, DC, why local regulation can be healthier than one-size-fits-all federal oversight, and how training dealers plus proactive legal support can prevent problems long before they turn into lawsuits. If you sell sheds, build sheds, haul sheds, or support the shed business with services, this is a must-listen for understanding rent-to-own sheds, customer education, and how to protect your operation. Subscribe, share this with a dealer or manufacturer friend, and leave a review with the biggest rent-to-own question you want us to answer next. For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website. Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast. To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form. To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com. This episodes Sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Shed Pro First Choice Metals Velocity 360 J Money

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  Episode #71

  A Guided 3D Configurator Turns Curiosity Into Confident Buyers

  Aug 7, 20261h 5mS6

  Send us Fan Mail A shed is not a casual cart checkout. It is a high-trust, high-emotion purchase, and the online experience either builds confidence fast or quietly pushes your best leads to the back button. We sit down with Ashish Roy and Chris Dodd from Sensei Digital to break down what actually makes a 3D shed configurator convert, from guided design choices to the tiny details that serious builders care about. We talk about why “more options” can be the wrong move, and how an intuitive, guided flow helps very different buyers, from a tech-savvy first-time shopper to a retiree trying to make space at home. Ashish explains how Sensei approaches lifelike colors, model organization, upgrade clarity, and accurate features like door swing and interior context. Chris shares what it takes operationally to capture shed craftsmanship in software while keeping the experience simple enough for real sales teams to adopt. Then we get practical about revenue. You will hear how remote co-design can work through shareable 3D links, how AR “visualize in your yard” can change the conversation, and why attribution matters when you are running Google Ads or Meta campaigns. Sensei also walks through cross-domain tracking, CRM integration, and sending better conversion signals so you can optimize toward qualified leads and real sales, not vanity form fills. If you want your portable building marketing and sales process to feel modern without losing the craft, hit play. Subscribe to the Shed Geek Podcast, share this with a dealer or manufacturer friend, and leave a review so more shed pros can find these conversations. For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website. Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast. To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form. To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com. This episodes Sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek Marketing Velocity 360 Play Mor Swing Sets Cardinal Leasing iFAB LLC

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  Episode #70

  A 16-Year Shed Veteran

  Aug 5, 20261h 8mS6

  Send us Fan Mail The shed lot can be packed and still feel stuck, and that’s where Rolando Castrejon brings a clear, grounded perspective. We talk with Rolando about building a shed business the hard way: starting in sales back in 2010 with no construction background, learning what customers truly care about, then taking the leap to launch his own operation in 2022 and growing it into three locations in North Carolina. We get real about what’s changed since the pre-COVID years and why price perception is so weird right now. Customers still comment that carports “used to be $595,” yet many buyers now call today’s higher prices a good deal. From there, we dig into the K-shaped economy and what it’s doing to rent-to-own sheds, cash sales, and the kinds of buildings people want: finished backyard spaces, man caves, she sheds, and bigger custom projects for retirees who are ready to enjoy their property. We also break down the technology shift in the shed industry, from early Facebook advertising wins to the modern pay-to-play world of targeting, tracking, SEO, and online configurators. But we don’t stop at tools. Rolando makes the case for a middle ground where you keep the personal touch, invite people to walk the buildings, and treat every buyer like a real relationship, not a transaction. If you sell sheds, manage a lot, run marketing, or want a better close rate, you’ll leave with practical language and a simple sales framework: listen for the real problem, then solve it. Subscribe, share this with a dealer friend, and leave a review with your biggest “customer objection” so we can talk through it on a future show. For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website. Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast. To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form. To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com. This episodes Sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Shed Pro Pittsburgh Paints Identigrow Cardinal Manufacturing CAL Solar Blaster

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