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EP 10

Loyalty, Leadership & Business In America - #10

Loyalty, Leadership & Business In America - #10

Aug 18, 2026

In Episode #10 of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Ohio State Representative, fourth-generation farmer, and longtime business owner Rodney Creech to talk loyalty, leadership, customer service, and competition in business. From taking care of employees and earning customer loyalty to avoiding the race to the bottom, this conversation explores what it really takes to build lasting value in business, relationships, and your community.

EP 09

The 60-Second Sales Advantage: Automating Follow-Ups, Eliminating Lead Leaks & Scaling Sales - #9

The 60-Second Sales Advantage: Automating Follow-Ups, Eliminating Lead Leaks & Scaling Sales - #9

Aug 3, 2026

Are you leaving revenue or talent on the table? In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Joe Ignace, CEO of Velocity 360, to break down how builders can automate follow-ups, stop lead leaks, and finally gain visibility into what’s actually happening inside their sales process. If you’re running a shed company, post-frame operation, or steel building business and struggling with lead management, response times, or CRM headaches — this episode is for you. Joe explains how Velocity 360 was built specifically for the construction industry and why companies using the right sales systems are separating themselves from the competition.

EP 08

Raising The Bar: The Future Of The Shed Industry & The Shed Sales Summit - #8

Raising The Bar: The Future Of The Shed Industry & The Shed Sales Summit - #8

Jul 27, 2026

After taking a short break, America Builds Better is back and we’re excited to announce that new episodes will now be dropping every Monday in August! This week we’re joined by Peter Miller and Andrew Boyle from Making Sales Simple and the Shed Sales Summit for a conversation about where the shed industry is headed and why continuing education, leadership, and collaboration matter now more than ever.

EP 07

Behind The Builder Show: The Ultimate Builder Rally - #7

Behind The Builder Show: The Ultimate Builder Rally - #7

Jun 10, 2026

🚨 BUILDER SHOW SERIES – EPISODE 6 OF 6 🚨. What does it take to organize one of the most influential trade shows in the post-frame industry? In Episode 7 of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Missy Beyer, Director of Events at Shield Wall Media, for a behind-the-scenes look at the Post-Frame • Rural • Plain Builder Show in York, Pennsylvania. From planning the event and attracting exhibitors to creating educational opportunities and industry networking, Missy shares what makes the Builder Show a must-attend event for builders, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals across America. If you’re involved in post-frame construction, metal buildings, roll forming, barndominiums, sheds, or rural building systems, this episode provides an inside look at one of the industry’s fastest-growing events.

EP 06

Behind The Builder Show: Accelerating The Sales To Build Cycle - #6

Behind The Builder Show: Accelerating The Sales To Build Cycle - #6

Jun 9, 2026

🚨 BUILDER SHOW SERIES – EPISODE 5 OF 6 🚨. What happens when two of the most innovative technology platforms in construction work together? In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Dan VanOrden, CEO & Co-Founder of IdeaRoom, and Johnny Drozdek, CEO of SmartBuild Systems, during the Post-Frame • Rural • Plain Builder Show in York, Pennsylvania. Together, they discuss how automation is reshaping the construction industry, why builders need connected systems, and how integrating sales, design, estimating, and operations can dramatically improve efficiency and customer experience. From lead generation and 3D visualization to estimating, project management, and business scalability, this episode explores what the future of builder technology looks like.

EP 05

Behind The Builder Show: Streamlined Systems. Scaling Your Success. - #5

Behind The Builder Show: Streamlined Systems. Scaling Your Success. - #5

Jun 2, 2026

🚨 BUILDER SHOW SERIES – EPISODE 4 OF 6 🚨. What happens when the right systems, supplier relationships, and technology all come together? In Episode 4 of the Builder Show Series, Jared Ledford sits down with Trent Wagler, Marketing Director at Graber Post Buildings, and Cole Wolford, Outside Sales Director at Graber Post Buildings, to talk about scaling success in the post-frame industry through streamlined systems, operational efficiency, strong partnerships, and customer-focused growth. This episode dives into how Graber Post Buildings is helping builders grow smarter, improve communication, and create better experiences for contractors and customers alike.

EP 04

Behind The Builder Show: Mastering The Elements. Eliminating Drips. - #4

Behind The Builder Show: Mastering The Elements. Eliminating Drips. - #4

May 26, 2026

🚨 BUILDER SHOW SERIES – EPISODE 3 OF 6 🚨. What happens when condensation becomes one of the biggest hidden problems in post-frame and metal buildings? In Episode 3 of the Builder Show Series, Jared Ledford sits down with Brett Clary and Robert Christman, Business Development Managers at Dripstop®, to talk about condensation control, moisture prevention, building performance, and why eliminating drips matters more than most builders realize. From metal roofing systems and post-frame buildings to customer education and long-term building protection, this episode dives deep into how Dripstop® is helping contractors and manufacturers improve the performance and durability of their buildings.

EP 03

Behind The Builder Show: Uncompromising Quality. Building Better Buildings - #3

Behind The Builder Show: Uncompromising Quality. Building Better Buildings - #3

May 18, 2026

🚨 BUILDER SHOW SERIES – EPISODE 2 OF 6 🚨. In Episode 2 of the Builder Show Series, Jared Ledford sits down with Wayne Troyer, Sales Manager at Acu-Form Roll Forming Equipment, to discuss precision manufacturing, American-made quality, custom roll forming solutions, and the systems helping contractors and manufacturers scale successfully.

EP 02

Behind the Builder Show: Building Connections. Building the Future - #2

Behind the Builder Show: Building Connections. Building the Future - #2

May 11, 2026

🚨 BUILDER SHOW SERIES – EPISODE 1 OF 6 🚨. In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Gary Reichart, CEO of Shield Wall Media, to kick off our Builder Show Series (1 of 6) leading up to the Post-Frame Builder Show in York, PA (June 10–11, 2026).

EP 01

The Future Of Post Frame Starts Here - #1

The Future Of Post Frame Starts Here - #1

May 2, 2026

In the first official episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Dan VanOrden, CEO and Co-Founder of IdeaRoom, to talk about where the building industry is headed — and why the future of post-frame starts right here.
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