The Storage Rebellion

Chris Michaels
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The Storage Rebellion Show is a self storage podcast about the discipline, leadership, and character behind real success in self storage. Most investors are taught a simple roadmap: deals lead to wealth, and wealth leads to freedom. But money doesn’t create freedom — it magnifies the person holding it. If the foundation is weak, success only amplifies the cracks. Hosted by Chris Michaels, the show features honest conversations with investors and operators about building self storage businesses and becoming the kind of person capable of sustaining real freedom.

  1. 5d ago

    SE 2 EPISODE 6: SBA Lending Masterclass With Live Oak Bank

    Most self-storage investors think they understand SBA loans... Until they actually talk to someone who does them every day. In Episode 6 of The Storage Rebellion Show, I sat down with Anne Mino, Senior Loan Officer on Live Oak Bank's Self-Storage Lending Team and an experienced storage owner herself. We unpack topics like: Common SBA misconceptionsCreative ways to finance acquisitionsWhat lenders are actually looking forMistakes that can slow down or kill a dealOpportunities many investors don't even realize exist Whether you're buying your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, understanding your financing options can open doors that conventional thinking won't. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage visit www.thestoragerebellion.com

  2. Jul 28

    SE 2 EPISODE 5: Building Storage Freedom & Helping Others Do The Same With Nick Paul

    In this episode of The Storage Rebellion Show, we're joined by Nick Paul, who is now leading our brand-new First Close coaching group. We dive into why we made the change, what members can expect from the new format, and why Nick was the right person to lead it. Beyond that, Nick shares his own journey in self-storage—from getting started to building a successful business—and the lessons that had the biggest impact along the way. We talk about the mistakes new investors make, what actually moves the needle early on, and the mindset required to stay in the game long enough to succeed. Whether you're still chasing your first facility or looking to sharpen your approach, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest conversation from someone who's been through it. Learn more about Storage Rebellion at www.thestoragerebellion.com Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

  3. Jul 21

    SE2 EPISODE 4: Marketing Is the Easy Part. Building a Great Business Is Hard | Tommy Nguyen (StoragePug)

    Most people know Tommy Nguyen as the marketing guy behind StoragePug. But this conversation goes far beyond websites, SEO, and Google rankings. We dive into what it really takes to build a business from the ground up—the mindset, leadership, culture, and difficult decisions that most entrepreneurs never talk about. Tommy shares the lessons he's learned scaling one of the most respected companies in the self-storage industry, why company culture isn't just a buzzword, and how building the right team ultimately creates a business that can outlast you. StoragePug has grown by focusing on making the online rental experience simple while helping independent operators compete with larger brands. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or just someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is packed with insights that apply far beyond self storage. In this episode, we cover: The realities of building a business from nothingWhy culture is one of your biggest competitive advantagesThe leadership lessons Tommy learned the hard wayHow to think about marketing once your business foundation is solidThe mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow too quicklyBuilding systems and teams that create long-term freedomWhy success is about becoming the person capable of sustaining it If you're serious about building a business—not just starting one—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit ⁠⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

  4. Jul 14

    SE 2 EPISODE 3: Why You're Not Further Ahead (And What's Really Holding You Back)

    Have you ever looked around and thought, "I really thought I'd be further ahead by now?" You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the real reasons so many people feel stuck despite having goals, ambition, and potential. The truth is, what holds us back is rarely a lack of information or opportunity. More often, it's fear, limiting beliefs, distractions, comfort, unresolved habits, and the stories we tell ourselves about what's possible. We'll unpack the hidden barriers that quietly steal years from people's lives, why success requires becoming a different person before achieving different results, and how to identify the internal obstacles standing between you and the future you know you're capable of creating. If you've been feeling frustrated, behind, or wondering why the results haven't matched the effort, this conversation is for you. The life you want may be closer than you think. The question is: are you willing to become the person capable of creating it? Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

  5. Jul 7

    SE2 EPISODE 2: The Biggest Mistakes Storage Investors Make (And How To Avoid Them)

    In this episode of the Storage Rebellion Podcast, Chris Michaels and Jon Farling break down the biggest mistakes they see new and experienced self storage investors make throughout the entire investment journey. From finding deals and making offers to underwriting, due diligence, financing, closing, and operations, they share the costly errors that can slow your progress, kill deals, or create unnecessary headaches after closing. Whether you're working toward your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode will help you identify blind spots, avoid expensive lessons, and move forward with greater confidence. If you're serious about building a successful self storage business, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit ⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

  6. Jul 1

    SE2 EPISODE 1: The Path For New Storage Investors To CLOSE Their 1st Deal

    Most new investors never get stuck because of a lack of opportunity — they get stuck because they don’t know what path to follow. In Season 2 Episode 1 of the Storage Rebellion Show, we break down the 3 biggest keys to landing your first self storage deal, building momentum, and avoiding the mistakes that keep most people circling for years. If you’ve been wondering where to start, what actually matters, and how investors go from zero experience to ownership, this episode is for you. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit www.thestoragerebellion.com

  7. May 20

    EPISODE 12: Weathering The Storm | How God Uses Hard Seasons To Prepare You

    Season 1 comes to a powerful close with a conversation about adversity, faith, pressure, and purpose. In this episode, we dive into how some of life’s hardest seasons are often the very moments God uses to shape us, strengthen us, and prepare us for what’s next. The storms you’re facing may not be punishment — they may be preparation. We talk about perseverance when things feel uncertain, trusting God when the path makes no sense, and why the greatest breakthroughs are often built in the darkest seasons. Whether you’re battling fear, pressure, setbacks, business struggles, or personal challenges, this episode is a reminder that difficult seasons do not define you… they develop you. Sometimes the blessing isn’t on the other side of the storm. Sometimes the storm is the blessing. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

  8. May 13

    EPISODE 11: Why Great Storage Operators Still Struggle to Grow

    This week on the Storage Rebellion Show, we sit down with Pete Smyth from White Label Storage to talk about what actually drives growth for storage owners today. We dive into marketing strategies most operators overlook, how White Label Storage has scaled across the country, the mindset required to grow a real company, and where many storage owners are quietly losing leads, revenue, and momentum without even realizing it. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

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The Storage Rebellion Show is a self storage podcast about the discipline, leadership, and character behind real success in self storage. Most investors are taught a simple roadmap: deals lead to wealth, and wealth leads to freedom. But money doesn’t create freedom — it magnifies the person holding it. If the foundation is weak, success only amplifies the cracks. Hosted by Chris Michaels, the show features honest conversations with investors and operators about building self storage businesses and becoming the kind of person capable of sustaining real freedom.

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  • Creator
    Chris Michaels
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Michaels
  • Show Website
    The Storage Rebellion

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