by Mark Helm | Apr 1, 2017 | Build Self Storage, Buy Self Storage, Self Storage Business Planning
We’ve established that we’re in an overpriced “Seller’s Market.” But you can still get in the self storage business today. You can still grow your self storage business today. But you have got to know what you are doing. You have got to be able to see the value...
by Mark Helm | Mar 24, 2017 | Build Self Storage, Buy Self Storage, Self Storage Business Planning
It’s hard buying self storage today. Prices are so high. It’s not impossible to find deals in a “seller’s” market, but it does mean you have to know what you’re doing more than ever. Welcome to the second episode of the series “How to Anaylyze Self Storage in...
by Mark Helm | Mar 4, 2017 | Self Storage Business Planning, Self Storage Mindset
Welcome to the third episode (of four) in the series “The Complete Guide to Creating Your Self Storage Business Strategy.” We have been talking about the three elements that determine our success in achieving any vision or goal: Mental state The stories...
by Mark Helm | Feb 17, 2017 | Self Storage Business Planning
I talk a lot about a self storage strategy. My self storage business transformed when I got clear on where I was going, what it would look like when I was there, and what was missing for me to get there. Oh yes, and the most important part of the strategy, the...
by Mark Helm | Dec 16, 2016 | Self Storage Business Planning
Want to have your best self storage year ever in 2017? If you do, it isn’t going to happen by accident. It will happen by design. The last two episodes I’ve discussed some very specific strategies to create a budget for your self storage facilities and a...
by Mark Helm | Dec 9, 2016 | Self Storage Business Planning
Why are you attracted to the self storage business? What fires you up so much that it drives you to do whatever it takes to start, grow or stay in the self storage business? It’s important you understand what your motivation really is for being in this business. ...
