by Mark Helm | Oct 30, 2017 | Buy Self Storage, Self Storage Management
This episode completes the Getting Started Series for Self Storage Buyers Today. Here are some best Practices for putting your first or next self storage facility into service. This episode covers what to do and not do prior to the closing, day of the closing, and the first month after the closing.
by Mark Helm | Aug 28, 2017 | Self Storage Management
Perhaps the most important thing for your self storage facility is to end up on the first page of Google when people search for self storage in your area. In terms of finding new tenants, other than a fantastic retail like location, I can think of nothing else today....
by Mark Helm | Aug 18, 2017 | Self Storage Management
We are now on the third step of how to run a simple Facebook paid ad campaign. If you missed Steps One and Two, click HERE for last week’s episode. So far we have designed an offer, or a few offers, we think will appeal to people in our facility’s market area. ...
by Mark Helm | Jul 14, 2017 | Self Storage Management
Most people would say there is a big difference between a self storage facility and a McDonald’s restaurant. But is there? I love using McDonald’s as a benchmark company because everyone knows who they are. They were also one of the first to systematize their...
by Mark Helm | Nov 26, 2016 | Self Storage Management
This week concludes the Self Storage Mis-Management series. Since it’s a holiday weekend I’ll keep it short and sweet! DO NOT treat storing cars or vehicles like household goods. There’s a BIG difference. You need to understand the difference in...
by Mark Helm | Nov 18, 2016 | Self Storage Management
This is Week 3 of the Self Storage Mis-Management Series. In this series, I’m covering the five things NOT to do to keep your self storage facility running smoothly. In week 1 we covered the Serviceman’s Civil Relief Act. Last week we covered Creating a...
