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.

Host

Jared Ledford

Jared Ledford is the directing host of The Steel Kings Podcast, where he brings insight, authenticity, and industry expertise to conversations that shape the world of sheds, barns, and steel buildings. A proud co-owner of Dayton Barns & All Steel Buildings, Five Rivers Pole Barns, and Barns Direct, Jared has built a reputation for helping customers and dealers navigate the evolving building industry with confidence and clarity.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Jared now resides in Brookville, where he serves as a Brookville Park Board Member and sits on the Board of Directors for the Brookville Chamber of Commerce. A devoted father of three beautiful daughters — Dailee, Julie, and Sadie — Jared brings a grounded, family-first perspective to everything he does.

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