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Training Self-Storage Managers: Creating a Manual, What to Teach, Choosing a Trainer and More

To remain competitive, self-storage operators must have highly trained and motivated staff. This article contains insight and advice for creating your own manager-training program or hiring an outside trainer to work with your employees. ...More
November 1, 2010
Posted in Articles, Management
When the Boss Is Wrong: A Self-Storage Manager's Professional Guide to Finding Middle Ground With Superiors

While disagreements between employees and superiors can be sparked by any number of things, self-storage managers can learn to handle them with professionalism and finesse. ...More
October 26, 2010 By Gina Kudo
Posted in Articles, Management
Share Your Photos on Self-Storage Talk

Every so often, something funny or "cool-looking" happens at a self-storage facility. It could be a rainbow on the horizon or deer drinking from the creek behind the property. Share your photos on Self-Storage Talk. ...More
October 25, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog
Edifying Self-Storage Managers: Keeping Staff Current on Industry Legislation, Technology and Operational Methods

One of the most important tasks of a self-storage owner, investor, management company, regional manager/director or facility trainer is making sure the company’s most important assets—its employees—are up to date on all aspects of their job. This includes areas such as ...More
October 24, 2010 By Matthew Van Horn
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management, Technology
Storage Asset Management Inc. Launches Self-Storage Canned-Food Drive

Storage Asset Management Inc. recently launched “We CAN Feed the Hungry” food drive. All of SAM’s 27 managed self-storage properties will be drop off points for non-perishable donations until Thanksgiving. ...More
October 22, 2010
Posted in News, Management
How Will the Growth of Social Media Affect the Self-Storage Industry?

Regardless if you’re an avid Tweeter or FarmVille devotee—or think social media is for teens and people with too much time on their hands—it’s here to stay, says social media experts. How will the social-media explosion affect the way self-storage operators do business? ...More
October 21, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Manager Helps to Bury Forgotten Veteran's Remains

After Jerry Petersen, self-storage manager at Mini Stor in Citrus Heights, Calif., found the remains of a veteran abandoned in a unit, he embarked on a year-long journey to ensure the ashes are buried. ...More
October 21, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Storage Investment Management Inc. Honors Self-Storage Managers at Annual Conference

Storage Investment Management Inc. (SIMI) hosted its annual Manager’s Conference and Awards Recognition dinner Sept. 23 at the Inn at Ethan Allen in Danbury, Conn. ...More
October 21, 2010
Posted in News, Management
When Personalities Collide in the Self-Storage Workplace Simple Steps You Can Take to Make It Work

Most self-storage companies try hard to hire people who are compatible and likable. Usually, it works just fine. But maybe you work somewhere the hiring process doesn’t even consider a person’s likeability. What are you supposed to do? ...More
October 20, 2010 By Tron Jordheim
Posted in Articles, Management
Self-Storage Talk Online Community Adds Two Moderators Amid Continued Growth

Thanks to continued growth and a roster of members nearing 3,600, the Self-Storage Talk online community has added two members to its moderator team. ...More
October 19, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management

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