The Storage Industry Blog

Everything you need to know to manage your facilities smoothly in a changing world.

Social Media - Where to start?

Discover how self-storage owners can use social media to grow their business, attract tenants, and increase engagement. Learn platform-specific strategies, content ideas, and marketing tips to optimize your facility’s online presence.

Handling Difficult Tenants: Strategies for Conflict Resolution

Managing a self-storage facility means dealing with occasional tenant disputes, late payments, and behavioral issues. This guide offers actionable strategies for conflict resolution and tenant retention, helping you maintain professionalism, enforce policies, and build lasting customer relationships.

Expanding Your Facility: When & How to Invest in Additional Units

Considering expanding your self-storage facility? This guide walks you through the key signs that indicate it's time to invest in additional units and provides actionable steps to ensure a profitable expansion. Learn how to assess demand, secure financing, optimize unit layouts, and improve operational efficiency.

Community Engagement: Building Local Partnerships to Drive Business Growth

Strengthen your self-storage business through local partnerships! Explore how collaborating with movers, real estate agents, small businesses, and community groups can drive referrals, boost brand visibility, and create lasting customer relationships. Discover strategies to engage with your community and fuel business growth.

Self-Storage Design & Branding: Creating a Facility That Stands Out

Make your self-storage facility stand out with strategic branding and smart design. Learn how to create a memorable identity, enhance tenant experience, and implement marketing tactics that drive long-term business success. Build a facility that captivates customers and keeps them coming back.

Boosting Customer Loyalty: How Referral Programs Can Increase Rentals

Increase occupancy and strengthen customer loyalty with a well-structured referral program. This guide explores how self-storage owners can use word-of-mouth marketing to attract new renters, increase retention, and lower acquisition costs. Learn practical strategies, proven incentives, and real-world examples to make your referral program a success.

A New Year’s Resolution for Your Business: Streamline Storage Operations

Upgrade your boat, RV and self-storage operations this year with modern management tools that streamline reservations, automate billing, and enhance security. Embracing digital solutions reduces manual work, improves efficiency, and strengthens tenant relationships. Start fresh in the New Year with smarter strategies for long-term success!

Self-Storage Meets AI: How Technology Saves Time and Effort

How AI Can Simplify Self-Storage Management Managing a self-storage facility involves constant communication, marketing, and administrative tasks—but artificial intelligence can help lighten the load. This post explores how AI tools can assist with tenant notices, social media content, marketing strategies, and business planning, allowing facility owners to streamline operations and save valuable time.

Don't Neglect Your Facility: How Ongoing Maintenance Protects Your Business

Neglecting small maintenance issues can lead to costly problems for self-storage owners. From burned-out lights to unpatched walls, minor fixes make a big difference in tenant confidence, security, and long-term profitability. Discover how proactive maintenance protects your facility and boosts business success.

Dynamic Pricing in Self-Storage

Dynamic pricing in self-storage: a game-changer or a risk for owners? Discover the pros, cons, and why transparent pricing might be the key to building customer trust.