The Self Storage Show

The Storage Marketplace
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Welcome to "The Self Storage Show," your ultimate resource for everything related to the self storage industry. Hosted by industry expert Jim Ross from 3 Mile Storage Management, this podcast delves into the latest trends, tips, and strategies to help self storage owners and managers optimize their operations and grow their businesses. Each episode features insightful interviews with leading industry professionals, practical advice on marketing, operations, and customer service, as well as innovative solutions to common challenges faced by self-storage facilities. From maximizing occupancy rates to enhancing security measures, "The Self Storage Show" covers it all. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the self storage industry, tune in to "The Self Storage Show" to stay informed and inspired. Join us every week for engaging discussions and actionable insights that will help you take your self storage business to the next level.

  1. 1d ago

    Inside the Conversations Happening in Self Storage Right Now | AI Overview #97

    This is an AI-generated episode of The Storage Marketplace Podcast, created from Storage Meetup #97, recorded live on September 25, 2026. Every Friday, self storage owners, operators, managers, vendors, and industry professionals get together live to do something increasingly rare: Actually talk to each other. No carefully scripted webinar. No polished sales presentation. Just an open room where people can ask questions, demonstrate what they're working on, share experiences, challenge ideas, and learn from others across the industry. This AI-generated episode captures some of the best ideas, insights, and conversations from this week's Storage Meetup, including: • The challenges owners and operators are dealing with right now • New tools, technology, AI, and automation entering self storage • Marketing and operational strategies worth paying attention to • Our Weekly Show & Tell, where members of the industry demonstrate ideas and solutions in action • Lessons and experiences shared by owners, managers, vendors, and industry professionals • Trends, opportunities, and questions shaping where self storage goes next The biggest takeaway? 👉 You don't have to know everything. You just need access to a community willing to share what they know. That's what Storage Meetup is becoming. This AI-generated podcast gives you a quick way to catch up on what happened. But listening to the recap isn't the same as being in the room. Storage Meetup happens live every Friday. Turn your camera on. Watch the Show & Tell. Ask a question. Share an idea. Meet someone new. Then stick around for the smaller breakout-room conversations. 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of The Storage Marketplace Podcast: The Storage Marketplace Podcast Want to join us next Friday? The Storage Marketplace Connect. Learn. Grow. The AI can catch you up on what happened. The community is why you'll want to be there for what happens next.

  2. 5d ago

    Vendor Spotlight: TractIQ | Smarter Data for Self-Storage Investing

    What if you could make self-storage investment decisions with better data, all in one place? In this Storage Marketplace Vendor Spotlight, we're taking a closer look at TractIQ, a data and market intelligence platform built specifically for the self-storage industry. TractIQ brings together market, facility, financial, and listing data to help investors and brokers research opportunities, analyze markets, underwrite deals, and prospect more efficiently. In this episode, we explore: • Self-storage market and facility data • Verified occupancy information and rental comps • Financial records and certified filing data • Real-time self-storage listings • Supply and demand analysis • Tools for underwriting and prospecting • TractIQ's AI Connector and how market intelligence can be brought into AI and productivity tools • How better data can support smarter acquisition and investment decisions Vendor Spotlights from The Storage Marketplace are designed to help self-storage owners, operators, investors, and industry professionals understand the companies, technology, and services available to them, what they do, how they work, and the problems they solve. Want to learn more about TractIQ? Visit TheStorageMarketplace.com to explore TractIQ's virtual booth and discover more solutions for your self-storage business. 🎙️ The Storage Marketplace Podcast Real operators. Real tools. Real results.

  3. Sep 29

    What Self Storage Operators Are Talking About Right Now | AI Overview #96

    This is an AI-generated episode of The Storage Marketplace Podcast, created from Storage Meetup #96, recorded live on September 18, 2026. Every Friday, self storage owners, operators, managers, vendors, and industry professionals show up for one simple reason: To learn from each other. Storage Meetup isn't another webinar with people talking at you. It's a live, interactive room where people ask questions, demonstrate what they're working on, share what's working (and what isn't), and connect with others dealing with the same challenges. Storage Meetup #96 included our Weekly Show & Tell, community discussion, attendee questions, industry insights, and smaller breakout-room conversations. This AI-generated episode pulls together some of the most interesting ideas and takeaways from the room, including: • What owners and operators are dealing with right now • New tools, technology, AI, and automation entering self storage • Marketing and operational ideas worth testing • Real-world lessons from people actually running facilities • Different perspectives from owners, managers, vendors, and industry professionals • Ideas and opportunities that emerge when people openly share what they're learning The biggest takeaway? 👉 You don't need another presentation. Sometimes you just need to get in a room with other people doing the work. That's what happens every Friday. This AI-generated podcast gives you the highlights. But it can't recreate the community. Come watch the Show & Tell. Turn your camera on. Ask a question. Share an idea. Meet another operator. Then stick around for the smaller breakout rooms where some of the best conversations happen. Storage Meetup is free and happens every Friday. Learn more and join us live at: 👉 https://thestoragemarketplace.com/ Connect. Learn. Grow. Listen to the recap. Then come be part of the next conversation. We'll see you Friday.

  4. Sep 25

    Vendor Spotlight: StorageDefender | Smart Self-Storage Security That Creates Revenue

    What if better security could also become a new revenue stream for your self-storage facility? In this Storage Marketplace Vendor Spotlight, we're taking a closer look at StorageDefender, a technology company bringing smart monitoring and security solutions specifically to the self-storage industry. StorageDefender's technology uses sensors and real-time alerts to give tenants greater visibility into what's happening inside their units, while giving operators another way to enhance the customer experience and generate recurring revenue. In this episode, we explore: • StorageDefender's Smart Storage Units and Smart Zones • Motion, temperature, and humidity monitoring • Real-time text alerts for tenants • How operators can offer smart security as an additional service • Property management software integrations • Centralized monitoring and facility management • Solutions for RV and marine storage • How security technology can create recurring monthly revenue Vendor Spotlights from The Storage Marketplace are designed to help self-storage owners and operators understand the companies, technology, and services available to them, what they do, how they work, and the problems they solve. Want to learn more about StorageDefender? Visit TheStorageMarketplace.com to explore their virtual booth and discover more solutions for your self-storage business. 🎙️ The Storage Marketplace Podcast Real operators. Real tools. Real results.

  5. Sep 22

    What You Missed in Self Storage This Week | AI Overview #95

    This is an AI-generated episode of The Storage Marketplace Podcast, created from Storage Meetup #95, recorded live on September 11, 2026. Every Friday, self storage owners, operators, managers, vendors, and industry professionals get together live to talk about what's happening in the business right now. No scripts. No sales pitches. No waiting for the next conference. Just real people, real questions, real tools, and real conversations. Storage Meetup #95 featured our Weekly Show & Tell, open discussion, attendee questions, industry insights, and plenty of spontaneous conversations between people working in self storage every day. This AI-generated overview pulls together some of the most interesting ideas and takeaways from the room, including: • Tools and solutions being used by storage operators right now • AI, automation, technology, and where the industry is headed • Marketing and operational ideas worth testing • Real challenges facing owners, managers, and vendors • Lessons and experiences shared openly by people across the industry • New ideas and opportunities that surfaced simply because the right people were in the room together And that last one might be the most important. Some of the best conversations in self storage don't happen from a stage. They happen when someone asks a question, another operator says, "We've dealt with that," and suddenly the whole room starts sharing ideas. That's Storage Meetup. This AI-generated podcast gives you the highlights. But the real thing happens live. Storage Meetup happens every Friday. Come watch the Show & Tell, turn your camera on, ask a question, share an idea, meet someone new, and stick around for the breakout rooms. Learn more and join us at: 👉 https://thestoragemarketplace.com/ Connect. Learn. Grow. Listen to what you missed this week. Then make sure you're in the room next Friday.

  6. Sep 18

    Vendor Spotlight: Cubby | The AI-Native Platform for Self-Storage Management

    What happens when AI is built directly into the software running your self-storage operation? In this Storage Marketplace Vendor Spotlight, we're taking a closer look at Cubby, an AI-native management platform built specifically for self-storage operators. Cubby brings many of the day-to-day pieces of facility management together in one platform, while using AI to automate and simplify work across the operation. In this episode, we explore: • How Cubby approaches self-storage management differently • AI agents and automated sales inquiries • Dynamic pricing and revenue management • E-commerce move-ins and checkouts • Call transcription and operational insights • Real-time data and reporting • Integrations and migrating from an existing platform Vendor Spotlights from The Storage Marketplace are designed to help self-storage owners and operators better understand the companies, technology, and services available to them, what they actually do, how they work, and the problems they solve. Want to learn more about Cubby? Visit TheStorageMarketplace.com to explore Cubby's virtual booth, watch their Show & Tell, and discover more solutions for your self-storage business. 🎙️ The Storage Marketplace Podcast Real operators. Real tools. Real results.

  7. Sep 15

    The Ideas, Tools & Conversations Moving Self Storage Forward | AI Overview #94

    This is an AI-generated episode of The Storage Marketplace Podcast, created from Storage Meetup #94, recorded live on September 4, 2026. Every Friday, self storage owners, operators, managers, vendors, and industry professionals come together for something pretty simple: Show up. Turn the cameras on. Talk shop. Share what you know. Storage Meetup #94 featured our Weekly Show & Tell, open discussion, attendee questions, industry insights, and the kind of spontaneous conversations that happen when you put people from across self storage into the same room. This AI-generated overview pulls out some of the best ideas and takeaways from the meetup, including: • New tools, services, and technology being used across self storage • AI and automation changing how operators work • Marketing and operational ideas worth paying attention to • Real challenges being faced by owners and managers • Lessons and perspectives shared by operators, vendors, and industry professionals • Trends and opportunities that could shape where the industry goes next The big takeaway? 👉 You don't have to figure everything out by yourself. Someone else in this industry has probably faced the same problem, tested the same idea, discovered a useful tool, or learned a lesson that could save you a lot of time. That's why Storage Meetup exists. This AI-generated podcast can give you the highlights. But it can't introduce you to the person in the room who might have the answer to your next problem. Storage Meetup happens live every Friday. Watch the Show & Tell. Ask a question. Share what you're working on. Meet owners, operators, managers, and vendors. Then stick around for the smaller breakout-room conversations. Learn more and join us live next Friday at: 👉 https://thestoragemarketplace.com/ Connect. Learn. Grow. Listen to the recap today. Then get in the room with us next Friday.

  8. Sep 11

    Vendor Spotlight: StorageReach | AI-Driven Reputation Management for Self Storage

    How much is your facility's online reputation impacting rentals? In this Storage Marketplace Vendor Spotlight, we're taking a closer look at StorageReach, a reputation management platform built specifically for self-storage operators. We explore how StorageReach uses AI and automation to help facilities generate more customer reviews, manage review responses, strengthen their Google presence, and turn a better online reputation into more opportunities for move-ins. You'll learn: • What StorageReach does • How automated review requests work • How AI can simplify reputation management • Why reviews and Google visibility matter for self-storage facilities • Where StorageReach fits into a facility's marketing strategy Vendor Spotlights are designed to give self-storage owners and operators a quick, easy way to discover the companies, technology, and services available to help them run stronger businesses. Want to learn more about StorageReach? Visit TheStorageMarketplace.com to explore their virtual booth, watch their Show & Tell, and discover more solutions for your self-storage business. 🎙️ The Storage Marketplace Podcast Real operators. Real tools. Real results.

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Welcome to "The Self Storage Show," your ultimate resource for everything related to the self storage industry. Hosted by industry expert Jim Ross from 3 Mile Storage Management, this podcast delves into the latest trends, tips, and strategies to help self storage owners and managers optimize their operations and grow their businesses. Each episode features insightful interviews with leading industry professionals, practical advice on marketing, operations, and customer service, as well as innovative solutions to common challenges faced by self-storage facilities. From maximizing occupancy rates to enhancing security measures, "The Self Storage Show" covers it all. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the self storage industry, tune in to "The Self Storage Show" to stay informed and inspired. Join us every week for engaging discussions and actionable insights that will help you take your self storage business to the next level.

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  • Creator
    The Storage Marketplace
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    376
  • Rating
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    The Self Storage Show

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