by Mark Helm | Jan 7, 2018 | Self Storage Mindset
Is 2018 the year for you? Is this the year you start your self storage business or take your business to the next level? I am going to go deep into how to do this and what my self storage company is doing. I will also share what others in this community are doing. You...
by Mark Helm | Dec 9, 2017 | Self Storage Mindset
The self storage industry is evolving at a fast pace these days. I’ve been having to deal with issues the second half of this year that I haven’t had to face before. Extreme overbuilding in some markets Extreme price cutting by large players in certain...
by Mark Helm | Sep 9, 2017 | Self Storage Business Planning, Self Storage Mindset
The quality of your life is a function of the questions you ask yourself. When I ask people why they are getting in the self storage business, I usually hear answers like: “It is a good sector”. “I hear it is doing well today”. I often hear...
by Mark Helm | Jun 2, 2017 | Self Storage Mindset
Whether you already own self storage facilities or you’re just getting started in the business, you ARE a business owner. There is a skill that is imperative for all business owners: The ability to Build Trust. Authentically and genuinely Build Trust. Every...
by Mark Helm | May 12, 2017 | Self Storage Mindset
What is the number one aspect of the self storage business that stops people from starting or expanding their business? If you read or watched last week’s episode, you know what I think it is. Fear! I have seen fear paralyze people from taking the next step, or any...
by Mark Helm | May 5, 2017 | Self Storage Mindset
I write about many aspects of the self storage industry on this blog. I have detailed episodes on how to buy facilities in an overpriced market; how to spot, analyze and buy value-added opportunities; how to unlock bank financing, and more. But here is what I see is...