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
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...
Want to future-proof your storage business? It starts with systems, scale—and a bit of AI.
Scott Meyers welcomes Steve Raposa from Mini Mall Storage Properties, who shares his unique journey from military service to hospitality and finally to becoming a key player in the self-storage world.
They explore how franchise systems and hospitality efficiency directly translate into scalable, streamlined self-storage operatio...
Is the economy heading for a soft landing… or a “touch-and-go”?
Scott Meyers is joined with economist Mark Vitner, to unpack why commercial real estate got overpriced during the low-rate era, how self-storage cap rates often move differently from other asset classes, and what falling market rates plus clearer tariff policy could mean for deals ahead.
Vitner flags a likely 75 bps easing path and a housing cool-stress-re...
Can AI truly replace the human touch in self-storage?
Scott Meyers welcomes Mason Levy, founder of Swivl, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming customer engagement across the self-storage industry.
From its surprising roots in healthcare and cannabis tech to powering over 4,700 self-storage facilities today, Swivl is revolutionizing the contact center model with its AI-driven platform.
The conversati...
What does it take to turn a family carport business into a multi-state RV storage powerhouse?
Scott Meyers talks with Travis Bailey, owner of Park’n Shade, about the booming demand for covered RV and boat storage.
Travis shares his journey from working summers in his dad’s business to buying it outright, and the evolution of RV storage from a niche service to a necessity driven by rising vehicle values and customer ex...
Is your storage facility leaving money on the table?
Scott Meyers sits down Greg Ellsworth—president of Toy Storage Nation and founder of Self Storage Consulting Group—to explore the evolving world of self-storage and RV/boat storage.
Greg dives into why the old-school "build it and they will come" model is outdated and how data-driven design and multi-use flexibility are the keys to maximizing ROI.
From RV ...
Speed, data, and AI are transforming self-storage—and those who master them are winning big.
Scott Meyers sits down with Jean-Michael Diei, founder of PropRise, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way storage investors and operators source deals, navigate zoning, and optimize operations.
From his childhood steeped in tech and entrepreneurship to building cutting-edge AI tools for real estate,...
What if you could invest alongside a mastermind — with just $5,000?
Scott Meyers welcomes Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, to dive deep into the world of passive investing.
Brian shares his winding journey from subprime mortgages to building an investment club that democratizes real estate deals, giving everyday investors access to big-league opportunities.
Together, they explore risk, reward, due diligence, i...
This is a Replay of an episode first published in November 2023.
Rick Gibson made his living successfully as a lawyer for nearly four decades. But it was a noteworthy book that made the case for him to think about investing.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
That book inspired Rick to leave corporate America and form an investing team with his sons in real estate.
Today Gibson's portfolio includes mobile home parks and storage ...
This is a Replay of an episode first published in December 2023.
You might call Mark Hutchinson an active passive investor. He takes pride in using the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) to build capital.
IBC involves using specially constructed dividend-paying whole life insurance as a means of building capital and then borrowing whenever interest would be paid to others.
Mark explains the concept is a flexible and self-...
This is a Replay of an episode first published in March 2024.
The heart and hustle behind the Meyers’ self-storage empire.
This episode shares the personal and professional evolution of the Meyers’, from overworked landlords to self-storage magnates. Christina opens up about their initial leap of faith into the industry, while Scott details their transition into education and mentorship, shaping the country's lea...
What do you get when you combine a data-driven investor, an overloaded entrepreneur, and the future of self-storage? A revolution.
Scott Meyers sits down with Noah Starr, CEO of Tract IQ, to unpack his wild journey—from quitting his corporate job, to acquiring his first facility all in the same week—and how those life-altering decisions set him on a path to transform the self-storage industry through data.
Noah explai...
What if your self-storage facility could also be your most powerful marketing tool?
Scott Meyers sits down with CJ Strattle and Sherry Miller of On the Move to explore how branded rental trucks are redefining marketing, operations, and revenue in the storage industry.
From CJ’s roots in the business to the company’s family-driven innovation, the conversation dives deep into turnkey solutions, competitive advantages, a...
What happens when American self-storage meets Japanese innovation?
In this eye-opening solo episode of the Self Storage Podcast, host Scott Meyers shares his whirlwind experience speaking at the Self Storage Association of Asia's annual expo in Tokyo.
Scott dives deep into the emerging self-storage market in Japan, revealing the cultural, logistical, and economic challenges and opportunities. From ultra-compact f...
This is a Replay of an episode first published in July 2024.
Ever wondered how to turn a sleepy self-storage facility into a bustling profit powerhouse?
Unlock the hidden potential of self-storage with the expert insights from Peter Smyth on the Self-Storage Podcast. Scott and Peter explore the nuances of tailoring management strategies to individual needs, enhancing customer experience, and sustaining growth in a cha...
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