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Eric Manning

Eric Manning

🔒📚 Hi! I'm Eric Manning, a self-storage operations nerd, and lifelong learner. 🗝️ join me as we explore the storage world, one witty insight at a time! 📦😊🔑

From Oil Rigs to Storage Units: An Unexpected Journey

From Oil Rigs to Storage Units: An Unexpected Journey

**Meta Description:** Discover the unexpected journey of Ojai Oil as it transforms from an oil company to a thriving storage facility business, Golden State Storage, and learn about the challenges faced during this industry crossover.

Forget Discounts, Tell a Story: A Revolutionary Tale for Retail Rebels

Forget Discounts, Tell a Story: A Revolutionary Tale for Retail Rebels

Dive into the shockingly novel idea that selling stuff isn't just about slashing prices! In this post, we reveal the ancient secret of storytelling in sales - because, apparently, customers are humans who like good stories, not just walking wallets waitin

AI to Self-Storage: Beam Me Up, Scotty

AI to Self-Storage: Beam Me Up, Scotty

Explore the potential of AI in transforming the self-storage industry, offering benefits from effective data interpretation to revolutionizing sales, marketing, and customer experience. Masha Nova's blog post provides insights and guidance for storage ope

Expert Insights or Clickbait Confusion? Unpacking the 'Storage Wisdom' from a Carport Seller

Expert Insights or Clickbait Confusion? Unpacking the 'Storage Wisdom' from a Carport Seller

Join us as we embark on a satirical journey through the 'highly authoritative' self-storage market report from a carport retailer. Prepare for an eye-opening critique of statistics that might just redefine industry standards—or not.

Florida Legislature Drops Self-Storage Sales Tax Effective Dec. 1

Florida's self-storage sales tax sees a drop from 5.5% to 4.5% on lease payments, lightening the financial burden on those renting commercial real estate. Effective on December 1, self-storage operators can now enjoy increased revenue due to the tax relie

Storage Wars Episode 2: Rodents & Roaches Attack

Storage Wars Episode 2: Rodents & Roaches Attack

Learn how to protect your self-storage property from unwelcome vermin with these three prevention tips by pest-management guru, Robert Lockwood. Explore pest identification, proactive actions, and when to call in the professionals to ensure the safety of

Trying to Squeeze Blood from a Turnip? Tips for Securing Self-Storage Financing in Today's Economy

Trying to Squeeze Blood from a Turnip? Tips for Securing Self-Storage Financing in Today's Economy

Discover tips for securing self-storage construction financing in a challenging economy, including adapting finance strategies, navigating market trends, and assessing liquidity opportunities.