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Are You Creating Big Enough Goals for Your Self Storage Business This Year?

Are You Creating Big Enough Goals for Your Self Storage Business This Year?

by Mark Helm | Jan 19, 2018 | Mindset & Leadership

If you knew you could not fail, what would you create this year for your self storage business? https://youtu.be/9kKTCAh0mME I have a couple more “mindset” topics to cover before we do a deep dive into some new online marketing strategies. We are beginning...

Do You Believe You’re Worth True Wealth With Self Storage?

Do You Believe You’re Worth True Wealth With Self Storage?

by Mark Helm | Jan 14, 2018 | Mindset & Leadership

We started this year’s Episodes looking into what we need to do to create the possibility of success in 2018 with our self storage business. And it was not knowing specific self storage ninja tactics. If you didn’t read or see last week’s Episode, please click here....

Do You Really Want To Be In The Self Storage Business?

Do You Really Want To Be In The Self Storage Business?

by Mark Helm | Jan 7, 2018 | Mindset & Leadership

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...

How to stay empowered as you build your self storage business in 2018

How to stay empowered as you build your self storage business in 2018

by Mark Helm | Dec 9, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

The self storage industry is evolving at a fast pace these days. https://youtu.be/UirnD6CRSVo 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...

Are you a self storage artist, manager, or risk taker?

Are you a self storage artist, manager, or risk taker?

by Mark Helm | Nov 25, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

Are you asking the right questions about your self storage business? https://youtu.be/RsK-kqCWr4k I have learned over and over, the quality of your life is a function of the questions you ask yourself. Are you asking the right questions? I learned this in the real...

How to Build Trust Authentically and Genuinely in Your Self Storage Business

How to Build Trust Authentically and Genuinely in Your Self Storage Business

by Mark Helm | Jun 2, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

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....

Part 2:  The Number One Obstacle to Growing Your Self Storage Business

Part 2: The Number One Obstacle to Growing Your Self Storage Business

by Mark Helm | May 12, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

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...

The Number One Obstacle to Growing Your Self Storage Business and Five Simple Practices to Overcome It.

The Number One Obstacle to Growing Your Self Storage Business and Five Simple Practices to Overcome It.

by Mark Helm | May 5, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

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...

Do You Have Old Stories That Are Sabotaging Your Self Storage Success?

Do You Have Old Stories That Are Sabotaging Your Self Storage Success?

by Mark Helm | Mar 4, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

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 we tell...

The Reason Even the Best Self Storage Strategy May Not Be Enough to Get the Results You Want

The Reason Even the Best Self Storage Strategy May Not Be Enough to Get the Results You Want

by Mark Helm | Feb 24, 2017 | Mindset & Leadership

Welcome back to the Complete Guide to Creating a Self Storage Strategy series.  Episode 2 also happens to also be the 100th episode of the Creating Wealth Through Self Storage blog. The only reason there are now 100 episodes is because of you. Thank you for reading...

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