Feb 17, 2021
Still trying to operate your self-storage facility like it was 2000, or even 2018? Well, it’s time to change your thinking. The ongoing effects from the pandemic promise to endure through 2021 and beyond, and failure to adapt is a surefire way to limit business growth. Fellow owner and investor Mark Helm believes the best way for self-storage operators to remain relevant in their markets is to change their mindset around the customer experience. In this video, the author of “Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage” explains why it’s necessary to continually evolve, experiment and evaluate. Don’t get left behind!
Micron Memory Technology Gets Really Tall by Jim Turley
“I have a memory like an elephant. I remember every elephant I’ve ever met.” – Herb Caen
When Micron first told me about their new 176-layer flash memory, I thought I must’ve misheard something. That’s a typo, right? Surely you don’t mean you’ve made a chip with 176 mask layers. How heavy is that thing?
Turns out it’s true. Micron has gone up, not out, in an effort to increase the density of its flash memory chips. The company compares its work to the Burj Khalifa versus the Eiffel Tower. And the parts are even shipping today, although Micron is secretive about where.
Dec 16, 2020
So, you’ve identified a self-storage facility you’d like to buy. Now what? Acquiring properties in today’s market can be a competitive process. Fellow owner and investor Mark Helm believes getting an edge on other bidders can help land you the deal. In this video, the author of “Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage” lays out his best practices for purchasing an asset. He discusses the letter of intent, meeting the seller, and other strategic approaches to having an offer accepted and moving into the due-diligence phase. Don’t miss out on a great investment. Learn how to land your next property with purpose and precision!
In the tradition of annual year-end lists and rankings, here’s a look at the bestselling self-storage products this year in the ISS Store. The list provides insight to the types of information and topics your colleagues and competitors are consuming.
One of the marvels of 2020 is how in stride the self-storage industry took a potential punch to the gut and kept pressing forward. In the midst of a global pandemic and economic meltdown, the business was deemed essential, and operators quickly altered how they conducted daily business and processed rentals. For many, it was a full mobilization online, adding new technology tools that not only provided customer conveniences, but helped ensure social distancing and site safety. During a year that’s had little to smile about, operators and vendors should be proud of how they’ve handled the health crisis.