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Hear the pros and cons of working with a third-party self-storage management company from the owner of 14 facilities. Learn about benefits, company vetting, expectations, contract negotiation and more.

This session examines the financing options available to self-storage owners and investors. It looks at actual recent transactions and outlines various loan programs, focusing on rates, terms, costs and more.

Learn about startup and ongoing expenses that should be anticipated for a self-storage operation, including industry averages, cost ranges and more. Get financial information you need to make good decisions.

If you’re new to the self-storage industry, the panel of experts in this seminar will teach you about the history and evolution of the business as well as its current status and future as an asset class.

This session explores the unique qualities of the self-storage industry and its application in different international markets for those who wish to expand their business or investment capital overseas.

Get insight to trends, strategies and challenges in self-storage markets across the globe. A panel of experts shares experience in key areas including operation, development, financing, marketing and more.

This session provides an overview of the evolution of self-storage in Asia. It also will give insight to industry trends in Greater China, consumer awareness and future opportunities for the market.

Learn what comprises a good feasibility report abroad and see samples of what works. Gain insight to data sources, how to measure the competition and ways to analyze self-storage international markets.

This session, presented by an industry attorney, addresses some of the common legal questions asked by new self-storage managers and provides the answers they need to successfully run their facility.

Find out which self-storage insurance coverages you need and in which amounts as well as optional coverages to consider, how to review a policy, tips for choosing a broker and more.

Get an overview of four critical legal concerns related to daily self-storage operation, including the most important lawsuits to avoid, tenant bankruptcy, late-fee charges and employee overtime.

Learn the essentials of self-storage marketing, including e-mail campaigns, customer-review programs, online strategies, social media, community marketing and other tactics you can implement now.

Learn the intricacies of search engine optimization and how to implement strategies that will keep you ahead of the curve and propel your self-storage website’s Google search rankings.

Learn best practices to create an effective location landing page and examine real-life case studies that demonstrate tangible website tactics to increase self-storage customer acquisition.

Learn about the role “micro moments” play between brands and consumers, the types of moments that occur, and how to deliver an experience that will convert prospects into self-storage tenants.

Learn how to use analytics to identify opportunities for converting more website visitors to self-storage renters. This session also covers which metrics are important and the tools you need to improve them.

Self-storage can be a lucrative pursuit, but it isn’t for everyone. This session will help you figure out if the business can work for you, identifying key issues that are critical to investment success.

This session examines the buying process, focusing on due diligence and criteria for evaluating a self-storage property. It also addresses pitfalls to avoid during the execution of a real estate deal.

Review current self-storage real estate cycles, including factors that will shift the market into a new phase and how these correspond with facility value. Also learn ways to maximize return on investment.

This session will help self-storage owners capitalize on their investment horizon while protecting facility value. Get insight to who’s buying, which markets are desirable and how much buyers are paying.