The UK's first Self Storage Podcast We interview the world's leading self-storage experts to help you improve your business. Once a week we take a look into my facilities and see what has been working and what hasn't worked in the last 7 days... We share everything from the cost of acquiring a customer to our revenue. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.
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Listen in as we gab about the self storage industry and focus in on particular areas. Want to learn more about auctions, operations, management, marketing, best practices, customer service, and more? Interested in what the best in the industry have to say? Melissa Huff and Josh Huff tap into a combined 30+ years of experience on operations and marketing to speak to the issues that concern owners and operators. This is also the place for the monthly Gabfocus webinar rebroadcasts where Melissa ...
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There are a lot of real estate podcasts out there, most of which focusing on the residential fix and flips or wholesaling, but Kevin Bupp believes there's a smarter way to build long term cash flow and generational wealth. On the Real Estate Investing For Cash Flow podcast, you'll learn firsthand how the most successful commercial real estate investors in the world have learned to leverage their multifamily and commercial properties to create a steady stream of passive income. We'll spend ti ...
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Welcome to "The Self Storage Show," your ultimate resource for everything related to the self storage industry. Hosted by industry expert Jim Ross from 3 Mile Storage Management, this podcast delves into the latest trends, tips, and strategies to help self storage owners and managers optimize their operations and grow their businesses. Each episode features insightful interviews with leading industry professionals, practical advice on marketing, operations, and customer service, as well as i ...
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As I travel I have the chance to meet a host of very smart and accomplished people around the world. The objective of this podcast is for me to learn from them whether it is in business, investing, future and tech, or health. I welcome everyone to join my journey as we learn and grow together with this podcast.
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Happy holidays, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're taking a look back at the total performance across all six sites for November. A solid month with excellent consistency, strong revenue growth, and only minor areas to improve, even as we head into December. Hope you enjoy this episode…
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As 2025 comes to a close, what have we learned and what should we be ready for in 2026? In this special year-end Gabfocus LIVE episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of the self storage industry in 2025 with three seasoned professionals. We break down trends in occupancy, rates, technology, operations, and customer behavior, and we talk honestly…
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Happy Friday, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Glasgow. A strong month driven by high occupancy, solid revenue, and minimal cancellations, with performance naturally constrained by limited availability rather than demand. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it …
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Happy Thursday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Mansfield. It was a strong month overall, highlighted by excellent conversions, record day-to-day revenue, and solid occupancy, alongside a few areas that need tightening up, particularly around enquiries and churn rate. Hope …
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#937 - Wrexham Monthly Figures - Wrexham = Perfect Acquisition 😍
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Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to Hacking Self Storage. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Wrexham. We break down November's performance, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, revenue, and insurance, alongside key conversion metrics and churn. We also dig into some importa…
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As we wrap up the year, Josh and Melissa close out the podcast season with a forward-looking conversation on setting the right goals for 2026. In this episode, we focus on the importance of establishing SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound—that actually move the needle for self storage operators. Rather than chasin…
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The Painful Failure That Pushed Me to Pivot (and Made Me Millions) w/Joe Downs
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The fear of failure stops many from ever getting into real estate. But what if it's the failures that actually make you wealthy? Today's guest woke up in his 30s, broke and burned out, having traded years of his life for a business that went belly up. What looked like a failure to everyone else was the start of a multimillion-dollar business empire…
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#936 - 🚨 Store More Weekly Results🚨 How Many Reservations??? 😱😱
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Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into our weekly figures across all sites. We look at how the week performed overall, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue trends, with a closer look at how each location stacked up. It was a stronger we…
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Happy Friday, Store Nation. Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Clough Road self storage. We talk through the overall performance for November, including reservations, move-ins, occupancy trends, and insurance results. We also cover the challenges, such as higher churn, lower quote leve…
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Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Willerby. We cover the key performance highlights, the areas that need tightening up, and how the site is progressing overall. A mixed month with some strong positives and clear opportunities to improve, especial…
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Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our monthly figures for Beverley. We break down what went well, what needs attention, and the key trends that stood out for the month. It's a solid update with some strong performance indicators and areas we're keeping a close eye on…
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#932 - 🚨 Weekly Figures 🚨 OVER 1,000 Sq Ft Down 😒
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Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures. We look at what went well, what struggled, and the overall trends across all our sites as we move through December. It's always a challenging month in self storage, but as always, we break down the key movements and what stood ou…
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Skip the Sunbelt: Why "Micropolitan" Multifamily Markets are Unbeatable w/Cory Jacobson
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While most operators chase the Sunbelt states, one overlooked market type is making small- and mid-sized multifamily investors wealthier. It's got near-zero vacancy, with strong employment anchors, and durable cash flow thanks to consistent demand. They're not big cities; instead, they're what today's guest calls "micropolitan" areas—top multifamil…
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Every self storage manager hears objections from customers—but how you respond can make the difference between a lost lead and a new tenant. In this episode, we into the art of overcoming customer objections with empathy and strategy. Through practical role-playing and real-world examples, we explore some of the most common pushbacks, including: "D…
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Self Storage Finances 101 with Brooks Lumpkin and Amber Crucian
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Understanding the financial side of self storage is critical—whether you're just getting started or already scaling your portfolio. In this rebroadcast of our popular webinar, we're joined by Brooks Lumpkin and Amber Crucian to break down the financial fundamentals every owner and operator should know. We cover: The key reports and KPIs to track yo…
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The Opportunity You've Never Heard of in CRE ("IOS" Real Estate)
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This could be one of the, if not the, most under realized opportunities in commercial real estate. It's a blue ocean market operating in a boring business space that most investors (and service providers) are completely overlooking. But, Jake Guso tapped into what no other real estate investor knew about industrial outdoor storage management, speci…
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#931 - Was November Positive Or Negative?? Conversions GREAT, Quotes NOT GREAT
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Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures across all sites. We dive into quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to see who smashed it this week and who struggled. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get …
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#930 - Self Storage Secret Course - Black Friday Special
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Happy Friday, Store Nation. Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about the Self Storage Secret Course, what has changed, why demand has grown and why people using it are seeing real results when launching new sites. If you have ever wondered whether you could follow a clear step-by-step system to open your own site,…
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#929 - All Sites October Monthly Figures 🧐
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Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are reviewing the full October figures across all six sites. We look at quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to understand how the portfolio performed overall and what the trends are telling us heading into the winter per…
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The Most Underrated Metric in Multifamily (Not Cap Rate/Cash Flow) w/Joe Root
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One key metric could tell you immediately whether a multifamily real estate investment is worth buying—but most people ignore it. It's not cash flow, it's not cap rate, and it's probably something you've overlooked dozens of times. Joe Root helped grow his family's multifamily portfolio and manages over 100 properties using this metric. Joe left th…
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#928 - 🚨 Weekly Figures 🚨 Brilliant Week - Sq Ft Up, Revenue OVER £50K and 42 Res
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Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures across all sites. We look at quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to see who led the way, who struggled and where the biggest shifts in demand showed up. Hope you enjoy this…
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Happy Friday, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we are breaking down the monthly figures for Glasgow. We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, move ins, revenue and occupancy to see how the site performed and why container sites continue to deliver even in highly competiti…
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Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we break down Wrexham's monthly figures. This site is a brilliant reminder of what happens when systems, revenue management and constant optimisation all work in sync. We talk quotes, reservations, true period revenue, occupancy and churn, plus how demand shifts wh…
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#925 - Mansfield Monthly Figures ... Best Revenue Month Ever 🙃
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Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we break down Mansfield's monthly figures for October. We talk quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, move-outs, revenue and occupancy to understand how the site really performed and where things fell short. There were solid wins, but also big frus…
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#924 - Clough Rd Monthly Figures ... Bad Month 😒
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Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are breaking down Clough Road's monthly figures for October. We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, square foot moved, cancellations, revenue and occupancy to understand exactly how the site performed and what the data is telling us about demand. It was a c…
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Storage Meetup #54 | Recorded 11-14-25
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Join the weekly meetup where the self storage industry connects. Every Friday, owners, managers, and vendors in the self storage industry turn on their cameras, share ideas, and learn from one another. It's a space for real conversations, live demos, and community discussions that help you get more rentals, improve operations, and stay ahead of the…
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#962 Former Pro Snowboarder Dan Brisse's Playbook for Durable Multifamily
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Pro snowboard legend turned operator Dan Brisse breaks down how obsession and discipline translate to durable multifamily returns covering capital calls, bridge debt pain, why he's buying newer B+/A- locations, and where the next great deals are hiding. Connect with Daniel: https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/ Highlights: 1:50 - Daniel's Pro S…
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#923 - 🚨 Weekly Figures 🚨 Over 100 quotes, Sq Ft UP and Revenue is OVER £60K👏🏻
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Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are breaking down our weekly figures across all sites. We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue, and occupancy to see how each location performed and what the data is telling us about future demand. Overall, revenue stayed strong, but low reserva…
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