Go beyond the hype and headlines. Hear stories from real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.
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Self Storage Automation Podcasts
Welcome to Self Storage Insights, the show where we bring you insights and tips from successful self storage property owners. If you own or manage a self storage property, this podcast is for you!
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Welcome to Students of Storage — the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the self-storage industry. This isn’t your typical business banter — it’s raw, real, and packed with insights from the movers and shakers who’ve built empires behind the roll-up doors. Join us as we sit down with CEOs, owners, and top third-party operators to dive deep into the wins, losses, and lessons that come with building lasting success in storage. From solving industry puzzles to revealing the strategies that ...
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Join us for our brand new show, The Self Storage Lab–a new podcast deconstructing how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape and how it might impact your business. In the age of hyper-informed, store-anywhere customers, your business needs to be always on, data-driven, and customer-centered. Whether you’re a thousand location operator or looking to get into self storage with your first property, nerd out with us as we help you decide what’s best for your business. trys ...
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What if you could finally escape the grind, quit your job, and build real wealth? Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self-storage business that creates real freedom. Imagine waking up knowing you're in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours. That's what Storage Wins is all about. If you're tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-ste ...
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The Tech Field Day Podcast is the only podcast that dares to be both on topic, or on premise, and sometimes on location, bringing together a group of independent IT luminaries and experts in their field from around the Enterprise to discuss a single idea revolving around their technological knowledge base and skillset. This podcast is hosted by Stephen Foskett, Organizer of the Tech Field Day event series, and Tom Hollingsworth, Tech Field Day Event Lead.
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I speak to the most pressing issues of our time through a lense of both science and metaphysics and show how changing our thinking truly can bring hope back to the world. Subjects include: earth sheltered homes, aquaponics, renewable energy, gravity batteries, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, full self driving, technological disruption, climate change, carbon sequestration, social disruption, deep adaptation, politics, ethics, karma, and possible futures ...
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Real Estate Investing Podcast designed to help experienced real estate investors make & keep more money. The REI Diamonds Show is a loose discussion between Dan & expert guests focused on strategies for avoiding risk & generating profits. Many of the guests generate more than $1 Million in profit per year-investing in real estate.
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Remove the guesswork from real estate investing and establish a clear path for consistent returns. Here, building wealth is straightforward and fun.Discover how commercial real estate investors from all over the world got where they are today, how you too can generate truly passive, tax-efficient income, and confidently invest in real estate, even in the face of risks and unknowns.Real estate has made more people wealthy than any other form of investment. However, it can come with a steep le ...
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Payments That Pay Back: Card Migrations, Dual Pricing & Automation for Self-Storage
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25:53In this episode of the Self Storage Insight Podcast, James Shepherd unpacks the self-storage payment playbook with Full Stack Payments CEO Jonathan Shirey. They cover the full journey: card migrations, dual pricing vs. surcharge (and why dual pricing wins), and driving electronic payments (card/ACH) to lift NOI and valuation.…
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EP28: How to Know If a Storage Deal Actually Makes Sense Before You Commit
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27:06Ever found a storage deal that looks perfect on paper but you cannot tell if it truly works? Many deals fail between interest and action. The key is not luck or timing but clarity, confidence, and preparation. So how do you know if a deal is worth it? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo walks you through the complete Storage Wins Execution …
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Full Circle: 100 Episodes of Self Storage Insight
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20:39James Shepherd & Ben Shirey go full circle: looking back at the podcast’s beginnings, celebrating milestones, and exploring how data, automation, and relationships keep the storage industry moving forward.By Ben Shirey
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Learn more about Networking Field Day 39 here. The industry has embraced AI for every possible problem. Operations will eventually embrace it as well but questions remain about how it will be implemented. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth sits down with Pete Welcher, Rita Younger, and Jonathan Davis to discuss the issues that remain with implement…
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EP27: Why Fast Investors Win Deals While You're Still Thinking About It
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21:51Ever lost a deal because someone else moved faster? In storage investing, speed isn't about luck, it's about readiness. The best investors don't hesitate when opportunity knocks. They act with confidence, clarity, and preparation. So what's slowing you down? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo reveals how "speed to lead" separates winning i…
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EP26: I Thought Wholesaling Was Freedom - Then I Discovered Storage Investing with Kate Porfilio
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38:20What if the freedom you've been chasing in real estate is actually just another job in disguise? That's exactly what happened to Kate Porfilio. After years of running a marketing agency and trying wholesaling, she realized she was still stuck on the hamster wheel, trading time for money and missing the life she wanted to build. In this episode, Ale…
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This poet discovered AI and fell back in love with his creative career
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41:24Iain Thomas is a poet, author, and the Chief Innovation Officer at Sounds Fun—an advertising and creative agency that he co-founded with the belief that human creativity could be enhanced, rather than diminished, with the help of AI. It’s a realization that actually began to dawn on Iain a few years prior, after his mother died. He wasn’t sure how …
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81. Ready or Not, AI is Coming to the Enterprise
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35:45Learn more about AI Field Day 7 on our website. Despite widespread skepticism, AI is already widely used in the enterprise, often in the form of so-called shadow applications outside traditional IT. This episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, recorded on the eve of AI Field Day, features delegates Ryan Booth and Dave Graham discussing the real stat…
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EP25: The Massive Deals You're Missing Out On Because Your Criteria Is Too Strict
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19:33What if the deal that could change your entire storage investing journey isn't even on your radar right now? Too many investors cling so tightly to their buy box that they end up missing incredible opportunities. The truth is, the buy box should guide your focus — not fence you in. Growth happens when you stay open, ask better questions, and take i…
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Large Group Short Term Rental Investment With Andrew Llewellyn
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47:30Host Dan Breslin and Andrew Llewellyn discuss the unique and profitable real estate strategy of converting distressed, non-liquid commercial office buildings into highly liquid, cash-flowing residential-style boutique hotels designed for large group short term rentals. Llewellyn's model works by acquiring property for the value of the "dirt" and tr…
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EP24: Seven-Figure Storage Deal in 31 Days (The Faith-Driven Strategy Behind It)
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17:45What if your next storage deal wasn't just about profit, but purpose? In this episode, Alex Pardo shares the incredible story of how one of his students landed a seven-figure storage facility in just 31 days. But here's the twist: the deal itself isn't the real story. What made this moment truly powerful was the faith, connection, and purpose behin…
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Scaling Smart: Lessons from Multifamily to Multi-Location Self Storage
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26:22James Shepherd chats with investor Brandon Michael of Greater Good Investments about how he went from buying his first facility to managing six—and developing another. They cover real lessons on financing, operations, marketing, and the importance of automation in growing a successful self storage business.…
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Building Soldiers, Not Staff: Culture and Growth at The Storage Mall with Frank Certo
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51:22Frank Certo, COO of The Storage Mall, shares how leadership, consistency, and culture drive performance across one of the fastest-growing third-party management companies in self-storage. From hockey coach to sales trainer to operations leader, Frank brings decades of experience building high-performing teams that think like owners. He discusses th…
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80. Private Cloud is Not just Self-Service Virtualization
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28:14Learn more about Cloud Field Day 24 here. Private cloud is not just virtualization 4.0, self-service VM deployment doesn’t fulfil the same need as the Public Cloud. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Mike Graff, Jon Hildebrand, and Alastair Cooke. Private cloud has evolved from simple virtualization to a more comprehensive, cloud-l…
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EP23: The Decision That Scared Me $hitless (And Why I Did It Anyway)
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17:01Have you ever been asked to do something that scared you, but you knew saying yes could change everything? Fear can hold you back from growing, but real progress starts when you take the leap, especially when you don't feel ready. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo shares a personal story about the invitation that scared him to his core be…
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Build-To-Rent Development With Natalie Cloutier
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53:08Host Dan Breslin and Natalie Cloutier discuss her unique Build, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat (BRRRR 2.0) strategy for real estate investing. Leveraging her architectural technology background, Natalie Cloutier explains how she scaled a portfolio of high-quality, dense, small multi-family new builds, starting with zero capital. The conversation detai…
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The Art of Staying Customer-Obsessed with Tommy Nguyen
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1:13:53Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape—and what it means for the future of the industry. This episode’s guest is Tommy Nguyen, co-founder and COO of StoragePug—a company that started with one family-owned facility and evolved into one of the most beloved t…
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EP22: The Truth About Creative Finance in Self-Storage (What Nobody Tells You) with Joe and Jenn Dellefave
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40:45Everyone's talking about creative finance and seller financing lately, but does any of it actually work in self-storage? In this episode, Alex sits down with Joe and Jenn Dellefave, two experts who live and breathe creative finance, to get the raw, unfiltered truth about what works, and what doesn't. If you've ever wondered whether sellers really s…
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The distillery with an AI-backed plan to lift their spirits
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33:29Bespoken Spirits isn’t your typical whiskey distillery. Yes, they’re based in the American bourbon heartland of Lexington, Kentucky, and yes, they often make private label whiskeys for clients. But everything from how Bespoken Spirits distills their whiskey to how they market it is done with the help of AI. Jordan Spitzer, their head of flavor, can…
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SPOTLIGHT: Your Edge Projects will Fail Without Fleet Lifecycle Management with ZEDEDA
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27:42Projects to deliver applications to edge locations will fail without comprehensive fleet lifecycle management. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Sachin Vasudeva from Zededa discussing the importance of long-term edge management with Guy Currier and Alastair Cooke. There are unique challenges of managing edge deployments compared t…
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EP21: Ultimate Broker Blueprint - How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 4)
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23:07What if you could avoid the rookie mistakes that quietly ruin your credibility with brokers before you even make an offer? In storage investing, one small misstep can cost you a deal worth hundreds of thousands in equity and long-term cash flow. The truth is, many investors lose before they even start because they don't realize the simple mistakes …
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EP20: Ultimate Broker Blueprint - How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 3)
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15:31Have you ever lost a deal, not because you offered less money, but because another buyer simply communicated better with the broker? It happens more often than you think. The truth is, the best buyers aren't always the ones with the deepest pockets, they're the ones who know how to build credibility and trust. In this episode, Alex Pardo shares the…
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SPOTLIGHT: Every AI Strategy Needs a Data Protection Strategy with Commvault
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32:39More Information on Commvault Shift Every company lives in fear of a ransomware attack, whether they have suffered one or not, and this is even more critical in the era of AI. This episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast looks forward to Commvault SHIFT in November with a discussion of the importance of data protection to AI applications with Tim Zon…
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EP19: Ultimate Broker Blueprint - How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 2)
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20:30What if brokers were calling you with storage deals before they even hit the market? The truth is, the best opportunities rarely get blasted out to everyone. Instead, they're quietly offered to a short list of trusted buyers. If you're not on that list, you're already too late. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo continues his four-part ser…
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EP18: Ultimate Broker Blueprint – How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 1)
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16:00What if the best deals in your market were already sitting in a broker's inbox, and you just weren't on their list? The truth is, brokers can be your biggest allies or your biggest roadblocks. If you don't know how to work with them the right way, you'll never see the opportunities that could change your business. In this episode, Alex Pardo kicks …
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These people made an internal podcast. AI helped them reach the whole team
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38:08Amanda Cupido doesn’t speak Spanish or French. But using AI, she and her team helped a global nonprofit make their internal podcast more accessible to as many employees as possible. Amanda is an audio producer and the founder of a production company called Lead Podcasting. One of her clients is a global nonprofit with over 35,000 employees—and not …
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SPOTLIGHT. Moving Enterprise AI Applications From Experiments to Production with NetApp
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34:10More information on NetApp Insight Running enterprise applications in production is a lot different from the AI experiments many of us have been involved with so far. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded prior to NetApp Insight 2025, features Ingo Fuchs from NetApp along with Gina Rosenthal, Glenn Dekhayser, and Stephen Foskett. AI …
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From 32 to 600: How SAM Grew With Marketing at the Core with Melissa Stiles
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31:10Melissa Stiles, Chief Marketing Officer of Storage Asset Management (SAM), shares her journey from answering a blind ad to leading one of the largest third-party management companies in self-storage. Overseeing marketing, revenue management, business development, and communications, Melissa has helped SAM grow from 32 stores to nearly 600. In this …
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