Self Storage Investing
This is the Self Storage Investing podcast, where we share the knowledge and skills from the industry’s leading investors, developers, and operators to help you launch and grow your self-storage investing business. What made them a success? Built their wealth? What was their mindset and mentality as they entered the space and found room for business growth? Led by podcast host Scott Meyers, the ORIGINAL SELF STORAGE EXPERT, we have a track record spanning two decades having successfully acquired, converted, developed, and syndicated over 4 1/2 million square feet of self-storage properties nationwide. Discover the secrets to building wealth and creating a thriving business mindset through our insightful episodes with leading experts. We delve into topics such as navigating recessions and market crashes, as well as the lucrative world of real estate investing through self storage. Join us as we explore strategies, tactics and insider tips that will propel your self storage investing journey toward prosperity. Get ready to unlock the potential of this lucrative (recession-proof) industry and embark on a path to financial freedom.
Episodes
How do you buy a self-storage facility when interest rates are climbing and banks are tightening up?
In this episode of the Self Storage Investing Podcast, host Joe Downs welcomes Belrose Group’s VP of Acquisitions, Jack Pezzino, for a conversation into how they pulled off a real-world self-storage acquisition using seller financing.
Together, they break down their purchase of a 60,000+ sq. ft. "pro storage" ...
What if your “can’t-miss” real estate deal missed… hard?
In this episode of the Self Storage Investing Podcast, guest host Joe Downs and Bellrose Storage Group partner Tim Kane share their first-ever expansion project; a textbook-perfect deal that was derailed by unforeseen pitfalls, a global pandemic, and shifting market dynamics.
From zoning setbacks to COVID-related delays and the gut punch of rising interest rates...
From blue-collar grind to buying storage facilities, Kevin Stearns isn’t your typical investor, and that’s exactly the point.
Joe Downs talks with Kevin, a former oil rig worker and dumpster rental operator who in just six months, went from learning the ropes to closing his first deal
No fancy degree, no investor pedigree. Just drive, curiosity, and mentorship. Hear how Kevin went from heavy labor to passive income, wh...
What’s the real cost of a bad self-storage deal? Try six figures…and that’s if you’re lucky.
Joe Downs teams up with operations and acquisitions expert Jack Pezzino to uncover the real-world mistakes that separate self-storage winners from warning signs.
With decades of experience and more than $50M in deals under their belt, the Belrose Group duo dives into the costly blunders new investors make, everything from belie...
Ever wonder how a great-looking self-storage deal turns into a financial disaster?
Joe Downs sits down with acquisitions expert Jack Pezzino to uncover the most common and costly mistakes new investors make when diving into self-storage.
From market analysis missteps to overlooked tax reassessments, Jack shares real-world examples and battle-tested strategies that can save you tens, even hundreds, of thousands of doll...
Is this the moment to get bold with your next self storage move, or the moment to back away?
Scott Meyers sits down with broker and former principal investor David Perlleshi of Franklin Street to unpack why today’s selective market may actually be the best buying climate since the mid two thousands.
David traces his path from acquiring and expanding mom and pop facilities in the Carolinas to brokering nearly two hundre...
What if failure in one business is exactly what launches your success in another?
Scott Meyers sits down with Ramel Newerls, a former residential real estate investor who turned a frustrating eviction moratorium into a self-storage empire.
From owning 40+ rental units to managing multiple storage facilities, Ramel shares how a single tenant’s need sparked an epiphany that changed his financial trajectory.
He dives int...
This is a REPLAY of an episode first published in April 2024.
Software solutions are helping manage all aspects of maintaining facilities, from tracking tasks and schedules to providing insights on operational improvements.
In this episode, Jadob Pandl and Bob Linneman of NodaFi join Scott to highlight the importance of having a centralized system for facility operations, especially for new entrants in the industry.
T...
What if the most powerful leadership move you could make started before 4 a.m.?
Scott Meyers peels back the curtain on his famously intentional 3:53 a.m. wake-up routine.
He shares how this early start gives him a daily edge, not just in productivity, but in spiritual clarity and decision-making as a business leader.
With stories from the trenches, scientific backing, and biblical wisdom, Scott shows how winning the m...
Is self storage the new co-working frontier?
Scott Myers peers into the future of an industry that’s evolving faster than ever.
Gone are the days of rows of metal doors and dusty hallways—today’s facilities are sleek, smart, and multi-purpose, designed to serve not just people’s possessions but their businesses, creativity, and community connections.
Scott unpacks how tech-enabled design, e-commerce integration, and h...
Is self-storage really making a comeback in 2025? You bet—and the signs are everywhere.
Scott Meyers breaks down why the sector isn’t crashing—it’s stabilizing and quietly setting the stage for a strong rebound in 2026.
Scott uses fresh data and boots-on-the-ground insights to explore current vacancy trends, slowing supply, and the emergence of tech-forward, sustainability-driven upgrades that are becoming competitive...
This is a REPLAY of an episode first published in March 2024.
Success is not a secret—it's a mindset. In this episode, Scott unpacks the critical mindset shifts and practical strategies that have propelled his self-storage business forward.
By emphasizing the importance of hard work over talent, the power of goal setting, and the necessity of surrounding oneself with smart, driven individuals, Scott provides a ro...
This is a REPLAY of an episode first published in October 2023.
Luke Wong uses always has his head up for potential opportunities but when it comes to trusting your gut he says that’s really the key.
He trusts his gut to help him make business decisions and powerful relationships in the self-storage industry.
He also shares the importance of having a mentor and getting the right education in commercial real estate.
Can a family of four with full schedules really break into self-storage investing?
Adam and Kirby Leiby from Raleigh, North Carolina, just proved it's possible, and they brought the kids along for the ride.
In this first episode of a special new series “First Deal First Dive” episode of the Self Storage Investing Podcast, guest host Joe Downs connects with the Leibys, recent grads of Scott Meyers’ academy, to un...
What happens when a Navy vet and a sales pro ditch Wall Street and go all in on self-storage? 🔑
Scott Meyers welcomes back Rod and Christin Blunk, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who went from 401k failures to self-storage success.
They share how losing big in the 2008 crash sparked a mission to build real wealth—leading to over 400 real estate transactions and, eventually, a pivot to self-storage.
From navigating the ...
Is your self-storage pricing strategy bleeding cash while you’re sitting at 90% occupancy?
Scott explains one of the most urgent and transformative trends in the self-storage industry today… dynamic pricing and AI-powered revenue optimization.
As markets soften, promotions spike, and new supply floods the industry, savvy operators are turning to real-time data-driven pricing models to protect margins and outsmart th...
When real operations experience meets brokerage, better deals get done.
Scott Meyers welcomes back Alex Erbs for a dynamic conversation about his transition from running a multi-state self-storage management company to becoming a full-time broker with EqiCap Commercial.
They dig deep into what makes for a successful third-party management relationship, why many operators misunderstand what management companies actuall...
From 20 to 250: What Happens When Self-Storage Management Grows Too Fast?
Peter Smyth returns to the Self Storage Podcast to share his explosive journey, from managing 20 facilities to nearly 250 in just one year.
He outlines the challenges of hypergrowth, from client churn and employee scalability to building systems that can handle everything from rural RV lots to urban mega-facilities.
Peter and Scott talk hiring f...
What happens when a college senior aiming for luxury development ends up dominating the self-storage industry instead?
Scott Meyers sits down with Cory Bonda, co-founder of Prestige Storage Capital, to explore Cory’s unexpected journey into self-storage and how he scaled from moonlighting in Columbus to managing a rapidly growing, vertically integrated storage empire.
The conversation dives deep into Cory’s acquisitio...
What happens when self-storage meets artificial intelligence?
Scott Meyers and Joe Downs reunite right after their Mastermind and Academy events to dive deep into the game-changing role of AI in the self-storage industry.
Fresh from coaching hungry investors through their first deals, they shift gears into a passionate discussion about AI’s transformational power—from automating market analysis and underwriting to bui...
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