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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 Big Picture 2024 Education Video Package

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:44:17 GMT

Get insight to the self-storage big picture. This seven-session track of seminars delves into the trends, challenges, data and advice that are shaping the industry today.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 6 hours

Self-Storage Big Picture Education Video Package
Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Get all seven sessions from the Big Picture education track at the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features experts discussing topics important looking ahead in your business. 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 Builder/Investor Essentials 2024 Education Video Package
Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2024 Education Video Package

Legal Horizons: What to Look for on the Self-Storage Liability Landscape

Mon, 27 May 2024 15:07:21 GMT

The drivers that impact self-storage businesses can also have legal ramifications. In this session, an industry attorney will discuss what’s on the horizon for operators from a liability standpoint.

Speaker: Scott Zucker, Founding Partner, Weissmann Zucker Euster + Katz P.C.
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Legal Horizons: What to Look for on the Self-Storage Liability Landscape
The drivers that impact self-storage businesses, from technological innovation to economic fluctuation, can also have legal ramifications that affect facility operation and decision-making. For example, the implementation of new tools and resources can also create security and privacy concerns. In this session, an industry attorney will discuss what’s on the horizon for self-storage operators from a liability standpoint.

You'll learn:

Important considerations for cybersecurity and data-breach liability
The dangers of financial uncertainty and loan defaults related to interest rates and taxes
The impact of real estate moratoriums on self-storage
Privacy concerns related to security, site access and monitoring
Worker-rights considerations in today’s labor market

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
Self-Storage Builder/Investor Essentials 2024 Education Video Package

Insurance Insanity! What’s Happening to Your Coverage, Plus Solutions to Offset Costs and Risk

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:01:19 GMT

An insurance void could mean risk and financial instability. Our presenter teaches tailored strategies, including specialized coverage options and risk-management techniques, to fortify your operation.

Speaker: Terry Anderson, President and CEO, Tenant Property Protection
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Insurance Insanity! What’s Happening to Your Coverage, Plus Solutions to Offset Costs and Risk
Attention, self-storage owners! The withdrawal of big insurers like State Farm from specific markets isn't just a homeowner issue, it's a red alert for your business. An insurance void could mean heightened risk and financial instability for you. But there's a way forward. Learn about tailored strategies, including specialized coverage options and risk-management techniques, to fortify your operation. Transform these challenges into opportunities for investment security and growth!

You'll learn:

Specialized insurance-coverage options
The NEW business risk-management tool: 831b
How to integrate tenant protection or insurance into your operation
A risk-management blueprint that’ll help you get the best insurance rates
Advanced security-risk strategies

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

The Heat Is On! The Impact of Global Warming on Self-Storage

Mon, 27 May 2024 15:15:25 GMT

Though resilient, self-storage is vulnerable to climate change. This session will explore how it’s is likely to fare in the years ahead as well as what you can do to protect your property and people.

Speaker: Tron Jordheim, Managing Partner, Self Storage Strategies
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

The Heat Is On! The Impact of Global Warming on Self-Storage
Self-storage has proven resilient through economic upheaval over the last 40 years as well as the pandemic and ongoing changes in consumerism, demographics and lifestyles. It’s become a business model spread across the globe. However, it’s as vulnerable to climate change as any other business.

You'll learn:

The climate-related challenges that are already evident
Potential problems and their likely impact
How these scenarios will alter pro formas and projections
How to prepare for unknown ripple effects
Actions to protect your business from various angles

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

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.

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 [Digital]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:48:24 GMT

This Guidebook addresses key aspects to self-storage ownership and management providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

224 Pages
PDF Format

NOTE: This digital Guidebook is a PDF. Upon completion of purchase, it will be immediately available to you in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 [Digital]
Whether you’re a self-storage owner or manager, your understanding of the myriad aspects connected to facility operation has a direct correlation to the success and sustainability of the business. This Guidebook provides guidance to help operators maximize the performance of a self-storage asset with respect to revenue, sales, customer service, marketing, staffing, security, risk management, career development, technology, outsourcing and so much more. Topics include:

Revenue Management

Market change
Net operating income
Cash flow
Key performance indicators
Budgeting
Capital expenditures
Rental rates
Unit values
Fee structure
Tenant delinquency
Expenses
Tax issues
Operational challenges

Sales & Service

Sales skills
In-person strategies
Scripting
Buyer personas
Customer experience
Service tips
In-house call centers

Site Maintenance

Capital improvements
Efficiency and sustainability
Curb appeal
Office refresh
Retail area
Preventive planning
Roof maintenance
Door care
Security
Lighting
Asphalt
Landscaping
Pest prevention

Safety & Security

Crime prevention
Cybersecurity
Workplace violence
Employee theft
Emergency preparedness
Crisis management
Safety protocols
Site security

Legal & Insurance

Legal trends
Rental agreements
Lien sales
Tenant bankruptcy
Technology and privacy
Accessibility
Property liability
Vehicle storage
Insurance coverage and claims
Tenant insurance

Staffing

Labor challenges
Recruiting and hiring
Compensation
Company culture
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Policies and procedures
Incentives and retention
Training and development
Performance reviews
Employee discipline

Career Development

Career advancement
Changing companies
Owner aspirations
Interview advice
Communications
Social media dangers
Resolving conflict

Marketing

Grand-opening events
Lease-up
Budgeting
Market uncertainty
Brand-building
Website strategies
Digital tactics
Search engine optimization
Business listings
Online reviews
Artificial intelligence
Content strategies
Referrals
Organic and guerrilla strategies
Movies and television
Promotional partnerships

Technology

Trending tools
Needs assessment
Contactless rentals
Automation
Management software
Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence
Tech support
Collections
Smart locks
Two-way video
Revenue management
QR codes
Mobile apps

Outsourcing

Service contractors
Third-party management
Human resources
Site maintenance
Call centers
IT support
Pest control

Add-On Services

Retail
Technology upgrades
Truck rentals
Boat/RV storage
Wine storage
Billboards
Ancillary alternatives

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a softcover format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2024 series, click here.

Self-Storage Mastery Video 5-Pack: Risk Management

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:27:14 GMT

Become a master of self-storage risk management! This select discount bundle offers insight to cybercrime, business insurance, legal liability, site security, data privacy and more.

Format: Streaming Video

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Self-Storage Mastery Video 5-Pack: Risk Management

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 Risk Management package features self-storage experts discussing issues and strategies related to insurance, legal issues and security. It includes:

Don’t Be a Cyber Sucker! Protecting Your Self-Storage Business From Online Attack – As technology evolves and new tools are born, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and evasive. This session will help you prepare to defend your self-storage facility against attacks.
Insurance Insanity! What’s Happening to Your Coverage, Plus Solutions to Offset Costs and Risk – An insurance void could mean risk and financial instability. Our presenter teaches tailored strategies, including specialized coverage options and risk-management techniques, to fortify your operation.
Legal Horizons: What to Look for on the Self-Storage Liability Landscape – The drivers that impact self-storage businesses can also have legal ramifications. In this session, an industry attorney will discuss what’s on the horizon for operators from a liability standpoint.
Running Defense: What You Need to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility Safe and Secure – Self-storage operators must keep their sites safe and secure. This session offers insight on a variety of topics including automatic vehicle gates, the latest keypad trends, security-camera analytics and more.
What You Need to Know About Digital Marketing in the New Era of Data Privacy – Apple and Google are now prioritizing user privacy and eliminating third-party cookie tracking. Learn how advertising data will likely decline and prepare for the probable impact on your marketing capabilities.

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:

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 [Softcover]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:31:34 GMT

This Guidebook addresses key aspects to self-storage ownership and management providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)
Length: 224 Pages

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 [Softcover]
Whether you’re a self-storage owner or manager, your understanding of the myriad aspects connected to facility operation has a direct correlation to the success and sustainability of the business. This Guidebook provides guidance to help operators maximize the performance of a self-storage asset with respect to revenue, sales, customer service, marketing, staffing, security, risk management, career development, technology, outsourcing and so much more. Topics include:

Revenue Management

Market change
Net operating income
Cash flow
Key performance indicators
Budgeting
Capital expenditures
Rental rates
Unit values
Fee structure
Tenant delinquency
Expenses
Tax issues
Operational challenges

Sales & Service

Sales skills
In-person strategies
Scripting
Buyer personas
Customer experience
Service tips
In-house call centers

Site Maintenance

Capital improvements
Efficiency and sustainability
Curb appeal
Office refresh
Retail area
Preventive planning
Roof maintenance
Door care
Security
Lighting
Asphalt
Landscaping
Pest prevention

Safety & Security

Crime prevention
Cybersecurity
Workplace violence
Employee theft
Emergency preparedness
Crisis management
Safety protocols
Site security

Legal & Insurance

Legal trends
Rental agreements
Lien sales
Tenant bankruptcy
Technology and privacy
Accessibility
Property liability
Vehicle storage
Insurance coverage and claims
Tenant insurance

Staffing

Labor challenges
Recruiting and hiring
Compensation
Company culture
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Policies and procedures
Incentives and retention
Training and development
Performance reviews
Employee discipline

Career Development

Career advancement
Changing companies
Owner aspirations
Interview advice
Communications
Social media dangers
Resolving conflict

Marketing

Grand-opening events
Lease-up
Budgeting
Market uncertainty
Brand-building
Website strategies
Digital tactics
Search engine optimization
Business listings
Online reviews
Artificial intelligence
Content strategies
Referrals
Organic and guerrilla strategies
Movies and television
Promotional partnerships

Technology

Trending tools
Needs assessment
Contactless rentals
Automation
Management software
Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence
Tech support
Collections
Smart locks
Two-way video
Revenue management
QR codes
Mobile apps

Outsourcing

Service contractors
Third-party management
Human resources
Site maintenance
Call centers
IT support
Pest control

Add-On Services

Retail
Technology upgrades
Truck rentals
Boat/RV storage
Wine storage
Billboards
Ancillary alternatives

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a digital format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2024 series, click here.

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2023 Education Video Package

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:04:03 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 42 hours

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all 42 sessions from the Building, Editor’s Choice, Investing, Operations, Technology, Wealth and Staffing education tracks at the 2023 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 self-storage development, construction, customer experience, investment, ownership, management, marketing, technology, legal issues and more. It includes:

Self-Storage Building 2023 Education Video Package

Does This Site Make Sense? Where to Build Self-Storage in Today’s Shifting Market
Value Engineering in Self-Storage: Cinching the Purse Strings on Your Next Construction Project
Exceeding Expectations of Self-Storage With Aesthetically Superior Design
My Pain, Your Gain: The Hard Lessons I’ve Learned About Building Self-Storage
Never Break the (Supply) Chain: Sourcing Materials and Prices for Self-Storage Projects
Driving Success: Designing Vehicle Flow and Parking for Your Self-Storage Property
Living the Dream: How We Built Our First Self-Storage Facility and Lessons Learned

Self-Storage Editor’s Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Meets the Blockchain: Social Tokens and How They Could Transform Industry Investing
Surviving the Forest of Social Media: How Any Self-Storage Operator Can Make It on Their Own
The One Stop Way: Why and How We Turned Our Self-Storage Portfolio Into a Self-Sustaining Brand
Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Ride? Operators Share Their Boat/RV-Storage Triumphs, Tragedies and Tips
Inside the Box, Outside the Lines: Real-Life Innovation in Self-Storage Conversion Projects
Federal Laws That Apply to Your Local Self-Storage Facility and How They Impact Your Business
What You Need to Know About Digital Marketing in the New Era of Data Privacy

Self-Storage Investing 2023 Education Video Package

What’s What in Self-Storage Real Estate? Living in the Now, Forecasting the Future
Interpreting Self-Storage Facility Value in Today’s Changeable Market
Getting Self-Storage Owners to Sell Their Facilities: Insider Acquisition Tips
Traversing the Sea of Self-Storage Finance, No Matter the Economic Climate
The Newbie Investor’s Guide: Finding a Successful Start in Self-Storage
Getting Out, Cashing In: Positioning Your Self-Storage Property for Sale
Securing Funds in a Time of Uncertainty: Insight to Self-Storage Underwriting

Self-Storage Operations 2023 Education Video Package

30 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Self-Storage Operation
Going Nuclear With Your NOI: Ways to Ignite Income, Defuse Expenses and Fuel Facility Value
The Self-Storage Metrics Every Manager Must Know—and Leverage—to Be Utterly Indispensable
The Perfect Marketing Mix: Blending Digital and Traditional Tactics to Get More Business in the Door
Their Perception Is Your Reality: How to Influence the Key Groups That Determine Self-Storage Success
Which Way Is Up? Where Google Is Headed and How It’s Going to Help You Outrank Competitors
The Self-Storage Glow-Up: 5 Things Your Facility Needs to Be the Best Revenue-Getter

Self-Storage Technology 2023 Education Video Package

Avoiding Overload: How to Honestly Evaluate Your Self-Storage Technology Needs
Insider Tips for Automating Self-Storage and Making That Coveted Mailbox Money
Wielding Technology to Centralize—and Futurize—Your Self-Storage Sales Center
Shopping for Self-Storage Software? Guidance to Help You Grasp Types, Features and Benefits
How I Turned My Family's Self-Storage Operation on Its Head: An Automation Case Study
Running Defense: What You Need to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility Safe and Secure
Don’t Be a Cyber Sucker! Protecting Your Self-Storage Business From Online Attack

Self-Storage Wealth 2023 Education Video Package

5 Things You Must Know to Raise Money for Your Next Self-Storage Venture
Making Millions in Self-Storage: How to Find Opportunities, Outwit Competitors and Win Deals
Fast-Tracking Your Self-Storage Investment Portfolio: What It Takes and Lessons Learned
Getting Tactical About Taxes: Clever Strategies for Expanding Your Self-Storage Empire
For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages.

Self-Storage Staffing 2023 Education Video Package

Hiring Hell? Securing Top-Quality Self-Storage Staff, Even in Today’s Infernal Labor Market
The Intrapreneur Work Culture: What It Is and How Your Self-Storage Operation Can Get One
Give Them What They Want! Secrets to Staff Compensation, Motivation and Retention

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

Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2023 Education Video Package

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:08:07 GMT

Get 21 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 21 hours

Self-Storage Operator Essentials 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get 21 sessions from the Operations, Technology, Staffing and Editor’s Choice education tracks at the 2022 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 self-storage facility operation, including sales, customer service, marketing, revenue management, staffing, technology, legal compliance and more. It includes:

Self-Storage Operations 2023 Education Video Package

30 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Self-Storage Operation
Going Nuclear With Your NOI: Ways to Ignite Income, Defuse Expenses and Fuel Facility Value
The Self-Storage Metrics Every Manager Must Know—and Leverage—to Be Utterly Indispensable
The Perfect Marketing Mix: Blending Digital and Traditional Tactics to Get More Business in the Door
Their Perception Is Your Reality: How to Influence the Key Groups That Determine Self-Storage Success
Which Way Is Up? Where Google Is Headed and How It’s Going to Help You Outrank Competitors
The Self-Storage Glow-Up: 5 Things Your Facility Needs to Be the Best Revenue-Getter

Self-Storage Technology 2023 Education Video Package

Avoiding Overload: How to Honestly Evaluate Your Self-Storage Technology Needs
Insider Tips for Automating Self-Storage and Making That Coveted Mailbox Money
Wielding Technology to Centralize—and Futurize—Your Self-Storage Sales Center
Shopping for Self-Storage Software? Guidance to Help You Grasp Types, Features and Benefits
How I Turned My Family's Self-Storage Operation on Its Head: An Automation Case Study
Running Defense: What You Need to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility Safe and Secure
Don’t Be a Cyber Sucker! Protecting Your Self-Storage Business From Online Attack

Self-Storage Staffing 2023 Education Video Package

Hiring Hell? Securing Top-Quality Self-Storage Staff, Even in Today’s Infernal Labor Market
The Intrapreneur Work Culture: What It Is and How Your Self-Storage Operation Can Get One
Give Them What They Want! Secrets to Staff Compensation, Motivation and Retention

Self-Storage Editor’s Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Surviving the Forest of Social Media: How Any Self-Storage Operator Can Make It on Their Own
The One Stop Way: Why and How We Turned Our Self-Storage Portfolio Into a Self-Sustaining Brand
Federal Laws That Apply to Your Local Self-Storage Facility and How They Impact Your Business
What You Need to Know About Digital Marketing in the New Era of Data Privacy

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

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2023 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Editor's Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:13:58 GMT

Get seven education sessions on important self-storage topics selected by ISS editors. This discount bundle offers insight to social tokens, marketing, boat/RV storage, conversions, legal issues and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 7 hours

Self-Storage Editor’s Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all seven sessions from the Editor’s Choice education track at the 2023 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features experts discussing important self-storage topics selected by the ISS editorial team. 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:

Federal Laws That Apply to Your Local Self-Storage Facility and How They Impact Your Business

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:15:52 GMT

Our presenter will explain how key federal regulations apply to your self-storage operation and offer insight on how to remain compliant and avoid liability.

Speaker: Scott Zucker, Founding Partner, Weissmann Zucker Euster + Katz P.C.
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Federal Laws That Apply to Your Local Self-Storage Facility and How They Impact Your Business

Self-storage facilities are governed, not only by state statutes, but by the many federal laws that apply to landlords and general businesses such as wage-and-hour standards, communications regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and others. Our presenter will explain how key regulations apply to your operation and offer insight on how to remain compliant and avoid liability.

You’ll learn:

The difference between an employee and independent contractor
Necessary updates to doors and gate access for tenants and guests with physical disabilities
How to verify you have necessary consent to use email and text
How to manage the rental process and lien enforcement for tenants on active duty
Ways to address other significant federal laws that affect self-storage businesses

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

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Digital]

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:00:59 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2023 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 to you in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Digital]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2023 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 2023 – 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 2023 – 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 2023 Guidebook Series [Softcover]

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:16:38 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2023 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: Please allow up to three business days for the processing of your order.

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Softcover]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2023 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 2023 – 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 2023 – 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.

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2023 [Digital]

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:07:03 GMT

This Guidebook addresses key aspects to self-storage ownership and management providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

248 Pages
PDF Format

NOTE: This digital Guidebook is a PDF. Upon completion of purchase, it will be immediately available to you in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2023 [Digital]
Whether you’re a self-storage owner or manager, your understanding of the myriad aspects connected to facility operation has a direct correlation to the success and sustainability of the business. This Guidebook provides guidance to help operators maximize the performance of a self-storage asset with respect to occupancy, revenue, curb appeal, sales, customer service, marketing, staffing, security, risk management, career development, technology and so much more. Topics include:

Revenue Management

Inflation
Budgeting
Financial statements
Rental rates
Unit values
Fee structure
Collections
Auctions
Expenses
Tax issues
Occupancy
Facility audits

Sales & Service

Sales skills
Scripting
Customer experience
Service tips
Tenant onboarding
Communications
Service challenges

Site Maintenance

Curb appeal
Task lists and guides
Office refresh
Retail area
Roof maintenance
Door care
Signage
Fence retrofit
Pest prevention
Rental trucks
Summer tips
Winter prep
Hiring vendors

Safety & Security

Personal protection
Health and safety
Personal injury
Crime prevention
Employee theft
Emergency preparedness
Crisis management
Cybersecurity
Site security
Access control

Legal & Insurance

Legal trends
Rental agreements
Wrongful sales
Death, divorce and disappearance
Tenant bankruptcy
Vehicle storage
Loitering and habitation
Search and seizure
Cashless payments
Insurance coverages and claims
Tenant insurance

Staffing

Labor challenges
Policies and procedures
Recruiting and hiring
Compensation
Training
Company culture
Incentives and retention
Performance reviews
Discipline
Conflict resolution
Remote working

Career Development

Team attitude
Ownership mindset
Self-improvement
Goal-setting
Job skills
Communications
Career advancement
Battling burnout

Marketing

Brand-building
Budgeting
Audience development
Common mistakes
Tracking results
Digital strategies
Website strategies
Search engine optimization
Link-building
Content strategies
Video tips
Email tactics
Graphic design
Social media
Community relations

Technology

Needs assessment
Maintenance
Management software
Contactless rentals
Remote management
Kiosks
Internet of Things
Omnichannel
Chatbots
Security components
Access control
Drones

Outsourcing

Service contractors
Third-party management
Human resources
Staff training
Technology evaluations
Call centers
Site maintenance
Marketing support

Add-On Services

Retail
Boat/RV storage
Truck rentals
Wine storage
Art storage
Flex workspace
Tenant insurance
Tenant-protection plans
Cell towers

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a softcover format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2023 series, click here.

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2023 [Softcover]

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:16:38 GMT

This Guidebook addresses key aspects to self-storage ownership and management providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)
Length: 248 Pages

NOTE: Please allow up to three business days for the processing of your order.

Inside Self-Storage Facility-Operation Guidebook 2023 [Softcover]
Whether you’re a self-storage owner or manager, your understanding of the myriad aspects connected to facility operation has a direct correlation to the success and sustainability of the business. This Guidebook provides guidance to help operators maximize the performance of a self-storage asset with respect to occupancy, revenue, curb appeal, sales, customer service, marketing, staffing, security, risk management, career development, technology and so much more. Topics include:

Revenue Management

Inflation
Budgeting
Financial statements
Rental rates
Unit values
Fee structure
Collections
Auctions
Expenses
Tax issues
Occupancy
Facility audits

Sales & Service

Sales skills
Scripting
Customer experience
Service tips
Tenant onboarding
Communications
Service challenges

Site Maintenance

Curb appeal
Task lists and guides
Office refresh
Retail area
Roof maintenance
Door care
Signage
Fence retrofit
Pest prevention
Rental trucks
Summer tips
Winter prep
Hiring vendors

Safety & Security

Personal protection
Health and safety
Personal injury
Crime prevention
Employee theft
Emergency preparedness
Crisis management
Cybersecurity
Site security
Access control

Legal & Insurance

Legal trends
Rental agreements
Wrongful sales
Death, divorce and disappearance
Tenant bankruptcy
Vehicle storage
Loitering and habitation
Search and seizure
Cashless payments
Insurance coverages and claims
Tenant insurance

Staffing

Labor challenges
Policies and procedures
Recruiting and hiring
Compensation
Training
Company culture
Incentives and retention
Performance reviews
Discipline
Conflict resolution
Remote working

Career Development

Team attitude
Ownership mindset
Self-improvement
Goal-setting
Job skills
Communications
Career advancement
Battling burnout

Marketing

Brand-building
Budgeting
Audience development
Common mistakes
Tracking results
Digital strategies
Website strategies
Search engine optimization
Link-building
Content strategies
Video tips
Email tactics
Graphic design
Social media
Community relations

Technology

Needs assessment
Maintenance
Management software
Contactless rentals
Remote management
Kiosks
Internet of Things
Omnichannel
Chatbots
Security components
Access control
Drones

Outsourcing

Service contractors
Third-party management
Human resources
Staff training
Technology evaluations
Call centers
Site maintenance
Marketing support

Add-On Services

Retail
Boat/RV storage
Truck rentals
Wine storage
Art storage
Flex workspace
Tenant insurance
Tenant-protection plans
Cell towers

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a digital format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2023 series, click here.

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2022 Education Video Package

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:04:20 GMT

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

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 32 hours

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2022 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all 42 sessions from the Building, Innovation, Investing, Management, Ownership and Protection education tracks at the 2022 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 self-storage development, construction, customer experience, investment, ownership, management, marketing, technology, risk management and more. It includes:

Self-Storage Building 2022 Education Video Package

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Getting Municipal Buy-In for Your Self-Storage Project
Straight Talk About Self-Storage Construction: Materials, Timelines and Budgets
Divine Design for Self-Storage: How to Plan a First-Class Facility
Learning From Mistakes: Lessons That May Save Your Next Self-Storage Development
The Self-Storage Conversion Process and the Art of Adaptive Reuse
Making Market Waves and Money With Boat & RV Storage
Got You Covered: Insight to Help You Choose, Fix, Maintain or Replace Your Self-Storage Roof

Self-Storage Innovation 2022 Education Video Package

Technology You Must Use in Self-Storage Today: What You Gain by Adopting and Lose by Skimping
Transitioning from Traditional to Automated Self-Storage … It’s Easier and Cheaper Than You Think!
The Ins and Outs of Self-Storage Access Gates: Design, Safety, Integrations and More
Way Beyond the Phone: Call-Center Innovation and What It Can Do for Your Self-Storage Business
Don’t Waste Your Virtual Real Estate! How to Optimize Your Self-Storage Website
Dominating in the Online Self-Storage Space: The Latest Digital-Marketing Strategies and Trends
The Culture of Virtual Convenience: Customer-Experience Innovation in Self-Storage

Self-Storage Investing 2022 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Investing Panel: How to Shake ‘Analysis Paralysis’ and Pursue Your Industry Dream
Finessing Your Self-Storage Pro Forma: Honest Examples and How to Reach a Real-World ROI
Don’t Be Basic! Pushing the Limits of Self-Storage Financing With Creative Capital Options
From Mom-and-Pop Shop to Corporate Consolidation: Pros, Cons and Strategy for Self-Storage Owners
Fiscal Fundamentals: An Elemental Guide to Self-Storage Financing
Unlisted Bliss: How to Find and Make Money Through Off-Market Self-Storage Deals
Prospering in the Face of Inflation: Maximizing Your Self-Storage Asset When Everything Costs More

Self-Storage Management 2022 Education Video Package

The 5 Levers Every Self-Storage Manager Must Pull to Maximize Facility Revenue
Changing the Psychology of Self-Storage Rentals: A Tiered-Value Approach to Unit Pricing
Better Leads and More of Them: Matching Your Self-Storage Marketing to the New Customer Journey
Hiring Services for Your Self-Storage Business: How to Vet and Choose Vendors and Negotiate Like a Pro
Zero Tolerance for Rent Loss: Ways to Prevent and Collect Self-Storage Debt
The Add-On Advantage: Current and Emerging Profit Centers to Boost Self-Storage Revenue
Management or Leadership? Discovering the Right Mix to Be a Self-Storage Superstar

Self-Storage Ownership 2022 Education Video Package

Soup Up Your Sales Team! A Self-Storage Owner’s Guide to Powerful Staff Performance
Building and Refining an Operations Budget: The Financial Plan You Need for Self-Storage Success
Optimizing Your Self-Storage Rental Rates for Higher NOI and Facility Value
Crack the Code: The Right Combination of Self-Storage Marketing Channels to Maximize Return
Wielding the Power of Tax Benefits to Improve Your Facility’s Form, Function and Energy Efficiency
Being a Hands-On Self-Storage Owner: Why It's Good to Stay Involved in the Day-to-Day Business
Reading Your Financial Story: Interpreting Self-Storage P&Ls and Other Financial Statements

Self-Storage Protection 2022 Education Video Package

Wild Weather Ahead! What Self-Storage Operators Need to Be Prepared
Self-Storage Facility Safety: Avoiding Personal Injury, Property Damage and Other Scary Stuff
Busting the Baddies: A Comprehensive Guide to Self-Storage Crime Prevention
Using Tenant Insurance and Protection Plans to Shield Your Self-Storage Operation
Court Rules: Impactful Self-Storage Legal Cases and What They Mean for Your Business
Modernizing Your Self-Storage Lease Agreement for a Post-Pandemic World
Carefully Reclaim Your Space: Lien Legislation and Self-Storage Auctions

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