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Lessons From the World’s Biggest Brands: What Self-Storage Operators Can Learn From Big-Name Market Disruptors
Operational excellence and brand differentiation matter more than ever in self-storage industry. A smart move? To emulate the successful strategies of companies that are approaching business in fresh ways and making a meaningful impact. Read on for examples of disruptors that are rewriting the rules of customer retention and market positioning. By adapting their tactics, you can escape the commodity trap and build a resilient storage brand.
How the Digital Economy Is Driving New Self-Storage Revenue: Catering to Digital Nomads and E-Commerce Sellers
Garrett Byrd,Vice President of Business Development,Storage Authority LLC For decades, the self-storage industry has been driven by life transitions. We often refer to the “four Ds”—downsizing, divorce, death and displacement—which have provided a reliable, recession-proof stream of tenants for half a century. In 2026, there’s a new D on the list: digital economy.
8 Dangers of Postponing Your Desired Self-Storage Build
Garrett Byrd, Vice President of Business Development, Storage Authority LLC A self-storage facility in progress in San Antonio, Texas (Photo courtesy of Capco General Contracting) Self-storage remains one of the most resilient sectors in commercial real estate. Demand holds steady in economies strong or weak, and rental-rate growth has outpaced inflation for decades. Yet many would-be investors still hesitate. They’re waiting for the "perfect" time, lower costs or more certainty.
Perfecting the In-Person Self-Storage Sales Process
Most self-storage operators can talk endlessly about automation, call centers and digital marketing, but when it comes to converting leads into paying customers, nothing beats a face-to-face interaction done right. Your ability to greet, connect and guide each visitor determines how full your units are and how profitable your facility becomes.
Self-Storage Investment Partnerships
Garrett Byrd, Vice President of Business Development, Storage Authority LLC The self-storage industry has proven resilient and profitable, offering stable cash flows, strong appreciation and growth opportunities. However, success in this competitive market often requires more than individual effort; it demands strategic partnerships. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a newcomer, the right joint venture can amplify your success by allowing you to leverage complementary strengths.
Finding and Hiring Vendors to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility in Peak Form
Garrett Byrd, Vice President of Business Development, Storage Authority LLC Maintaining a self-storage facility that meets tenant expectations and operational demands often requires hiring skilled contractors. Our properties face unique challenges: constant traffic, exposure to the elements and wear on critical systems like roll-up doors, driveways and security gates. Timely, professional repairs and upgrades are essential to keeping customers satisfied and the business profitable.
Arrests
Aug. 17 Eric Lewis Williams, 54 failure to appear. $500 bond. Kenneth James Yoder, 56, larceny, trespassing, breaking and entering, injury to property. $13,000 bond. Samantha Ellen Sherrier, 33, misuse of 911 system. $1,000 bond. Aug. 16 Tyler Lee Stafford, 33, trafficking heroin/opium, resisting arrest, speeding, driving while license revoked, speeding to elude arrest, interfering with electronic monitoring device, habiitual felon. $135,000 bond.
Using ChatGPT for Self-Storage Training
Garrett Byrd, Vice President of Business Development In the competitive world of self-storage, exceptional customer service can be a key differentiator. In fact, for us facility operators, it’s critical to keep honing those skills; and there’s no better way to do that than through consistent practice. Role-playing is a highly effective training method, but not everyone is comfortable trying this with co-workers or their supervisor.
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How to Create, Customize and Implement High-Performing Self-Storage Sales Scripts
In the competitive self-storage industry, a well-crafted sales script can mean the difference between closing a rental and losing a customer. This powerful tool can guide conversations with prospects, address their concerns and ultimately lead to more revenue. Its importance can’t be overstated; however, a script must also be well-written, properly customized and consistently used to ensure success. A sales script isn’t just a collection of words to be recited robotically.
8 High-Touch Customer-Experience Tips for Self-Storage Operators
In the self-storage industry, where automation and unattended facilities are becoming the norm, it's easy to get caught up in the digital whirlwind and overlook the importance of personal connections. While technology undoubtedly plays a crucial role in streamlining operation and enhancing customer convenience, the human touch remains an invaluable asset in building lasting relationships and fostering loyalty.
NC/SC Border Battle: Blast Leaders
June begins the summer circuit for recruiting and player evaluation. One event that has become a "must" for players, coaches, and scouts in the Carolinas is the NC/SC Border Battle. This year's event took returned to UNC Charlotte's Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium for two days of action, featuring 130 of the best players in NC and SC. They did not disappoint. On Tuesday June 11th, the position players went through their offensive and defensive evaluations.
NC/SC Border Battle: Trackman Pitching Leaders
Follow Prep Baseball North Carolina @PrepBaseballNC | Instagram | Facebook June begins the summer circuit for recruiting and player evaluation. One event that has become a "must" for players, coaches, and scouts in the Carolinas is the NC/SC Border Battle. This year's event took returned to UNC Charlotte's Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium for two days of action, featuring 130 of the best players in NC and SC. They did not disappoint.
NC/SC Border Battle: Trackman Hitting Analytics
Follow Prep Baseball North Carolina @PrepBaseballNC | Instagram | Facebook June begins the summer circuit for recruiting and player evaluation. One event that has become a "must" for players, coaches, and scouts in the Carolinas is the NC/SC Border Battle. This year's event took returned to UNC Charlotte's Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium for two days of action, featuring 130 of the best players in NC and SC. They did not disappoint.
Greene Central's Hardy named 2A Pitcher of the year by North Carolina Baseballl Coaches
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greene Central senior Austin Hardy named the 2A Pitcher of the Year on Tuesday as the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams. Hardy played a huge role in Greene Central’s state championship this season. Several players from the WITN area were recognized as All-State players.
Fargo police cleared of wrongdoing after suspect drowns during investigation
FARGO — State investigators have cleared the Fargo Police Depatment from any wrong doing after a man drowned during an investigation. The incident happened along the Red River back in September by the railroad bridge next to the community garden in north Fargo. It happened outside a tent in the woods. Investigators found a knife used in the attack inside a black sheath on a cot in the tent. Garrett Byrd, 32, is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend, who lived in the tent.
Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central S Township of Cincinnati: Precinct Cincinnati 01
As we approach the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a review of the 2020 voting patterns in Central S Township of Cincinnati: Precinct Cincinnati 01 can provide valuable insights. In the contest between Donald J. Trump and Joe Biden, 714 of the 950 residents cast their ballots, resulting in a 75.2% turnout, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
How did Central E City of McHenry: Precinct Mchenry 33 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?
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Blast Leaders: Burlington Preseason ID
Prep Baseball of North Carolina opened the 2024 event season with the Burlington Preseason ID. An indoor event at Triad Baseball Academy, players had a chance to go through athletic testing, positional evaluations, as well as pitching and BP evaluations. Prep Baseball scouts were on hand to run the event verify stats, and evaluate the players involved. Triad Baseball Academy offered a spacious workout facility.
Burlington Preseason ID: TrackMan Pitching Leaders
Prep Baseball of North Carolina opened the 2024 event season with the Burlington Preseason ID. An indoor event at Triad Baseball Academy, players had a chance to go through athletic testing, positional evaluations, as well as pitching and BP evaluations. Prep Baseball scouts were on hand to run the event verify stats, and evaluate the players involved. Triad Baseball Academy offered a spacious workout facility.
Burlington Preseason ID: TrackMan Hitting Leaders
Prep Baseball of North Carolina opened the 2024 event season with the Burlington Preseason ID. An indoor event at Triad Baseball Academy, players had a chance to go through athletic testing, positional evaluations, as well as pitching and BP evaluations. Prep Baseball scouts were on hand to run the event verify stats, and evaluate the players involved. Triad Baseball Academy offered a spacious workout facility.
Superlatives: Burlington Preseason ID
Prep Baseball of North Carolina opened the 2024 event season with the Burlington Preseason ID. An indoor event at Triad Baseball Academy, players had a chance to go through athletic testing, positional evaluations, as well as pitching and BP evaluations. Prep Baseball scouts were on hand to run the event verify stats, and evaluate the players involved. Triad Baseball Academy offered a spacious workout facility.
Faulkner County ASP trooper earns award
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper for Faulkner County Tyler Langley earned one of the law enforcement agency’s County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards on Tuesday. Langley joined 30 other ASP troopers from across the state in earning the honor. This isn’t the first time ASP has recognized Langley. In 2021, the agency awarded him the Trooper’s Cross for courage he displayed in stopping a speeding stolen car on Interstate 40 in Conway.
James Tony Byrd, age 80 of Harriman
James Tony Byrd, age 80 of Harriman went home peacefully to be with the Lord and his precious wife, Mary on Friday, June 30, 2023 after being diagnosed with Leukemia on June 17, 2023. He was born March 15, 1943 in Pioneer, Tennessee and was a 1961 graduate of Oliver Springs High School. Tony was a member of Batley Baptist Church and faithfully attended New Mountain View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. He retired from Y-12 Nuclear Plant in Oak Ridge.
Article Showcase: Marketing 2023
Article Showcase: Marketing 2023 The July 2023 issue of “Inside Self-Storage” magazine is dedicated to helping self-storage operators fine-tune their marketing. In addition to these informative features, we’ve assembled the following series of bonus articles. They provide more insight on a variety of marketing topics to help operators meet their goals.
10 Marketing Tactics for an Ultra-Fast Self-Storage Facility Lease-Up
You need a good networking ground game to be the hometown self-storage facility and lease up quickly. If you’re only using digital advertising and a call center, expect to be a commodity that competes on price with lower rates and slower lease-up. Rather, you should have a system and model in place so there’s no reactive marketing. It should be proactive, planned and executed with consistency.
10 Organic and Guerrilla Marketing Tactics for Promoting a Self-Storage Business
There are many traditional marketing methods that can help a self-storage business gain visibility and build its brand. However, paid advertising can be costly, and your return on investment depends on the number and quality of leads you’re able to generate and convert. The figures don’t always add up. Thankfully, there are inexpensive, strategic ways to accomplish the same marketing objectives for less money.
East Bernstadt School recognizes students on principal's list, honor roll
Kindergarten Principal's List Raven Benson Brady Bowling Hatley Burke John Hudson Clark Caroline Coffey Carly Dixon Charlie Durham Lincoln Farris Amelia Finley TJ Gibbons Briella Glancy Halo Gomez Abigail Helo Jackson Henderson Rhydge Henson Branson Hibbard Keelan Howard Liam Howell Eleanor Hunt Ealyn Jackson Anika Joshi Jaxton Larkey Audrey Mallory Maci Morris Owen Morris Bella Napier Brooklyn Osborne Logan Osborne James Patton Owen Philpot Mallory Prince Christopher Saylor Colin Scott Allie...
Why Self-Storage Managers Need an ‘Extreme Ownership Mindset’ and 7 Ways to Demonstrate It
As a self-storage manager, you’re the face of the business—literally. You’re a valuable asset, and the company expects a great deal from you. Of course, your success begins with the support of the right training, systems and tools; but do you know what’s equally if not more important? Your mindset! To succeed, you need to take “extreme ownership” of the business and realize (with great pride) that you’re responsible for operating a multi-million-dollar investment.
East Bernstadt students named to Principal's List and Honor Roll
Kindergarten Principal's List Raven Benson Paisley Bowen Brady Bowling Hatley Burke Maddox Campos John Hudson Clark Caroline Coffey Carly Dixon Penelope Dixon Charlie Duraham Lincoln Farris Ameila Finley TJ Gibbons Briella Glancy Abigail Helo Jackson Henderson Rhydge Henson Branson Hibbard Keelan Howard Liam Howell Ealyn Jackson Melony Johnson Anika Joshi Jaxton Larkey Audery Mallory Maci Morris Owen Morris Bella Napier Brooklyn Osborne Logan Osborne James Patton Owen Philpot Mallory Prince...
JUCO Scout Day Leaders
The statistics and data collected at each Prep Baseball Report JUCO Scout Day comprise our JUCO Scout Day Leaderboards, which reflect the top overall performances in several key categories from across the entirety of our Scout Days. Last update: Oct.
223 graduate from Hartsville High School
223 graduate from Hartsville High School 1 of 13 Madilyn Johnson, the 2021 Hartsville High School valedictorian, speaks at the school’s graduation ceremony. ABOVE: Lilly Ferguson, the Hartsville High School Class of 2021 salutatorian, provides a welcome from the senior class at the school’s graduation ceremony. AT LEFT: Hartsville High School graduate Ashlyn Goff enters the ceremony Friday morning. AT RIGHT: Hartsville High School graduate Isis McCoy enters the ceremony Friday morning.
223 graduate from Hartsville High School
223 graduate from Hartsville High School 1 of 3 Madilyn Johnson, 2021 Hartsville High School valedictorian, speaks at the school’s graduation ceremony. Lilly Ferguson, Hartsville High School Class of 2021 salutatorian, provides a welcome from the senior class at the school’s graduation ceremony. Lilly Ferguson, Hartsville High School Class of 2021 salutatorian, provides a welcome from the senior class at the school’s graduation ceremony.
East Bernstadt names students to principal's list for 3rd 9 weeks
Kindergarten Charlie Boothe Leighton Bowling Aiden Bowling Daniel Bunch Graham Chadwell Zayden Childress Macie Christman Branslee Coffey Mason Craig Noah Dahmke Callie Gilbert Bentley Green Abigail Harrison Kayleigh Helton Kenton Helton Dylan Johnson Malachi Karr Faith Massey Addalynn Moore Jocey Mosley Analyn Murray Levi Napier Karson Palazotto Trinity Rahe Harper Reams Channing Robinson Nevaeh Rush Gunner Sexton Autumn Simpson Abigail Smith Bradly Stevenson Greysen Summers Emily Terry...
East Bernstadt students earn spots on principal's list, honor roll
Kindergarten Principal's List Charlie Boothe Leighton Bowling Aiden Bowling Daniel Bunch Graham Chadwell Zayden Childress Maci Christman Branslee Coffey Mason Craig Noah Dahmke Gunner Ferguson Callie Gilbert Rhiannon Gray Bentley Green Abigail Harrison Kayleigh Helton Kenton Helton Dylan Johnson Shaelynn Johnson Malachi Karr Maryn Marvich Faith Massey Jaycee McQueen Addalynn Moore Jocey Mosley Analyn Murray Kennedy Napier Levi Napier Karson Palazotto Harper Reams Channing Robinson Gunner...
East Bernstadt releases principal's list and honor roll
Kindergarten Principal's List Kassie Blevins Kaylee Blevins Charlie Boothe Aiden Bowling Leighton Bowling Daniel Bunch Carnegie Caudill Graham Chadwell Zayden Childress Maci Christman Kenli Cochrane Branslee Coffey Mason Craig Noah Dahmke Gunner Ferguson Callie Gilbert Xavier Gilbert Rhiannon Gray Bricelynn Gray Bentley Green Abigail Harrison Kayleigh Helton Kenton Helton Skyleanne Helton Cassandra Hubbard Joseph Johnson Shaelynn Johnson Abigale Jones Malachi Karr Maryn Marvich Faith Massey...
Byrd named Press’ Prep Player of the Year
By Randy Cavin Sports Editor There were several excellent senior candidates for the Weakley County Press Prep Player of the Year in football for the 2019 season. However, when it came down it, there was only one obvious choice for the award, and Westview High School senior wide receiver Garrett Byrd was that choice. Byrd only played one season of varsity football but what a season he had for the Chargers.
Honor Roll: 4-5-19
Posted: Friday, April 5, 2019 8:51 am Honor Roll: 4-5-19 North Baltimore Junior/Senior High School North Baltimore Junior/Senior High School has released its third-quarter honor roll. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Please click the button below to manage your account. kAmc]_k^Am kAm$t't}%w v#pst — ~H6? r=2C<[ r@=:? r@J<6?52==[ y@C52? y@?6D[ #@H2? %24<6EE\$A2?86?36C8[ y6DD6 '2?=6C36C8k^Am kAmtxvw%w v#pst — {:33:6 q@H6?[ p=6I s2G:D[ ~H6? y@9?D@?[ z2:E=J?
Campbellsville University honors local, state teachers
Campbellsville University honored 199 teachers throughout 70 Kentucky school districts for excellence in teaching during the 30th Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards Ceremony held May 21 in the university’s Ransdell Chapel.“I hope you are proud of yourselves and your accomplishments.
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