Storage Authority, which operates self-storage facilities in Connecticut and Florida, has launched a franchise opportunity that offers existing self-storage owners and those looking to enter the industry the chance to build a business under the brand&r…
StorageStuff.bid Launched to Provide Online Self-Storage Auctions
StorageStuff.bid, a licensed and bonded auction company, has launched a website that enables self-storage operators to list their lien sales online. The company employs several auctioneers, including a principal auctioneer who’s licensed in every…
3 Components of Successful Self-Storage Sales: Leads, Skills and Follow-Up
Renting units is a self-storage manager’s most important function. This article discusses the three components of successful sales: a solid funnel for leads, great skills and quality follow-up.
Metro Storage to Convert Warehouse to Self-Storage in Northbrook, IL
Metro Storage LLC, which operates more than 100 self-storage locations in 11 states, has acquired a former warehouse in Northbrook, Ill., which it plans to convert to a Metro Self Storage facility. The property at 2121 Shermer Road will feature a two-s…
The Grossman Cos. Buys Roslindale Self Storage in Roslindale, MA, for $8.8M
The Grossman Cos. Inc., a family-owned real estate company, purchased Roslindale Self Storage in Roslindale, Mass., a suburb in Boston, for $8.8 million. The acquisition was backed by a $6.4 million loan from Brookline Bank. The facility was previously…
Big Tex Self Storage Opens Second Texas Facility in Houston
After the success of its first facility in Tomball, Texas, Big Tex Self Storage has opened a second facility in Houston. Located at 3202 Weslayan St., the facility will serve the neighboring River Oaks area. To celebrate the opening, the business is of…
Google’s Algorithm Update: Tips for Self-Storage Operators
April 21 could change things for many self-storage operators. Dubbed “Mobilegeddon” by insiders in the Web industry, it’s the day search engine giant Google will begin to treat websites that are not mobile-friendly different in search…
Former Plastics Plant Could Be Converted to Self-Storage in Evanston, IL
The owners of a former plastics plant at 2020 Greenwood St. in Evanston, Ill., have applied to convert the building into self-storage. The proposal is under consideration by the city’s Design and Project Review Committee.
Greenbox Self Storage Project Delayed by Fire in Denver
A fire that occurred earlier this month at the Greenbox Self Storage facility under development in Denver is being viewed as a setback, not a game-changer, according to company officials. Greenbox began development last year at the site of the former R…
Self-Storage Talk Video Challenge Honorable Mention: Ekaterina Razdobudova, Longwood Storage Co.
Ekaterina “Kate” Razdobudova, manager at Longwood Storage Co. in Brookline, Mass., recently won honorable mention in the Self-Storage Talk 2015 “Loving Las Vegas” Video Challenge, in which self-storage operators vied for a free …