Beyond Spreadsheets: Streamlining Your Shed Business
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The shed industry stands at a pivotal moment where traditional operations meet modern technology challenges. In this insightful conversation with Tristan from Customer Aligned Logistics, we dive deep into how their CAL system is revolutionizing order management for shed and steel building businesses.
Having evolved from a farm delivery company to a specialized shed industry solution provider, Tristan brings a unique perspective on combining practical business know-how with technological innovation. What truly stands out is CAL's completely rebuilt interface designed specifically for shed businesses – creating a clean, streamlined experience that eliminates unnecessary complications and focuses only on what matters.
The heart of our discussion centers around CAL's three distinct product tiers (Transaction Hub, CAL Central, and CAL Complete), each tailored to different business needs rather than revenue brackets. This approach fundamentally changes how shed businesses can adopt technology, allowing them to start small with essential tools and scale up as needed. For steel building dealers in particular, the Transaction Hub solves a specific pain point by simplifying the process of moving from configurator designs to contracts.
Perhaps most valuable for industry veterans is our candid conversation about succession planning. Many shed business owners approaching retirement age need to consider how their operations will transfer to the next generation or potential buyers. Implementing the right systems today creates tangible business value that extends beyond current ownership.
Whether you're looking to modernize your operations, improve your sales process, or prepare your business for future transitions, this episode offers practical insights from someone who truly understands the unique challenges of the shed industry. Connect with Tristan at calcanhelp.com to continue the conversation about your business needs.
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This episodes Sponsors:
Studio Sponsor: Shed Pro
Digital Shed Builder
Calculated Business Services
iFAB
NewFound Solutions
Solar Blaster
Chapters
1. Beyond Spreadsheets: Streamlining Your Shed Business (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:01:34)
3. Meet Tristan from Customer Line Logistics (00:02:08)
4. Cal's Evolution in the Shed Industry (00:04:35)
5. The Three New Cal Product Suites (00:09:01)
6. Exploring Direct-to-Consumer RTO Potential (00:45:37)
7. Transaction Hub Demonstration (00:55:33)
8. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (01:14:01)
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