Do you remember when self-storage facilities were basic? In the industry’s infancy, they consisted of rows of single-story metal “sheds” with...
There’s an old proverb that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Nevertheless, according to the U.S. Travel Association, that...
Businesses are grappling with recurring supply chain issues in the wake of a rebounding American economy, shipping disruptions caused by the...
Unlike what you see in reality TV shows, most abandoned units stored at self-storage facilities are not filled to the brim with gold bullion and the...
Why Is Employee Theft Common in Self Storage? Many self-storage owners, real estate developers, professionals and entrepreneurs are not interested...
When a tenant moves out of a storage unit and has unwanted items, they often face the following questions: What do I do with this stuff, and how can...
Widespread market volatility from the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing supply chain disruptions, the Russia-Ukraine war, and inflation are causing...
There are so many urban legends that just will not die: the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and aliens at Area 51. Another modern myth, at least within...
It’s a great time to be in the self-storage industry, isn’t it? It is also a great time to check on where you stand with your goals and take actions...
The self-storage industry has developed dozens of specialty products over the past decades to add an element of product diversity and accommodate...
A few decades ago, a handful of ambitious 20-somethings working in the light-steel construction industry had a similar vision. Though 2,400 miles...
Unsettled world events may have an affect later in year The self-storage industry has been experiencing a financing windfall for several years and...
Employers trying to avoid costly OSHA citations are facing new challenges in the form of heightened enforcement activity and greater liability for...
It’s everywhere. Virtually everyone uses it. It defines modern life, with both good and bad effects. And it keeps changing and growing. It’s...
A crafty burglar arrested in Texas is making the news in self-storage circles. He is suspected of breaking into units in various parts of the state,...
The Arizona Self-Storage Association (AZSA) held its 22nd annual conference and 25th anniversary celebration Feb. 17 and Feb. 18, 2022, at the...
The writing has been on the wall—at least on the walls of the internet for several years. Most business activity is being conducted online. The...
The 2021 Self-Storage Hawaii unConference took place in October of 2021 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our host hotel was the beautiful Marriott...
Cybersecurity is critically important for all businesses in all industries, including self-storage. And the increasing number and types of...
A self-storage facility, like all businesses, is subject to the risk of dissatisfied customers. Unfortunately, with the use of social media, the...
Moderation is the key word for self-storage development in 2022. After peaking in 2018 and 2019, the growth in self-storage inventory has dropped...
If anyone could have looked into a crystal ball three years ago, they would have been amazed at real estate prices and transactions in the...
At a defining moment in the self-storage industry, when profits are at an all-time high, Haviland Storage Services operates with a philanthropic...
How do you possibly say “thank you” to the men and women who have sustained some of the most severe injuries imaginable to protect and defend our...
There is an argument to be made that a functioning roof is the single most important aspect of any facility. Water intrusion goes far beyond the...
Weather and climate disasters do staggering amounts of damage and impose huge financial costs annually. From 1980 through 2021, 310 such disasters...
What started as a business partnership has developed into a mission to collectively impact people in need. In 2020, Lonnie Bickford launched Storage...
Many studies have found that people want to purchase experiences more than things, but what happens when the concept of experiences and things are...
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One day back in 2014, Todd Amsdell got a return phone call from a broker about a property in Jupiter, Fla. Amsdell is president and CEO of...
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