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ISS Blog

The ISS Blog provides a series of insightful, industry-relevant posts to help readers keep abreast of the latest trends in the marketplace as well as premium content and educational offerings. Read the thoughts of the ISS content team and other industry experts on issues related to self-storage challenges, news, operation, development, marketing and much more.

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Market Conditions

Busting the Myth: Why Square Feet Per Capita Doesn’t Really Matter in Self-Storage Busting the Myth: Why Square Feet Per Capita Doesn’t Really Matter in Self-Storage

In the self-storage industry, we often talk about square feet per capita as being a key indicator of supply in a specific market. You may even have relied on this metric when gauging project feasibility. While it’s a commonly used number, the author finds it to be invalid and misapplied. Find out why and the gauge he suggests using instead.

May 17, 2024

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5 Min Read

Building Materials and Components

Message Received: Keeping Your Self-Storage Signage Fresh and Fruitful Message Received: Keeping Your Self-Storage Signage Fresh and Fruitful

May 10, 2024

4 Min Read

Investing and Real Estate

An Unexpected Recalibration: Shifting My Career Aspirations From ‘Media Mogul’ to ‘Self-Storage Sultan’An Unexpected Recalibration: Shifting My Career Aspirations From ‘Media Mogul’ to ‘Self-Storage Sultan’

May 3, 2024

3 Min Read

ISS BLOG - Leading the Charge as a Self-Storage Owner: How I Built My Team and Nurture Their Success ISS BLOG - Leading the Charge as a Self-Storage Owner: How I Built My Team and Nurture Their Success

byCorinn Altomare

Apr 26, 2024

7 Min Read

ISS BLOG - Make Self-Storage Connections on a Local Level at Association Events ISS BLOG - Make Self-Storage Connections on a Local Level at Association Events

Apr 19, 2024

2 Min Read

ISS BLOG - Impressions of the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo From the Brand’s New Hire and Event First-Timer ISS BLOG - Impressions of the 2024 Inside Self-Storage World Expo From the Brand’s New Hire and Event First-Timer

Apr 12, 2024

4 Min Read

More from ISS Blog

ISS BLOG – As Wise as an Owl: Expert Advice for All Self-Storage Operators From the ISS World Expo

ISS BLOG – As Wise as an Owl: Expert Advice for All Self-Storage Operators From the ISS World Expo

Portable Storage

ISS BLOG - Building or Expanding a Self-Storage Facility: My Take on Permanent vs. Portable Buildings

ISS BLOG - Building or Expanding a Self-Storage Facility: My Take on Permanent vs. Portable Buildings

Charity and Fundraising

ISS BLOG - Help Us Support Industry Charities at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo

ISS BLOG - Help Us Support Industry Charities at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo

Site Maintenance and Safety

ISS BLOG - Make It Shine! It’s Time to Get Your Self-Storage Facility Ready for the Busy Rental Season

ISS BLOG - Make It Shine! It’s Time to Get Your Self-Storage Facility Ready for the Busy Rental Season

ISS BLOG - The Kings Cross Hold Storage Launch: Our Entry to the Competitive London Self-Storage Market

ISS BLOG - The Kings Cross Hold Storage Launch: Our Entry to the Competitive London Self-Storage Market

ISS BLOG - Time to Hire Self-Storage Staff? Consider These Pointers Gleaned From My Own Experience

ISS BLOG - Time to Hire Self-Storage Staff? Consider These Pointers Gleaned From My Own Experience

ISS BLOG - Why I Believe in the Power of Relationship-Building to Drive Self-Storage Business Success

ISS BLOG - Why I Believe in the Power of Relationship-Building to Drive Self-Storage Business Success

Customer Service and Experience

ISS BLOG - Self-Storage Operators Need to Remember the ‘Customer’ Component in the Customer Experience

ISS BLOG - Self-Storage Operators Need to Remember the ‘Customer’ Component in the Customer Experience

ISS BLOG - The Essentials I Use to Keep My Self-Storage Facility Secure, Plus Advanced Technologies We Should All Consider

ISS BLOG - The Essentials I Use to Keep My Self-Storage Facility Secure, Plus Advanced Technologies We Should All Consider

byRandy S. Wong

ISS BLOG - Self-Storage Development Continues to Flourish, But You Still Need to Be on Your Toes

ISS BLOG - Self-Storage Development Continues to Flourish, But You Still Need to Be on Your Toes

Revenue Management

ISS BLOG - Don’t Be a Tease! Why Price Transparency Is Key to the Future of Self-Storage

ISS BLOG - Don’t Be a Tease! Why Price Transparency Is Key to the Future of Self-Storage

Self-Storage-Investing

Investing and Real Estate

ISS BLOG - Self-Storage Attracts All Kinds of Investors … Including Royalty?

ISS BLOG - Self-Storage Attracts All Kinds of Investors … Including Royalty?

Self-storage-referrals

Why and How I Established a Referral Network With My Self-Storage Competitors

Why and How I Established a Referral Network With My Self-Storage Competitors

byPaula Dukesherer

Management and Operation

Make a Plan to Smash Your Self-Storage Goals in 2024

Make a Plan to Smash Your Self-Storage Goals in 2024

Self-Storage Winter Product Releases to Make You Smile This Holiday Season

Management and Operation

Self-Storage Winter Product Releases to Make You Smile This Holiday Season

Self-Storage Winter Product Releases to Make You Smile This Holiday Season

Self-Storage-Conditions

Management and Operation

Reliving the Highlights: Self-Storage Ups and Downs of 2023, Plus What’s Up Next

Reliving the Highlights: Self-Storage Ups and Downs of 2023, Plus What’s Up Next

Get Details and Tips on Using the New Inside Self-Storage Website

Inside Self-Storage Has a New Website! Get Details and Tips on Using the Fresh Design

Inside Self-Storage Has a New Website! Get Details and Tips on Using the Fresh Design

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Management and Operation

Self-Storage Operators Can Survive the Holiday Season With These Stress-Busters

Self-Storage Operators Can Survive the Holiday Season With These Stress-Busters

Reasons for Self-Storage Operators, Developers and Investors to Be Thankful This Year

Management and Operation

Reasons for Self-Storage Operators, Developers and Investors to Be Thankful This Year

Reasons for Self-Storage Operators, Developers and Investors to Be Thankful This Year

Management and Operation

Nope, That’s All Wrong: Educating the Media (and Customers) About Self-Storage

Nope, That’s All Wrong: Educating the Media (and Customers) About Self-Storage

Protecting Your Self-Storage Operation From the Great Gloom

Protecting Your Self-Storage Operation From the Perils of the Great Gloom

Protecting Your Self-Storage Operation From the Perils of the Great Gloom

Security and Technology

Is Your Tech Outdated? Why Your Self-Storage Operation Needs an Upgrade

Is Your Tech Outdated? Why Your Self-Storage Operation Needs an Upgrade

Lessons in How Not to Design Your Self-Storage Website

Media Sites Are the Worst! Lessons in How Not to Design Your Self-Storage Website

Media Sites Are the Worst! Lessons in How Not to Design Your Self-Storage Website

Grab a Bigger Slice of Self-Storage Profit With Unique Add-On Products and Services

Grab a Bigger Slice of Self-Storage Profit With Unique Add-On Products and Services

Looking for Self-Storage Rays of Light to Brighten a Dark World

Looking for Self-Storage Rays of Light to Brighten a Dark World

Looking for Self-Storage Rays of Light to Brighten a Dark World

Thirsty for Self-Storage Industry Knowledge? Join Us for the ISS Roadshow

Thirsty for Self-Storage Industry Knowledge? Join Us for the ISS Roadshow

Management and Operation

Refocusing and Renewing My Family’s Circus-Like Self-Storage Business

Refocusing and Renewing My Family’s Circus-Like Self-Storage Business

byCharles Johnson

A Generative-AI Exploration Into Self-Storage Design That Falls Flat

Splat! A Generative-AI Exploration Into Self-Storage Design That Falls Flat

Splat! A Generative-AI Exploration Into Self-Storage Design That Falls Flat

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Awards and Recognition

Rejuvenate at a Self-Storage Conference Like No Other: We're Sending One Lucky Winner to the Hawaii! Find Out How

Rejuvenate at a Self-Storage Conference Like No Other: We're Sending One Lucky Winner to the Hawaii! Find Out How

Cheers to Self-Storage Operators Who Are Memorable Like Fine Wine

Cheers to Self-Storage Operators Who Are Memorable Like Fine Wine

Cheers to Self-Storage Operators Who Are Memorable Like Fine Wine