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How People Become Wealthy — Part ⅓

Coventry Lake Connecticut Why Balance Wins in Both Investing and Fitness For me, true wealth is not just a number. If you have money but no time or health, you’re not wealthy — at least not by my definition. Real wealth = money + time + health. And yet, whether it’s money or movement, people love to pick sides.Some swear by stocks, others by real estate, and some believe entrepreneurship is the only real path to wealth. In fitness, the same thing happens — runners on one sid

1 day ago

What Percent Stock Means in Self Storage and Why It Matters

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e Franchise owners ask smart questions. One asked what percent stock means and why it matters. The answer shapes how you read supply pressure in any market. Percent stock measures the share of new storage space delivered compared to the total space already in place at the start of the period . It gives you a fast read on supply pressure. You see how much new space is hitting a market compared to what already exists. A higher percen

5 days ago

20 Minute Quick Hit Webinar, Mini-Case Studies of Finding Self Storage Land

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e In the high-stakes world of self-storage development, finding the perfect plot of land isn't just about luck— it's about strategy, persistence, and a little insider savvy . We've all heard the war stories: endless drives, dead-end leads, and that one breakthrough moment that changes everything. At The Storage Authority , we've cracked the code on land acquisition more times than we can count. And now, we're pulling back the curta

Nov 7

It is now what is in the bag, box or unit!

By Marc Goodin, CEO of Storage Authority. Amazon knows this. Whole Foods knows this. And most successful entrepreneurs know this. Take a look at the Whole Foods bag that reminds you will not find over 300 ingredients in your bag ( your food) because they are toxic foods banned by Whole Foods. We could buy your stuff online at many retailers. But Amazon is #1 because they make it so easy to order and return, not to mention lightning-fast delivery. Heck, often Am

Nov 4

Revolutionizing Self-Storage: Hospitality at the Heart of Storage Authority

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e In the competitive world of self-storage, where square footage and security features often dominate the conversation, it's easy to lose sight of what truly sets a brand apart: the human touch. At Storage Authority Franchise , we're flipping the script. We're not just in the self-storage business. We're in the hospitality business. Why Customer-Centricity is the New Standard in Self-Storage Self-storage isn't about cold metal do

Oct 31

Storage Authority minute on How much land does it take to build Self Storage?

Question: How many Acres of land does it take to build self-storage? Marc: It typically takes 2 – 15 usable acres. Don't forget you have to subtract non-useable land like wetlands, 100-year flood plain, steep slopes, etc. Strict zoning can require more land as well. Here is a final site plan of our Storaage Authority Buck Road, NJ facility that just opened. It took more than 6 acres because a large chunk was wetlands, and the town had a maximum building size. It is

Oct 27

Mastering the Development Process with Patient Persistence

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e In self-storage development, this isn't just motivation—it's the blueprint. From site scouting to ribbon-cutting, the journey is a marathon of zoning battles, permitting hurdles, and construction delays. Most drop out at the first "no" from planners or rising material costs. But the 1%? They rinse & repeat, adapt, and grind. Here's a streamlined 5-Step Development Process to compound your wins : Site Selection & Due Diligence : H

Oct 24

The 10x20 Money Maker That You Will Never Rent

By Josh Parker The most important unit in your facility- the one that will make you the most money- the most valuable 10x20 space in your entire facility- and you will NEVER rent it. If you didn't guess by now, I'm talking about the 10x20 money maker in-office show unit. Here are 3 reasons your show unit should be in your office, and why it will make you more money than any other unit, even though it will never be rented to a single customer. Luxury. Impress them from their f

Oct 22

Everyone wins with Luxury Self StorAge!

By Marc Goodin Most self storage owners will never provide luxury self storage because they do not understand what it is and the huge value it provides. At Storage Authority Franchise Luxury is our first name and Renters are happy to rent at our self storage franchise facilities. Here is how we offer Luxury units at our newest facility www.storageauthoritybuckroad.com Glassboro, NJ. Check them out to see what luxury feels like. As you can see Luxury does come with a cost

Oct 20