MSM Exclusives

Christina Alvino

16 Aug, 2022

Trust Begets Loyalty: Returning To A Positive Experience

Is it just me, or has customer service become more complicated in the past few years? Customers...

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16 Aug, 2022

Rally Support: Self-Storage Can Be The Best Use For Land

The way we live is continuously evolving. From the once sought out luxury mansions to the ongoing...

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8 Aug, 2022

The Miracle Of Mobility: StorageGives Assists The Disabled

To those of us who live in the U.S. and in most other advanced countries, obtaining a basic...

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26 Jul, 2022

The Price Of Protection: Coverage Challenges Climb For Carriers And Policyholders

Insurance is one of the highest costs for self-storage facility owners. While it’s always subject...

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26 Jul, 2022

Building Your Brand: It's the DNA of Your Business

Close your eyes and imagine a Jeep. What do you see around it? People typically see Jeeps in the...

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19 Jul, 2022

Out With The Old: Five Tips For Becoming More Innovative

When you really need new ideas or fresh thinking or a creative solution to a challenge, a typical,...

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14 Jul, 2022

2021 International Facility Of The Year Mr.[B] Hincapié, Guatemala City, Guatemala

Guatemala City sits cradled in a vivid, mountainous area called Valle de la Ermita (Valley of the...

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12 Jul, 2022

Costly Claims: New Risks In Workers’ Compensation

Just as many employers are getting workers’ compensation premiums and related costs under control,...

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5 Jul, 2022

Look Who’s Talking – Bruce Jordan, AIA, president, Jordan Architects Inc.

Do you remember when self-storage facilities were basic? In the industry’s infancy, they consisted...

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5 Jul, 2022

Look Who’s Talking – Tron Jordheim, founder of the Self Storage Hawaii unConference

There’s an old proverb that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Nevertheless, according...

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29 Jun, 2022

Self Storage Supply Chain Challenges

Businesses are grappling with recurring supply chain issues in the wake of a rebounding American...

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14 Jun, 2022

Do You Have A Silent Partner? Detecting Fraud In Self Storage

Why Is Employee Theft Common in Self Storage? Many self-storage owners, real estate developers,...

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14 Jun, 2022

Charity Storage Facility Manager Spotlight: Charles Ruiz Helps Security Public Storage Give Back

When a tenant moves out of a storage unit and has unwanted items, they often face the following...

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31 May, 2022

Pricing Pains: Construction Costs Cause Concern

Widespread market volatility from the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing supply chain disruptions, the...

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31 May, 2022

The Occupancy Objective: Don’t Leave Money On The Table

There are so many urban legends that just will not die: the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and aliens...

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31 May, 2022

Pulse On Performance: Are Your Operational Goals On Track?

It’s a great time to be in the self-storage industry, isn’t it? It is also a great time to check...

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31 May, 2022

Focus On Commercial Tenants: Adding Profits To The Bottom Line

The self-storage industry has developed dozens of specialty products over the past decades to add...

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24 May, 2022

Kings Of Steel: Mako-Rabco Merger Brings Expertise Nationwide

A few decades ago, a handful of ambitious 20-somethings working in the light-steel construction...

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24 May, 2022

Construction Financing Still Strong

Unsettled world events may have an affect later in year The self-storage industry has been...

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16 May, 2022

Dealing With OSHA: More Inspections, Greater Citations Ahead

Employers trying to avoid costly OSHA citations are facing new challenges in the form of...

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16 May, 2022

Digital Daze: Is Technology A Leading Or Bleeding Edge?

It’s everywhere. Virtually everyone uses it. It defines modern life, with both good and bad...

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3 May, 2022

Live For 25! AZSA Conference Celebrates Anniversary And Industry Success  

The Arizona Self-Storage Association (AZSA) held its 22nd annual conference and 25th anniversary...

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3 May, 2022

Going Once, Going Twice... Are Live Auctions Fading Away?

The writing has been on the wall—at least on the walls of the internet for several years. Most...

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26 Apr, 2022

The Self-Storage Hawaii unConference: A Gathering Like No Other In A Place Like No Other

The 2021 Self-Storage Hawaii unConference took place in October of 2021 on the Big Island of...

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26 Apr, 2022

Cyber Scams: Reducing Vulnerabilities With Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is critically important for all businesses in all industries, including...

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4 Apr, 2022

A Narrowing Pipeline: The Outlook On New Development For 2022 And Beyond

Moderation is the key word for self-storage development in 2022. After peaking in 2018 and 2019,...

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4 Apr, 2022

Vigorous Values: Will Elevated Prices Endure In 2022?

If anyone could have looked into a crystal ball three years ago, they would have been amazed at...

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4 Apr, 2022

Connecting With Communities: Strengthen Your Brand Through Charity Storage

At a defining moment in the self-storage industry, when profits are at an all-time high, Haviland...

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4 Apr, 2022

Supporting Servicepersons: StorageGives Funds Homes For Our Troops

How do you possibly say “thank you” to the men and women who have sustained some of the most...

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29 Mar, 2022

Let’s Talk Rooftops: Is It Time To Replace Or Restore Your Roof?

There is an argument to be made that a functioning roof is the single most important aspect of any...

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