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As the self-storage industry becomes more sophisticated, the roles of onsite staff become more complex. Staying current on best practices requires thorough and ongoing training, but not every owners is equipped to offer it in-house. Here’s why...
Sterling Group, a real estate company specializing in self-storage, has promoted Lance Swank from president to CEO, effective immediately. He’ll succeed company founder Larry Swank Sr., who’ll maintain his position as chairman of the board. Swank...
Store Space Self Storage, an operator and third-party management company, has hired Jonathan Tress as senior vice president of marketing. With a background in marketing for multi-location franchises, Tress will be tasked with enhancing the company...
Embarking on a self-storage development can be exciting, but it can also be riddled with disappointment. From discovering site imperfections to fighting zoning battles to encountering unexpected construction costs, the path to completion is a...
Cultivating a profitable self-storage operation takes know-how, sharp strategy and discipline. It also helps to learn from those who have a proven track record of success. In his book, “The Investors Guide to Growing Wealth in Self Storage: The...
The Investment Real Estate Group of Cos. (IREGC), which provides brokerage, feasibility, construction, development and property-management services to the self-storage industry, has hired Lindsay Baugher as talent-acquisition manager. Her primary...
Update 9/13/22 – After reviewing more than 400 applications, Ezstorit.com has awarded its 2022 Self Storage Employee Scholarships to college students Jared Jennings and Maddison Mair...
With more investors flooding the self-storage market, finding the right acquisition can be tricky. Well-run facilities are often pricey and typically draw dozens of buyers. This has led many would-be owners or those who wish to expand an existing...
OpenTech Alliance Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of self-storage kiosks, call-center services and other technology, has hired Scott Brogi as chief financial officer (CFO). He’ll focus on company tools and process improvements to reduce...
Most self-storage facilities have robust security systems these days, but even if your property has the usual components (access control, cameras, alarms, etc.), there’s still another layer you can add to your defenses. Local law-enforcement...