Thaddeus Campbell

Stories Behind the Door

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Self-storage isn't just square footage — it's a booming industry powered by smart operators, bold investors, sharp brokers, and everyday people making things happen. Hosted by Thaddeus Campbell, Stories Behind the Door pulls back the curtain on the real players behind the deals, developments, and day-to-day grind. Every week, we sit down with the people who are shaping the future of storage and flex space — one story at a time. If you're in the business or thinking about getting in, this is your front-row seat.

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Thaddeus Campbell

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Sometimes it's not chasing the money that leads to the pot of gold. 23.07.2025 36:43

Join me for a captivating discussion with Jacob Pandl, co-founder of NodaFI, a technology company revolutionizing facility operations in the self-storage sector. Jacob shares his unique entrepreneurial path, tracing back to his roots in his family's German American restaurant business in Milwaukee. He recounts his pivotal experience as a software engineer at Zendesk where he honed his skills befor...

The High Standards Learned from BJJ & Football for Business Success 18.07.2025 31:35

Ever wondered how top entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of real estate and build successful ventures? In this episode of Stories Behind the Door, I sit down with Brad Noble, a prominent self-storage developer and entrepreneur, to unpack his incredible journey and insights. Brad shares his unconventional entry into the self-storage industry, from a college business plan to becoming a develope...

Learn the Biggest Lessons from a 40 Year Career in Self Storage 09.07.2025 35:32

Join me on Stories Behind the Door as I chat with Maurice Pogoda, President and Founder of Pogoda Companies, about his fascinating journey into the self-storage industry. This 30-minute conversation is a must-listen for anyone in or aspiring to be in the self-storage niche! Maurice takes us back to the 1980s, sharing what it was like when the self-storage landscape was still largely underdeveloped...

Get the lowdown on the Steel Market in Storage 02.07.2025 38:10

What happens when an archaeologist becomes a builder in the self-storage world? In this episode, I talk with Patrick McAllister about how he transitioned from studying ancient ruins to leading complex construction projects in the storage industry. We dive into entrepreneurship, managing stress on big builds, and why relationships are everything in business. Patrick also shares insights on the evol...

Storage Has Huge Operational Benefits, but That's Not Even the Best Part 25.06.2025 30:45

In this episode of Stories Behind the Door , I sit down with David Clarke, Vice President of Development at The Storage Acquisition Group, and someone I credit as one of the first people to encourage me to launch this podcast. We talk about his shift from retail to self-storage, the off-market strategy behind TSAG, and what makes development in this space so uniquely challenging. David also shares...

Matt Lang, president of Go Store it Storage, shares his unique take on Discount Pricing and ECRI's 18.06.2025 34:19

How do you scale a self storage portfolio in 2025 without losing focus on operations? In this episode, Thaddeus Campbell talks with Matt Lang, President of Go Store It Storage, about his journey into the industry and what's changing behind the scenes. They cover everything from market trends and rate movement to acquisitions, third-party management, and staying competitive in an increasingly insti...