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REITs Release 1Q 2013 Financial Results

The four U.S.-based self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs)—CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Public Storage Inc. and Sovran Self ...read more

New Development: Tips for Buying Land

With increasing land costs and escalating city and county building requirements, self-storage developers are getting more creative at finding sites ...read more

What Do Customers Think About You?

If you’ve never offered a survey to your self-storage tenants, now’s the time to try it. Surveying your customers can be an excellent way to gauge ...read more

How Do You Fill Up a New Self-Storage Facility?

An investor strongly considering self-storage wants to know the best ways to fill up a new self-storage facility. Join fellow Self-Storage Talk ...read more

Maximizing Your Sales Program DVD and Workbook

In this powerful training session, you'll discover better ways to educate customers about storage, set yourself apart from competition, generate more ...read more

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Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Self-Storage Operators to Sell Tenant Insurance

Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed a bill into law on April 24 giving self-storage operators the ability to collect payment for over-the-counter tenant insurance. ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Rent the Space! Why Empty Self-Storage Units Are an Expensive Proposition

Unrented space is an expensive proposition for self-storage operators. By following these simple guidelines, they can improve their sales closing rate, rent more units and increase their facility revenue. ...More
3 weeks ago By Bob Copper
Posted in Articles, Management
Stor-All Storage Says 'Don't Be That Guy'

You know that guy ... The one who camps out to get concert tickets, or to snag the best seats at the new movie premier, or to be first in line for that flat-screen TV on sale at Walmart. Stor-All Storage says there's no need to wait in line for their best prices. Watch this ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Videos, Marketing
Storage Post Self Storage Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Storage Post Self Storage has appointed Carol O'Kelley as its chief marketing officer (CMO), reporting to CEO Bruce Roch. O'Kelley's responsibilities include marketing strategy and operations for the company's existing properties, acquisitions and new developments. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News
All Canadian Self Storage Hosts Centennial Event With Prime Minister in Leaside, Ontario

All Canadian Self Storage hosted an event on Saturday commemorating the 100th anniversary of Leaside, Ontario, Canada, that featured speeches from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other dignitaries. Harper spent 12 years growing up in the town and spoke to more ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News
4 Steps to Help Self-Storage Operators Get the Most From Facebook's Graph Search

Facebook’s new search engine, Graph Search, can help self-storage operators capitalize on their “likes” to gain more business. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
San Clemente Self Storage Highlights Rental Discounts

In this short marketing video, San Clemente Self Storage highlights its amenities and discounts for new customers. The California facility offers discounts for military tenants and a percentage off of moving supplies. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Videos
Texas Developers Expand San Antonio Self-Storage Facility

Self-storage developers Brian Cisarik and Robert Loeb recently completed a 35,000-square-foot expansion of Austin Highway Self Storage in San Antonio. The project added 200 storage units to the facility as well as an oversized elevator and a canopy tenants can use to ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News, Construction, Development
Explore the Wealth, Wit & Wisdom of Self-Storage Talk

Self-Storage Talk recently surpassed 6,000 members and 7,000 threads. If you’re not yet a registered member, what’s holding you back? The online community is an unrivaled knowledge base, and the website serves as a virtual mixer where self-storage managers, owners and ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Blog
Drawing the Customer's Eye With Superior Self-Storage Design: Building Materials and Accents

Striking a balance between visibility, quality and cost is always a challenge when designing a self-storage facility; but the use of high-quality materials and intricate details can take curb appeal to a whole new level. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development