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.

ISS Expo 2014: Visual Highlights From the Self-Storage Industry's Biggest Show of the Year

Apr 10, 2014

They want more! That's the first observation that can be made about industry professionals coming off of the 2014 Inside Self-Storage World Expo, which took place March 30 to April 2 at the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas. This year's event drew...

What's Your Damage? 5 Steps to Take When a Tenant Breaks Your Self-Storage Property

Mar 29, 2014

If a tenant causes damage to your self-storage facility, it's important that you're prepared to take these five steps to minimize the negative affect on the property, employees and other tenants.

That's Wild! Self-Storage Professionals Showcase Pets and Animal Events

Mar 14, 2014

Can't stop watching animal videos on YouTube? Then you'll love this delightful image gallery featuring the pets and other animal adventures of self-storage operators. Whether they live on site, visit the facility with a tenant, or come around as...

Self-Storage Around the World: Reflections of Non-U.S. Facilities on Six Continents

Dec 11, 2013

Experience a sampling of self-storage facilities from around the world from São Paul, Brazil, to Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Our "photo album" takes you through six continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America (Canada) and South America...

The 10 Worst Types of Self-Storage Customers: True Tales From the Trenches

Oct 26, 2013

Inside Self-Storage asked members of Self-Storage Talk, the industrys largest online community, to discuss customer stereotypes and the characteristics of tenants and prospects who give them the biggest headaches. This slideshow compiles the best...

Inside the Numbers: Trends and Revelations in the ISS 2013 Top-Operators List

Sep 13, 2013

This slideshow takes you inside the numbers of the Inside Self-Storage 2013 Top-Operators, looking at growth, decline and general movement among this year's top 100 participants. See who's growing in leaps and bounds and who's scaling back their...

Self-Storage Metrics Checkup: 10 Facility-Performance Checklists Owners Should Regularly Review

Aug 29, 2013

Just like you'd check your car's oil periodically, you should also inspect your self-storage facility's operating performance. Here are the 10 key metrics owners should monitor monthly, if not more often, to ensure their facility is on track.

The Self-Storage WOW Gallery: See Facility Design Transformed Through Color, Architecture and Innovative Materials

Aug 09, 2013

Vibrant colors. Lush landscaping. Interesting architecture. These hardly seem like phrases to describe self-storage facilities, but that's exactly what you'll find in today's unique mix of retail marries storage. This design image gallery takes a...

Stand Up! 10 Things You Need to Do When a Self-Storage Customer Walks Through Your Door

Jul 12, 2013

There are many things self-storage operators should do to attract and retain customers including having a solid marketing plan and offering great customer service. However, its these top 10 items that will turn prospects into customers.

Image Gallery: Happenings and Highlights From the 2013 Inside Self-Storage World Expo

Apr 17, 2013

See highlights and hot happenings from the 2013 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, including notable speakers and education seminars, cool giveaways on the show floor, evening receptions, Best of Business winners, eye-catching exhibits...