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Taking Care of Your People

While I still have my fingers in business operations, I spend the bulk of my time serving as a coach to business leaders and their teams. I don’t work exclusively within the shed industry, but a majority of my clients are shed industry folks. Without question, the most pressing concern continues to be HR: human […]
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Confidence A Cornerstone of Effective Leadership

Confidence: A Cornerstone of Effective Leadership

In May of 2024 I spent two weeks walking solo on the Camino in Portugal and Spain. When I decided to commit to this venture, I saw it as a break from the weighty role of leadership and the associated care for people that is such an intrinsic part of leadership. Traveling alone would mean […]
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The Camino: What, Why and How

In late May of 2024, I boarded a flight for Portugal to walk the Camino Portuguese. The Camino, as I will refer to it in this article, is an approximately 180-mile pilgrimage route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago, Spain. This particular route has been growing in popularity in recent years. While doing a pilgrimage might […]
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Five Questions Every Family in Business Must Answer

Five Questions Every Family in Business Must Answer

The family business is one of the economic staples in the American economy.  While the family business category may not represent a majority of the revenue generated in the world of sheds, it likely does represent the majority of companies.  My article in the previous edition discussed achieving clarity in the three spheres of family […]
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The Truth about Same-Sex Marriage Six Things You Must Know about What’s Really At Stake, by Erwin W. Lutzer book review

The Truth about Same-Sex Marriage: Six Things You Must Know about What’s Really At Stake, by Erwin W. Lutzer | Review by Rosa Byler

That there should even be a book by this title is a sign of the times we live in! Moral corruption and deviant lifestyles have always existed on the underside of the fabric of society, but ours is probably the first literate culture to couple two such antithetical terms in so casual a manner.  The […]
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The Family Business

The Family Business:

Family-owned and -operated businesses are a major contributor to the American economy. A recent study by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) noted that there are 28.8 million small businesses in America;  and of those, 19% are “family owned.”  They define “family owned” as “any business in which two or more family members operate the […]
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Winging it doesn’t work when it comes to selling sheds. A clear, documented shed sales process helps you qualify the right customers, close more deals, and scale your business with confidence. In this webinar, we cover: ✔️ How to define your current shed sales process and identify what’s missing ✔️ The nonnegotiables every sales team needs to qualify leads and build trust ✔️ Simple ways to document & train your team for consistent results Whether you’re a shed dealer, sales manager, or owner, this session will give you practical tools to increase sales, improve customer experience, and grow your shed business. 👨‍💼 Meet the Speakers: 🎤 Loren Miller – Loren has spent many years in numerous leadership roles. From leading nonprofits to growing and developing sales teams, he brings a wide range of experience. He is passionate about developing small business leaders, coaching both them and their sales teams on process creation. As a Full Focus certified coach, he empowers leaders to gain clarity and focus amidst the chaotic demands of both work and personal life. You can reached out to Loren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-miller25/ 🎤 Steve Byler – Steve has had a long career in the shed industry, with experience in building, sales, management, and rent-to-own, and now focuses on coaching and training leaders in business and nonprofits. He is passionate about helping leaders grow and serves as chair of the National Shed Association, a columnist for the Shed Business Journal, a certified speaker and coach with Maxwell Leadership, and a Certified EOS implementer. 🔗 Follow us for more: 🌐 https://www.shedadvisor.com/ 📲 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/163AjDJXLH/ 📌 Learn More & Connect with Steve: Website: https://stevebyler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjbyler/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-byler-4288457/ X: https://x.com/bylersj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjbyler 👉 Whether you’re a shed dealer, sales rep, or business owner, this webinar will help you create a process that drives consistent shed sales, better customer experiences, and long-term business growth. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this valuable for your shed business! #ShedSales #ShedBusiness #SalesProcess #SalesTraining #BusinessGrowth
In this webinar, Certified EOS Implementer and leadership coach Steve Byler unpacks what it takes to create smart, healthy, and high-performing teams. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or someone looking to lead more effectively, this session will challenge and equip you to align your team with clarity, accountability, and purpose. 📌 In this session, you'll learn: ✅ Why defining and building real team health matters ✅ The power of a personal dashboard to monitor key success metrics ✅ Managing energy, time, and money for personal and organizational balance ✅ How to combat employee disengagement with vision-driven engagement ✅ The core elements of Vision, Traction, and Health in building strong teams ✅ How to clarify and communicate your company’s vision using the Vision/Traction Organizer (VTO) ✅ What real traction looks like—and how to foster accountability and execution ✅ How to cultivate openness, honesty, and fun to build a truly healthy team ✨ Discover how tools like the Vision/Traction Organizer (VTO) and consistent meeting rhythms can create alignment, clarity, and momentum in your business. Start aligning your team today—get your free VTO sample here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/vto-ty 👨‍💼 Meet the Speaker: 🎤 Steve Byler – Steve has had a long career in the shed industry, with experience in building, sales, management, and rent-to-own, and now focuses on coaching and training leaders in business and nonprofits. He is passionate about helping leaders grow and serves as chair of the National Shed Association, a columnist for the Shed Business Journal, a certified speaker and coach with Maxwell Leadership, and a Certified EOS implementer. 🔗 Follow us for more: 🌐 https://www.shedadvisor.com/ Facebook Group: 📲 https://www.facebook.com/groups/897541618753944 📌 Learn More & Connect with Steve: Website: https://stevebyler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjbyler/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-byler-4288457/ X: https://x.com/bylersj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjbyler #ShedAdvisor #EOS #SteveByler #Leadership #TeamHealth #Traction #Vision #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessCoaching #businessgrowth #teamalignment
How do you grow a small business without working 24/7—or breaking the bank on ads? In this insightful episode of Growth Hour, host Steve Byler welcomes Karen Bowman, certified profit coach, author, and business strategist, to share powerful tools for growing smarter—not harder. Karen breaks down the seven key profitability drivers, reveals the multiplicative effect of small improvements, and explains how to convert leads into loyal clients using emotional marketing and drip campaigns. Whether you’re in the shed industry or any small-to-medium-sized business, these insights can help you unlock sustainable profits, improve your systems, and reclaim your time. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: 🔹The two growth areas every leader must focus on: Smarts + Health 🔹The 7 profitability levers to scale without more hustle 🔹Karen’s 4-part conversion formula: Captivate. Fascinate. Educate. Close. 🔹The secret behind successful drip campaigns and buyer journeys 🔹Why emotional buying beats price in most sales 🔹Real-world website and ad examples—what works and what flops 📘 Grab Karen’s free book download: https://karenbowmanprocoach.com/ 👨‍💼 Meet the Speakers: 🎤 Karen Bowman - As the owner of Karen Bowman Coaching, Karen serves small business owners who want to grow and are sick and tired of working hard while their goals remain out of reach. She brings a breadth of experience—in education, corporate life, insurance, technology, and coaching—and a deep curiosity to understand what small to medium-sized businesses are struggling with and how she can help them achieve their dreams. With a strong focus on growing profit, the strategies she offers strengthen all areas of business, and she loves coming alongside business owners who are ready to do things differently and achieve extraordinary results. 👉 Connect with Karen Bowman: 🔗 Website: https://karenbowmanprocoach.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbrooksbowman/ 🎤 Steve Byler – Steve has had a long career in the shed industry, with experience in building, sales, management, and rent-to-own, and now focuses on coaching and training leaders in business and nonprofits. He is passionate about helping leaders grow and serves as chair of the National Shed Association, a columnist for the Shed Business Journal, a certified speaker and coach with Maxwell Leadership, and a Certified EOS implementer. 🔗 Follow us for more: 🌐 https://www.shedadvisor.com/ Facebook Group: 📲 https://www.facebook.com/groups/897541618753944 📌 Learn More & Connect with Steve: Website: https://stevebyler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjbyler/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-byler-4288457/ X: https://x.com/bylersj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjbyler 👍 If you found value in this conversation, like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more practical strategies that move the needle in your business. #GrowthHour #KarenBowman #SteveByler #SmallBusinessGrowth #ProfitCoach #ShedIndustry #LeadConversion #MarketingStrategy #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessSuccess
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