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 reviewing the monthly figures for our Glasgow site, and this one's a record breaker across the board.   Quotes, reservations, and move-ins all hit new highs, with conversion rates finally showing real strength.   There were a few concerns, including churn and acquisitio...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self-Storage podcast.   Today, we're looking at the monthly figures for Clough Road.   It was a tough one, with challenges across conversions, move-ins, and square footage.   There's a lot to take from this month, and a clear reason things have already started to turn around.   Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give it a listen.   Thanks to our...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into the monthly figures at our Wrexham site. There were some standout wins, but also a few warning signs we can't ignore.   Quotes were strong, reservations looked promising, but conversions, square footage, and churn raised a few concerns.   And while revenue hit a record high, we know t...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're reviewing the weekly figures across all our sites: quotes, reservations, and move-ins, so you know exactly where we stand and what's moving the needle.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.     Today's episode is an absolute cracker. I came across a quote from Alex Hormozi's dad that genuinely stopped me in my tracks.   Four short lines. Simple, powerful, and brutally honest. It got me thinking and writing, and I knew I had to share it here.   We're breaking it down line by line with stories,...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, I'm sharing where I dropped the ball when it came to marketing and ad spend and what it reminded me about staying sharp, even when things seem to be going well.   Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/de...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're unpacking the latest numbers across all our sites as we look at quotes, reservations, and move-ins to see how things are shifting.   Hope you enjoy the episode.     Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: ...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're breaking down May's figures at our Beverley site. It was a tough month for move-ins, conversions, and churn, mostly due to low unit availability.   But despite that, we hit our best revenue month ever. That's the power of recurring income in self storage.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a li...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're looking at May's figures for our Mansfield site. It was a month of highs and lows.   Quotes were strong, but conversions struggled and churn hit a record high. Still, we came close to our best revenue month ever.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Please give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 5...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're breaking down the monthly figures at our Willerby site for May. Hope you like and enjoy the episode.   Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin....

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're talking about the latest figures from across all our sites, looking at quotes, reservations, and move-ins to see how performance is shifting. Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  ht...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today's episode is a wild one as I share the story of a break-in at our Beverley site.   They tried the roller shutters, targeted the containers, and still walked away empty-handed after jamming the doors themselves. There are a few lessons to learn, some laughs to share, and a big shoutout to the team who ha...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into more takeaways from the 2025 Self Storage Industry Report.  This time it's all about where enquiries come from and how much reviews really matter.   Some of the numbers surprised me, some didn't, and I've got a few strong opinions.   Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give it a listen!...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're breaking down more insights from the 2025 Self Storage Industry Report, and I've got some strong opinions.   We're digging into how customers find storage facilities and why they use them. The data is interesting, but some of it left me scratching my head. From internet search stats to confu...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're looking at the latest weekly figures across all our sites.   We're covering quotes, reservations, and move-ins to see how performance is shifting.   Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're continuing our deep dive into the 2025 Self Storage Industry Report, and we're talking about online bookings and technology adoption.   The report says only a small percentage of operators aren't offering online bookings, but that doesn't tell the full story. I've got a slightly controversial...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're continuing our deep dive into the 2025 Self Storage Industry Report, with one key focus: Security features.   From monitored CCTV to 24-hour access, individual room alarms and ID checks, some of these stats genuinely shocked me.   With reports of rising criminal activity, it's more important t...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're continuing our look at the 2025 Self Storage Industry Report, with two key takeaways: operator outlook and rates per square foot.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: ...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into the latest weekly figures from across our sites.   We're covering quotes, reservations, and move-ins to see how performance is shifting.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora....

Happy Friday, Store Nation!     Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving back into the 2025 SSA Report, focusing on two big topics: Expenses and Staff Levels.   We'll break down how costs are shifting, why staff numbers are at their lowest ever, and what that means for you and the industry going forward. Hope you enjoy this episode...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're continuing our review of the 2025 SSA Report and taking a closer look at two more metrics: Churn Rates and Conversions These two metrics reveal what's really happening in the self storage industry. Hope you like and enjoy this episode.     Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.     Today, we're continuing our deep dive into the SSA 2025 industry report and sharing two key takeaways.   We're looking at the number of stores opened per operator, and unpacking affordability by comparing rental rates to disposable income across the UK.     Hope you enjoy the episode.     Give it a listen!   Than...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today, we are diving into the annual industry report and sharing two key takeaways each day so you do not have to wade through it all.   We are kicking off with insights on rate per square foot and occupancy trends across the industry.   Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50%...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're breaking down the weekly figures across all our sites: quotes, reservations, and move-ins.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.c...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.     Today, I'm sharing how I choose new storage locations. What I look for, what gives a site the edge, and why a clear USP matters. Hope you take away some fresh insight from this episode.   Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin...