Inside Self-Storage - Benjamin Burkhart

Fighting the 'Cancer' of Poor Management Philosophy in Self-Storage

Facility managers are the lifeblood of the self-storage businesses. But this industry has a cancer of poor management practices and philosophy. Here are a few practical elements owners can plug into their operation to make it healthy and propel their business up the ...More

September 6, 2012 By Benjamin Burkhart

Posted in Articles, Management

The Shifting Financial Landscape in Self-Storage: Understanding the Market and How Good Deals Get Done

While the past two years have changed the landscape for self-storage borrowers and lenders, one truth in lending remains: Good deals get done. This article paints a picture about today’s financial landscape. ...More

September 22, 2010 By Benjamin Burkhart

Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

Self-Storage Development Trends: Conversions and Multi-Story Building Lead the Way

Customer demand is propelling new self-storage development trends. Read about key trends in the industry including multi-story construction and self-storage conversions. ...More

June 28, 2010 Ben Burkhart

Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Real Estate, Technology

A Better Sales Philosophy for Self-Storage Businesses: Service and Compassion

In this age of automation, there has been a mass exodus of personal service in business. Self-s torage owners and managers have the opportunity with every new day to bring it back and reap the benefits from a clientele demanding a personal touch. ...More

April 13, 2010 Benjamin K. Burkhart

Posted in Articles

A Self-Storage Owner's Guide for Getting Serious About Business and Setting Goals for 2010

Developers, owners and managers should look for better efficiencies, tactical marketing initiatives, and ways to sharpen their competitive edge. The key is to get serious about business. This article targets the self-storage owner, who always holds the keys to success or ...More

January 3, 2010 Benjamin K. Burkhart

Posted in Articles, Management

Five Challenges Faced by Today’s Self-Storage Owners and How to Maximize Your Asset

This article identifies and helps you understand the five challenges self-storage owners face in today's economy—and steps you can take to overcome them. ...More

October 27, 2009 Benjamin Burkhart

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