AI to Self-Storage: Beam Me Up, Scotty

The Magic Wand Revamping Self-Storage Industry Yes, we’re talking about taking your self-storage business on a roller-coaster ride to the future—buckle up. The Bionic Arm of Self-Storage The magical allure encapsulated in Masha Nova’s blog post-Fast-Train to Success: Applying Artificial Intelligence in Self-Storage Operation would make anyone consider jumping on the AI train sooner rather…

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Management Diaries: How Developers Can Harness Property Managers’ Expertise

In a recent episode of the Multi-Housing News’ (MHN) Management Diaries podcast, veteran property manager Marc Kotler links the success of multifamily developments to astute property management. Currently helming the New Development Group at FirstService Residential, Kotler boasts an impressive 25-year industry experience. Throughout the conversation with host Denile Doyle, Kotler discusses the importance of…

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Friday Self-Storage Update

The Pulse of the Self-Storage Industry: Insights and Innovations Here’s a concise overview of notable developments and advice from leading figures and sources in the self-storage sector. Financial Outlooks and Dividend News Extra Space Storage Inc. kicks off 2024 with a promising dividend announcement, as detailed by The Herald Journal. This move underscores the company’s…

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IDEO STORAGE DAILY UPDATE March 4, 2025 Self-storage isn’t just garages for rent. It’s a $40-billion industry in constant motion, where the right deal, the right tech, or the right strategy can make or break an operator. Investors are doubling down, developers are breaking ground, and tech is rewriting how tenants store their stuff. Today’s…

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When Change Hits the Fan: Handling the Office Resistance

Navigating Employee Resistance to Change: A Comprehensive Approach Change is the only constant in today’s fast-paced business environment. Yet, one of the most significant challenges organizations face is employees who dig in their heels and resist change like it’s a personal vendetta. Understanding and managing this resistance isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s crucial for survival. Let’s…

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Scaling Heights in the Storage World: A Deep Dive into Public Storage’s Investment Potential

In a recent article, Seeking Alpha contributor Jodi Jacobson brings Public Storage (NYSE:NYSE: PSA), a leader in the self-storage sector, into focus. The author paints an informative picture for potential investors by navigating us through the company’s resilience to macroeconomic events, sustained demand, and expected returns based on the current share price. Public Storage, one…

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1784 Holdings: Spearheading Expansion in UK’s Self-Storage Arena

The US-based company, 1784 Holdings, known for its premium development, construction, and expertise in self-storage facilities, is foraying into the UK market. This notable information comes via a planning statement submitted to Broadland District Council (BDC), denoting its strategic intention to “expand its portfolio” across the UK. As detailed in the submitted application, the proposed…

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From Clutter to Clarity: The Self-Storage Facility’s Extreme Makeover

Storage Wars: The Art of Decluttering Your Self-Storage Empire Introduction Picture this: You’ve just acquired a self-storage facility, and it’s more ‘Storage Wars’ than ‘Marie Kondo’. The place is a mix of forgotten treasures and just plain forgotten. It’s time to clean house, but where do you start? In the self-storage world, ‘cleaning house’ isn’t…

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