Making It In Self-Storage: A Facility Manager Shares His Story

Apr 18, 2019

A self-storage manager shares how his unexpected career path shaped his work ethic, boosted his confidence and helped him become a better facility operator.

A Smooth Transition: 5 Steps to Get Self-Storage Staff on Board With New Technology

Apr 12, 2019

It seems like new tools are constantly surfacing to help self-storage operators save time and money while boosting productivity. The trick to making them work for your operation lies in successfully introducing them to staff. Here are five steps...

ISS Store Featured Product: Self-Storage Mastery DVDs on Staffing

Apr 09, 2019

Self-storage managers and support staff aren’t only the faces of the operation, they’re largely responsible for its success or failure. Our Self-Storage mastery DVD 5-Pack focused on staffing will help you hone your hiring and training skills to...

3 Steps to Writing a Perfect Résumé for a Self-Storage Position

Mar 07, 2019

In today’s competitive job market, it’s critical for self-storage job candidates to put their best foot forward. It begins with a well-crafted, error-free résumé. Learn how to write a great one that’ll catch the reviewer’s attention.

7 Strategies to Find the ‘Right’ Employees for Your Self-Storage Operation

Feb 23, 2019

Hiring is one of the most important tasks in operating and growing your self-storage business. Follow these seven strategies to evaluate manager candidates and find the right fit for your organization.

Self-Storage Owners Chart a Course for Success at 2019 ISS World Expo

Feb 19, 2019

Whether you’re a new owner sailing the seas of self-storage for the first time or a weathered captain looking to expand your horizons, the 2019 Inside Self-Storage World Expo will help you chart a course for business success.

Preventing the ‘Not Me’ Syndrome: Writing Self-Storage Policies and Procedures

Feb 09, 2019

Outlining how specific tasks and scenarios should be handled at your self-storage facility is important to create staff accountability. Learn how to write a manual of policies and procedures, and what it should contain.

ISS World Expo Speaker Spotlight: Pamela Alton to Give Self-Storage Career Advice

Feb 06, 2019

Jim Ross of “The Self-Storage Show,” a YouTube channel tackling industry topics, recently interviewed several seminar speakers for the Inside Self-Storage World Expo, April 1-4, in Las Vegas. In this video, he talks with Pamela Alton, founder and...

Best Practices for Self-Storage Employee Evaluations

Jan 14, 2019

The key to ensuring your self-storage employees are performing to their full potential is regular staff evaluations. Here’s how to conduct better performance reviews.

7 Pivotal Elements for Building a Thriving Self-Storage Work Culture

Jan 04, 2019

Ignoring your self-storage company’s culture is a huge mistake that can lead to poor staff performance and greater employee turnover. These seven pivotal elements will help owners and supervisors create a healthy work environment in which team...