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Hosted by Jared Ledford · business · EN-US · 17 episodes
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 p
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Signup to Generate a PitchAmerica 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.
America Builds Better is hosted by Jared Ledford. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "America Builds Better #10, Loyalty, Leadership & Business In America" (17 August 2026, 41 minutes), "The 60-Second Sales Advantage: Automating Follow-Ups, Eliminating Lead Leaks & Scaling Sales #9" (3 August 2026, 47 minutes), and "Behind The Builder Show: Accelerating The Sales To Build Cycle - #6" (8 June 2026, 55 minutes).
America Builds Better publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for America Builds Better is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. America Builds Better requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. America Builds Better's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for America Builds Better are Home Building and Commercial Building Construction. America Builds Better has a business audience.
Jared Ledford hosts America Builds Better, a business show with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #10
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...
Episode #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...
Episode #6
<h1><b>Episode #6 – Behind The Builder Show: Accelerating The Sales To Build Cycle</b></h1><p><b>Featuring Dan VanOrden & Johnny Drozdek</b></p><p>What happens when two of the most influential technology platforms in...
Episode #5
<p>What separates companies that struggle to grow from companies that scale successfully?</p><p>In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Trent Wagler, Marketing Director, and Cole Wolford...
Episode #4
<p>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 critical for...
Episode #3
<p>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 the machinery...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Gary Reichart, CEO of Shield Wall Media, to kick off our <b>Builder Show Series (1 of 6)</b> leading up to the Post-Frame Builder Show in York...
Episode #1
<p><b>🇺🇸 America Builds Better #1 — Future Of Post Frame Starts Here</b></p><p><b>🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY</b></p><p>In the first official episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Dan VanOrden, CEO...
America Builds Better
"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 efficiency and...
Episode #45
<p>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 Underwood of FBI...
Episode #44
<p>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 at Burrows and...
America Builds Better
<p>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 unlock bigger...
America Builds Better
<p>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 post-frame...
America Builds Better
<p>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 post-frame...
Episode #40
<p>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 Kings Podcast, we...
America Builds Better
<p>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 Kushner to break...
Episode #38
<p>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 3D design...
Episode #37
<p>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 builders and dealers...
Episode #36
<p>EP36 – Burnout-Proof Leadership: Systems, Delegation & Legacy Building with Carly Pepin<br/><br/>🎧 Watch now: how to reduce burnout, build stronger teams, and lead with clarity through every season.<br/><br/>As the...
Episode #35
<p><b>EP35 – Scale Without Chaos: Smarter Order Management with CAL</b></p><p>Are disconnected spreadsheets, double entry, and slow RTO approvals holding your shed or steel building business back? In this episode of The...
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