Why Independent Self-Storage Owners Will Outperform the Major REITs in 2026 The self-storage landscape is shifting—fast. After years of aggressive expansion by the national REITs, the market is entering a phase where independence, agility, and local insight are becoming real competitive advantages. And in 2026, those advantages will matter more than ever. While REITs continue to scale through acquisitions and massive developments, they also face the limits that come with corporate structure:...

Becoming wealthy—or truly healthy—isn’t about being the toughest person in the room. It’s about knowledge, consistency, and the willingness to learn from people who’ve already walked the path. What’s interesting is that once you  do  reach a level of wealth, it actually gets easier to create more of it. Not because money magically attracts money, but because education, experience, and the right mentorship compound just as powerfully as interest. When I was a stockbroker, my wealthiest...

I have a family of five, and one thing life has taught me is this: true balance isn’t a constant state. It’s something you keep  returning  to. There are seasons where you intentionally push yourself out of balance—whether you’re grinding through a real estate deal, dialing up your training, or reaching for the next step in building wealth. And that’s okay. Sometimes you need those stretches of intensity to break through to a new level. But long-term success, in both fitness and investing,...