Self Storage has been booming lately, but is that season coming to an end? What concerns are facing our tenants? What are the concerns owners should have? Jane Sauls, a facility owner and self storage broker from Sauls Storage Group, joins us to talk about the market and what we should be looking out for as facility values settle down and as the country faces economic uncertainty. Brought to you by StoragePug and Affordable Storage Guys Management.
May 19, 2022
26 min
Self storage has given a lot to us. It's helped pay the bills and provided income for thousands across the nation. Today, Lonnie Bickford (Appletree Storage, StorageAuctions.com) joins us to talk about giving back. His organization Storage Gives provides a unique way to contribute to vetted charitable organizations from the proceeds of our storage auctions. For more info, visit StorageGives.org Brought to you by the teams at Affordable Storage Guys Management and StoragePug
May 5, 2022
26 min
If you're a self storage owner or manager, you probably get a few calls a week asking if your facility is for sale. What do you need to know to make the most of a sale? What should you look for when buying a new facility? Our experts join Tommy to discuss the market, buying, selling, and growing your facility. Guests: Jane Sauls (Sauls Storage Group), Kris Bennett (PassiveInvesting.com), and Matthew VanHorn (Black Swan Storage Group) Brought to you by Affordable Storage Guys Management and StoragePug
Apr 21, 2022
1 hr 23 min
The self storage world is always changing. One of the best ways to stay informed is to attend national and state shows. In this episode, we catch up with Chad Lundberg (The Storage Group) at the SSA Spring show. Chad is a part of the Self Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM) and loves shows like this for a ton of reasons. Melissa and Tommy also give their takes on the importance of continuing education. Brought to you by- Affordable Storage Guys Management & StoragePug
Apr 7, 2022
16 min
These days software is almost as essential as a building in self storage. But which program is the best? From Sitelink to Easy Storage Solutions to Web Self Storage (and just about everything in between), we cover the good, the bad, what brings a headache, and what we can't live without, all from an operator's/manager's perspective. Special Guests- Brian Ward, Erika Weidman, & Steven Jeffers Brought to you by- Affordable Storage Guys Management & StoragePug
Mar 31, 2022
1 hr 20 min
We caught up with special guest Tim Dietz (CEO of the Self Storage Association) at the SSA Spring Show in Orlando. Tim shared his take on the conference and the future of self storage. Is the outlook bright? Any big ticket legal items? How many attended the conference? You'll have to listen to find out. Brought to you by the teams at StoragePug and Affordable Storage Guys Management.
Mar 17, 2022
14 min
Automation doesn't always mean unmanned. From leasing to access control to communication, there are self storage facilities implementing technology and automation across their business in all sorts of different ways. Find out how operators are navigating a modern world, when they're adding automation, and when they're not. Guests: AJ Osborne, Mason Levy, & Josh Parker Brought to you by StoragePug and Affordable Storage Guys Management
Mar 10, 2022
1 hr 14 min
Self storage properties are being bought and sold in record numbers these days. Do you know what your facility is worth? Do you know how to increase its value? Special guest Andrew Beeckman (Marcus & Millichap) joins us after a delightful Valentine's day dinner for a fun chat about what drives self storage value. We hit on some important practices to put in place and a few things we think may increase value, but really don't have as big an impact as we may hope. Brought to you by Affordable Storage Guys Management and StoragePug
Feb 24, 2022
20 min
Are you offering No Contract Rentals? What about online payments? Automation shouldn't be seen as a threat to managers, but an asset to help do the myriad of jobs in self storage faster and easier. Come see what tools and integrations are out there to boost your efficiency and revenue while maintaining the safety of your team and customers. Featured Speakers: Stephanie Tharpe, Jim Ferguson, Jane Sauls, Phil Murphy, Scott Worden, & Bob Copper Brought to you by Affordable Storage Guys Management and StoragePug
Feb 10, 2022
57 min
2021 has come to a close. We took a chance to catch up with some familiar faces, wrap up the year with some final thoughts and to talk about what waits ahead for self storage in 2022! From value pricing to lessons learned, our panel covers it all, including several hilarious and crazy stories from the past year. Featured Speakers: Alonna Ross, Jim Mooney, Stephanie Winfree, Chad Lundberg, & Grace Totty Brought to you by Affordable Storage Guys Management & StoragePug
Jan 27, 2022
1 hr 3 min
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