The 5 Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses in the Self-Storage Industry Today

The self-storage industry thrives on resilience and scalability but faces challenges like market saturation, rising development costs, and high customer turnover.

So, You Want to Invest in Self-Storage? Here’s Your First Step

Before diving into self-storage investment, research the market like a pro. Know local demand, competition, and operations to set yourself up for success.

Build Down, Not Up - Underground Storage Facilities

Explore the potential of underground storage facilities. Learn how they offer cost savings, aesthetic appeal, operational advantages, and environmental benefits.

Unlocking Savings: The Cost Benefits of Switching to Smart Locks for Self-Storage Facilities

Transform self-storage with smart locks. Save on maintenance, eliminate key issues, streamline audits, and enhance security with NFC technology.

Interview with Keep It Simple Storage

We spoke with Mason Shaw at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing the how operators can utilize technology to give them the upper hand.

What Privacy Exists in Self-Storage Unit?

Discover how self-storage tech is reshaping privacy expectations.

10 Ways Owners Automate Storage Facility Maintenance to Make Money

Learn how using technology to automate your self storage facility maintenance tasks can help you stay on top of upkeep and earn more money in the process!

8 Things You Need for Excellent Self Storage Management

Learn 8 fast and easy self storage management solutions and practices, proven to save time and money for self storage managers, operators and owners.

Best Customer Experience: Online and In-person

First impressions are everything, especially when choosing self-storage. Within our industry there are two opportunities to put your best foot forward.

Self-Storage Technology Trends

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

We Expect to Interact with Tech

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

Improving Customer Experience at your Self Storage Facility

Enhance customer experience at your self-storage facility with these 7 tips: Provide info, ease rental process, cleanliness, exceptional service, tech, details & know your competition.

The Use of VR and AR in Self Storage

How can Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality benefit your self storage business?

Is Manless Self Storage the Future?

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

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.

Industry Resilience Through Technology | With Tommy Nguyen

Is the self storage industry performing even better than the pre-pandemic 2020? Technology might be to thank.

Rizk Ventures Launches National Self Storage Platform SpareBox Storage

The group announces it's first acquisition of significant self storage portfolio in Amarillo, Texas

Is Contact-less Self Storage Legal?

Recently, new tech has been installed in abundance at facilities across the country. Is it legal?

Simply Self Storage Creates the Ultimate Customer Experience with OpenTech's INSOMNIAC Products

The long-standing partnership has benefited both companies greatly through the resources available.

Inside Iron Mountain's MakeSpace Investment

The partnership extends beyond the recent $55 Million in funding MakeSpace has recently secured.

Shelter-in-Place Orders Boost Demand for Storage Space

The self-storage sector, which has been faring quite well over the last decade, is getting an unforeseen boost.

Lingering Questions For 2020 Self Storage Investors

Interview with Steven Weinstock, national director of Marcus & Millichap Self Storage Division.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 6 Culture

Learn just how important workplace culture is to the OpenTech team.

Storefriendly Self Storage Launches Film Produced by AI

The Singapore-based company hones in on high-tech robotics and has carried that theme into their marketing efforts.

Storage Treasures and Life Storage Sign Exclusive Partnership

In order to remain a leader, those who you partner with must share the same focus on innovation and technology

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.

SSA Fall Conference 2019

Missed the SSA Fall Conference? DON'T FRET, check out our recap video so you can pretend you were right there with us.

Photo Contest Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Liberty Investment Properties.

The Life Storage Rent Now Platform

[Radius+](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/radius) joins Life Storage at a facility in The Bronx, New York to understand their Rent Now platform.

Self Storage Photo Contest On Sept. 26th 2019

Take a shot of your facility, post it with the hashtag #RadiusInsider for a chance to win $250.

Dive Into The 2018 Self Storage Facility of the Year

The facility was designed to feel more like your home and less like your typical self-storage building.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 5 Customer Experience

From user experience to customer outreach and feedback.. it's all about customer.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 4 Data

Data is everywhere! In Part 4 learn how OpenTech harnesses the high volume of data they have access to.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 3 Technology [Keypads, Kiosks, & Security]

Part 3 explores one of OpenTech Alliance's most signature technological applications, their kiosks and entry keypads

OpenTech Alliance * Part 2 Technology [Apps & Smart Locks]

The team uncovers some of their latest innovations including their Smart Genie application, and storage locks

OpenTech Alliance * Part 1 Introduction

Learn about OpenTech Alliance straight from company CEO, Robert Chiti, and his story starting the company through now.

Pinnacle Storage Turns to Blockchain For Self Storage Financing

Earn.re uses a form of crypto currency that can be easily bought and sold by investors in the U.S. and globally.

10 Federal and Mainstay Global Announce Self Storage Capital Raising Alliance

Mainstay Global will act as the capital raising partner for 10 Federal's self storage automation efforts.

Store Space Announce Third Party Management For Self Storage Owners

Their newest division provides a cradle to grave management solution throughout the Continental United States

The New Frontier

We are beginning to see a new wave of development in countries such as Thailand and the Philippines.

3 Tech Companies Have Just Unified For Self Storage Operators

Leading technology providers SpareFoot, SiteLink and storEDGE, announce their unification under the name Storable

Reflecting Back on the 2019 SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show

Marketing tools for [self storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) facilities have never been more accessible.

Why Connectivity, Flexibility Are Pivotal in Self Storage

South Florida continues to be a healthy region as compared to one year ago.

10 Federal Looks to Raise $30 Million for Acquisitions

The new fund seeks to convert inefficiently managed self storage assets over to its automated management platform.

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.

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.

Don't Forget the Hospitality

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

Tech Consolidation and Enhancements Continue as SpareFoot Acquires Select Merchant Solutions

This will enhance the existing payment processing business by including more merchant services expertise.

18 Minutes That Can Change a [Self Storage Manager’s Life](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage-manager)

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