Hacking Self Storage

Dec 08 2024 777 ep. 17 mins 25

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The UK's first Self Storage Podcast We interview the world's leading self-storage experts to help you improve your business. Once a week we take a look into my facilities and see what has been working and what hasn't worked in the last 7 days... We share everything from the cost of acquiring a customer to our revenue. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

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#768 - Weekly Figs - Mansfield Stole The Show Again

Dec 08 2024 20 mins

Happy Monday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! I’m your host, Dean Booty. Today, we’re diving into the weekly figures across all our sites. I hope you enjoy the episode – give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora: https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Willbox Website: http://willb

#767 - How Much Does It Cost To Open A Self Storage??? 🚀

Dec 05 2024 13 mins

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hacking Self Storage Podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. In this episode, we break down the costs of opening a self-storage site—from setup expenses like planning, signage, and access systems to running costs such as rent, utilities, and advertising. I hope you gain valuable insights from this episode. Give it a

#766 - My Year-on-Year Revenue Growth at Willerby

Nov 28 2024 14 mins

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we’re discussing my Year-on-Year Revenue Growth at Willerby. I’ll share the key strategies and decisions that have driven this growth, along with insights into maximizing revenue while managing costs. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a

#765 - Self-Storage Success Story

Nov 27 2024 19 mins

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into the inspiring story of how Steve from Alliance Self Storage built a thriving business with just £10,000. Learn how he started with only two containers and grew his self-storage business into a success. I hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights from St

#764 - How Steve Opened A Self Storage for £10,000

Nov 26 2024 36 mins

Good morning Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast I'm your host, Dean Booty In this episode, we sit down with Steve from Alliance Self Storage to uncover how he built a thriving self-storage business starting with just £10,000. Steve shares his journey, from leasing his first containers to expanding to 170+ units, all while staying creative and

#763 - My £10,200 Mistake ... Yep Another One

Nov 21 2024 12 mins

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing the story of my £10,200 mistake at the Mansfield site and why getting agreements in writing is absolutely essential. I’ll talk about the lessons I’ve learned, how I’m managing growth, and the importance of transparency in business. I hope you ga

#762 - 5 Things I've Learnt From Buying My First Self Storage Facility!

Nov 19 2024 10 mins

Good morning, Store Nation! Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we’re talking about the 5 things I’ve learnt from buying my first self-storage facility! I hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsors! Stora: https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshie

#761 - Forget Competition, Forget Over Serviced and Saturated Areas … Do This Instead

Nov 18 2024 7 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! I'm your host, Dean Booty. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a bold approach to self-storage strategy: Forget about competition and over-serviced areas. Instead, focus on out-positioning your competitors and selecting the right location to future-proof your business. I hope you gain some new knowledge and insig

#760 - 🚨 Weekly Figures 🚨 Some Good Stats and Some Bad Stats

Nov 17 2024 13 mins

Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage Podcast! I’m your host, Dean Booty, and today we’re diving deep into the weekly figures across all our self-storage sites. But we’re not just crunching numbers—we’re breaking down the key metrics that drive our business forward, and showing you how we’re using them to refine our strategies and achieve even greater results. I hope you

#759 - Another Container Site with Amazing Returns

Nov 13 2024 19 mins

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. In this episode, we're talking about the potential of containerized self-storage for long-term wealth creation. We discuss plans to reinvest profits, share insights on financing, cash flow, and minimizing risk. Plus, I'm offering free access to the Self Storage Skool community