Examine key considerations regarding self-storage manager compensation including the difference between rental commissions and salary, designating ancillary commissions, rewards, benefits and more.
Learn a fresh approach to hiring the right self-storage manager the first time, including where to find quality candidates, how to evaluate applicants, how to cultivate solid interview questions, and more.
Gain knowledge about the current debt market and lending products, including rates, terms and costs. Learn how to differentiate between options, pick the right debt offering for your situation, and more.
Get an overview of best practices when approaching the capital markets for self-storage financing. Learn about market trends, loan factors, preparing a loan package, working with lenders and more.
A thorough feasibility study can help determine if a self-storage project can make money. Learn about key market factors, costly mistakes to avoid and resources to help you make sound business decisions.
Learn creative ways to break into the self-storage business that limit risk and don’t require a lot of capital. You’ll get tips on preparation, types of acquisitions, how to maximize resources and more.
Learn about online-accessibility principles and how to apply them to your self-storage business. Topics include how to evaluate your website, address common issues and protect your business against lawsuits.
Recent trends in urban planning have prompted municipalities to rewrite zoning codes. Learn how to “decode” the terms used by planners and find out what they want to see in self-storage facility design.
Learn about the similarities and differences between emerging self-storage markets in Latin America and Southeast Asia, including key operators, specific projects, challenges, growth opportunities and more.
Get an overview of self-storage in Europe, including how cultural diversity affects the business and public awareness impacts marketing. Learn common development mistakes to avoid and key factors for success.