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Magen Smith

Magen Smith

Magen Smith is a co-founder of Atomic Storage Group, a boutique self-storage management company, and owner of Magen Smith CPA, an outsourced accounting firm specializing in self-storage. She’s also a partner in Safe Space Development, which builds self-storage properties. Magen started in the industry as a facility manager and has held nearly every operational role. She has a passion for the industry, helping owners improve their businesses, teaching asset management and conducting facility audits. To reach her, e-mail [email protected].

Latest from Magen Smith

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Revenue Management

Insight to Cost Management in Self-Storage: Expenses to Track, Plus Those That Create Business Value Insight to Cost Management in Self-Storage: Expenses to Track, Plus Those That Create Business Value

Nov 1, 2023

6 Min Read

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Curtailing Crime at Your Self-Storage Facility: Actionable Steps to Take Today Curtailing Crime at Your Self-Storage Facility: Actionable Steps to Take Today

Mar 21, 2023

5 Min Read

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Suppliers and Products

Is It Time to Outsource Part(s) of Your Self-Storage Operation? It’s Certainly Worth It to Find Out!

Is It Time to Outsource Part(s) of Your Self-Storage Operation? It’s Certainly Worth It to Find Out!

Battle From Above: How to Tackle a Dispute With Your Self-Storage Owner or Supervisor

Battle From Above: How to Tackle a Dispute With Your Self-Storage Owner or Supervisor

Self-Storage Manager Training: Creating a Reliable, Repeatable Program With Consistent, Desirable Results

Self-Storage Manager Training: Creating a Reliable, Repeatable Program With Consistent, Desirable Results

Measuring Facility Performance: Optimizing Self-Storage Revenue One Square Foot at a Time

Revenue Management

Measuring Facility Performance: Optimizing Self-Storage Revenue One Square Foot at a Time

Measuring Facility Performance: Optimizing Self-Storage Revenue One Square Foot at a Time

Suppliers and Products

Outsourcing the Accounting Aspects of Your Self-Storage Operation

Outsourcing the Accounting Aspects of Your Self-Storage Operation

Setting Your Self-Storage Marketing Budget: A Data-Driven Approach

Setting Your Self-Storage Marketing Budget: A Data-Driven Approach

Pulling in the Same Direction: 5 Ways to Be an Amazing Self-Storage Team Player

Pulling in the Same Direction: 5 Ways to Be an Amazing Self-Storage Team Player

Sidestepping Human Resources Mistakes in Self-Storage: 7 Helpful Tips

Sidestepping Human Resources Mistakes in Self-Storage: 7 Helpful Tips

Management and Operation

Budget Schmudget: Creating a Self-Storage Financial Forecast for Peak Operating Performance

Budget Schmudget: Creating a Self-Storage Financial Forecast for Peak Operating Performance

How Self-Storage Managers Can Positively Impact Facility Cash Flow

How Self-Storage Managers Can Positively Impact Facility Cash Flow

Revenue Management

Reviewing Self-Storage Facility Expenses, Big and Small

Reviewing Self-Storage Facility Expenses, Big and Small

Using Audits to Prevent and Catch Employee Theft in Self-Storage

Using Audits to Prevent and Catch Employee Theft in Self-Storage

Using Audits to Prevent and Catch Employee Theft in Self-Storage

How to Determine Base Salary, Bonuses and Incentives for Your Self-Storage Staff

How to Determine Base Salary, Bonuses and Incentives for Your Self-Storage Staff

How to Determine Base Salary, Bonuses and Incentives for Your Self-Storage Staff

Measure What You Manage: Using Self-Storage Software Reports to Understand Your Business

Measure What You Manage: Using Self-Storage Software Reports to Understand Your Business

Measure What You Manage: Using Self-Storage Software Reports to Understand Your Business

Self-Storage Revenue Management: The Art-Meets-Science Approach to Pricing

Self-Storage Revenue Management: The Art-Meets-Science Approach to Pricing

Site Maintenance and Safety

The 7-Second Snap Impression: How Fresh Eyes See Your Self-Storage Facility

The 7-Second Snap Impression: How Fresh Eyes See Your Self-Storage Facility

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