America Builds Better
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.
America Builds Better
Latest Episodes
America Builds Better #10 — Loyalty, Leadership & Business In America
What does loyalty really mean in business today, and how do you build a company, a team, and a reputation people actually want to stay loyal to?In Episode #10 of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Ohio State Rep...
The 60-Second Sales Advantage: Automating Follow-Ups, Eliminating Lead Leaks & Scaling Sales #9
How quickly does your team respond to new leads?In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Joe Ignace, CEO of Velocity 360, to explore how builders, dealers, and contractors can stop losing oppor...
Raising The Bar: The Future Of The Shed Industry & The Shed Sales Summit - #8
After taking a short break, America Builds Better is back with brand-new episodes dropping every Monday throughout August.In Episode #8 of the Behind The Builder Show, Jared Ledford is joined by Peter Miller and Andrew Boyle
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, Director of Events at Shield Wall Media, to...
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 construction industry ...
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