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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Locked In: The Comedic Highs and Legal Lows of Self-Storage

Are you tired of the same old, mundane updates from the self-storage industry? Brace yourself! We’re spicing things up with a dive into Florida’s perplexing legal updates, indispensable tax strategies straight from the pros, and the latest tech-savvy tips to turbocharge your facility’s allure. Imagine streamlining operations while sidestepping costly legal snares. Stay tuned as…

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Modern Storage Media Nabs Legal Eagle Scott Zucker for Monthly Legal Lowdown: Self-Storage Sector Bewildered

In a move that’s rattled the cages of the self-storage world, Modern Storage Media has officially teamed up with legal maestro Scott Zucker. This unprecedented alliance is set to deliver the “Legal Monthly Minute,” a column that promises to dissect the legal entanglements of self-storage with the precision of a laser-guided missile. Industry insiders are…

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Pennsylvania Honors SAM once more as “Best Place to Work

Pennsylvania-based Storage Asset Management (SAM) achieves a noteworthy accomplishment, securing a place in the list of “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” for the fourth time. Reputed publications, “Central Penn Business Journal” and “Lehigh Valley Business” bestowed this recognition at a gala awards ceremony on December 7th, 2023. With its firm commitment to positively influencing…

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Whose Money Is It Anyway? Navigating the Tricky World of Non-Tenant Self-Storage Payments

Looks Like Your Ex Just Paid Your Storage Rent! Decoding the Debacles of Self-Storage Payments. Self-storage isn’t just about stashing things in a forgotten corner; it’s about management, payments, tenants, and even their well-meaning friends or relatives who suddenly decide to help with their payments. In a recent post, industry expert Carol Mixon takes us…

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SSL Shenanigans: How Not to Let Your Web Security Turn into a Soap Opera ‍♂️

Navigating the Challenges of SSL Certificate Reissuance for Self-Storage Websites In today’s digital age, securing your self-storage website is non-negotiable. One of the cornerstones of web security is the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate, a digital passport that establishes a secure link between your website and your customers’ browsers. Think of it as the digital…

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Stepping Up the Game: Evan Stephens Takes on CIO Role at Go Store It Self Storage

In significant news emanating from the self-storage archipelago, Go Store It Self Storage has announced the promotion of Evan Stephens from director to chief investment officer (CIO). This significant development was revealed in a recent press release from the company where Evan Stephens’ role was outlined. He will steer the company’s investment strategy with a…

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