https://simplecast.com New things present new challenges. Cold Formed Steel Buildings are still new to most people and generate a lot of questions. The COLD FORMED BUILDINGS MADE EASY podcast will introduce you to people who sell, design, build, and supply Cold Formed steel buildings every day. Learn how Cold Formed buildings are designed, engineered, and sold. Hear from the experts who have made building with Cold Formed their living. Explore new ideas and tried and tested ways to finish the exterior and interiors. Discover how you can build a business centered on Cold Formed Steel Buildings. 2025 Cold Formed Steel Building Association en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:15 +0000 https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/23222bfd-c04c-4944-9552-397b2e1a81f6/df645da3-b1aa-4425-9601-e41f8c3c6162/3000x3000/cfbme-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com episodic New things present new challenges. Cold Formed Steel Buildings are still new to most people and generate a lot of questions. The COLD FORMED BUILDINGS MADE EASY podcast will introduce you to people who sell, design, build, and supply Cold Formed steel buildings every day. Learn how Cold Formed buildings are designed, engineered, and sold. Hear from the experts who have made building with Cold Formed their living. Explore new ideas and tried and tested ways to finish the exterior and interiors. Discover how you can build a business centered on Cold Formed Steel Buildings. Lauren Tuell, John Cosper false https://feeds.simplecast.com/sV7UitGz buildings, cold formed steel, construction, contractors, post frame, red iron, steel, steel buildings Cold Formed Steel Building Association jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com 09b26ce8-9413-4d5d-9746-2568978def66 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (John Cosper, Lauren Tuell, Synthia El Hoyel) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/14-synthia-el-hoyek-from-metroll-usa-CIK81mmM 14 Synthia El Hoyek from Metroll USA John Cosper, Lauren Tuell, Synthia El Hoyel 00:16:12 Synthia El Hoyek leads the sales team for COLD FORMED steel buildings at Metroll USA. In this episode we her journey coming from outside the steel industry to learning COLD FORMED; how Metroll is going to market direct and through distributors; and the opportunities she sees for COLD FORMED buildings in the coming years. Synthia El Hoyek leads the sales team for COLD FORMED steel buildings at Metroll USA. In this episode we her journey coming from outside the steel industry to learning COLD FORMED; how Metroll is going to market direct and through distributors; and the opportunities she sees for COLD FORMED buildings in the coming years. sales, building, cold formed steel, manufacturing, steel buildings, selling false full 14 cd608e64-e22e-41e7-9be5-14e67724b167 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Ryan Cox, John Cosper) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/13-ryan-cox-on-the-cold-formed-market-1X8q5n7z 13 Ryan Cox on the COLD FORMED Market Ryan Cox, John Cosper 00:31:25 Ryan Cox knows how to build a brand and sell COLD FORMED! He played a key role shaping the current COLD FORMED market at an early adopter in Texas. He's now building a COLD FORMED brand from the ground up with a new manufacturer. In this conversation Ryan shares his past experience with COLD FORMED, his advice for anyone trying to stand out in the market, and how his past experience informs his new efforts at Schulte. Ryan Cox knows how to build a brand and sell COLD FORMED! He played a key role shaping the current COLD FORMED market at an early adopter in Texas. He's now building a COLD FORMED brand from the ground up with a new manufacturer. In this conversation Ryan shares his past experience with COLD FORMED, his advice for anyone trying to stand out in the market, and how his past experience informs his new efforts at Schulte. sales, construction, cold formed steel, steel buildings false full 13 8a3bea82-6c2f-41ae-b659-1b0fec534fb6 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Cody Rodden, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/12-cold-formed-opportunities-with-cody-rodden-_RUQFdb2 12 COLD FORMED Opportunities with Cody Rodden Cody Rodden, Lauren Tuell 00:25:15 One of the most influential voices in COLD FORMED steel buildings joins the podcast. Cody Rodden, president of Building Research Systems, shares why he became a true believer and the opportunity COLD FORMED presents for dealers, buildings, and especially manufacturers. One of the most influential voices in COLD FORMED steel buildings joins the podcast. Cody Rodden, president of Building Research Systems, shares why he became a true believer and the opportunity COLD FORMED presents for dealers, buildings, and especially manufacturers. construction, cold formed steel, manufacturing, steel buildings, engineering, software false full 12 e31f1401-6883-4a2e-88f8-90064a598ff2 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Cameron Borrelli, Lauren Tuell, John Cosper) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/11-creating-a-cold-formed-business-with-cameron-borrelli-w_eaVzmH 11 Creating a COLD FORMED Business with Cameron Borrelli Cameron Borrelli, Lauren Tuell, John Cosper 00:24:14 CB Remodeling knew a good thing when they saw it. They embraced COLD FORMED steel buildings and developed a business model around it. The Arizona company offers full, turnkey solutions for building buyers, both commercial and residential. Cameron Borrelli offers his insights on how to build a business that specializes in COLD FORMED. CB Remodeling knew a good thing when they saw it. They embraced COLD FORMED steel buildings and developed a business model around it. The Arizona company offers full, turnkey solutions for building buyers, both commercial and residential. Cameron Borrelli offers his insights on how to build a business that specializes in COLD FORMED. sales, construction, cold formed steel, steel buildings false full 11 ccd10105-7599-43a9-8b5e-4fa67d77bfc1 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Clay Felton, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/10-selling-cold-formed-with-off-grid-mobile-solar-and-rv-F1ZCYfC4 10 Selling COLD FORMED with Off Grid Mobile Solar and RV Clay Felton, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:26:18 COLD FORMED steel buildings are often found in remote places. Clay Felton of Off Grid Mobile Solar and RV shares how he discovered COLD FORMED and what makes them such an ideal option for people who want to live far from the city, off grid, and out in nature. COLD FORMED steel buildings are often found in remote places. Clay Felton of Off Grid Mobile Solar and RV shares how he discovered COLD FORMED and what makes them such an ideal option for people who want to live far from the city, off grid, and out in nature. sales, construction, cold formed steel, steel buildings, off grid, solar false full 10 eb0fec26-4371-42c7-ac93-0f1e1031f2a3 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Hunter Jeffcoat, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/09-selling-cold-formed-with-hunter-jeffcoat-from-quicken-steel-x06P1N6G 09 Selling COLD FORMED with Hunter Jeffcoat from Quicken Steel Hunter Jeffcoat, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:21:45 Hunter Jeffcoat knows all about COLD FORMED buildings. He's leading the charge at Quicken Steel to bring awareness to Quicken's unique offerings in the COLD FORMED space, including their innovative line of barndominiums. Hear Hunter's thoughts on what makes COLD FORMED a great proposition for buyers and sellers in this episode. Hunter Jeffcoat knows all about COLD FORMED buildings. He's leading the charge at Quicken Steel to bring awareness to Quicken's unique offerings in the COLD FORMED space, including their innovative line of barndominiums. Hear Hunter's thoughts on what makes COLD FORMED a great proposition for buyers and sellers in this episode. sales, construction, cold formed steel, steel buildings false full 9 aed07a5f-7592-4372-a78a-fd6a8517d377 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:31:36 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Cold Formed Steel Building Association) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/08-building-cold-formed-with-greene-construction-i_4PCkSz 08 Building COLD FORMED with Greene Construction Cold Formed Steel Building Association 00:19:44 What is it really like working on a COLD FORMED jobsite? John speaks with three crew members from Greene Construction who recently traveled to Indiana to erect a building for ACT Building Systems. You'll also hear from Sarah Flannery, executive director for Jacob's Well Project, a non-profit ACT partnered with to create new construction training videos. What is it really like working on a COLD FORMED jobsite? John speaks with three crew members from Greene Construction who recently traveled to Indiana to erect a building for ACT Building Systems. You'll also hear from Sarah Flannery, executive director for Jacob's Well Project, a non-profit ACT partnered with to create new construction training videos. false full 8 3470b93e-aab8-4ddd-9603-e786f57c0489 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Shannon Linker, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/07-selling-cold-formed-with-shannon-linker-CzLKC2zv 07 Selling COLD FORMED with Shannon Linker Shannon Linker, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:17:14 Veteran steel buildings sales executive (and newly elected Vice President of the COLD FORMED Steel Buildings Association) Shannon Linker shares why she sees a bright future in COLD FORMED and offers her advice on building a COLD FORMED sales strategy. Veteran steel buildings sales executive (and newly elected Vice President of the COLD FORMED Steel Buildings Association) Shannon Linker shares why she sees a bright future in COLD FORMED and offers her advice on building a COLD FORMED sales strategy. sales, construction, cold formed steel, steel buildings false full 7 c09e0fbc-4195-49ca-8171-19c65de3d2d6 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (John Wilson, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/06-cold-formed-advocacy-with-john-wilson-VXqI6Gp_ 06 Cold Formed Advocacy with John WIlson John Wilson, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:20:49 John Wilson knows Cold Formed Steel Buildings. He also knows what it takes to create a professional construction association and the value such organizations bring. That's why John teamed up with ACT Building Systems and other partners to spearhead the creation of the Cold Formed Steel Building Association. Learn why this group came together and what their goals are for Cold Formed. John Wilson knows Cold Formed Steel Buildings. He also knows what it takes to create a professional construction association and the value such organizations bring. That's why John teamed up with ACT Building Systems and other partners to spearhead the creation of the Cold Formed Steel Building Association. Learn why this group came together and what their goals are for Cold Formed. construction, steel buildings, software, professional association false full 6 5aff6fd6-f7d3-4791-af8e-97595d86d505 Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Corey Lincoln, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/05-growing-cold-formed-sales-with-corey-lincoln-z9ns62c6 05 Growing Cold Formed Sales with Corey Lincoln Corey Lincoln, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:20:26 As a sales rep for Metal Sales Manufacturing, Corey Lincoln wanted to sell a product that would maximize his commissions. He took the smallest territory in the company and grew it exponentially with Cold Formed! Now as a Business Development Manager for Metal Sales' Impact Steel Buildings brand, Corey is teaching other sales reps and customers how they can expand their business with Cold Formed. As a sales rep for Metal Sales Manufacturing, Corey Lincoln wanted to sell a product that would maximize his commissions. He took the smallest territory in the company and grew it exponentially with Cold Formed! Now as a Business Development Manager for Metal Sales' Impact Steel Buildings brand, Corey is teaching other sales reps and customers how they can expand their business with Cold Formed. construction, steel buildings, software, steel false full 5 42c111d3-290b-4c0d-9fb8-c7909ed8e8f0 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Lauren Tuell, John Cosper, Nathan Margosian) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/04-building-cold-formed-pt-2-with-nathan-margosian-CjWVILRB 04 Building COLD FORMED Pt 2 with Nathan Margosian Lauren Tuell, John Cosper, Nathan Margosian 00:20:07 We covered so much ground with Nathan Margosian, we split it into two episodes. The founder of NatMar Construction shares his insights on erecting COLD FORMED steel buildings . We covered so much ground with Nathan Margosian, we split it into two episodes. The founder of NatMar Construction shares his insights on erecting COLD FORMED steel buildings . construction, steel buildings, buildings false full 4 9f6fa9b8-6837-4fa8-9a6d-7946d6a194e4 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Nathan Margosian, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/03-building-cold-formed-pt-1-with-nathan-margosian-ux5qTXUn 03 Building Cold Formed Pt 1 with Nathan Margosian Nathan Margosian, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:22:28 Nathan Margosian loved COLD FORMED so much, he built his company around it. The veteran installer from Colorado shares his insights on erecting COLD FORMED steel buildings and advice for anyone considering the switch to COLD FORMED. Nathan Margosian loved COLD FORMED so much, he built his company around it. The veteran installer from Colorado shares his insights on erecting COLD FORMED steel buildings and advice for anyone considering the switch to COLD FORMED. construction, steel buildings, buildings false full 3 be6e65c7-4289-49f2-befe-384a6419b5a5 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (Drew Sepp, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/02-advantages-of-cold-formed-with-drew-sepp-9er14p7u 02 Advantages of COLD FORMED with Drew Sepp Drew Sepp, John Cosper, Lauren Tuell 00:18:29 A long time COLD FORMED buildings dealer, Drew Sepp now works for the ACT Building Systems Support team. Drew shares his experiences in selling, installing, and designing COLD FORMED steel buildings as well as advancements in the COLD FORMED industry. A long time COLD FORMED buildings dealer, Drew Sepp now works for the ACT Building Systems Support team. Drew shares his experiences in selling, installing, and designing COLD FORMED steel buildings as well as advancements in the COLD FORMED industry. construction, cold formed steel, steel buildings, engineering, software false full 2 eac6d8de-eb52-42bb-a7b1-7c699df2fdf3 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:32:56 +0000 jcosper@actbuildingsystems.com (John Cosper, Lauren Tuell, Jim Horgan) https://cold-formed-buildings-made-easy.simplecast.com/episodes/01-selling-cold-formed-with-jim-horgan-Hk6BSAnr 01 Selling COLD FORMED with Jim Horgan John Cosper, Lauren Tuell, Jim Horgan 00:17:01 In the first episode of Cold Formed Buildings Made Easy, Jim Horgan from Ameri-Built Steel Structures share his insights from 20 years of selling COLD FORMED steel buildings. In the first episode of Cold Formed Buildings Made Easy, Jim Horgan from Ameri-Built Steel Structures share his insights from 20 years of selling COLD FORMED steel buildings. cold formed steel, steel buildings false full 1