Self-Storage Talk Video Challenge Entry: David Lile, Rak Self Storage

David Lile, owner of Rak Self Storage LLC in Uniontown, Ohio, was a memorable participant in the Self-Storage Talk 2015 “Loving Las Vegas” Video Challenge, in which self-storage operators vied for a free trip to the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas. In this video, David, an aspiring operator, creatively conveys the stress that occurs from the unknowns when building a self-storage business and receives help from his kids in explaining why he is deserving of the grand prize. There’s also an Elvis sighting.

The “Loving Las Vegas” video challenge asked facility managers and owners to submit a one- to three-minute video in which they attempted to convince contest judges why they should be sent to the expo. The grand prize included roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas, a three-night stay at the Paris Hotel & Resort, a Premium Education Package, and a Total Self-Storage Solutions 2015: Education 45-Pack from the ISS Store.