Are You Measuring This Metric in Your Self Storage Facilities?
Let me share a new self storage metric that has become important to me over the past few months. I have tracked this off and on but never watched it closely and never used it to make many decisions. This looks like it will be different as the market changes with a lot...How to Grow Your Self Storage Income Without Raising Rates
As I indicated in Episode 137 after attending the 2017 Self Storage Economic Summit, I think self storage rental increases are going to slow down dramatically. As an industry, we have been enjoying steady rental increases over the past few years. Some of our...What self storage business questions do you need to ask to make 2018 your best year yet?
Last week I asked the question, “Are you asking the right questions about your self storage business?” We discussed asking different questions as a method for accessing what is hidden from your view. This is helpful for your personal growth and the growth of your...Your Self Storage Online Relevance Always Starts With Google
Last week we talked about a strong internet presence for your self storage facility. How do you do that? There are many facets to a strong internet presence, but they all start with Google. And that is challenging because you will be competing against some monster...Don’t Panic…Here is What To Do When A New Self Storage Facility Opens in Your Submarket
Here are action steps to take when a new large self storage competitor opens up in your market.