Zero to 100: The Self Storage Development Podcast

Brady McDonald
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Zero to 100: The Self Storage Development Podcast—powered by Barefoot Land Co. The show is built for and by developers, focusing on the real behind-the-scenes journey—from raw land to Class A storage. Every episode breaks down real deals, market trends, and lessons from operators actually in the field. No fluff. Just practical, on-the-ground wisdom. 

Episodes

  1. MAR 27

    Episode 3: Big Vision, Bigger Deals and Billion-Dollar Storage with Arthur Hood

    In this episode of the Self Storage Development Podcast, Brady McDonald sits down with investor and developer Arthur Hood to unpack how he’s helping build a massive self storage platform from the ground up. Arthur shares his journey from construction, trucking, and real estate finance into large-scale self storage development, and breaks down what it really takes to scale in today’s market. They dive into joint venture partnerships, entitlements, debt relationships, value-add vs. development, capital raising, and what separates operators who actually get deals done. This conversation also goes beyond the spreadsheets. Arthur opens up about risk, leverage, private capital, why most people are not cut out for development, and the reality that bigger money does not automatically bring bigger fulfillment. If you want a no-BS look at how major storage deals are structured and what it takes to build something truly meaningful, this episode delivers. What you’ll learn: How Arthur structures high-level development partnerships Why self storage development can outperform value-add What lenders are really looking for in today’s market Why entitlements create massive upside and massive risk The role relationships play in raising debt and equity Why chasing money alone will never be enoughWhether you’re a new or seasoned self storage investor, you won’t want to miss this!  👤 Connect with Arthur Hood Instagram: @arthurhooddotcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthurhooddotcom LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arthur-hood-455a8310/ Website: https://www.arthurhood.com/

    41 min
  2. Episode 2: Flex Space, Big Checks and Bigger Deals with Alex Quezada

    12/09/2025

    Episode 2: Flex Space, Big Checks and Bigger Deals with Alex Quezada

    What does it take to go from selling timeshares to building a $47 million self-storage portfolio—without using your own money? In this episode, Alex Quezada takes us inside the mind of a master self-storage creator. From quitting a six-figure timeshare job to transacting 18 self-storage deals (13 of which were seller-financed), Alex shares the unconventional yet wildly effective strategies that have made him one of the top creative dealmakers in the country. You’ll hear: How Alex turned a five-cap deal into a 12-cap in six monthsThe exact seller financing terms he uses to lock in generational dealsWhy flex space and industrial storage are the next frontierHis full breakdown of a 70,000+ sq ft ground-up development in TallahasseeHow he raises capital with single-check writers—and why credibility beats capital every timeIf you're in real estate, you’ll walk away with a playbook. If you're new, you’ll walk away with clarity. This is an unfiltered deep dive into high-level self-storage entrepreneurship. 👤 Connect with Alex Quezada Instagram: @alex.the.investor.quezadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.theinvestor.quezada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexquezada86/Website: https://vaultventures.net/Group: Self Storage Creators – Weekly coaching, community, and deal supportYouTube: Alex Quezada The Investor QuezadaWant more of the Zero to 100: Self Storage Development Podcast? Follow our Instagram page for updates and new drops: @barefootlandcoVisit our website and subscribe to our newsletter: www.barefootlandco.comFollow Brady on Instagram: @brady.mcdonald84Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: Barefoot Land CoUntil next time, keep building!

    53 min
  3. Episode 1: From Dentistry to Developer: How Wayde Elliott Built a Self Storage Empire

    08/18/2025

    Episode 1: From Dentistry to Developer: How Wayde Elliott Built a Self Storage Empire

    Welcome to the first episode of The Zero to 100: Self Storage and Development Podcast with Brady McDonald! 🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving into the incredible story of Wayde Elliott, visionary and founder of StoreIT, who left a 20-year dentistry career to build a multi-million dollar self-storage empire.  He shares the exact steps, challenges, and strategies that took him from dentist chairs to ground-up developments to massive exits — including a $10M windfall on a single deal. 📈 Learn how Wayde: Transitioned from dentistry to real estateNavigated his first nightmare development (and profited)Finds conversion deals others missBuilt a lean, EOS-powered teamRaises capital using his 3 Ts🔥 Whether you’re a real estate investor, developer, or just getting started, this episode is packed with golden nuggets. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes with top storage pros and developers who are scaling fast! Connect with Wayde Elliott & StoreIT 🌐 Website: https://www.storeit.com/ 📧 Email: wayde@storeit.com 📱 Instagram:@waydeelliottdmd 💼 LinkedIn: Wayde Elliott

    47 min
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Zero to 100: The Self Storage Development Podcast—powered by Barefoot Land Co. The show is built for and by developers, focusing on the real behind-the-scenes journey—from raw land to Class A storage. Every episode breaks down real deals, market trends, and lessons from operators actually in the field. No fluff. Just practical, on-the-ground wisdom. 

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