The UK's first Self Storage Podcast We interview the world's leading self-storage experts to help you improve your business Once a week we take a look into my facilities and see what has been working and what hasn't worked in the last 7 days... We share everything from the cost of acquiring a customer to our revenue. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you
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Listen in as we gab about the self storage industry and focus in on particular areas. Want to learn more about auctions, operations, management, marketing, best practices, customer service, and more? Interested in what the best in the industry have to say? Melissa Huff and Josh Huff tap into a combined 30+ years of experience on operations and marketing to speak to the issues that concern owners and operators. This is also the place for the monthly Gabfocus webinar rebroadcasts where Melissa ...
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Welcome to The Self Storage Show, hosted by Jim Ross. Jim is the owner of the self storage property management company, 3 Mile Storage Management. www.3milestorage.com On this podcast you'll find a mix of my 3 Mile Storage Management content and interviews with other self storage professionals. Join our community at: www.selfstoragecommunity.com Reach out directly to me at: jim@3milestorage.com Enjoy some amazing self storage gifts as a thank you for listening at: www.theselfstorageshow.com
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There are a lot of real estate podcasts out there, most of which focusing on the residential fix and flips or wholesaling, but Kevin Bupp believes there's a smarter way to build long term cash flow and generational wealth. On the Real Estate Investing For Cash Flow podcast, you'll learn firsthand how the most successful commercial real estate investors in the world have learned to leverage their multifamily and commercial properties to create a steady stream of passive income. We'll spend ti ...
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As I travel I have the chance to meet a host of very smart and accomplished people around the world. The objective of this podcast is for me to learn from them whether it is in business, investing, future and tech, or health. I welcome everyone to join my journey as we learn and grow together with this podcast.
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Join Us for 'Q&A w/ Jim&Jim': Live Self-Storage Community Discussions
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we invite you to join "Q&A w/ Jim&Jim," where Jim Ross and Jim Mooney Jr. go live with members of the self storage community to answer questions and discuss all things self storage. Tune in every other Friday for an hour of insightful conversations starting at 12:00pm EDT. Register now at: https://3milest…
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In this special 100th episode, we revisit our very first topic from two years ago- work life balance. Whether you own a business or just work for one, the motivation behind your work ethic drives everything you do, from the amount of time you spend with your family to the effort you put into your job. We discuss our own work life balance, the "Why"…
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Transparency in Self Storage: Optimizing Your P&L with a Proper Chart of Accounts
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we discuss the importance of maintaining transparency in your self-storage business's Profit & Loss (P&L) statements by using a proper chart of accounts. Learn how clear and detailed financial reporting can enhance your decision-making, improve financial health, and build trust with stakeholders. We’ll sh…
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MHP #769: Getting Started in MHP Investing While Working a Full-Time Job
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Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #125 that originally aired on Feb. 4, 2021. Corey and I discuss how he got started in the MHP space as well as the system he's built to help him quickly get to scale in order to quit his full-time job. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you’re invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how…
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Optimize Your Self Storage Google My Business Profile with Frequent Update
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we discuss the importance of frequently updating your Google Business Profile to optimize your self-storage facility's online presence. Learn how regular updates can improve your visibility, attract more customers, and enhance your business's reputation. We'll share practical tips on what to update and ho…
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Customer Appreciation: The Power of Thank You Bags in Self Storage
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we discuss the impactful gesture of placing Thank You Bags inside recently rented units. These bags can include a lock, a thank you card, a card requesting a review, and even a gift card. Learn how this simple act of appreciation can significantly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. If you're int…
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#768 Master Real Estate Development: Transforming Communities & The Generations To Come
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Dale is the owner & founder of Centra Capital Partners, a ground up, single family development firm based out of the Twin Cities. Since starting the company, he has overseen the development of more than 1,500 homes across 50+ projects totaling more than $500 million in project value. The Centra Team controls the developments from start-to-finish le…
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Superhero Managers: Celebrating Our Self Storage Champions
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we celebrate the incredible self-storage managers who go above and beyond every day. These managers are practically superheroes, handling everything from customer service to maintenance with exceptional skill and dedication. Learn why it's crucial to acknowledge their hard work and the positive impact it …
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we explore the exciting future of call centers and how AI is set to revolutionize customer service in the self-storage industry. While we aren't using AI call center agents just yet, the technology is on the horizon and promises efficient, accurate, and 24/7 customer support. Discover the potential benefi…
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FBF #767: Finding Opportunities When Working With Multiple Asset Classes
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Today's Flash Back Friday episode is from #495 that originally aired on Oct. 3 2022. Ash Patel has been a full-time Commercial Real Estate Investor for over 10 years. He is a value add investor and his experience runs the gamut from retail, warehouse, office, industrial, land, mixed-use, medical, and restaurants just to name a few. From vacant buil…
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we explore the importance of conducting simple facility walkthroughs and pulling rent variance reports to optimize your self-storage operations. Discover how these straightforward audits can reveal hidden inefficiencies and boost your bottom line. We'll share practical tips on what to look for during a wa…
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The future of tenant communication is video. Face time, snaps, zoom, google meet, and a host of other options have grown this tech in person to person communication, but we haven't seen it hit its stride in the self storage space... that is until Live Switch decided to enter our industry. It's not often we're blown away by a new piece of tech that …
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Picture Perfect: Boosting Your Self-Storage Business with Strategic Photos
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In this episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we explore the crucial role of high-quality photos in optimizing your self-storage business's online presence. Discover how strategically taken photos can enhance your Google Business Profile, Sparefoot listings, Apple Maps presence, and even your website. Learn practical tips on capturing the best images…
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Overcoming Unexpected Challenges: How 3 Mile Storage Management Turned a Rocky Start into Success
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In our latest episode of "3 Minutes With 3 Mile," we dive into a real-life story from one of our recent takeovers in Colorado. Just days into managing a new self-storage site, we faced an unexpected challenge when someone ran over a fire hydrant and knocked down our security gate! Tune in to hear how we swiftly managed the crisis using a custom inc…
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MHP #766: The Top 3 Ways to Find Mobile Home Parks For Sale
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Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #123 that originally aired on Jan 15, 2021. In this episode, I discuss the top 3 ways to uncover great Mobile Home Park deals. What You’ll Learn: What our #1 favorite method is for finding parks? Why loopnet/Crexi/etc might not be a complete waste of time What the most common direct to owner methods are. How…
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#713 - Over £50k Revenue …. Weekly Figures
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Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about last week's performance across all my sites. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora: https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Willbox…
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#765: Building Futures: A Conversation with Jon Weiskopf of Blue Eyed Capital on Creating Healthy Homes
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Jon Weiskopf is the CEO and Founder of Blue Eyed Capital, a multi family investment firm that is on a mission to impact the world one building at a time. With over 18 years of expertise in commercial real estate and a specialization in energy performance and sustainable buildings, Jon's legacy includes leading the charge on over 300 high-performanc…
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Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Quick update: My course closes today at 1 PM. This is your last chance to grab it with a £500 discount and all seven bonuses. We might split it into separate modules next time, so grab this all-in-one package now. And don’t miss out! One Time Payment - Course Details + A …
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Happy Sunday Store Nation! Only 24 hours left to get the course at a £500 discount with seven bonuses. You can start a self-storage business with under £20,000. My course guides you step-by-step. This course covers everything you need: marketing, revenue management, site selection, pricing strategies, and more. Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora: https:…
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#711 - How Self Storage Is Changing There Live
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Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Hacking Self-Storage. Today, I’m excited to share my course, Self-Storage Secrets 2.0. I promote this course because it helps people achieve financial freedom. Successful professionals have transitioned to self-storage with my guidance and are now on track to make significant income with minimal hours. These stori…
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FBF #764: Generating Passive Income From Land Investment
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Today's Flash Back Friday episode is from #492 that originally aired on Sep. 26, 2022. Mark Podolsky is the owner of Frontier Properties, a very reputable and successful land investing company, and has been buying and selling land full-time since 2001. By focusing on working smart, not hard, he has completed over 5,500 land deals with an average RO…
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Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're unveiling Self-Storage Secrets 2.0. This course is packed with tools to elevate your self-storage game, including a Facebook Ads course, financial literacy modules, a self-storage cheat sheet, and more. Self Storage Secrets 2.0 🚀 Course Details + A Money Back…
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Snakes, birds that attack, glow in the dark tenants... we've got a few fun stories from our recent travels to share on this lighter 4th of July special episode. There is never a dull day in self storage, and we are extremely thankful for the freedom to work in this industry and build our business. Despite the strange circumstances, tempermental tec…
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MHP #763: Pros and Cons of Lonnie Dealers for Mobile Home Parks Owners
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Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #128 that originally aired on March 4, 2021. In this special episode, we'll cover the pros and cons of working with Lonnie Dealers in your park. Now, if you’ve been in the park business for sometime then you’ve you probably dealt with a Lonnie dealer in some capacity or another, but if you’re just getting st…
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Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Self-Storage Secrets 2.0 is live! Grab it now for a £500 discount. Don't miss out on bonuses like my site-finding tool, opening a site under £20k guide, and more. Details below. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Self Storage Secrets 2.0 🚀 Course De…
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#708 - This One Metric Will Fix Just About Any Mistake
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Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, I'm excited to share a powerful insight from Mark Helm: how population growth can address many challenges in self-storage. Speaking of growth, our course reopens tomorrow. It's packed with insights and tools from top experts like Gavin Shields and Laura …
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#762: Breaking Free: How Dustin Heiner Quit the 9-to-5 Through Smart Real Estate Investing
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Dustin is the founder of masterpassiveincome.com and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference of being Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties. He is now on a mission to help 1 million people to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom. Dustin started Master Passive Income from his home bac…
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#707 - Nearly 1,000 Sq Ft Up - Weekly Figures
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Happy Monday, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're discussing last week's performance across all my sites. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Stora: https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/…
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The Good, Better, and Best In Storage Security w/ Aaron Harwell
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Get ready for one of our most entertaining podcasts of the year. Aaron Harwell from SpiderDoor joins Tommy and Melissa to talk about self storage security. Aaron has experience both as a self storage owner and the owner of a self storage security company and talks about what has (and hasn't) worked for his facilities and what led him to the many un…
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FBF #761: Finding Success From Short-Term Rentals
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Today's Flash Back Friday is from episode #486 that originally aired on Sep. 12, 2022. Rachel Gainsbrugh is the co-founder of a luxury boutique brand covering GA, FL, Pennsylvania, and TN that provides luxury vacation and workforce housing for families, medical professionals, and workers in other industries. Quote: “For me, the data is key.” Highli…
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#706 - Well, I Don't Know What The Title Of This Is??? Haha
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Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss the role of a CEO, inspired by Pep Guardiola. I believe a CEO's job is to help their team excel both at work and in life. So surround yourself with positive influences. The people you spend time with shape who you become. Be the rising tide …
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MHP #760: Leveraging Technology to Communicate with Residents When Impactful Weather is a Risk
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Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #110 that originally aired on Jun. 4, 2019. In this episode of the Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, Kevin welcomes Gene Norman. Gene is a senior meteorologist and the VP of marketing at HazardCall. HazardCall is a system developed for manufactured homes wherein any community can give their residents alert…
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