With the Inside Self-Storage World Expo just a few short weeks away, I’d like to give you a short overview of all the amazing events we have planned for this year’s show. As always, we have a fantastic education program, packed with new and relevant topics for managers and owners alike including: 

Industry veteran Tom Litton breaks down sales and marketing even more in special add-on intensive workshop, Marketing and Sales Boot Camp. Litton, an engaging speaker, will share powerful strategies every owner and manager can use to increase rental activity. 
 
Investors eyeing the self-storage industry can get a comprehensive overview in the Developers Seminar with RK Kliebenstein of Coast-To-Coast Storage. The add-on workshop will delve into all the critical components of developing and building a self-storage facility.
 
Speaking of building, you all know how fond I am of “green” topics. Buster Owens, president of Rabco Corp., will share how self-storage developers can go green. Buster received LEED certification just a few months ago and he’s eager to share his growing knowledge. We also have a special seminar on solar panels from Bob Hayworth of Baja Construction. More facilities are looking at solar panels to save money and attract green-minded tenants. .
 
I’ve only mentioned a handful of the diverse seminars being offered at this year’s show. Plus, there’s also the security and software marketplace where you can speak with vendors, the buyers and sellers meeting, cocktail reception and more.

The expo hall will be open for two days and feature an array of vendors including builders, door manufacturers, real estate and finance experts, access-control companies, marketing experts and so much more!
 
If you’ve never visited Washington, D.C., read up on all the historical and interesting places to visit in industry consultant Jim Chiswell’s D.C. overview. Jim gives the lowdown on all the major historical sites—Vietnam Memorial, White House—and some not-so-obvious places, such as the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian.
 
We hope you’ll join us for the last industry tradeshow of the year. Register today!