What's Up, SSA?

In the 4th episode of “What’s Up, SSA?”, host Erin Lightfoot handles a surprise addition to the podcast production crew while juggling enlightening conversations with several members of the Self Storage Association’s team.   First, Erin speaks with SSA’s Sr. VP of Events & Education Ginny Stengel. They discuss how the Fall Conference programming promises to deliver a new twist on how we delive...

This episode of “What’s Up, SSA?” features a conversation with our President and CEO, Tim Dietz. Tim and Erin cover the notable changes in the industry and the association during his tenure, industry challenges to address, and ultimately get censored when they try to talk about our upcoming Fall Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas this September. Before that special segment, Erin speaks with...

In this edition of “What’s Up, SSA?” host Erin Lightfoot speaks with SSA staff to shed light on a variety of topics curated specifically for our members. SSA's EVP & Chief Legal Officer, Joe Doherty, dives into a recently passed law in California and how operators can comply. He and Erin also discuss lame duck governors and how they can influence industry legislation. If you want to get even m...

In the premiere episode of “What’s Up, SSA?” we hear directly from the staff of the Self Storage Association while they host the national SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas in March of 2026. Host Erin Lightfoot, SSA’s Director of Events & Education, procures the inside scoop on: How surveillance pricing bills are affecting self storage operators and what the SSA is do...

You think you know your Self Storage Association...but do you really know what's up with the SSA? When we're not hosting the highest caliber national self storage industry events, the team at the SSA is hard at work protecting the industry through advocacy, curating the latest research and data, supporting regional and state events, and fulfilling our duty as the only not for profit self storage t...