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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 44 MIN

Behind the Builder Show: Building Connections. Building the Future - #2

from America Builds Better · host Jared Ledford

In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Gary Reichart, CEO of Shield Wall Media, to kick off our Builder Show Series (1 of 6) leading up to the Post-Frame Builder Show in York, Pennsylvania.This conversation goes beyond the typical trade show talk. It’s about how real relationships are built in this industry, why that matters more than ever, and how events like the Builder Show create opportunities that simply don’t happen anywhere else.We cover:What makes the Builder Show different from traditional trade showsWhy relationships — not transactions — drive long-term successHow builders, dealers, and contractors should approach industry eventsThe role of media, education, and connection in shaping the future of constructionWhy getting in the room still matters in a digital-first worldIf you’re in post-frame, steel buildings, sheds, or construction — this is a conversation that will shift how you think about growth in this industry.📍 Join us in York, PA — June 10–11, 2026 The Post-Frame Builder Show is where the industry comes together.🤝 Powered By:IdeaRoom (Title Sponsor) https://idearoom.comDEFYNED SEO https://defynedseo.comShield Wall Media https://shieldwallmedia.com🎧 Follow America Builds Better:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@americabuildsbetter Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rlzLCXGxvNvozwha26aAq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/america-builds-better/id1849738908💬 Get out in your communities and do something good for somebody else — it will make you feel better.This is America Builds Better — where the industry talks back.

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In this episode of America Builds Better, Jared Ledford sits down with Gary Reichart, CEO of Shield Wall Media, to kick off our Builder Show Series (1 of 6) leading up to the Post-Frame Builder Show in York, Pennsylvania. This conversation goes beyond the typical trade show talk. It’s about how real relationships are built in this industry, why that matters more than ever, and how events like the Builder Show create opportunities that simply don’t happen anywhere else. We cover: What makes th...

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