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 building personalized dashboards and internal GPTs that replace hours of manual work.
With Joe’s infectious excitement and Scott’s strategic insight, this episode delivers a powerful look at how leveraging AI can drastically speed up, simplify, and supercharge success in real estate investing—especially self-storage.
Listen For:
1:17 Seal the Deal: Whale hunts, masterminds, and champagne for first deals
4:23 Hungry Dogs and First Wins: The energy of new investors and what fuels momentum
11:00 AI Revelation: How Joe realized he's spending 50% of his time learning AI
19:05 Market GPT is Here: The birth of Belrose’s self-storage-specific AI
30:52 Redefining Industry Norms: Why common metrics like supply index might be outdated
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