Alan Mruvka, founder of E! Entertainment Television and the new StorageBlue self-storage brand, has launched a Web-based television channel on YouTube that will feature a variety of shows related to self-storage, celebrities, do-it-yourself home projec…
Newly Remodeled Self-Storage Facility in Rochester, NY, Hosts Grand Re-Opening
Rochester Self Storage in Rochester, N.Y., is hosting a grand re-opening ceremony on July 11 to celebrate the completion of its recent property renovations. Open to the public, the event at 14 Railroad St. will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include f…
Live From the 2015 ISS Expo: Greg Ellsworth Discusses New Technology Tools for Self-Storage Operators
In this video, filmed at the 2015 Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Greg Ellsworth, president of the Self-Storage Consulting Group, talks about new technology tools self-storage operators should consider implementing. He discusses which products and serv…
Richland Self Storage in Aikin, SC, Supports ‘Wreaths Across America’ Servicemen-Memorial Charity
Richland Self Storage in Aiken, S.C., hosted a community barbecue on July 3 to celebrate Independence Day and raise funds for Wreaths Across America (WAA), a nonprofit organization that places wreaths on the graves of fallen servicemen. The storage ope…
New Stor-It Self Storage Facility to Be Built in Palm Coast, FL
Stor-It Self Storage owners Scott and Todd Vanacore recently acquired a 9-acre property in Palm Coast, Fla., for $625,000. The brothers intend to develop a six-building self-storage facility comprising 180,000 square feet of storage space including cov…
Self-Storage Tenant Accused of Threatening Fellow Customer With BB Gun in Gate-Entry Dispute
A customer at Cordata Self Storage in Bellingham, Wash., was arrested last week after allegedly pointing a BB gun at another tenant during a dispute over facility-gate entry. Jeffrey James Hansen, 39, reportedly tailgated through the property’s a…
Inside Self-Storage 2015 Guidebook Digest | Order Now
The ISS 2015 Guidebook Digest features select articles from all three digital Guidebooks in the 2015 series. This hard-copy edition offers insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.
Acquiring Self-Storage Facilities: How to Be a Better Buyer and Close the Deal
If you’re looking to buy a self-storage facility, there are some things you can do to ensure the best possible outcome, particularly if a property has multiple bids. Here’s how to be a better buyer and close the deal.
5 Steps to Develop an Effective Content Strategy for Your Self-Storage Brand
To compete in today’s market, self-storage operators must get their content in front of their most important audiences at the right time, in the right place and with the right messaging. Here are five steps to develop an effective content strateg…
5 Steps to Develop an Effective Content Strategy for Your Self-Storage Brand
To compete in today’s market, self-storage operators must get their content in front of their most important audiences at the right time, in the right place and with the right messaging. Here are five steps to develop an effective content strateg…