From where I'm sitting, I can see hundreds of people engaged in a lively presentation by Joe Niemczyk of Executive Self Storage Associates. Joe is leading a seminar, "Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Self-Storage Operation," at the ISS Expo Nashville. If you're reading this blog, my assumption is you're at your desk back home. Sorry you're not able to take advantage of these great learning opportunities.

Today marks day three for some folks, who arrived in time for a day-long developer's seminar on Monday, attended several "classes" on a variety of subjects (operations, marketing, legal, construction, etc.) yesterday and then took in some of the culture/entertainment that Nashville has to offer. The Expo hall opens today, featuring vendors from across the country (even the globe) with wares for everything self-storage.

Wish you were here....

At this show are dozens of folks just getting into the business of self-storage, as well as some who've been in it for a dozen years. Truly, there is something for all levels of expertise here. Too bad you're not here to see for yourself.

The bad news is you're not here. The good news is you have a couple other chances to catch up with your education. First off, click over to Inside Self-Storage to register for the next conference, Jan. 26-29, in Las Vegas.

Secondly, we are introducing an exciting new venture through the Self-Storage Training Institute: the Qualified Storage Manager Program. Here's a chance to get a great education without leaving home! In fact, it's something like bringing the whole education element of the ISS Expo right to your desk because we've partnered with the most highly acclaimed industry experts to create the curriculum for this program.

Take a look and take advantage of a better self-storage future beginning today! You can get there from here ...