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I wish I had known this when I started in self storage.

By Marc Goodin Competition data provides a great head start when looking for Self storage land. And interpretation of the data is not...

Can my self storage rents be higher than my competition? Yes if you learn these three lessons!

By Marc Goodin It stands to reason most self-storage can’t charge higher rents or they would be charging more than the competition. And...

We do not hire self Storage managers to rent units

by Marc Goodin This might sound a bit odd, but it is true. Let me show you the proof – the numbers. Let's say your managers work 54...

Where is the best state to build my first self storage in 2023?

By Marc Goodin. Not too long ago the answer was clearly, near home. Running a business near home is typical, more convenient, more fun,...

Why Florida is my favorite State for new Self Storage development.

By Marc Goodin Maybe because over 1,000 people a day are moving to Florida. Versus states like CA which lost over 117,000 people last...

Has The time come for the unmanned, automated self storage rental office?

Has the Time Come for the Un Manned, Automated Self Storage Rental Office? And how you can automate your self storage facility today for...

Smart Connected Facilities = High Touch, High Technology

Here are three examples of what it means to have a smart connected facility which enhances the customer experience and reduces the...

Are you planting enough Acorns?

How much would it cost to buy huge forest of Oak trees? Likely more than you and I have to spend. But they all started with an acorn. ...

$3,000,000 In Your Pocket for Being an Expert!

How Much is it Worth to Be Prepared For Your First Year as a New Self Storage Owner? $3,000,000.00? By Marc Goodin If owning self storage...

The 3 Big Myths About Rental Rates

The 3 Big Myths About Rental Prices By Marc Goodin First I want to show you a chart for the 22 self storages near my Coventry self...