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Gabfocus Spotlight: What major changes happen in your self storage business when you grow past your first facility?

In this Spotlight, our experts talk about how your actual business operations change after you expand to multiple facilities.

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Self Storage Operations

Gabfocus Spotlight: How do you know when the market is right to buy or expand?

In this Spotlight, our experts discuss the signs to look for and research before deciding to buy or expand.

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Self Storage Operations

Gabfocus Spotlight: What are the major pitfalls for new owners?

In this Spotlight, our experts break down the major mistakes and pitfalls they see new self storage operators make.

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Gabfocus Spotlight: How do you decide if investing in self storage is right for you?

In this Spotlight, John C. Lindsey explains what self storage is to him and gives guidance on how to determine if it's the right investment for you.

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Self Storage Operations

Gabfocus Spotlight: How has the self storage industry changed in the last 15 years?

In this Spotlight, John C. Lindsey gives a snapshot view of how the self storage industry has changed and explains why it is a great business to get into.

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Gabfocus Spotlight: What makes a successful self storage auction?

In this Gabfocus Spotlight, Alonna Ross of StorageAuctions.com shares her tips for a successful self storage auction.

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Gabfocus Spotlight: How do you handle collections, lien laws, and auctions?

Brian Wofford of Storage Masters reminds us why clear expectations are a top priority when handling collections, late payments, and auctions.

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Self Storage Operations

Gabfocus Spotlight: How do you handle a tenant who is always late?

Collections are rarely something we want to talk about, but they are a significant part of any self storage business. In this Spotlight, Alonna Ross of StorageAuctions.com and Brian Wofford of Storage Masters discuss a topic every operator and manager has to deal with - late payments.

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Gabfocus Spotlight: What is a lead worth?

In this Spotlight, StorageMax's Nick Newcomb walks us through how his team calculates lead values and how that determines their marketing strategy.

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Gabfocus Spotlight: What are the best ways to lease-up my facility?

Leasing up your self storage facility is one of the biggest challenges an operator can face. In this Session, VP of Marketing for Absolute Storage Management, Grace Totty explains the different silos of marketing strategies and when to use them.