Best Rick Beal Podcasts (2024)

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How to hire in the self storage industry Part 1 29:47

5d ago29:47

29:47

Summary In this episode, Rick and Megan discuss the nuances of hiring in the self-storage industry. They highlight the importance of finding the right person for the job and the impact it can have on a facility's success. They also explore common hiring biases and fallacies hindering the hiring process. The conversation covers fair wages, bonus str…

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How customer feedback can transform your self storage operation 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

In this episode of The Storage Playbook, Rick and Megan discuss the importance of customer feedback and how it can be transformed into actionable strategies to improve service and drive business growth in the self-storage industry. They share strategies for obtaining feedback, including surveys, and highlight the significance of feedback for self s…

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The impact of large self storage operators on rates and the industry 19:29

2M ago19:29

19:29

In this episode, Rick Beal and Megan Smith discuss the impact of large self-storage operators on rates and the industry. They explore the consolidation happening in the self-storage sector, where major players are acquiring smaller and larger facilities at an unprecedented rate. This consolidation has resulted in a marketplace where a few companies…

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How Institutional Investors Find, Fund, and Close Deals with Ryan Smith 39:46

3y ago39:46

39:46

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How self storage and mobile home parks complement one another Where do institutional investors look for deals? What kinds of self-storage deals do institutional investors target? Guest Info: Ryan Smith is the co-manager of multiple investment funds, specializi…

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Out of State Self-Storage Investing with Jason Polanco 57:05

3+ y ago57:05

57:05

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How do you find a small, out-of-state self-storage facility? How self-storage differs from multifamily How traditional metrics don’t apply in small markets? Why should you think twice before replacing a manager? Guest Info: Jason Polanco is the founder of Boxd…

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Improve Your Operations and Marketing with Rick Beal 43:51

3+ y ago43:51

43:51

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Self-storage management, operations, marketing How to determine the skill of managers What can vacancy rates tell you about management? Guest Info: Rick is one of 3 co-founders of Atomic Storage Group. He is a former owner/operator of several Class A facilitie…

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Creative Marketing and Pre-Leasing with Mark Poole 31:39

3+ y ago31:39

31:39

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How operations affect self-storage lease-up How to asset manage properly How to pre-lease your facility Guest Info: Mark Poole is the Director of Operations for Liberty Investment Properties based in Orlando, Florida. He currently runs the self-storage divisio…

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Cash Flowing Self Storage in Rural Markets with Mike Wagner 57:43

3+ y ago57:43

57:43

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How to find self-storage deals in rural markets How to account for risk in rural markets What makes rural markets attractive for self-storage investors Guest Info: Founded in 2007 on only $5,000 and a persistent, aggressive, and diligent entrepreneurial spirit…

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From Employee to over 1,000,000 sf. in Self-Storage with Brent Wright 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

47:08

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Transitioning to full-time self-storage investing How to find deals How to know what properties make sense Guest Info: Brent Wright hails from a deep corporate background and is skilled in business planning, sales, management, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and…

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Management Do’s and Don’ts with Sean Landry 41:23

3+ y ago41:23

41:23

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How pricing, management training, and marketing affect your facility’s performance Guest Info: Sean Landry is the Founder of Expert Storage Management bringing over 20 years of self-storage management expertise to the industry. Sean’s experience covers marketi…

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How to Work with Self-Storage Brokers with John Lindsey 18:52

3+ y ago18:52

18:52

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How sellers get top dollar for their facilities How buyers make offers How brokers set expectations for buyers and sellers Guest Info: John Lindsey is the Co-Founder and President of Lindsey Self Storage Group, and self-storage brokerage based in Durham, North…

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Selling 66 Facilities for $600 Million with Chris Harris 25:26

3+ y ago25:26

25:26

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Chris’ background and how he got into self-storage How they decide what markets to invest in Why they don’t do development How they source deals Guest Info: Chris Harris is the CEO of Store Space Self Storage where he leads acquisitions, investor relations, an…

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How to Convert a Warehouse into Self-Storage with Mark Helm 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

27:57

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Why self-storage is a great investment What is a self-storage conversion Where to look for conversion opportunities How investors can get started in self-storage Guest Info: Mark Helm is the author of Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage, a long-time self-stor…

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How a Cost Segregation Saves Self Storage Investors Taxes with Yonah Weiss 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: What is cost segregation and why does it matter? How do self-storage investors benefit? How does it reduce tax liability? What should you consider before requesting a cost segregation analysis? Guest Info: Yonah Weiss is known as the Cost Segregation King. He …

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How Self Storage Brokers Do Deals with Parker Sweet 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How to brokers source deals How they decide what locations to focus on How to position a seller’s property for market How buyers can position themselves to win deals Guest Info: Parker is the President of Berkshire Hathaway Storage Group based in Greenville, S…

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20% Returns in Storage with AJ Osborne 41:32

3+ y ago41:32

41:32

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: What AJ looks for in deals How he achieves 20% returns Inefficiencies that can make you money How a margin of safety works Guest Info: AJ Osborne is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and investor who owns and manages his self-storage portfolio of over $10…

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Buying a Small Deal? This is How to Operate It with Magen Smith [part 2] 32:59

3+ y ago32:59

32:59

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Management issues with small deals and how to overcome them Automated versus unmanned storage? Why you need to understand the customer’s rental journey Guest Info: This is my second interview with Magen. Missed part 1? Check out episode 18. Magen is known as t…

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Avoid Getting Hoodwinked on Your Next Deal with Magen Smith, CPA. [part 1] 50:26

3+ y ago50:26

50:26

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: What financial reports do you need when underwriting a self-storage deal? How do you know if the owner is reporting all the income? What do you need to know to find hidden value (or theft)? Why you should verify cash deposits What those reports will tell you a…

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Site Visits: What You Should Do Before, During, and After with Tron Jordheim [part 2] 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

30:31

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: [This is Part 2 with Tron! If you missed Part 1, check out episode 14] What to do before you visit your site How to set expectations The three things you should do during every site visit Guest Info: This is my 2nd interview with Tron. You can catch Part 1 wit…

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Does Your Self Storage Location Make Sense with Cynthia Ashby 57:32

3+ y ago57:32

57:32

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Mistakes new owners make How feasibility studies impact your investment decisions What population growth and average income metrics are key to storage success What new owners should do before jumping into self-storage How local owners can compete against the b…

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From Bed Bath & Beyond to Full-Time Real Estate Investor with Bruce Peterson 52:30

3+ y ago52:30

52:30

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Why Bruce hated his full-time job and how he pivoted to real estate investing How a mentor can help you go further than you could by yourself What does Bruce think about Dave Ramsey? Why buying real estate with “no money, no credit” is bad advice Why going big…

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Rethink Your Underwriting with Tron Jordheim [part 1] 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

42:36

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: [This is Part 1 with Tron! If you want Part 2, check out episode 17] Rethink your income and expenses How little improvements at your facility can drive rentals How call centers can impact your operations How to budget for Capex in your underwriting Guest Info…

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From ADP to $100 Million in Self-Storage with Kris Benson 55:10

3+ y ago55:10

55:10

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How to pivot from a corporate job to full-time self-storage investor How to find good opportunities and steer clear from the rest The state of the self-storage market Cap rates How RV sales predict recessions Guest Info: Kris Benson is the Chief Investment Off…

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How to Pivot the Right Way with Dr. Jeremy Petranka 55:01

3+ y ago55:01

55:01

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode What is a pivot Why it’s important to tell your story and connect the dots Impostor syndrome and how to deal with it Budgeting for your pivot How to network the right way Guest Info: Dr. Jeremy Petranka is the Assistant Dean of the Master of Quantitative Manage…

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Improve Your Self-Storage Management Skills with Matt Van Horn 37:15

3+ y ago37:15

37:15

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How to market your facility to customers Feasibility studies for self-storage How to convert leads into customers Best practices in self-storage management Improving your management skills Guest Info: Matt Van Horn is the Co-Founder of Atomic Storage Group and…

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Real Estate Crowdfunding in 2021 with Mark Roderick 54:48

3+ y ago54:48

54:48

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Updates to Accredited Investor qualifications Who qualifies as a “Finder” of capital? Title III Crowdfunding changes How can sponsors and investors take advantage of recent changes Why crowdfunding is a marketing business Guest Info: Mark Roderick concentrates…

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Matching Debt with the Deal with Mike Mosher of Veritas Capital 27:47

3+ y ago27:47

27:47

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Balance sheet lenders Securitized lenders Bridge Loans How to match the deal to the debt The pros and cons of each type of debt Guest Info: Mike is the founder and president of Veritas Capital, which provides debt and equity solutions to multifamily and self-s…

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What Passive Investors Want with Dan Handford 31:23

3+ y ago31:23

31:23

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How do passive investors decide to invest with someone? How do passive investors evaluate deals? What does it take for a loan guarantor to feel comfortable with a sponsor? How often should sponsors distribute cash and update investors? What is vital to passive…

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Dominating Your Competitors with Jim Ross 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Important KPIs self-storage owners should track How to market your facility How to take over a facility as the new owner A lot more ownership tips! Guest Info: Jim Ross is the host of The Self Storage Show podcast, the creator of The Self Storage Summit, and t…

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Invest in Self-Storage Through a Self-Directed IRA with Dan Kryzanowski 31:52

3+ y ago31:52

31:52

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode What is a self-directed IRA? How do I set up a self-directed IRA? What are the rules for investing via a self-directed IRA? What benefits exist for using a self-directed IRA? How sponsors benefit when passive investors use a self-directed IRA Guest Info: Dan Kr…

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Avoid SEC Jail when Raising Capital with Mauricio Rauld, Syndication Attorney 54:02

3+ y ago54:02

54:02

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: Why is the Securities and Exchange Commission involved in raising capital? Steps to Raising Capital Using Exemptions Advertising Rules to Raise Capital How a Loan Can Fund Your Self-Storage Deal Using a Joint Venture Instead of Syndication Assembling Your Inve…

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Switching from Residential to Self-Storage with Zach Quick 49:35

3+ y ago49:35

49:35

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How he found his first deal How to find self-storage owners What upside should you look for in self-storage deals What size self-storage facility should you target How do start direct mail and cold-calling Guest Info: Zach got his start house hacking residenti…

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Fix Your Capital Raising Problems with Adam Gower, PhD 57:49

3+ y ago57:49

57:49

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: The 2020 SEC changes to raising capital Proposed Accredited Investor changes How a post, a page, and a form is essential to raising capital Why a Call to Action will help you raise more capital How to build your investor funnel Adapting to social media as a ne…

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Fired Twice, Now Owns 21 Self-Storage Facilities with John Manes 57:34

3+ y ago57:34

57:34

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! In This Episode: How do you assemble a self-storage investor team? How do you avoid losing $40,000 in capital? What kind of deals should you look for to avoid the REITs? How can you quickly underwrite self-storage deals? How do you bounce back from being fired? John Manes, CEO…

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Welcome to The Storage Investor Show: Helping You Find, Fund, and Close Self Storage Deals 7:52

3+ y ago7:52

7:52

Text me guest suggestions or show improvements. I want to hear from you! This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals. Welcome to the first episode where we cover the details of the show, my commitment to my fellow storage investors, and what you can expect in each episode. If you're an active investor, this show will help yo…

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