Shed Software Built By A Seller

If you’ve ever bought “industry software” and then spent months inventing workarounds, you’ll get why this conversation matters. I’m joined by Carolyn Miller, the founder of Structure Studio Suite, to talk about what an all-in-one shed software platform should look like when it’s designed by someone with 18 years of shed sales and operations experience, not just a dev team building generic features. We dig into the practical core: a simple drag-and-drop floor plan that generates a 3D view for customers, quote management that reflects what you’re actually selling, and a full CRM suite that keeps pipelines, notes, texts, emails, calls, and quotes in one place. From there we move into the operational side, including inventory tracking across multiple locations, build scheduling synced with delivery scheduling, repairs, and commissions with support for split commission setups. Carolyn also explains the founding member approach, where early users help refine the user interface and prioritize what gets built next, with pricing locked in for life. Then we get into the money topics that make or break competitiveness: real-time pricing, material lists, overhead, and margin accuracy. We talk through the psychology of price increases, why sales confidence improves when the “why” is visible, and how QuickBooks integration fits into a modern workflow. We also cover RTO contracts on the roadmap, potential RTO integrations, and what we’re seeing as more builders explore in-house rent-to-own programs. Finally, Carolyn shares a forward-looking vision for AI-driven customization and a kiosk concept for unmanned shed lots. If you found this useful, subscribe to the Shed Geek Podcast, share it with a builder or dealer friend, and leave a review so more people in the shed and portable building industry can find it. For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website. Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast. To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form. To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com. This episodes Sponsors: Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek Marketing Solar Blaster Stryker Hunting Blinds Cardinal Leasing