America Builds Better
Jared Ledford
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America Builds Better is a builder-focused podcast and media platform dedicated to the people, ideas, and innovations shaping how America builds.
Hosted by industry veteran Jared Ledford, the show dives into real conversations with builders, manufacturers, dealers, technology partners, and community leaders across post-frame construction, steel buildings, sheds, and beyond. This isn’t surface-level talk or sales fluff — it’s practical insight, hard-earned lessons, and honest discussions about growth, operations, marketing, leadership, and the future of the building industry.
America Builds Better is the next chapter in a journey that began with The Steel Kings Podcast, a long-running show that became a trusted voice within the steel building and shed industry. Built on that foundation, America Builds Better expands the conversation — bringing in broader perspectives, deeper strategy, and a stronger focus on education, innovation, and community impact.
Whether you’re a builder looking to scale, a manufacturer refining your systems, a dealer navigating modern marketing, or someone passionate about how local businesses and industries grow, America Builds Better is here to inform, challenge, and elevate the conversation.
Because strong communities start with strong builders — and America builds better when knowledge is shared.
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S2E7 Behind The Builder Show: The Ultimate Builder Rally - #7
What makes the Post-Frame • Rural • Plain Builder Show one of the most important events in the building industry?In Episode 7 of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Missy Beyer,…
S2E6 Behind The Builder Show: Accelerating The Sales To Build Cycle - #6
Episode #6 – Behind The Builder Show: Accelerating The Sales To Build CycleFeaturing Dan VanOrden & Johnny DrozdekWhat happens when two of the most influential technology platforms in the…
S2E5 Behind The Builder Show: Streamlined Systems. Scaling Your Success. - #5
What separates companies that struggle to grow from companies that scale successfully?In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Trent Wagler, Marketing Director, and Cole…
S2E4 Behind The Builder Show: Mastering The Elements. Eliminating Drips. - #4
In Episode 3 of the Builder Show Series, Jared Ledford sits down with Brett Clary and Robert Christman of Dripstop® to discuss condensation control, moisture prevention, and why eliminating drips is…
S2E3 Behind The Builder Show: Uncompromising Quality. Building Better Buildings - #3
In Episode 2 of the Builder Show Series, Jared Ledford sits down with Wayne Troyer, Sales Manager at Acu-Form Roll Forming Equipment, to talk about precision manufacturing, American-made quality, and…
S2E2 Behind the Builder Show: Building Connections. Building the Future - #2
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…
S2E1 The Future Of Post Frame Starts Here - #1
🇺🇸 America Builds Better #1 — Future Of Post Frame Starts Here🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARYIn the first official episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Dan VanOrden, CEO and Co-Founder…
How to Activate the New Boost Interface?
"It’s a huge upgrade from a customer-facing perspective." Jared Ledford and Dan VanOrden discuss the importance of manually activating the new Boost features within your sales.u.id room to maximize…
S1E45 Episode 45 - Post Frame Safety w/Todd Meinhold and Dave Underwood
Want a safer crew and a stronger business—without slowing the job? On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with NFBA safety leaders Todd Meinhold of Ridgeline Safety Systems and David…
S1E44 Episode 44 - Sourcing For Success w/Josh Nowlin (Burrows Complete Post Frame Solutions)
Ready to grow post-frame without drowning in delays, backorders, and blown quotes? On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with Josh Nolan—former crew member turned executive leader…
VAULT: The Steel Kings #43 - Post Frame WINS w/Randy Chafee
Ready to sell buildings people actually feel safe choosing? On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with industry veteran Randy Chaffee to break down how post-frame construction can…
Episode 42 - The Steel Kings - NFBA Kickoff w/Joe Shimp and Morgan Arwood
Ready to stop building in a silo and start building with momentum? On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with leaders from the National Frame Building Association to unpack how…
Episode 41 - The Steel Kings - Building Friendships w/ShedGeek and Cord Koch
A small industry feels big when the right people link arms. We close the year on the Steel Kings Podcast with honest wins, a few hard lessons, and a clear plan to help shed, metal building, and…
S1E40 Episode 40 - The Steel Kings - Refelctions on 2025 Moving into 2026
A cold morning, a prayer tent, and 50 turkeys handed out on Xenia Avenue set the tone for a raw and grateful conversation about work, purpose, and the post-frame craft. On this episode of the Steel…
Episode 39 - The Steel Kings - Make LinkedIn Work For Your Business w/Al Kushner
Your next contract is already researching vendors on LinkedIn—today we show you how to be the profile they trust. On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with author and strategist Al…
S1E38 Episode 38 - The Steel Kings - Lead Generation Made Simple w/Idearoom CEO Dan VanOrden (Part 2)
Ready to turn casual clicks into confident buyers? On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with IdeaRoom co-founder and CEO Dan Van Orden to map the full journey from a mobile-first…
S1E37 Episode 37 - The Steel Kings - Lead Generation Made Simple w/Idearoom CEO Dan VanOrden (Part 1)
What happens when a steel dealer, a pandemic, and a 3D configurator collide? On this episode of the Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with IdeaRoom co-founder and CEO Dan Van Orden to unpack how…
S1E36 VAULT: The Steel Kings #36: Getting Past Burnout Finding Your Why w/Carly Peppin
EP36 – Burnout-Proof Leadership: Systems, Delegation & Legacy Building with Carly Pepin🎧 Watch now: how to reduce burnout, build stronger teams, and lead with clarity through every season.As the…
S1E35 Episode 35 - The Steel Kings: Order Management Made Easy With CAL
EP35 – Scale Without Chaos: Smarter Order Management with CALAre disconnected spreadsheets, double entry, and slow RTO approvals holding your shed or steel building business back? In this episode of…
S1E34 Episode 34 - The Steel Kings: From Partnerships To Pole Barns
🎙️ Episode 34 — From Pole Barns to PartnershipsFeaturing: Jared Ledford & Eric Olson | Five Rivers Pole BarnsIn this episode, the Steel Kings take a step back to share the origin story of one of…
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