Hacking Self Storage

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, I'm breaking down last week's figures and sharing insights to help you grow your business. 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 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to another episode of Hacking Self Storage.   Today, we're diving into the February figures for our Beverley site.  I'll break down the key stats, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue, and share why Beverley had a standout month.   I hope you enjoy the episode!   Please give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Maste...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to another episode of Hacking Self Storage.   Today, we're looking at the February figures for our Willerby site. I'll break down the key stats, including quotes, move-ins, occupancy rates, and revenue, and share insights on why this winter has been exceptional for us.   I'll also highlight what's working, what needs improvement, and what this means for t...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back for another episode of the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're looking at Beverley's revenue growth over the last eight years and the key lessons that made it possible. I'll share insights from working with top self-storage consultants, the power of investing in your own knowledge, and how small tweaks can lead to big gains. I hope you enjoy the...

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about how we charge prices at our Beverley site and why it works. I'll share the key factors that drive our success and how you can apply them to your business. I hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   It's Monday, which means we're diving into my weekly figures! I'll break down the numbers and share key insights into what's driving this success so you can apply it to your own business.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Ma...

Happy Friday, Store Nation!     Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.     I'm your host, Dean Booty.     Today, we're talking about the biggest downside of container sites.     I'll explain how this can be both a strength and a weakness and how to stay ahead of the competition.     I hope you enjoy this episode.     Give it a listen!       Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind  ...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're talking about why small container sites can be highly profitable.   I'll share numbers from our Beverley site and show how even a compact site can generate great returns.   Give it a listen!   Join the UK's First Self Storage Mastermind   Thanks to our Sponsors! Get 50% off your first 3 months...

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 something exciting—the launch of our first ever self storage mastermind!   I'll share why I created this mastermind, what it includes, and how it can help you grow your self storage business. Plus, I'll discuss how we'll be working together one on one...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're reviewing the weekly figures from our sites, and it's been an incredible week! I hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ga...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, I'm sharing powerful lessons from Bedros Keuilian that can transform your mindset and business.   We'll explore why investing in mentorship, learning from experts, and committing to personal growth is the best investment you can make. I hope you gain some new knowledge and insight from th...

Happy Wednesday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   Today, we're diving into the weekly figures for all of our sites.   I'll share how many quotes, reservations, and move-ins we had, plus key takeaways from our performance.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora.co/de...

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're reviewing the January figures for our new Glasgow site.   I'll break down key stats, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue. Plus, I'll share insights on why container storage is a great investment, how it's performing, and the opportunities ahead.   I...

Happy Friday, 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 monthly figures for Willerby.   I'll break down key stats, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue. Plus, I'll share insights on performance and what's working well.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sp...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   Today, we're diving into the monthly figures for Wrexham. I'll break down key stats, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue, plus insights on performance and areas for improvement. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsors! Get 50% off your first 3 mo...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   Today, we're diving into the Mansfield monthly figures. Spoiler alert—it was a fantastic month!   I'll share key stats, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue, plus insights on what made this site our most successful opening yet.   We'll also discuss the challenges of launching Mansfield, th...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   Today, we're reviewing the monthly figures across all six sites, starting with Beverley.   I'll share key stats, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue.   I hope you like and enjoy the episode. Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora:  https://stora...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   It's Monday, which means we're diving into last week's numbers. I'll share how many quotes, reservations, and move-ins we had, plus key takeaways from our performance.   We'll also talk about the importance of website traffic, the sales funnel, and how to optimize your online presence for bett...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into the rise of new self-storage technology and how it's transforming the industry.   Will major operators embrace app-based access, or will independent facilities take the lead?   I'll share my thoughts on why this tech is a game-changer, how it can cut costs, and whether...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning into the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   Today, we're talking about self-storage cheat codes—simple yet powerful strategies to become a better operator.   I share lessons from my early days, the importance of understanding customers, and a key tactic that transformed my business.   Hope you get some golden nuggets from this one.   Give it a listen...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning into the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   Today, we're talking about the three different types of occupancy that every self-storage operator should understand.   We'll break down why these numbers matter, how they impact pricing strategies, and how to use them to optimize your facility's performance.   I hope you gain some new knowledge and insight...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about our weekly figures for all of our sites. We'll cover the loss of 2,000 square feet in one day, but also the discovery of an exciting new site.   I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora:  https://stora.co/ Gavin Shield...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast. Today's episode is different but incredibly important. We're talking about mental health in business, especially for self-employed individuals.  I'll share eye-opening statistics, my personal experiences, and why we need to normalize talking about our struggles.   Remember, you're not alone. This too will pass. Give it...

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into the best way to handle price increases. I'll share the exact wording we use in our price increase emails, why keeping it simple is key, and how leading with the lowest number reduces pushback. I hope you enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sp...

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're breaking down the weekly figures from all of my self-storage sites.   I hope you 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/   Mr Self Storage:  https://www.m...