Galleries

Galleries are presented as image showcases or slideshows. Image showcases highlight industry events and projects. They are photo-driven and designed to visually educate and entertain. Slideshows are designed to explore a topic of interest via informative data displays and graphical storytelling. These presentations examine the issues, trends and education that impact the various segments of the self-storage market.

Battling the Enemy Within: Detecting and Preventing Self-Storage Employee Theft

Nov 22, 2019

Most self-storage staff are honest and loyal; but in every barrel, there can be at least one bad apple. Some managers have found creative ways to steal money, time, resources and more from their employers. When this happens, all parties bear...

The 2019 Top-Operators Lists: Big Gains Among the Self-Storage Industry’s Largest Owners and Management Firms

Aug 09, 2019

This gallery takes you inside the Inside Self-Storage 2019 Top-Operators Lists, looking at notable growth and contraction among this year's top 100 facility owners and top 50 management companies. See who's impacting the ranks in this insightful...

Imagination and Luxury in Self-Storage Facility Exteriors: 2019 Design Showcase

May 31, 2019

The self-storage industry continues to flourish, with facilities popping up everywhere. From new builds to conversions to renovations of older properties, owners and developers continue to vie for the attention of demanding consumers using the...

Running at Peak: A 6-Part Facility-Performance Checklist for Self-Storage Operators

Dec 19, 2018

No matter how long you’ve been running a self-storage facility, a solid operations checklist can ensure you regularly review key areas for peak performance. Though not definitive, the following covers the critical questions that must be answered...

The 2018 Top-Operators Lists: Evolution of the Self-Storage Industry’s Largest Owners and Management Firms

Sep 14, 2018

This slideshow takes you inside the Inside Self-Storage 2018 Top-Operators Lists, looking at notable growth and decline among this year's top 100 facility owners and top 50 management companies. See who's expanding and contracting as well as new...

A New Aesthetic Ideal: Self-Storage Facility Design 2018

May 24, 2018

Self-storage design has progressed tremendously in the past decade as facilities take their place among high-end establishments in commercial and residential sectors. A new aesthetic ideal has emerged, with upscale architecture, elaborate...

Critical Components to Self-Storage Feasibility

Feb 09, 2018

Whether you already own a piece of land or you’re eyeing a new parcel, it’s critical to evaluate the viability of a potential self-storage project before shovels hit the dirt. The site and surrounding area, upfront costs, and long-term expenses...

Living on the Edge: 12 Secrets to Close Every Self-Storage Sales Lead

Dec 14, 2017

This slideshow shares 12 strategies you can use to make the most of every sales lead. Learn how to follow up on prospects, establish rapport with customers, understand your competition, profit from ancillary sales and more.

The 2017 Top-Operators Lists: The Self-Storage Industry's Largest Owners and Management Firms Fatten Their Portfolios

Sep 16, 2017

This slideshow takes you inside the Inside Self-Storage 2017 Top-Operators Lists, looking at notable growth and decline among this year's top 100 facility owners and top 50 management companies. See who's expanding and contracting as well as new...

Superstars of Self-Storage Design: 2017 Facility-Exteriors Showcase

May 26, 2017

As self-storage spreads across the face of the globe and developers enter more and diverse markets, a new era of facility design emerges, forever changing the industry's public image. This spectacular showcase highlights exterior design trends...