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Matthew Van Horn

Deflecting Self-Storage Distractions with Time-Management Tools

Guest blogger Matthew Van Horn knows how chaotic any five-minute span can be for any self-storage manager, owner or investor. In a quest to find a solution to his own project- and time-management challenges, he recently tested two software applications to help keep him ...More
March 7, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
Slideshow Reveals 10 Things Self-Storage Operators Need to Learn at ISS Expo

A new slideshow, "10 Things Your Self-Storage Business Is Begging You to Learn at the 2013 ISS Expo," will help attendees of the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, April 2-5, hone in on strategic offerings to maximize their event experience and capture knowledge ...More
February 26, 2013
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
10 Things Your Self-Storage Business Is Begging You to Learn at the 2013 ISS Expo

In the self-storage industry, the professionals who experience the most success are often those who continue to develop their knowledge of the latest industry trends and business methods. Here are 10 things facility owners and managers can learn at the upcoming Inside ...More
February 26, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Management, Marketing
Why Self-Storage Managers Should Think Like Van Halen

Guest blogger Matthew Van Horn knows managing a self-storage facility is wrought with distractions that can lead to silly and expensive mistakes. He also sees the genius behind the rock group Van Halen’s ban on brown M&M’s and illustrates why operators should take a ...More
December 28, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
3 Ways for Small Self-Storage Operators to Compete With REITs and Other Large Players in Their Market

With the self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs) in acquisition mode, many smaller operators are wondering how they’ll possibly compete with these industry giants. Fortunately, single operators have an arsenal of tools at their disposal. Here are three ways ...More
November 7, 2012 By Matthew Van Horn
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Management Companies: Choosing a Partner, Setting Expectations and Evaluating Performance

There’s a big distinction between owning a self-storage business and operating one. Not all owners wish to oversee staff and manage day-to-day tasks such as unit rentals, marketing and facility maintenance. Hiring a third-party management company allows an operator to step ...More
October 12, 2012 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles
6 Areas of Expenses Self-Storage Operators Should Regularly Review

It's time for self-storage operators to start thinking about their financial goals and projections for 2013. In their never-ending quest to increase net operating income, it's important that they regularly review these six areas of facility expenses. ...More
August 7, 2012 By Matthew Van Horn
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management
Don’t Limit Yourself: A Lesson for Self-Storage Operators on Pushing Boundaries

As a manager, business owner and entrepreneur, I’m constantly looking for interesting things to read and new ways to motivate my self-storage team. Here are just a few examples of people and companies that have inspired me to push past my own limits and help my employees do ...More
May 16, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
Photo Gallery: Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2012

The Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2012, drew hundreds of self-storage owners, operators, investors, builders and vendors from around the country—and dozens from around the world. The three-day event included education, exhibits, workshops and ...More
March 26, 2012
Posted in Galleries
5 Technology Initiatives Self-Storage Operators Should Implement Today

Now that the self-storage industry’s day-to-day operations have begun to stabilize, it’s time to take a look at the processes used to run the business. Here are five technology initiatives self-storage owners and managers can implement at a reasonable cost to improve their ...More
March 12, 2012
Posted in Articles, Marketing, Technology

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