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What Is a Self-Storage Manager, Part 3

Owners: Your manager is a crucial part of maintaining a fully functioning, highly tuned facility. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth working relationship. ...More
June 22, 2011 By Gina Kudo
Posted in Blog, Management
Storage Pros Management Hires CFO

Storage Pros Management LLC (SPM) hired John D. Price III as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Price is a former treasury and finance executive at GMAC Inc., Ford Motor Company and Comerica Bank. ...More
June 21, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Financial Advisor The BSC Group Welcomes Associate Vice President

The BSC Group LLC, a commercial real estate financing advisor specializing in the self-storage industry, hired Casey McGrath as associate vice president. Working from the company’s Chicago headquarters, McGrath will perform the financial underwriting and due diligence on ...More
June 14, 2011
Posted in News, Finance
Self-Storage Talk Provides Support in Times of Transition

This past week and weekend, I observed another instance of how Self-Storage Talk can provide support to those who need it the most. SST, the largest online community in the industry, became a sounding board for a long-tenured resident self-storage manager who was ...More
June 13, 2011
Posted in Blog
5 Steps to Better Time Management for Self-Storage Operators

Time management is no more than self-management. While there are a lot of good habits you can develop to better manage your time, it's best to pick a few to get started. Start with these five simple ideas to make your life a little easier. ...More
June 9, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Architectural Metal Systems Promotes Sales Manager

Architectural Metal Systems (AMS), a manufacturer of roofing systems and self-storage buildings, promoted Ken Daly to sales manager for AMS and Storage Systems (SS). He will also continue to serve as the AMS-SS area manager for North and South Carolina, and Virginia. ...More
May 25, 2011
Posted in News
Like Attracts Like: Self-Storage Employers Tweet Their Way to 'Better Fit' Hires

Self-storage operators who are looking to fill a position at their facility should consider the use of social media as a way to drum up candidates. Twitter allows operators to attract followers who match their company culture, generating better potential hires. ...More
May 18, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing, Technology
Follow the Money: Preventing Embezzlement at Your Self-Storage Business

Embezzlement is a crime of opportunity and trust. A trusted person is placed in a position that allows him complete access to the financial data of the business, typically with minimal or no oversight by the supervisor or owner. This article outlines techniques you can take ...More
May 4, 2011
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management
The Science Behind Being Happy: What It Means for Your Self-Storage Business

Scientists have been researching everything from how to power our cars and homes to what makes us truly happy and productive. Recently, they’ve confirmed what most hiring managers have known for a long time: If you’re happy and have a great attitude, you’ll be more ...More
April 27, 2011
Posted in Blog, Management
Investment Real Estate Management Appoints Self-Storage Property Manager for Central PA

Investment Real Estate LLC (IRE), a property management and consulting firm specializing in the self-storage industry, appointed Jason S. Carl to assistant district manager for the company’s central Pennsylvania market. ...More
April 19, 2011
Posted in News, Management

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