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Ready to stop guessing about barndominiums and start making confident decisions? We sit down with Emily—better known as Mrs. Postframe—to trace a remarkable journey from filming a DIY barn home to co-owning Back 40 Buildings, an architectural firm delivering buildable plans nationwide. Along the way, we unpack what really separates a simple post-frame building from a code-compliant home and why that difference reshapes your sales process, pricing, and project management.

We dig into the turning points that matter: how transparent YouTube content built trust and a client pipeline, why residential occupancy and structural loads demand a new playbook, and how to decide if barndominiums fit your business model. Emily breaks down the long sales cycle—months, not days—and shows how shifting early design work to Back 40 removes bottlenecks, keeps your sales team moving, and returns you a client who is aligned, funded, and ready to build. You’ll hear practical guidance on permitting, window and door density, truss loading, and the quality expectations that come with someone’s future home.

If you’ve avoided social media, this conversation makes the case for a simple, consistent presence that brings in real leads. No viral stunts required—just clean photos, clear locations, and a contact path. We also highlight community: Women in Post-Frame is growing fast, and the NFBA Expo in Oklahoma City brings it all together with back-to-back sessions on barndominiums, the architectural sales cycle, and a much-needed deep dive on spray foam in post-frame assemblies.

Join us in OKC, meet Mr. and Mrs. Postframe, and leave with a framework to pursue barndominiums profitably—or pass with confidence. If this conversation helps, follow the show, share it with a builder who needs clarity, and leave a quick review so more pros can find it.

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Tighter margins, tougher competition, and buyers who research online before they ever step on your lot—sound familiar? We sat down with David Hershberger of Hershberger Lawn Structures to talk about the simplest lever dealers can pull right now: diversify beyond storage and become the go-to solution for the whole property.

We get practical about the numbers. A shed might net a 10% commission, but a playset can carry around a 60% markup with room to price delivery and setup. Hunting blinds don’t move in the same volume as sheds, yet the margins often beat them—and the buyers come back year after year. David explains why some dealers made more on one playset than on three sheds, and how a few high-visibility displays can transform drive-by traffic into qualified leads. He also opens the hood on quality: Woodguard structural members wrapped for durability, Tangent poly rails, stainless hardware, proprietary rotomolded slides, and Stryker blinds with whisper-quiet tempered-glass windows designed for real hunts, not showroom talk.

If you’re wondering about the lift, we cover it. Expect a minimum display investment near $10K, smart packaging that allows hand unloads, flexible shipping options, jigs and instructions for quick assembly, and onsite installs that often wrap in about an hour. Add a playset 3D configurator and simple mapping tools to your website and watch your time-on-site and lead quality jump. Families engage because they’re designing memories. Hunters engage because they’re upgrading outcomes. Both groups bring emotion, urgency, and referrals that compound over seasons.

We also share a big announcement: an exclusive partnership to help expand the dealer network for PlayMor playsets and Stryker hunting blinds. If you want to future-proof your lot and sell solutions that make people smile, cheer, and come back for more, this conversation will give you the strategy, the tools, and the confidence to act. Subscribe, share with a dealer friend, and leave a review telling us what you’ll add to your lot next.

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What if one click could clean customer info, correct fuzzy data, and quietly cut a third of your skips before they happen? That’s the promise Dan Jobrack of DataTrue brings to the shed and RTO world, where risk is high, margins are thin, and recovery costs pile up fast. We go deep on how front-end verification and back-end skip tracing can transform operations without ever touching a credit bureau.

Dan explains why blacklists are a trap for RTO companies that promise “no credit checks,” and how real-time verification checks names, addresses, phones, and references across 40 sources to standardize decisions. We explore the cost math most owners overlook—crew time, truck rolls, dead-end calls—and how eliminating fuzzy data upfront prevents expensive charge-offs later. When contracts go sideways, we unpack Pursue for locating skips through properties and relatives, plus Skip Find Plus, a long-term “watch” tool that surfaces new addresses and employers years later.

We also tackle thorny questions that shed pros keep asking. Should you use geotags to track buildings, or will trespass limits and device removal make them less useful than data-led recovery? Is it wise to label a returned building as a “repo,” or does “previously rented” protect both customer dignity and your reputation? Along the way, we highlight ethical referral marketing from verified contacts, seamless integrations with RTO platforms, and free training that makes clarity the default.

If you sell, rent, or recover sheds, trailers, or portable buildings, this conversation will sharpen your process and protect your bottom line. Subscribe, share, and leave a review so more builders and dealers can find the tools that keep promises honest and assets where they belong.

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Want a safer crew and a stronger business without slowing the job? We sit down with NFBA safety leaders Todd Meinhold (HD Quality Builders) and David Underwood (FBI Buildings) to unpack how smart builders cut fall risk, train new hires the right way, and engineer hazards out before a single nail is driven. The conversation goes beyond compliance to show how culture, process, and equipment choices translate into retention, predictable schedules, and a brand clients trust.

We start with the realities of a changing workforce and why a clear, simple starting point matters when regulations feel overwhelming. David shares how FBI Buildings puts every new hire through a six-hour safety orientation before they step on site, then sustains the habit with daily tailgate talks and foreman coaching. From ladder footing to rebar caps to speaking up about another trade’s hazard, the goal is a culture where stopping unsafe work is normal—and walking away from a jobsite is on the table when conditions aren’t fixed.

Then we dig into engineering controls that change the physics of risk. Todd explains his permanent ridge anchor system, designed to solve the “first up, last down” problem for installs and future service. David breaks down the Q Lift approach that assembles more at ground level and raises components to cut exposure at height. These aren’t shortcuts; they’re smarter methods that reduce falls—the leading cause of death in construction—while keeping projects moving with fewer surprises and claims.

If you’re building post-frame, NFBA membership is a force multiplier: practical templates, expert guidance, discounts on gear like permanent anchors, and a community that shares what works. Walk away with a punch list you can use tomorrow: open your day with a five‑minute safety huddle, verify ladder and tie‑off points, control foundation and site conditions, audit your gear, and document fixes. Ready to lead from the front? Hit follow, share this with your crew, and drop a comment with the one safety change you’ll implement this week. Subscribe for more conversations that help you build safer, faster, and better.

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Buyers don’t want to be sold; they want to see. We sit down with Steven Choi of ShedPro to map out a simple, high-impact plan for modern shed sales: show up where high-intent customers search, make your website convert, and use a fast, accurate 3D configurator that turns curiosity into confident orders. Steven shares what has changed since the early days of skepticism and why 3D has become a standard, not a novelty, for builders who want steady lead flow and higher-margin sales.

We walk through a live demo that brings the value to life: interior cutaways, electrical layouts, lofts, shelving, insulation, even tiny home concepts with cabinet finishes and appliance swaps. When customers can visualize decisions in real time, they upsell themselves—moving to larger footprints and smarter options that match how they’ll use the space. The result: faster sales cycles, bigger tickets, and better handoffs from sales to operations with quotes, sales orders, and work orders generated directly from the 3D design.

Steven also addresses adoption worries—timelines, onboarding, and cost. Shed Pro’s approach emphasizes speed to value (weeks, not months) and a white-glove setup so your team isn’t buried in tech tasks. We dig into specialty models—combo buildings with porches, dog kennels with dynamic runs, pavilions foundations, and two-story structures with staircase visualization—reflecting the industry’s evolution from “just storage” to outdoor living and tiny homes.

If you’re ready to simplify your digital stack and sell more with clarity, this conversation delivers the blueprint. Subscribe, share with a teammate who needs a nudge toward 3D, and leave a review with the one feature your buyers would click first.

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Shoppers judge a shed in seconds, and they judge it by the finish. We sat down with Pittsburgh Paints to unpack how a shed-first coatings program can transform more than the surface: faster throughput, tighter color control, easier sales, and a stronger brand at the lot.

We get into their rebrand and why the True Industrial division focuses on manufacturers’ realities—airless application on pre-primed siding, one-coat hide on tricky whites, and waterborne transparent urethanes that deliver the stained look without the slowdowns. You’ll hear practical shop wins: why air movement beats heat for drying water-based systems, how to set up fans so panels behave like it’s San Diego year-round, and the simple 50 percent overlap that erases zebra striping. The team explains why many shops can safely cut on-hand inventory by leaning on local stocking and next-day lead times, freeing up cash while keeping paint ready.

Color becomes a strategic weapon here. We talk trend-driven palettes, regional collections, and making selection painless for buyers. On the execution side, store-level QC locks a standard so every batch matches, and a quick drill mix before application and touch-up keeps color consistent in the field. The conversation stays hands-on: reps bring their own rigs, paint alongside your team, and tune processes in place—because technique, tip size, and prep are what turn product specs into real-world results.

We close by reframing warranty as partnership. Instead of a generic line on a brochure, it’s tailored to the manufacturer’s brand promise and customer expectations. If your name is on every shed, the finish is your reputation. This is a roadmap for builders and dealers who want coatings that sell the look, protect the structure, and streamline the work.

If you’re ready to sharpen your finish and your margins, hit play, then share your biggest paint or drying challenge—we’ll surface the best solutions. And if this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it to a fellow builder who needs a better finish strategy.

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Ready to grow post-frame without drowning in delays, backorders, and blown quotes? We sit down with Josh Nowlin—former crew hand turned executive leader at Burrows and current NFBA vice president—to map out a cleaner way to sell, schedule, and actually finish buildings on time. The conversation is blunt and practical: sales volume doesn’t matter if installer capacity and material logistics aren’t locked. Josh breaks down why the builder shortage persists and how NFBA’s new curriculum brings post-frame into trade programs so more young pros discover a lucrative path with real ownership potential.

From there, we dig into the supply chain that lets a small shop act big. Burrows’ one-call model ties customer-facing 3D with IdeaRoom to precise estimating in SmartBuild, then delivers complete, staged packages to the jobsite—one PO, one invoice, one rep. That saves hours of chasing parts and protects your margins when steel and lumber move. We get tactical about pricing too: ditch flat dollars-per-square-foot and quote scope properly—Wainscot, insulation, wall height, door packages, and interior framing should be modeled, not guessed. With a customized SmartBuild setup, you can include labor logic, quote turnkey, and hand projects to crews without drama.

If you’re selling sheds or steel and eyeing post-frame for 2026, this is your blueprint. Join NFBA for education, certifications, and the network that speeds everything up. And meet us in Oklahoma City: Josh previews the NFBA Expo, including a must-hear economic keynote to help you plan the year with data, not vibes. We’re sharing the tool stack, the supplier playbook, and the training path we wish we had on day one—so you can sell with confidence and get buildings out of the ground.

If this helped you, follow the show, share it with a builder who needs a better plan, and leave a quick review so more pros can find it.

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Demand isn’t dead; it’s different. After a year where unit volumes stayed flat and consumer wallets tightened, we break down how the best manufacturers and dealers still grew by focusing on strategy over chance. We share what we’re seeing across hundreds of conversations—why diversification beyond storage, smarter financing, and story-led marketing are separating the leaders from the pack—and how to apply those moves without burying cash in inventory.

We look at display-first lots that use a few high-impact models and cutaway demos to showcase options like ventilation, doors, windows, insulation, and finish-outs, while 3D configurators do the heavy lifting. We unpack the role of RTO and consumer financing side by side, with simpler terms and broader approvals that remove friction at checkout. We also tackle the dealer model question—consignment versus wholesale—and outline hybrid approaches that improve margins, brand control, and the ROI of your marketing spend.

From SEO-driven content to podcasts, customer walkthroughs, and on-lot video, we explain why clear buyer avatars and narrative proof are outrunning generic ads. We share our own plans too: refreshed consulting with industry veterans, a next-gen media kit for sponsors, and a local display-first lot to keep our hands dirty and our insights sharp. If you want to win in 2026, tighten your offers, simplify the path to purchase, and tell your story everywhere your buyers look.

Enjoy the conversation and then take action—subscribe, share with your team, and leave a review so more builders and dealers can find it. What move will you test first?

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Your shed shouldn’t feel like an oven or a gas cabinet. We dig into a practical, proven way to protect what you store by helping your building breathe—using low intake, high exhaust, and small solar-powered fans that move air exactly when heat strikes. Dan Rheaume, the mind behind Solar Blaster, breaks down the physics of convection, the myth of wind-dependent gable vents, and the simple CFM math that shows how often you can refresh the air inside a typical shed. Jamie from Your Shed Guy brings a decade of field results from Nevada’s harsh desert, where dust kills turbine bearings and gable vents pull silt across valuables, but low-profile solar vents quietly keep spaces cooler, drier, and far cleaner.

We get specific about real problems that cost you money: container rain caused by temperature swings, rusted tools, solidified concrete bags, and fumes from fuel or pool chemicals trapped in sealed spaces. You’ll hear how to pair proper intake with ridge or turtle vents, why even radiant barrier OSB needs airflow to work, and how a 5–10 minute install can change comfort and safety without tying into electrical. We talk pricing, warranty, and the sales edge that comes from a live demo on the lot—where customers can actually feel the draw at the vent and understand how solar assists natural airflow throughout the hottest hours.

Whether you build, sell, or own sheds and containers, this is a blueprint for smarter storage: design for convection, add solar assist, and keep your structure and belongings in better shape for longer. If you’ve ever opened a door to a wall of heat or fumes, this conversation offers a fix that’s affordable, durable, and easy to standardize or retrofit.

If this helped you rethink ventilation, subscribe, share it with a fellow builder or dealer, and leave a review with your biggest airflow question—we’ll tackle it next.

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Ready to sell buildings people feel safe choosing? We sat down with industry veteran Randy Chaffee to unpack how post-frame construction can unlock bigger, cleaner wins for dealers who currently sell sheds and tubular steel. The through-line is trust: customers buy who they know, like, trust, and feel safe with—and the fastest way to earn that feeling is to pair real expertise with credible partners and a clear path through codes and permitting.

We dig into the hybrid sales playbook that blends road relationships with digital leverage. Trade shows still matter, but video calls, configurators, and podcasts accelerate follow-through and keep projects moving when decisions stall. That “force multiplier” helps you serve more customers without losing the personal touch. We also break down the practical differences between steel and post-frame: where each shines, where approvals bog down, and why NFBA-backed standards, education, and advocacy give post-frame a smoother runway for mid- and high-ticket projects.

If you’ve ever lost a bid at the last minute because the client “thought it would be wood,” this conversation is your pivot plan. We map a smart on-ramp from small outbuildings to complex shops and barn dominiums, explain when to say no so your brand stays strong, and show how to “borrow” credibility from established manufacturers while you level up. Plus, we spotlight NFBA certification, peer networking, and the women in post-frame community shaping the industry’s future.

Join us in Oklahoma City, February 25–27, for the NFBA Conference and Expo to meet the people, tools, and ideas that will raise your margins and reduce friction. If this sparked ideas, subscribe, share it with a builder friend, and leave a quick review—then tell us the one obstacle keeping you from adding post-frame this quarter.

Join us, say hello on the floor, and bring your questions. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a push, and leave a quick review to help more builders find the show.

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