STEEL KINGS: Barndominiums? Are they worth the time?

Send us Fan MailReady to stop guessing about barndominiums and start making confident decisions? We sit down with Emily—better known as Mrs. Postframe—to trace a remarkable journey from filming a DIY barn home to co-owning Back 40 Buildings, an architectural firm delivering buildable plans nationwide. Along the way, we unpack what really separates a simple post-frame building from a code-compliant home and why that difference reshapes your sales process, pricing, and project management.We dig into the turning points that matter: how transparent YouTube content built trust and a client pipeline, why residential occupancy and structural loads demand a new playbook, and how to decide if barndominiums fit your business model. Emily breaks down the long sales cycle—months, not days—and shows how shifting early design work to Back 40 removes bottlenecks, keeps your sales team moving, and returns you a client who is aligned, funded, and ready to build. You’ll hear practical guidance on permitting, window and door density, truss loading, and the quality expectations that come with someone’s future home.If you’ve avoided social media, this conversation makes the case for a simple, consistent presence that brings in real leads. No viral stunts required—just clean photos, clear locations, and a contact path. We also highlight community: Women in Post-Frame is growing fast, and the NFBA Expo in Oklahoma City brings it all together with back-to-back sessions on barndominiums, the architectural sales cycle, and a much-needed deep dive on spray foam in post-frame assemblies.Join us in OKC, meet Mr. and Mrs. Postframe, and leave with a framework to pursue barndominiums profitably—or pass with confidence. If this conversation helps, follow the show, share it with a builder who needs clarity, and leave a quick review so more pros can find it.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up here.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at [email protected] episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: J Money LLC