Hacking Self Storage

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into the differences between cash-on-cash return (CoC) and return on investment (ROI). By focusing on what truly matters to our customers, we can build lasting relationships and stand out in a competitive market. I hope you gain new knowledge and insights from thi...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to Hacking Self Storage!   Today, I'm breaking down the "Fish and Chips" tactic, where buyers offer a high initial price ("fish") and then lower it ("chips") during due diligence.   I'll explain why this happens, its impact on sellers, how to protect yourself, and the importance of avoiding exclusivity periods in deals.   I hope you gain valuab...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to Hacking Self-Storage!   I'm your host, Dean Booty. In today's episode, I'll be sharing last week's performance figures from all our sites, covering quotes, reservations, and move-ins.   I hope you like and enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Happy Saturday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. And I'm your host, Dean Booty.   In this special Saturday episode, I'm sharing the final opportunity to purchase my Self Storage Course at its current price. This course has been a game-changer for many, and after today, the price will increase. I'll be walking through testimonials from past participants, offering insight...

Happy Thursday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to another episode of the Hacking Self Storage podcast, with your host, Dean Booty.   In this episode, we dive into a compelling discussion sparked by Cham's question in the Self-Storage Community regarding planning permission for container self-storage sites.   We break down the insights shared by various members, including differing opinions on whethe...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into the Skool Community – a Self Storage community where members learn, share, and grow together. I'll discuss how this incredible community has helped members gain valuable insights from one another's experiences, including expert advice and real-life succ...

Happy Wednesday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about my course, Self Storage Secret Course 3.0. I'll cover everything from picking the best locations and pricing strategies to marketing tips. Plus, I'll share a bonus section on software that can streamline your site research. You'll also learn about our exclusive community access and monthly gi...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self-Storage podcast.     In today's episode, I'll share my experience with a potential site and explain how you can start a self-storage site for under £20,000, with the potential to earn £100,000 a year.     I hope you enjoy this episode.     Give it a listen!       Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shie...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self-Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, I'm excited to announce the launch of the first self-storage community on the Skool platform. We'll also discuss the weekly figures for our self-storage sites.   I hope you like and enjoy this episode.  Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on...

Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're talking about the first Self Storage Community, cold calling for a new self-storage site, my sales approach, and the reasons behind pulling out of a property deal.  I'll also share my struggles with imposter syndrome and the lessons learned from a past failure. I hope you like and e...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about last month's figures for my new site in Glasgow.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Willbox Website: ...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to Hacking Self-Storage!   In today's episode, we're diving into last week's performance figures across our locations, including quotes, reservations, and move-ins.   I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Willbox...

Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. In today's episode, we're reviewing last month's figures for Wrexham, covering key metrics and performance insights. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Willbox Website:  http:...

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. In today's episode, we're reviewing last month's figures for Mansfield. It's become a major asset for our business, and I'll share why it's performing so well and the key insights we've gained. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on Lin...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're reviewing last month's figures for Clough Road.  It wasn't the best performance, but I'll share what went wrong and why it's crucial to keep a close eye on your numbers. I hope you like and enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gav...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning into the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty, and today we're diving into last month's figures. I'll be sharing both the highs and lows of our performance and why regularly reviewing your numbers is so important.   Hope you find some valuable insights in this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  http...

Happy Monday Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self-Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about last week's figures, quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue across our sites. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Willbox Website:  h...

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. In this episode, I break down the funnel we use to track website traffic, quotes, and conversions for our self-storage business. I hope you gain some new knowledge and insight from this episode. Please give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www...

Happy Monday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. In today's episode, we'll recap last week's performance, covering quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue from our sites. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/g...

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. In today's episode, we dive into why our Mansfield location has been such a huge success. After receiving many questions about it, I'll be sharing the key reasons behind its rapid growth and why it's outpacing other sites. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Spo...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  In today's episode, I'm stepping away from our usual format to share a deeply personal and humbling story from my early days in the self-storage industry. I'm sharing one of my most embarrassing mistakes as a self-storage operator. I hope you gain some new knowledge and insight from this episode.   Give it...

Happy Tuesday Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self-Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we are talking about last week's figures, quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue across our sites. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Wi...

Good morning Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self-Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue. We'll cover the importance of continuous learning and investing in self-storage facilities.  I hope you gain some new knowledge and insight from this episode. Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  ht...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we are talking about how Charlie Mullins built a £140 million business by addressing common complaints in the trades industry. Learn how you can apply these simple yet effective strategies to your own business. I hope you gain new knowledge and insight from this episode....

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we are talking about the LTV to CAC ratio—what it is, why it matters, and how it applies to my self-storage business.   We'll explore the LTV to CAC ratios for each of my sites and for the company as a whole, sharing insights and takeaways from this vital metric.   I hope you gain some...