Hacking Self Storage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're diving into a question every aspiring operator wants answered: How much does it really cost to open a self-storage facility?   Whether you're considering your first site or just curious about the numbers behind the business, this one's for you.   Hope you enjoy the episode.   Give...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   In today's episode, we're breaking down our weekly figures across all sites.   I'll be sharing the latest numbers on quotes, reservations, and move-ins, along with key insights from our performance.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're talking about cash flow challenges in self-storage.   I'll walk you through the real numbers from my sites, including the costs of groundworks, rent deals, and the true price of opening a facility.   It's not all doom and gloom, but it's definitely something you need to plan for if you're cons...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, I'm breaking down exactly how much rent I pay at each of my sites.   I'll share the numbers, my leasehold strategy, and why I'm still choosing to rent.   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 Sh...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about the weekly figures across our self storage sites, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and square footage.   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 o...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into the monthly figures for March across all our sites, exploring quotes, move-ins, occupancy, revenue, and the standout trends shaping performance. Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, I'm back from the World Self Storage Conference in Las Vegas and diving straight into our weekly figures across all sites.   I'll break down the latest numbers on quotes, reservations, move-ins, and share insights into what's going well and what needs attention.   Hope you enjoy the epi...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into the monthly figures for our Willerby site for March. 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.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr. Se...

Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're wrapping up the week by looking at the combined Q1 revenue figures from 2024 to 2025 across my five sites. I hope you enjoy this 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...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.     Today, we're comparing the Q1 revenue for Mansfield, looking at the numbers from 2024 and 2025.     I'll be sharing insights on revenue growth, how we're managing our sites, and the factors behind the numbers.    Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today we're comparing the Q1 revenue for Clough Road and Wrexham as we look at the numbers from 2024 and 2025.   You'll hear what's changed, what's driving performance, and how each site is tracking for the year.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! G...

Good morning, Store Nation!  Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're comparing the Q1 revenue for Beverley and Willerby between 2024 and 2025.   I'll share insights on revenue growth, how we're managing our sites, and the factors behind the numbers.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 m...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're discussing our weekly figures across all our sites. I'll be sharing the latest numbers on quotes, reservations, and move-ins, along with key takeaways from our performance.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months wit...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today marks a huge milestone for us: site number seven is officially signed!   In this episode, I'm sharing the journey behind the deal. The highs, the challenges, and why this location has been on my radar for years.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Spons...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast!   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into how our Mansfield sites performed in January and February 2025 compared to 2024.   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.l...

Good morning, Store Nation!   On today's episode of Hacking Self Storage, we're comparing January and February 2025 revenue with the same period in 2024 at Clough Rd and Wrexham. Clough Rd continues to be a challenge due to competition and demographics, but we're still making steady progress. Meanwhile, Wrexham has been a huge success, proving that the right systems and strategies work. Hope you e...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're comparing 2025 revenue with 2024 revenue for our Beverley and Willerby sites.   I'll break down the numbers for January and February, discuss the key differences, and explore what's driving the growth. Plus, I'll share why revenue management and pricing strategy are crucial for self-storage success.   Hope yo...

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.   I'll share the latest numbers on quotes, reservations, and move-ins, along with key takeaways from our performance.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today, I'm sharing a simple email that unlocked unexpected cash flow.   This quick hack changed how I handle payments and could help you free up cash in your business too.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off you...

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 journey of The Storage Bros, two guys building their self-storage empire from scratch.   They're documenting their progress every step of the way, sharing real numbers, challenges, and wins.   We'll explore what makes their approach unique, what we...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're looking at our Glasgow monthly figures.   Occupancy is high, but there's still room for growth. I'll break down what's working and where we can improve Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind   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.   Today, we're diving into the latest monthly figures for our Mansfield site.   It's been a strong month, though there's room for improvement in areas like conversions and revenue.   Mansfield remains a solid performer.   Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Master...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to Hacking Self Storage.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, I'm breaking down the weekly figures across all six of our sites, covering revenue, reservations, move-ins, and more.   I'll also share what's working and where we can improve.   Hope you enjoy the episode!   Give it a listen.   Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind   Thanks to our Spons...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In this episode, I'm sharing Wrexham's February results. Strong quotes and solid reservations, but there are a few areas for improvement like conversion rates and customer acquisition costs.   March is already shaping up to be a record-breaking month.   I hope you enjoy this episode. Let's dive in!   Join...

Good morning, Store Nation!     Welcome back to Hacking Self Storage.     Today, I'm diving into the February figures for our Clough Road site.     It's been a mixed month with great move-ins but challenges around revenue and churn.   I hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: ...