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Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're breaking down Clough Road's quarterly figures, a real lesson in not letting strong results hide the cracks.   We'll talk about why solid revenue can mask weak fundamentals and why staying honest with the data matters for long-term success.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% o...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tunig in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're diving into the quarterly figures for my biggest and best site, Willerby. We'll break down what's going well, what needs attention, and why Willerby continues to deliver despite a few red flags in the data.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off you...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  It's quarterly figures time, and I love digging into these.   Today we're looking at Beverley, and it's been an absolute cracker of a quarter. It just shows what a small but mighty site can do when everything clicks.   We'll go through quotes, conversions, move-ins, and revenue, and I'll share why these results have got me...

Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're reviewing the September figures across all six sites. We'll dive into quotes, conversions, occupancy, and revenue to see how the portfolio performed as a whole. It's been a strong month overall with steady growth, 88% occupancy, and solid net square footage gains. A few areas still need...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're talking about Glasgow monthly figures for September. We'll cover quotes, reservations, conversions, and revenue to see how the site performed.   Overall, it's been a solid month with a few areas to improve, especially around ad spend and conversion rates.   Hope you like and enjoy this episode.   Give it...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today we're taking a look at Wrexham and the month of September. It's all about what went well, what didn't, and everything in between.   This was my first and only acquisition, and it's turned out to be an amazing site. In today's episode, I'm sharing what went right, what went wrong, and the big lessons we l...

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're looking back at last week's numbers. The good, the bad, and a bit of the ugly too. We're also asking if the winter period has already started or if it was just one of those weeks. We'll be going through quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue to see how each site performed. Hope you...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're talking about Clough Road's September figures.   Conversions were low, cancellations high, and occupancy steady, but there's plenty to learn from what's working, what's not, and where the opportunities are.   We also cover revenue, insurance, customer value, and what we're doing to turn things around in Octob...

Happy Saturday, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're talking about Willerby's September figures. Conversions were mental, occupancy stayed strong, and there's plenty to learn from what's working and what we need to improve. We also touch on cancellations, customer value, and the cost per move-in. So there's a lot for any...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today, we're talking about Mansfield's September figures and how the month shaped up across conversions, occupancy, and move-ins.   It was a solid month overall, with conversions ticking up, occupancy climbing above 80%, and a net positive for move-ins.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Spons...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're talking about our Beverley site's monthly figures. It's been a solid month overall with strong performance across the board, but still a few areas to tighten up.   There's also some exciting news about the updated Self-Storage Secrets Course and how competition in Beverley is starting to heat...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about last week's figures across all our sites, from quotes and reservations to move-ins, occupancy, and revenue.   It was a strong week for revenue, solid for quotes, but a tough one for conversions.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Spons...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're continuing the site comparisons with Glasgow, our newest container site that's been open just over 14 months. It's been an incredible journey so far and a great reminder of how powerful container sites can be for anyone looking to grow in self storage.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a l...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to another episode of the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about Mansfield, a fairly new site that holds a special place for me.   I'll share the story behind opening it, why it was such a big risk at the time, and how it's grown into one of our strongest performers.   We'll also look at what made this site spec...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into Wrexham's performance since we took over the site in early 2023.   We'll look at how the site has grown year on year, the improvements we've made, and the lessons we've learned along the way.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off yo...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into last week's figures across all our sites, from quotes and reservations to move-ins, occupancy, and revenue.   It was a strong week for quotes but a shocker for conversions.   Hope you enjoy this one.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're reviewing Clough Road's revenue growth since opening. I'll compare the first six months of each year, highlight the percentage increases, and share the key lessons behind the numbers.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're looking at Beverley's revenue growth over the past few years. I'm comparing the first six months of each year since 2020, breaking down the increases, and sharing the key lessons behind the numbers.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into last week's figures across all our sites: from quotes and reservations to move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. I'll share what went well, where we fell short, and the key takeaways from the week.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about Willerby and its growth from 2020 through to 2025, from the COVID bump to cashflow struggles, all the way to breaking the £1M mark.   I'll share the real numbers and what they mean for the business.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor!...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're talking about last week's figures, the good, the bad and everything in between.   Some weeks are better than others, and this week had a bit of both. I'm sharing what happened, what we've learned and how we're planning to move forward.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty. In today's episode, we're talking about the brand-new Self Storage Starter Kit, why I'm giving it away for free, and how it can help you decide if self storage is the right business for you.   The kit is packed with practical tools, templates, and resources that will give you a real taste o...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're talking about the Glasgow monthly review for August, the wins we're celebrating, the opportunities ahead, and the next steps to keep pushing growth.   It's been another brilliant month for Glasgow, with the site continuing to build momentum and prove itself as a strong performer.   Give it a...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   We had an amazing weekend with the team and their families, and it was a great reminder of how important it is to bring people together outside of work.   In today's episode, we're talking about the weekly figures across all of our sites, why team culture is so powerful, an update on South Shields ahead of its opening, an...

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. The summer holidays are over, and after spending plenty of time with my kids, I'm ready for a focused sprint to hit some big goals. In today's episode, I share the exciting launch of my free 90-day roadmap to opening a self storage business, why I believe life and business move in seasons, and how I'm planning for growth...