ShedBuilder Expo 24 was a two day event held at DeVos place in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 24th and 25th. Packed with seminars, workshops and demonstrations, the event provides opportunities for vendors and shed companies from all around the country to share ideas and showcase their newest features and greatest assets.
The shed expo is an annual convention for the growing industry that has expanded beyond just sheds – it’s all types of portable properties, such as pergolas, gazebos, tiny homes, Airbnbs in people’s backyards, etc. There are many vendors at the expo that provide resources that support the industry such as transportation and marketing.
The event featured multiple vendors and companies, with a large portion of the shed community attending the expo, primarily from the Midwest and Northeast. Liftify founder and CEO Zach Garrett, along with team member Carson Heath, attended the expo in an effort to meet and get to know a lot of families and companies - and share the positive impact Liftify is making on the online reputations for companies in the shed industry.
The shed industry has certainly evolved over the past decade. Shed companies are starting to tap into the tech world as ecommerce is moving forward with this industry. This has allowed Liftify to position themselves in helping companies move forward in their space so they can focus on their core competencies. Becoming a good partner with them, Liftify can assist them in their management of their data, customer relations, and reputation, ultimately leading to more and better business.
Liftify’s relationships with businesses is diverse and far-reaching. And that impact certainly extends to the shed industry as well – a space that Liftify fits into really well. Liftify has left an imprint on the shed industry in many different ways, whether that be via attending expos, integrations, appearing on podcasts, or via partnerships – like those with shed companies like TruPoint and NuHaus in an effort to continually optimize campaigns and processes to hone in on the nuances of the shed industry and create solutions that work for the benefit of the company, the customer, and ultimately, the community.
TruPoint is a shed company dedicated to providing personalized care and premium construction to the customer, with locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Liftify started working with 9 of their locations in November 2023. Since then, together with Liftify, they have increased their reviews by 254% in less than a year. They stand today with 255 reviews and an outstanding 5.0 star average across their locations.
NuHaus is a shed company with locations throughout Ohio and New York. Started in 2012, NuHaus is focused on customer relationships and friendships with the goal of making each customer’s dream become a reality for their property. Liftify started working with 3 of their locations in December 2024. When they started, they had 26 Google reviews and an average 4.6 star rating. Since working together with Liftify, they've had a 565% overall increase of Google reviews and are currently sitting at more than 150 Google reviews with an impressive 4.9 star rating average.
"Overall shed builders do incredible work with fantastic customer service and an amazing product quality. Historically they have relied on word of mouth and a strong verbal reputation, but as in all home service industries today, people are looking online and it is critical that companies have a strong online reputation.”
Zach Garrett | Founder & CEO, Liftify