• January 10, 2026

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storage occupancy data

7 Jan, 2026

Stats By Starr: Uncovering Occupancy Data

Occupancy data is arguably the hardest data to uncover when looking at any market. Unlike rental rates, there aren’t web scraping tools that gather...

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7 Jan, 2026

2025 Facility Of The Year: Guardian Storage

With a commanding presence at 3517 Monongahela Boulevard, a stone’s throw away from the Monongahela River, Guardian Storage Morgantown stands like a...

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Australia Self-Storage

13 Dec, 2025

Self-Storage Abroad: Development In The Land Down Under

When Neville Kennard left for a work trip to California in 1972, he didn’t expect to come across an up-and-coming business industry that he would...

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self storage software

13 Dec, 2025

Leading Platforms: The Best Self-Storage Software Available

Self-storage software is no longer optional—it’s the backbone of modern facility management. The market was worth $2.5 billion in 2024, and it’s...

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gambling

13 Dec, 2025

Don’t Gamble! Evaluating Your Next Acquisition

The self-storage industry continues to attract investors and entrepreneurs seeking recession-resistant income and long-term asset appreciation.

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self storage disasters

13 Dec, 2025

Disaster Recovery: How Preparation Helps

Fires in California. Tornadoes in Kansas. Hurricanes in Florida. Floods in North Carolina. Natural disasters can strike anywhere, causing lost lives,...

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Canada

10 Dec, 2025

2026 Canadian Self-Storage Outlook: Eight Industry Leaders Sound Off

From policy pivots in Ottawa to tariff whiplash out of Washington D.C., the self-storage sector in Canada is navigating headwinds and tailwinds that...

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social SEO

3 Dec, 2025

Socializing: What Google’s Social Indexing Means For Local SEO

Self-storage operators have struggled to prove the value of investing in social media marketing for years. The statistics are “fuzzy;” views, likes,...

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StorageDefender

3 Dec, 2025

Innovation Spotlight: StorageDefender

Their signature red coats may draw attention at conventions, but it’s StorageDefender’s smart technology solutions that keep the spotlight on the...

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Josh & Melissa Huff

3 Dec, 2025

Power Couple: Drive Time With Josh And Melissa Huff

Nailing down Josh and Melissa Huff for an hour-long interview is no easy feat, as this dynamic duo, co-founders of Lighthouse Storage Solutions,...

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spend optimization

24 Nov, 2025

Mind Your Money: A Strategic Guide to Self-Storage Spend Optimization

Most self-storage operators are running tight operations. Occupancy is solid, rates are competitive, but the profit margin isn't where it should be.

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Flex spaces

12 Nov, 2025

Flexing Their Muscles: How Flex Spaces Reimagine Self-Storage

The storage industry has long been a sound investment for the simple reason that people have a lot of stuff. You can offer different varieties of...

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self storage crime

12 Nov, 2025

Busted: MSM Survey Reveals Fewer Incidents, More Security

Despite widespread adoption of modern security tools such as smart locks and access control systems, AI-enabled monitoring, high security doors,...

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boxwell

8 Nov, 2025

10 Years of Boxwell: A Decade of Self-Storage Innovation

This year marks a major milestone for Boxwell—we’re turning 10! What began as a simple idea to build better storage solutions has grown into a global...

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Luke Shardlow

2 Nov, 2025

Who's Who In Self-Storage: Luke Shardlow, CEO of Ai Lean

Luke Shardlow has been working in the technology industry for the past 20 years, having had the opportunity to lead key aspects of renowned companies...

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self storage development mistakes

2 Nov, 2025

Building Blunders: 10 Mistakes Made During Facility Development

Expected to reach $51.23 billion by 2030, the current size of the self-storage market in the United States is $45.41 billion, according to a research...

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update website

2 Nov, 2025

Better Business: 7 Ways To Update & Modernize Your Website

Your self-storage website is the digital front door of your facility, and in today’s competitive market, it’s critical to have an effective online...

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alonna ross

2 Nov, 2025

Women In Self-Storage: Alonna Ross, Sales Executive at Storable

Small talk is a common part of basic socialization. We comment about the weather, traffic, sports teams, and our children and pets. Then there are...

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AI Human

2 Nov, 2025

AI Overview: What It Is And How It Applies To self-storage

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is firmly established and actively being used in many business settings, as well as by individuals, in 2025. However,...

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28 Oct, 2025

Self-Storage Horror Stories: What Lurks Behind The Roll-Up Doors?

No matter your age or favorite form of entertainment, you’ve likely seen a movie or TV show where someone is engaging in criminal activities at a...

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manager playing hockey

28 Oct, 2025

Power Play: Growth Through Manager Training & Association Membership

The self-storage industry has always been resilient, adapting to economic swings, shifting customer expectations, and evolving technology. But as the...

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Instaboxx AI

25 Oct, 2025

Building a Better Box: Instaboxx AI Benefits Operators & Tenants

Sometimes thinking outside the box means reinventing it. That’s exactly what Instaboxx founders Larry Balaban and Carmen Mirabella have done....

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self storage crime

25 Oct, 2025

Storage Blotter: An Ongoing Log Of Crime, Incidents & Accidents

SHYSTERS SHACKLED | San Francisco, CA (10/24/25) A large-scale organizedretail theft and fraud operationthat trafficked in stolen...

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specialty storage

21 Oct, 2025

What Makes Specialty Storage A Success

Like many people in the industry, most successful owners of specialty storage facilities got into their niche without plans to do so. Life has...

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Travis Morrow Self Storage

20 Oct, 2025

Modern Maverick: How Travis Morrow Is Paving His Own Self-Storage Path

Travis Morrow is a self-storage developer, owner-operator, co-op founder and CEO, publishing magnate, highly sought-after industry speaker, godfather...

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self storage traffic

20 Oct, 2025

Directing Traffic: Real Ways To Drive Self-Storage Sales

As the storage game keeps evolving, and more competitors move into your trade area, the old saying “build it and they will come” just doesn’t cut it...

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specialty storage

20 Oct, 2025

Find Your Niche: What Makes Specialty Storage A Success

Like many people in the industry, most successful owners of specialty storage facilities got into their niche without plans to do so. Life has...

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Guy Middlebrooks Cubesmart

20 Oct, 2025

Smart Move: Guy Middlebrooks’ Journey From Winn-Dixie To CubeSmart

Picking up a part-time job in high school used to be a rite of passage for teenagers. It was how you earned money for dates, a new record, and maybe...

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data

20 Oct, 2025

Smooth Operators: Getting Value From Your Self-Storage Data

Collecting accurate customer data is essential for the smooth operation and long-term success of any self-storage business.

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Noah's Ark Self Storage

20 Oct, 2025

Groundbreaking Development: Noah’s Ark, Rhome, Texas

The city of Rhome, Texas, has small-town charm to spare, but it is actively working to accommodate new development. Part of that growth is Noah’s Ark...

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