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Mark Helm's Virtual Self-Storage Bootcamp
Two live days online with Mark, working through how small investors are getting into self storage, and growing in it, in today's market. Then weeks of follow-up with the group.
- Live with Mark, not pre-recorded
- 300+ page workbook
- Follow-up sessions included
- Small groups
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Each Virtual Bootcamp runs on scheduled dates and seats are limited. Join the list and you'll hear first when dates and registration open.
No spam. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy.What we cover
A working bootcamp, built around today's market
This isn't a motivational seminar. Mark walks through how he and people who've been through the bootcamp are approaching self storage right now, with higher interest rates, higher construction costs and some overbuilt markets.
- 1
Your own business strategy
Start by defining your goals and return criteria, so you know what you're looking for before you look at any deal.
- 2
The main ways people get in today
Buying, building, converting and expanding: the 3–4 primary paths small investors are using, and where each one fits.
- 3
Analyzing opportunities
How to run the numbers on different types of self-storage projects, using current benchmark figures for financing and construction.
- 4
Evaluating a trade area
How to look at a market quickly to judge whether the demand is really there.
- 5
How deals are being structured
Real examples of how projects are being put together and financed in today's market.
- 6
Adjusting to current conditions
What changes when rates are high, costs are up and some markets are overbuilt, and how small operators are adapting.
Why it's different
Most workshops end when the event ends. This one doesn't.
Live and interactive
Two full days with Mark in real time. Bring your questions and your projects.
Small by design
Attendance is limited to one person per market area, so no one in the room is competing with you and everyone can share openly.
Follow-up with the group
After the weekend you keep meeting with the group, plus people who've been through the bootcamp before, to talk through what's working as you put it into practice.
Your instructor
Mark Helm
Mark has been in and around the self-storage business since 1995, through boom times, recessions, overbuilding and rebounds. He's the author of Creating Wealth Through Self Storage, host of the Creating Wealth Through Self Storage podcast, and founder of the QuickStart Academy.
The bootcamp teaches the same approaches he uses in his own business, with the workbook, forms and frameworks he relies on.
Mark HelmFounder, QuickStart Academy
Two ways to take the bootcamp
Virtual Bootcamp or On-Demand Bootcamp?
Prefer to learn at your own pace, starting today? The On-Demand Bootcamp covers the same core training as recorded videos.
| Virtual Bootcamp | On-Demand Bootcamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live online with Mark | Recorded videos |
| When | On scheduled dates | Start any time, lessons unlock in phases |
| Ask questions live | Yes, throughout both days | No |
| Workbook & forms | Yes | Yes |
| Group follow-up | Included | See the course page |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Virtual Bootcamp?
Dates are announced when registration opens. Join the list above and you'll be among the first to hear.
How much does it cost?
Tuition is announced with each bootcamp's dates. Payment plans have been available for past bootcamps.
Who is it for?
People who want to get into the self-storage business, and owners who want to grow the business they already have. You don't need prior experience.
Do I need to travel?
No. The bootcamp is live online, so you can join from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
Can I talk to Mark before signing up?
Yes. You can schedule a call with Mark to see whether the bootcamp is a fit.
What if I'd rather start now, at my own pace?
The On-Demand Bootcamp is available any time as recorded lessons. You can also start with Mark's free 3-part video series.
Is this investment advice?
No. The bootcamp is general education about the self-storage business. Mark is not a licensed broker, investment advisor or financial advisor, and nothing in the training is a recommendation to buy, sell or invest in any property. Always consult licensed professionals before making investment, financial, tax or legal decisions.
Be first to hear about the next Virtual Bootcamp
Seats are limited to one person per market area. Join the list and we'll email you when registration opens.
The Virtual Bootcamp is general educational content about the self-storage business. It is not investment, financial, tax or legal advice. Mark Helm and Creating Wealth Through Self Storage are not licensed brokers, broker-dealers, investment advisors, analysts or underwriters. Results depend on many factors, and no particular outcome is guaranteed. Consult licensed professionals before making any investment decision. See our full disclaimer.