Self-Storage Technology Trends

With the latest tech advancements, it is no surprise that tech is changing how we store and access our valuables.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Referral Marketing

Utilize your customers right, and referral marketing could be the formula for success.

5 Simple Ways to Increase Self-Storage Revenue

As a self-storage owner, you can take multiple avenues to maximize your income, from marketing to expansion.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Email Marketing

The possibilities with email marketing are endless, however getting to that stage and building an email list can be tricky...

The Best Ways Self-Storage Facilities Utilize LED Lighting for Safety and Security

Good lighting is the most fundamental aspect of ensuring security. Keeping your facility secure through quality lighting assures you, your tenants, and your employees of a better onsite experience.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Content Marketing

Content marketing can be the key in your self-storage marketing startegy to gaining new customers and retaining existing ones.

Self-Storage Kiosks vs. The Mobile Myth

Can the mobile device in your pocket really compare to a self storage kiosk? Lets break down some of these myths.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Creating A Strong Online Presence - Part 2

Creating a strong online presence is crucial. This article explores four key elements for a successful digital presence: online listings, reviews, mobile optimization, and analytics.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Creating A Strong Online Presence - Part 1

Having a strong online presence is essential for any self-storage business looking to attract new tenants and stand out in a competitive market.

Why Is Self-Storage The Best-In-Class Commercial Asset?

Seven top reasons as to why self storage is the best-in-class commercial asset.

How AI Can Be Effective In The Self-Storage Industry

A review of how AI can help the self-storage industry.

Maximizing Security and Convenience with Advanced Access Control Systems in Self-Storage

How access control systems can help maximize security and convenience and an in-depth look into the options available.

Writing Google Ads With AI: The Future of Self-Storage Marketing

How AI can help you create the best content for your Google Ads campaign.

How Self-Storage Companies Meet Dark Sky Compliance with LED Lighting

As light pollution continues to be a problem, more self-storage companies are considering LED lights to meet stringent local and state codes.

How Interactive Voice Response Can Improve Customer Service and Customer Experience

Tech takeover? Find out how IVR can assist with customer service and improve the customer experience.

Common Mistakes Made When Building a Self-Storage Facility

When building a self-storage facility, there are many potential mistakes that can be made along the way, the more mistakes that can be avoided the better..

The Future of Self-Storage Customer Service: How Chatbots Can Help

How AI Can assist with the day to day running of your facility

7 Reasons Why Finding Self-Storage Land in 2023 Is Going To Be Easy

In 2023, locating land for self-storage will be a breeze! With the right strategy and preparation, securing suitable space can make all the difference.

How AI Is Revolutionizing Self-Storage Security

How AI Can Maximize the Protection of Your Facility.

Once a year to double your Profits!

We all get into self-storage for 3 reasons: Cash flow, more cash flow next year and more cash flow the year after and…

The Self-Storage Profit Maximizer: Part 2 – Retail sales

Your self-storage facility is a foundation to maximize your profits, part 2 of this series discusses retail sales.

Lighting the Way for Self-Storage Facilities to Switch to LED

Take the time to plan your retrofit and help ease the transition to LED lighting.

The Self-Storage Profit Maximizer: Part 1 – Truck Rentals

Your self-storage facility is a foundation to maximize your profits, part 1 of this series discusses truck rentals.

Inflation Reduction Act 179D Energy Efficient Tax Deduction Explained

Everything you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

How LED Lighting Can Accelerate Your ESG Strategy

Investors and consumers are concerned about the future. They expect companies to make a meaningful impact on environmental, social, and governance issues.

The Pros and Cons of Valet Storage

Is valet storage right for you?

Self-Storage Marketing: Why You Need To Be On TikTok

Join the industry professionals on TikTok and grow your marketing efforts.

The Best Storage Lock For You

Which self-storage lock is right for you?

Yes, Maybe and No Ranges For The Top 7 Site Parameters

Recommendations to help determine your lines in the sand for the typical 6-acre site.

How Much Land Do I Need To Build A Self-Storage Facility?

Advice from industry expert Marc Goodin on how much land is needed to build self-storage.

LinkedIn: The Professional Platform You Need To Utilize For Your Self-Storage Business

Use the power of LinkedIn to reach new customers, connect with industry experts and find your new talent.

The 10 Must-Have Features for Your Self Storage Website

Ensure your website is the best it can be with these 10 must-have features.

The Importance Of Customer Service For Unmanned And Traditional Facilities

Whether your facility has on-site staff, or is unmanned, do not neglect customer service.

Building Self Storage In the 2023 Recession

How to Build Self Storage in the Great Recession of 2023 and Why Self Storage Franchising?

Why You Need To Attend Self Storage Trade Shows

There are many benefits of attending self storage trade shows, they are a valuable resource which you need to take advantage of.

Self Storage Franchising, An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Self storage franchising will provide opportunities and benefits that most owners would never obtain on their own.

We Expect to Interact with Tech

Self-storage is a dated industry trying to drag itself away from the 'traditional' methods.

How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Self-Storage Facility

Your customers have trusted your facility with their belongings, here is how you can make sure there are no uninvited guests!

Need to Move for Your Job? Here’s How to Ensure You’re 100% Ready for It

Moving to a new town for work-related purposes can be super exciting. However it can be super stressful too if you have not planned for every eventuality beforehand.

Staying Stress Free: Self Storage Manager's Guide

The day to day stress in peoples lives can really take its toll on us and people are finding it harder and harder to stay stress free, here are a few tips on ways to reduce stress levels at work.

Are You Ready To Jump?

That first jump can be daunting, but it can also be life changing.

The Power of the To-Do List

struggling to keep up with what feels like an endless workflow? A to-do list could be the answer.

How Remote Self-Storage Management is Changing the Industry

Is Remote Self-Storage Management becoming the norm?

Closing Walk-In Sales At Your Self Storage Facility

A potential customer has just walked through the doors...Now what?

Improving the Look of Your Self-Storage Facility

7 cost effective tips for improving the Look of your self-storage facility

Improving Customer Experience at your Self Storage Facility

7 simple steps to increase the experiance at your self storage facility

Architects and Self Storage Developments: Design, Then Build

The architect is one of the most important participants in the construction of a self-storage facility. For a variety of reasons, working with the correct architect for your self-storage project is essential.

Building Self-Storage from the Ground Up

The process of building a self storage facility and why someone would want to build vs acquire.

Contractor Units: A Solution for the Trades

Offering Contractor Units to the unit mix provides a solution for those who are operating small businesses that are in the trade industry.

Before Construction Begins: Fundamentals of Building Self-Storage

Successfully constructing a self-storage facility involves a multitude of factors, learn the details and how the fundamentals will provide optimal results.

The Self-Storage Fixer-Upper: Ways to Add Value to an Underperforming Asset

Some people like to flip houses and for good reason: There’s profit in fixing up dilapidated real estate. Investing in a weak asset can also reap great rewards in the self-storage industry, too. Learn ways to add value to an underperforming property.

Conquering Parkinson's law

If you want to gain control of your time and maximise the quantity of work you can do, you'll need to overcome Parkinson's Law.

How your self storage facility can be environmentally friendly

It is important for all businesses to be seen as doing their bit for the environment, here's ways your self storage company can do exactly that.

Self Storage India: Our Story - Part Three

Part Three of an insight into Self Storage India, in this article we learn about the current self storage market in India and hear the predictions of what the market will look like in the next few years.

Self Storage India: Our Story - Part Two

Part Two of an insight into Self Storage India, in this article we learn about the business of Self Storage India

Self Storage India: Our Story - Part One

Part One of an insight into Self Storage India, in this article we hear from the CEO of self Storage India and learn about their story.

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Is Manless Self Storage the Future?

Is the enhancement of technology leading the self storage industry in one direction?

RV and Boat Storage Becoming Mainstream – Do Not Miss the Opportunity

The race is on to develop stand-alone RV & Boat complexes.

Radius 5 is here!

All you need to know about Radius 5.0

Guide to Boat Storage: Tips for Self-Storage Facilities

Tips on how to accommodate boat storage at your facility.

Recreational Vehicles and Storage Demand

The amount of RVs that hit the road in 2020 took a big jump, but where is everyone storing them?

Urban Self Storage Rolls Out Self Storage Manager Across 70 Locations

Urban Self Storage has also launched contactless rentals by integrating the SSM Online Rental Tool into their website.

Three Self-Storage Development Lessons Learned The Hard Way

It hasn't been all rainbows for StorageMart's President Cris Burnam.

Maximizing Self Storage Profits With Truck Rentals

Want to turn more profit at your storage facility? Here is the value of offering your customers truck rentals.

MyPorter Announces New Enterprise-Focused Division and Hyper-Growth

Originally created under the B2C model, MyPorter taps into B2B storage solutions.

Marcus & Millichap Hires Self Storage VP of Investments

Bledsoe has 16 years of experience in the self storage sector and worked in the sale of more than 100 assets.

Technology Tools that Can Expand Your Reach

Technology can delivery an impactful customer experience for your storage audience that will lead to new business.

Trends and Tips for Self Storage Payments

Is your collections process effective? Is it driving revenue in an efficient manner?

Life Storage’s Warehouse Anywhere Launches First Micro-Fulfillment Center in Las Vegas

The third-party logistics solution has partnered with Deliverr to enhance online delivery.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Announces Addition of New PRO

The company has added Blue Sky Self Storage as a Participating Regional Operator (PRO), managing at least 7 properties.

SpareBox Storage Implements Self Storage Manager Across Multiple Locations TX

The cloud-based self storage management provider will be implemented across more than 10 facilities in Amarillo Texas.

Neighbor.com Continues to Find New Ways To Change the Self Storage Industry

Joseph Woodbury chats with Yahoo about personal storage in the pandemic, and their plan to tackle commercial space.

There’s No Eviction Moratorium on NYC Storage Units as the Contents of Hundreds are Being Auctioned Off

You can’t be booted from your home yet during the pandemic, but you can lose all your things in self storage.

Absolute Storage Management Names New VP of Operations

ASM promotes Michelle Dean who has been with the company for over 10 years.

The Importance of Keeping Your Staff Motivated at Work

It can be hard sometimes for your employees to be motivated everyday for work, but there are a few ways you can help keep them on track

Where Will Life Storage Be in 3 Years?

Already one of the largest self storage REITs in the sector, more growth seems likely for the company.

Bargold Storage Takes Over New York City Basements

After realizing there was an unfilled demand for on-site self storage in NYC, Bargold targeted basements.

Andover Properties Announces Chris Runckel as COO

Chris joins the Andover team from Life Storage, where he served as Regional Vice President.

Neighbor.com Launches Across San Francisco Bay Area

The company is also working with vacant office space in the San Francisco area to temporarily convert into storage.

Public Storage Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

The report showcases just how much emphasis Public Storage places in long-term sustainability goals.

How to Drive Revenue with Retail Sales

Boxes, locks and packing supplies can do a lot of good for the bottom line for your facility.

Guardian Storage Hires New VP of Operations

Scot Vayo joins the team in late June 2020, coming from iStorage which is the property management group for NSA.

StorageAuctions.com Announces “Timeline Guarantee”

This technology alleviates owner headaches ensuring they have followed each state law for auction compliance.

L.A. Halts Rent Collection For Pandemic-Affected Self Storage Tenants

Should self storage tenants in Los Angeles who've been hurt by the pandemic, be allowed to delay payments?

Renewing Focus On The Holistic Customer Journey

Chris Burnan of StorageMart pens the importance of customer experience beyond the self storage world.

2020 is Going to be a Banner Cash Flow Year for Many Self Storages

With a little work put into these tips, you can exceed your previous year's cash flow.

Storage Auctions Take Pause as Coronavirus Rages on

Many storage operators are opting not to pursue late fees as laws and social courtesy relax.

Starting Your Own Storage Business? Portable Storage Boxes Released a Guide Just for You

The company breaks down the fundamentals required to start your own storage business.

Money May Not Grow On Trees, But You Can Find It Everywhere At Your Storage Facility

Don't skip these 10 essentials when combing through your self storage revenue streams.

A Look at the Self Storage Industry; From Family Run Businesses

[Self Storage] doesn’t take a lot of maintenance or employees, once the investment is there.

Self Storage Auctions Shift Procedure Amidst Pandemic

Extra Space halts all storage auctions, while American Auctioneers implements cautions regulations.

A Self Storage Recent-Hire Roundup

SmartStop Self Storage, CBRE, Investment Real Estate, and Duke's Realty Board are on the list.

What is True Economic Occupancy?

Spending time and energy improving economic occupancy “bottom line” is most important, more than physical occupancy.

Self Storage Employee Launched A Toy Drive 5 Years Ago... Now It Operates In 20 Businesses

Rebecca Kaspar of Stor-N-Lock Self Storage wants every child to have a gift on Christmas morning.

Using Portable Self Storage Units to Maximize Profits

Portable units are filling a niche as operators are finding ways to maximize profits from their facilities.

Win Customer Acquisition by Adopting These Tech Advancements

Some mobile apps allow renters access to video surveillance feeds and the ability to lock and unlock doors.

Mako Steel Takes Aim at East Coast With Help From New Investor

The Mako company could grow 25-40% in the next 12 months, they'll just need to find an east coast office first.

U-Haul Expands Employee Benefits to Address Mental Health

During a time in the world when mental health is a top priority, U-Haul is making strides.

Happy Employees, Happy Tenants: A Guide To Employee Retention and Job Satisfaction in Self Storage

How valuable is open communication, transparency, and trust with your employee? Hmmm.

How Small Self Storage Operators Compete Against Big REITs

It's important to note - if someone is trying to buy your facility, it’s because they think they can profit from it.

7 Tips to Avoid Self Storage Catastrophes

Claims against storage facilities have risen in recent years, due in part to aging buildings and deferred maintenance.

Systems, Not Smiles

Saying please and thank you don't insure you'll do the job right every time. Only systems guarantee that.

How to Measure ROI and Impact with Your Self Storage Marketing Budget

You must have an adequate budget for your website, aggregators, PPC, social media ads and email marketing.

The Number 1 Tip for a Great Sales Script

If you aren't listening to the customer and adapting your process to what you hear, you'll lose the customer's trust.

The Top 3 Revenue Management Strategies to Increase Your Net Operating Income

The goal for every facility is to be well occupied and charging the highest rates possible.

Why Are You Distracting Your Visitors?

Visitors want to rent a unit, pay their bill, or get contact information about you. That’s it.

When Good Goals Go Bad

Are you sure the goals you set for your self storage team are driving the behaviors you expected?

A Customer Segment Not to Be Ignored: How to Connect with the Hispanic Market

There are more than 58 million Hispanics living in the U.S., accounting for $1.7 trillion in purchasing power

Your Employees are the Single Greatest Investment You Can Make in Your Business

47% of employees would like more recognition for the work they are doing and only 7% would like a pay raise.

Check Out These 8 Sources of Hidden Income in Your Storage Business!

True Insurance or Tenant Insurance: A 400-unit property could generate $5,000 plus annually in fees paid to you.

5 Tips To Get Your Fair Share This Summer

For 2018, our results indicated that only 14% of our renters said that competitive pricing was a deciding factor.

Using Data to Generate Higher Returns From Your Online Storage Auctions

A higher photo count impacts not only average sale price but average number of views.

When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Service

Here's the problem. The company completely missed the point of what I (and, I suspect, most customers) really wanted.

7 Ways to Help You Effectively and Efficiently Manage Your Facility

Concessions should be targeted to increase income by discounting specific unit types that have low occupancy levels.

Your Tenant Said What? Pro Tips to Manage Delinquency and Collections for Your Self Storage Business

Of very high importance we document all of our collection efforts.

Maximize Your Revenue and Enhance Operations with Customer Data

The power to predict consumer behavior is the linchpin for successful revenue management.

5 Things You Need to Consider if You're a Small to Medium-Size Operator

Smartphone retail sales are expected to grow 37% from 2018 to 2019, an increase of over $55 billion dollars.

Know the Benchmark for Determining Your Facility's Expenses

The biggest expense impacting facility value is real estate taxes. Nationwide, product can range from $30-$400/SF.

The Best Management Lesson I Ever Learned

Be consistent and predictable in my follow up, and people will strive to meet the expectations.

Why Customer Service May Be The Greatest Differentiator For Your Self Storage Business

One study found that U.S. companies actually lose $75 billion a year because of poor customer service.

Do You Know Your Customer's Lifetime Value?

This is the one number you must know and most operators have no clue.

Successful Strategies Following a Peak Development Year

Over the past decade, we have seen a massive shift in attention to a new set of numbers; saturation level.

It's the People, Stupid

The reality is that some people always find a way to be successful, and others do not.

Don't Forget the Hospitality

So, what can a guy with 600 restaurants, casinos, hotels and sports teams tell us about storage? A lot.

You’re Flooded With Smart Data. Now Let’s Use It!

In-house data provides the greatest insight into what's actually happening.

The Lost Art of the To Do List

The volume of tasks to do and to follow up on has never been greater for managers. It will only get more difficult.

5 Ways You Can Benefit from a Third Party Manager’s Brand

Marketing platforms are a top reason why private operators seek third-party management

18 Minutes That Can Change a Self Storage Manager’s Life

When we let the little things take priority we can't fit the really important things into the day.

What is a Value-Add Deal and Is It Right for Me?

All of these management best practices can increase your facility’s revenue and/or decrease your operating expenses.

5 Ways to Increase Your Revenue and Attract Tenants

Know that full occupancy does not mean you are generating the highest revenue possible.

Managing with Innovation: How Operators Can Change Self Storage

There is a gap for logistics and supply chain services and the customers who depend on them.

Thinking About Investing in Self Storage? Here Are the Pros... and Cons!

Investor’s demand is causing storage facility prices to trend higher resulting in lower returns.