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The Courageous Tale of 'Steady Eddie': Self-Storage Manager Faces Tenant Shooter

I was contacted this week by a self-storage owner who operates a couple of facilities in Kentucky. On Aug. 7, one of his managers endured a harrowing experience with two storage tenants, a 30-something-year-old couple undergoing separation. Below is the heroic tale of ...More
August 20, 2010 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog
Sentry Self Storage Awarded Management Contract for Airport Discount Storage

Sentry Self Storage LLC, which provides management services to independent self-storage owners and investors, been awarded the management contract Airport Discount Storage in Kissimmee, Fla. ...More
August 9, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Devon Self Storage Creates Service Award Program for Employees

To acknowledge and thank its employees for their contributions and continued service over the years, Devon Self Storage has created an Employee Service Award program to celebrate various milestones with the company. ...More
August 3, 2010
Posted in News
Morningstar Mini-Storage Manager Receives Scholarship

Krista Bridgwood, manager of Morningstar Mini-Storage in Hickory, N.C., is the recipient of a Self Storage Association Foundation Scholarship. ...More
July 20, 2010
Posted in News
Sentry Self Storage Introduces New President

Sentry Self Storage LLC introduced Richard J. Yonis as its new president. ...More
July 13, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Being a Bit Confrontational for a Purpose

Blogger Gina Six Kudo discusses the fall out from last week's blog in which she talked about self-storage manager salaries. ...More
July 9, 2010 Gina Six Kudo
Posted in Blog
Self-Storage Policies and Procedures: Why They Create a Better Business and Make You a Superior Manager

Ever wonder why self-storage companies put so much focus on policies and procedures? Companies implement standards and rules for a variety of reasons. Following them protects the company, its customers and its employees. ...More
June 20, 2010 Linnea Appleby
Posted in Articles, Management
The Role of the Self-Storage Manager: Simplest Job in the World or Challenging Multi-Faceted Position?

The misconceptions industry outsiders have about the position of self-storage facility manager can be funny but also degrading to the people who work in the business. A self-storage manager has a challenging, multi-faceted job that should be appreciated. ...More
June 14, 2010 Mel Holsinger
Posted in Articles, Technology
Communicating With Women Customers: Five Easy Steps to Increase Your Sales

Communicating effectively with women is an art, and it will do two things for your business. First, women customers will follow your recommendations and buy from you. More important, they’ll be the best marketing tool you could ever implement. ...More
June 6, 2010 Rhonda Savage
Posted in Articles, Marketing
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

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