Georgia’s New Storage Laws: No Signature? No Problem!

Understanding Georgia’s House Bill 934: New Regulations for Self-Service Storage Facilities Introduction In 2023, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 934, bringing significant changes to how self-service storage facilities operate in the state. This bill aims to streamline rental agreement procedures, clarify lien enforcement, and provide clear guidelines for removing stored property. In this…

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Daily Dispatch: Key Moves in Self-Storage and Wine Cellar Innovations

Today’s newsletter highlights significant industry developments, including Corey Rasmussen’s strategic move to Storage Exchange and the innovative wine cellar launch by Compass Self Storage in Florida. These stories underscore the dynamic evolution of the self-storage industry and its expansion into specialized market segments. Corey Rasmussen Steps into a New Venture with Storage ExchangeCorey Rasmussen has…

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Inside Self Storage’s Latest Fluff Piece: A Masterclass in Stating the Obvious

Another day, another example of poor content marketing. Inside Self Storage has graced us with yet another low-value article that offers absolutely nothing for professionals in the self-storage industry. Slow clap Well done, Inside Self Storage. You’ve truly outdone yourselves this time. Site-Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Boat/RV-Storage Facility Shipshape The article includes advice from…

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Why Your Boss Needs to Be a Jerk (Sometimes)

The Necessity of Radical Candor in Organizational Success IntroductionIn today’s business world, clear and honest communication isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. Recently, an employee at our company mishandled our facility’s operating system settings, causing major disruptions. This incident underscores the urgent need for Radical Candor, a concept from Kim Scott’s Radical Candor, which emphasizes…

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Public Storage: A Buy-and-Hold REIT Taking Advantage of the Expanding Self-Storage Industry

In a comprehensive analysis published on Seeking Alpha titled “Public Storage: A REIT for Investors Looking to Collect Dividends for the Long Term,” the author articulates why Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) should be a quintessential part of investors’ portfolios. Despite the 2023 volatility in the REIT sector due to escalating interest rates, Public Storage remained…

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