EP35 – Scale Without Chaos: Smarter Order Management with CAL

Are disconnected spreadsheets, double entry, and slow RTO approvals holding your shed or steel building business back? In this episode of The Steel Kings Podcast, we sit down with Tristan Klesick, co-founder of CAL, to break down how smart order management is transforming the way dealers close sales and deliver buildings.

Built specifically for shed and steel pros, CAL connects your workflow—from lead to delivery—into one seamless dashboard. Whether you’re using IdeaRoom, Shed Pro, or other platforms, CAL gives you the tools to streamline checkout (cash, financing, or RTO), track orders in real time, and auto-generate contracts with e-sign functionality.

What You’ll Learn in Episode 35:

• How to eliminate slow, manual processes with a unified system
• Real-time tracking and inventory visibility for faster delivery
• Instant RTO approvals with built-in term options and contract automation
• Simplified team communication across sales lots, office staff, and manufacturers
• How CAL’s pricing model helps you scale without adding admin overhead

Whether you’re a dealer, manufacturer, or someone just looking to cut the chaos in your workflow, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you sell smarter—and faster.

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