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Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:34:04 GMT

Get 42 seminars addressing the full spectrum of self-storage: development, construction, investment, ownership, management, marketing, technology and more. Enjoy significant savings!

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 40 hours

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all 42 sessions from the Big Picture, Building, Innovation, Investing, Management and Ownership education tracks at the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle.
This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing important topics related to development, construction, customer experience, investment, ownership, management, marketing, technology, legal issues and more. It includes the following videos:

Big Picture

Rock of Ages: How Generational Change Is Influencing All Aspects of the Self-Storage Industry
2024 Construction Outlook: Understanding Today’s Trends and Their Long-Term Implications
The 5 Greatest Threats Facing Self-Storage Today (and What to Do About Them)
Legal Horizons: What to Look for on the Self-Storage Liability Landscape
Self-Storage Data Dump: Analytical Insights to Help You Elevate Your Operation
The Heat Is On! The Impact of Global Warming on Self-Storage
Blazing New Trails: Self-Storage Business Improvements You Can Make, Simply by Avoiding These Mistakes

Building

Customer-Centric Self-Storage Design: Balancing Cost With a Winning Outcome
Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Understanding the Self-Storage Construction Contract
Less-Extreme Makeover, Self-Storage Edition: How to Give Your Aged Facility a New Edge
Sustainability in Self-Storage Construction: What It Really Means and How to Achieve It
Change Order! How to Manage Self-Storage Project Modifications With Fairness and Finesse
IBC Code Impact: What the Latest Changes Mean for Your Self-Storage Development
The Self-Storage Zoning Game Has Changed! Here’s How You Can Still Play and Win

Innovation

Harnessing the Power of AI to Boost Your Self-Storage NOI
Designing Customer-Centric Self-Storage Experiences for Today’s Competitive Market
10X Your Productivity! Leveraging Automation in Self-Storage Operation
Self-Storage SEO 2024: Your Marketing Blueprint for a Cookie-Free Future
Beyond Dynamic Pricing: Technology-Driven Revenue Management for Self-Storage
Monitor, Study, Convert: Combining Tech and Data to Improve Your Self-Storage Business
The Truth About Remote Management: Self-Storage Experts Share the Deets

Investing

Money, Mindset, Momentum … How to Get Started and Grow Fast in Self-Storage Investing
Raising Funds: Scaling Your Self-Storage Business Through OPM (Other People’s Money)
Advanced Self-Storage Feasibility: Metrics You May Be Missing, Plus What the Numbers Won't Tell You
Money Matters: What the Banking Credit Crunch and High Interest Rates Mean for the Self-Storage Industry
A New Investor’s Guide to Securing a Self-Storage Loan
Outside the Self-Storage Box: Creative Ways to Expand Your Portfolio
The Power of Relationship Capital: Leveraging Your Personal Brand to Find and Close Self-Storage Deals

Management

Do or Die: Things Self-Storage Managers Must Do to Make Ownership Happy and Get PAID
Delivering Personal Sales and Service in a Remote Self-Storage Environment
Adapting to Modern-Day Self-Storage Operation: Next-Level Insights for Experienced Managers
Self-Storage Young Guns: Career Innovation and Planning in Today’s Corporate-Forward Industry
Simple DIY Marketing Strategies for Self-Storage Managers
Community Involvement and Self-Storage Success: The Why and How of Grassroots Engagement
Maintenance Matters: How to Keep Your Self-Storage Site Looking and Functioning Its Best

Ownership

DIY Business Intelligence for Self-Storage: Tools You Can Create and Use on Your Own
Improving Self-Storage Income and Value, Whether You Intend to Buy, Sell or Hold
Getting More of What You Want (and Less of What You Don’t) From Your Self-Storage Team
Insurance Insanity! What’s Happening to Your Coverage, Plus Solutions to Offset Costs and Risk
Operating Boat/RV Storage … It Ain’t the Same Business Model as Self-Storage!
Self-Storage Marketing Playbook: A Guide for Facility Owners
Averting Missed Opportunity: Things You Must Keep in Mind to Maximize Self-Storage Profitability

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages.

Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:39:41 GMT

Get 28 education sessions that address important aspects of self-storage facility operation. This discount bundle addresses issues of sales, service, marketing, revenue, staffing, technology, legal and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 23 hours

Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get 28 sessions from the Big Picture, Innovation, Management and Ownership Tracks at the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing important topics related to facility operation including sales, customer service, marketing, revenue management, staffing, technology, legal compliance and more. It includes:

Big Picture

Rock of Ages: How Generational Change Is Influencing All Aspects of the Self-Storage Industry
2024 Construction Outlook: Understanding Today’s Trends and Their Long-Term Implications
The 5 Greatest Threats Facing Self-Storage Today (and What to Do About Them)
Legal Horizons: What to Look for on the Self-Storage Liability Landscape
Self-Storage Data Dump: Analytical Insights to Help You Elevate Your Operation
The Heat Is On! The Impact of Global Warming on Self-Storage
Blazing New Trails: Self-Storage Business Improvements You Can Make, Simply by Avoiding These Mistakes

Innovation

Harnessing the Power of AI to Boost Your Self-Storage NOI
Designing Customer-Centric Self-Storage Experiences for Today’s Competitive Market
10X Your Productivity! Leveraging Automation in Self-Storage Operation
Self-Storage SEO 2024: Your Marketing Blueprint for a Cookie-Free Future
Beyond Dynamic Pricing: Technology-Driven Revenue Management for Self-Storage
Monitor, Study, Convert: Combining Tech and Data to Improve Your Self-Storage Business
The Truth About Remote Management: Self-Storage Experts Share the Deets

Management

Do or Die: Things Self-Storage Managers Must Do to Make Ownership Happy and Get PAID
Delivering Personal Sales and Service in a Remote Self-Storage Environment
Adapting to Modern-Day Self-Storage Operation: Next-Level Insights for Experienced Managers
Self-Storage Young Guns: Career Innovation and Planning in Today’s Corporate-Forward Industry
Simple DIY Marketing Strategies for Self-Storage Managers
Community Involvement and Self-Storage Success: The Why and How of Grassroots Engagement
Maintenance Matters: How to Keep Your Self-Storage Site Looking and Functioning Its Best

Ownership

DIY Business Intelligence for Self-Storage: Tools You Can Create and Use on Your Own
Improving Self-Storage Income and Value, Whether You Intend to Buy, Sell or Hold
Getting More of What You Want (and Less of What You Don’t) From Your Self-Storage Team
Insurance Insanity! What’s Happening to Your Coverage, Plus Solutions to Offset Costs and Risk
Operating Boat/RV Storage … It Ain’t the Same Business Model as Self-Storage!
Self-Storage Marketing Playbook: A Guide for Facility Owners
Averting Missed Opportunity: Things You Must Keep in Mind to Maximize Self-Storage Profitability

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package.

Self-Storage Innovation 2024 Education Video Package

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:49:35 GMT

et seven education sessions focused on self-storage innovation. This discount bundle offers insight to technology trends, automation, software, security and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 6 hours

Self-Storage Innovation 2024 Education Video Package
Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all seven sessions from the Innovation Track at the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing issues that are important to facility operators attempting to succeed in an increasingly innovative and technologically evolving landscape. It includes:

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:54:56 GMT

Get seven education sessions focused on self-storage facility management. This discount bundle offers insight into revenue management, marketing, collections, add-on profit centers, career growth and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 6 hours

Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package
Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all seven sessions from the Management education track at the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing issues that are important to facility managers. It includes:

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Ownership 2024 Education Video Package

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:57:58 GMT

Get seven education sessions focused on self-storage business ownership. This discount bundle offers insight to net operating income, data and performance, marketing, online visibility, revenue, and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 6 hours

Self-Storage Ownership 2024 Education Video Package
Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all seven sessions from the Ownership Track at the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing issues that are important to facility owners. It includes:

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package

Do or Die: Things Self-Storage Managers Must Do to Make Ownership Happy and Get PAID

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:40:20 GMT

If you’re a self-storage manager, your goal is to make money. Learn things you can do to ensure a more profitable business, which will please your owner and put more money in everyone’s pocket.

Speakers: Anne Ballard, President of Marketing, Training and Developmental Services; Lou Barnholdt, Vice President of Sales and Development; Sarah Beth Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Development; and Stacie Maxwell, Vice President of Marketing and Training, Universal Storage Group
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Do or Die: Things Self-Storage Managers Must Do to Make Ownership Happy and Get PAID
If you’re a self-storage manager, your ultimate goal is to make money—for yourself as well your company. But in our highly competitive industry, this can be easier said than done. Our presenters will share their unique insights after working at all levels of facility operation. They’ll share things you can do to ensure a more profitable business, which will please your owner and put more money in everyone’s pocket.

You'll learn:

Why property maintenance matters and efficiencies you can employ
Why it’s critical to keep your website current and how to do it
How to watch your market, adjust your street rates and know your competition
Why you should “always be marketing” and how to achieve your goals
Why ancillary services matter and how you sell them to improve revenue

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package

DIY Business Intelligence for Self-Storage: Tools You Can Create and Use on Your Own

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:56:14 GMT

Our presenter will teach you how to develop a set of business-analytic tools that allow you to organize and track store statistics and trends. He’ll discuss key data points to watch and how to use this intel.

Speaker: Stephen Mirabito, President, StoragePro Management Inc.
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

DIY Business Intelligence for Self-Storage: Tools You Can Create and Use on Your Own
Self-storage management software is a treasure trove of knowledge, but many operators are unsure how to tap into it or lack the resources to implement and use it. Our presenter will teach you how to develop a set of business-analytic tools using Microsoft Excel that allow you to organize and track store statistics and trends. He’ll discuss key data points to watch and how to use this intel to improve your operation.

You'll learn:

How to pull analytical data from your property-management software
Business-analysis tools you can build yourself in Microsoft Excel
Key data points to monitor and use for operational improvement
How to identify critical trends, including potential risk
How to improve revenue growth and asset value

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Ownership 2024 Education Video Package

Delivering Personal Sales and Service in a Remote Self-Storage Environment

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:43:00 GMT

Our presenter will focus on two of the most important aspects of remote managed properties: sales and service. He’ll delve into ways to improve phone transactions, leads, the customer experience, and more.

Speaker: Frank Certo, Senior Vice President of Operations, The Storage Mall Management Group
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Delivering Personal Sales and Service in a Remote Self-Storage Environment
Remotely managed self-storage properties are all the rage these days; but while a hub-and-spoke or fully remote business model can be successful, it comes with unique challenges. Our presenter will focus on two of the most important aspects of this operation type: sales and service. He’ll delve into ways to improve phone transactions, generate and close more online leads, provide a superior experience to customers, and more.

You'll learn:

Ways to generate sales leads for your remotely managed property
How to sell your inventory over the phone
How to convert digital leads to real-world rentals
How to upsell to online customers
Ways to improve customer retention, even without onsite staff

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package

Improving Self-Storage Income and Value, Whether You Intend to Buy, Sell or Hold

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:58:05 GMT

With the self-storage industry and economy changing, some markets have experienced a decrease in real estate transactions. In this session, you’ll hear surefire ways to increase the worth of your business.

Speaker: Jackie Belau, Controller, Everbrite Coatings
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Improving Self-Storage Income and Value, Whether You Intend to Buy, Sell or Hold
With the self-storage industry and economy changing, some markets have experienced a decrease in real estate transactions. While it might not be the best time to buy or sell right now, it’s still an excellent opportunity to improve your property value. Then, when the market corrects, you’ll be ready for the next step. In this session, you’ll hear surefire ways to increase the worth of your business right now.

You'll learn:

Time-tested techniques for increasing income
Fast ways to improve your curb appeal and attract new tenants
Best practices for facility maintenance
Site upgrades that pay for themselves
How to use brand standards to compete with the REITs

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Ownership 2024 Education Video Package

10X Your Productivity! Leveraging Automation in Self-Storage Operation

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:11:39 GMT

A panel of operators who’ve effectively integrated automation into their self-storage facilities will share their firsthand experiences with implementation while shedding light on pros and cons.

Moderator: Mason Levy, Founder and CEO, swivl
Panelists: Andrew Capranos, President, 10 Federal Storage; Brett Copper, Partner and Director of Business Development, Copper Storage Management; Vanessa Rovekamp, Marketing Director, Devon Self Storage
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

10X Your Productivity! Leveraging Automation in Self-Storage Operation
Automation has the potential to revolutionize self-storage operation, creating a positive impact on staff and customers. In this session, a panel of operators who have effectively integrated it into their facilities will share their firsthand experiences with implementation while shedding light on pros and cons. Gain valuable tips for adoption, plus ways to significantly improve productivity and the customer experience.

You'll learn:

How operators are using automation to adapt to consumer demand
Areas of the business in which automation will have the biggest impact
How to prepare your business and staff to leverage technology
The top concerns that hold facility operators back
Recommended tools to streamline back-office tasks, online presence and facility management

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Innovation 2024 Education Video Package

Adapting to Modern-Day Self-Storage Operation: Next-Level Insights for Experienced Managers

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:45:11 GMT

Learn specific strategies you should be employing to better operate and promote your self-storage facility and how they’ll benefit you and your customers.

Speaker: Cassie Dodgen, Owner and Operator, Learning Self-Storage LLC
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Adapting to Modern-Day Self-Storage Operation: Next-Level Insights for Experienced Managers
Self-storage is an ever-changing industry with ever-greater supply. Experienced facility managers understand what this means: business adaptation! But what changes will help you better operate and promote your facility? Find out in this insightful session! Our presenter will share specific strategies you should be employing and how they’ll benefit you and your customers. She’ll also share creative ideas for soaring over the competitors in your market.

You'll learn:

What your customers expect from your business
How to use technology to your benefit
How to maximize revenue
Marketing strategies on which to focus
Key performance indicators to watch

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package

Simple DIY Marketing Strategies for Self-Storage Managers

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:49:52 GMT

Discover how to take marketing into your own hands in this comprehensive seminar. Our presenter will cover the tasks that can be confidently handled in-house and when to leverage professional services.

Speaker: Josh Huff, Owner and Marketing Specialist, Lighthouse Storage Solutions
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Simple DIY Marketing Strategies for Self-Storage Managers
Self-storage marketing shouldn’t be a mystery. Discover how to take it into your own hands in this comprehensive seminar. With the help of free tools and industry best practices, any facility manager can evaluate and optimize their promotional efforts. Our presenter will cover the tasks that can be confidently handled in-house and when it’s advantageous to leverage professional services.

You'll learn:

How to leverage free tools to streamline and improve your marketing
Industry best practices and how to implement them
How to identify and track the right key performance indicators
Real-world examples of practical and effective marketing strategies
When to invest in professional marketing services

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package

Operating Boat/RV Storage … It Ain’t the Same Business Model as Self-Storage!

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:03:26 GMT

Our presenter will offer guidance on boat/RV management strategies and techniques to maximize your self-storage investment. Learn about the ins and outs of this growing business model.

Speaker: Gary Edmonds, CEO, The Storage Manager
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Operating Boat/RV Storage … It Ain’t the Same Business Model as Self-Storage!
Boat/RV storage is the fastest growing subchapter of the self-storage industry. Much attention has been paid to the construction and location of these facilities, but what happens once these sites are built? Our presenter will offer guidance on management strategies and techniques to maximize your investment. Learn about the ins and outs of this growing business model.

You'll learn:

Basic boat/RV-storage operations and terminology
A sound labor strategy for boat/RV storage
How to market a boat/RV-storage facility
New types of customers to target
Why providing amenities is a smart and profitable move (and what to offer)

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Ownership 2024 Education Video Package

Community Involvement and Self-Storage Success: The Why and How of Grassroots Engagement

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:52:08 GMT

Explore the measurable benefits of community involvement and return on investment (ROI) that can be achieved for a self-storage business through these kinds of initiatives.

Speaker: James Reid, CEO, StorCo Storage/Investa Group
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Community Involvement and Self-Storage Success: The Why and How of Grassroots Engagement
Community involvement can be a powerful tool in attracting new self-storage customers and growing your business. Our presenter will explore the measurable benefits and return on investment (ROI) that can be achieved through these kinds of initiatives. By building a positive reputation, increasing brand visibility and creating network opportunities, you can establish your facility as a valuable member of your community and reap the benefits that come with it.

You'll learn:

The value of community involvement and participation
How a positive reputation increases brand visibility and network opportunities
How to measure the ROI of community outreach
Success stories of carnivals, farmer's markets and drive-in movie nights
How to engage your team for the most significant impact

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package

Blazing New Trails: Self-Storage Business Improvements You Can Make, Simply by Avoiding These Mistakes

Mon, 27 May 2024 15:19:07 GMT

In this session, our presenter will offer insight from their company’s personal wins and losses to help you steer clear of potential self-storage pitfalls.

Speaker: Scott Lewis, Cofounder and CEO, Spartan Investment Group LLC
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Blazing New Trails: Self-Storage Business Improvements You Can Make, Simply by Avoiding These Mistakes
Mistakes are lessons learned. And when you go from being a brand-new self-storage start-up to a top-40 facility operator within four years, the lessons are plentiful. Our speaker will share important, first-hand insight from his experience of building the FreeUp brand, which operates more than 60 properties nationwide. Discover the blunders to be avoided as you grow your own team and portfolio.

You'll learn:

Insight to deal underwriting and due diligence
Potential pitfalls of hiring and team-building
Construction and design mistakes of which to be aware
What can go wrong when implementing new technology
How to steer clear of key operational and customer-service errors

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Big Picture 2024 Education Video Package

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Digital]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:24:33 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series contains both publications at a discount of about $20. Get detailed insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.

Two (2) Guidebooks
PDF Format

NOTE: These digital Guidebooks are in PDF format. Upon completion of purchase, they will be immediately available in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Digital]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2024 series in one convenient package. This premier bundle of digital publications saves you about $20 off the individual prices and features critical information and tips on self-storage building, investing, ownership, management and much more. The series includes:

Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 – Designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation, this publication addresses investing, finance, real estate, planning, development, design and construction.
Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 – Designed for managers and owners, this book addresses key aspects to self-storage operation, providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

For more detailed descriptions of Guidebook contents, please refer to each individual product page by clicking on the linked title.

If you prefer to purchase the Guidebook Series in a softcover format, click here.

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Softcover]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:31:34 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series contains both publications at a discount of about $20. Get detailed insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.

Contents: Two (2) Guidebooks
Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)

NOTE: The 2024 ISS Guidebooks are being printed. We expect pre-orders to ship no later than Jan. 19. If you don’t want to wait, you can instead purchase a digital copy, which will be immediately delivered to your “My On-Demand Library.” See the link to the digital version below..

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Softcover]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2024 series in one convenient package. This premier bundle of digital publications saves you about $20 off the individual prices and features critical information and tips on self-storage building, investing, ownership, management and much more. The series includes:

Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 – Designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation, this publication addresses investing, finance, real estate, planning, development, design and construction.
Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 – Designed for managers and owners, this book addresses key aspects to self-storage operation, providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

For more detailed descriptions of Guidebook contents, please refer to each individual product page by clicking on the linked title.

If you prefer to purchase the Guidebook Series in a digital format, click here.

Self-Storage Mastery Video 5-Pack: Career Development

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:20:04 GMT

Become a master of self-storage career-development strategies! This select discount bundle offers insight to goal-setting, career progression, communication skills and more.

Format: Streaming Video

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Self-Storage Mastery Video 5-Pack: Career Development

Our Self-Storage Mastery video packs combine some of the best education sessions recorded during recent Inside Self-Storage World Expo and other educational events. Based on popular themes, these five-video bundles provide valuable, in-depth knowledge on highly requested topics of interest—at significant savings!

The Career Development package features self-storage experts discussing issues and strategies important to aspiring facility managers. It includes:

Adapting to Modern-Day Self-Storage Operation: Next-Level Insights for Experienced Managers – Learn specific strategies you should be employing to better operate and promote your self-storage facility and how they’ll benefit you and your customers.
Do or Die: Things Self-Storage Managers Must Do to Make Ownership Happy and Get PAID – If you’re a self-storage manager, your goal is to make money. Learn things you can do to ensure a more profitable business, which will please your owner and put more money in everyone’s pocket.
Management or Leadership? Discovering the Right Mix to Be a Self-Storage Superstar – Professional success doesn’t occur by accident. It takes practice and commitment. Our presenter will provide a roadmap to help self-storage managers elevate their talents and take on growth opportunities.
Self-Storage Young Guns: Career Innovation and Planning in Today’s Corporate-Forward Industry – Whether you’re just getting started in self-storage facility management or planning your next career step, this presentation will help you leverage your skillset and plot your future in the business.
The Self-Storage Metrics Every Manager Must Know—and Leverage—to Be Utterly Indispensable – Learn how to glean valuable information from your self-storage management and financial reports to grow from an operational manager to an irreplaceable financial-performance manager.

For full session descriptions, please click on the linked titles to view the individual product page.

Other packages in the Self-Storage Mastery Series are:

The Truth About Remote Management: Self-Storage Experts Share the Deets

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:21:51 GMT

In this session, experienced panelists explore what remote management can mean for you and your self-storage tenants. They’ll discuss in-house vs. outsourced functions, risks and benefits, and more.

Moderator: Jennifer Downer, Chief Operating Officer, XPS Solutions
Panelists: Rick Beal, Cofounder, Atomic Storage Group; Denise Bowley, Owner, Self Storage Science; Chance Nelson, National Director of Remote Management Services, XPS Solutions; Peter Spickenagel, President and CEO, Citizen Storage Management
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

The Truth About Remote Management: Self-Storage Experts Share the Deets
The notion of remote management has become ubiquitous in the self-storage industry, but what does it really entail? In this session, experienced panelists explore what it can mean for you and your tenants. They’ll discuss in-house vs. outsourced functions, risks and benefits, and more.

You'll learn:

What remote management really means in self-storage
Which functions can be outsourced to third parties
Which functions should be outsourced vs. kept in-house
The risks and benefits of going remote
Strategic solutions to help with the transition

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Innovation 2024 Education Video Package

Maintenance Matters: How to Keep Your Self-Storage Site Looking and Functioning Its Best

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:54:08 GMT

Discover the critical role of property maintenance in enhancing self-storage value and customer satisfaction. Our presenter will teach you a comprehensive program to keep your facility at its best!

Speaker: Scott Jolly, Owner, Site Consulting Specialists
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Maintenance Matters: How to Keep Your Self-Storage Site Looking and Functioning Its Best
Discover the critical role of property maintenance in enhancing self-storage value and customer satisfaction. Our presenter will cover the essential aspects of a comprehensive program, from curb appeal to roofs, doors, office, pavement, signage, lighting and security. Learn to create a structured checklist and timeline, and gain expert advice on DIY vs. professional services. Leave with the knowledge and tools to keep your facility at its best!

You'll learn:

The direct link between maintenance and increased facility value
How to assess and improve general curb appeal
Practical insight to inspecting and maintaining various property components
How to develop a structured, comprehensive checklist and timeline for maintenance tasks
Guidance on DIY vs. hiring a professional

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Management 2024 Education Video Package