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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.
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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Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, it's time for the weekly figures, breaking down performance across all sites. We're covering quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue, along with a closer look at how each location is performing right now. I also touch on conversion rates, upcoming move-ins and move-outs, and where we need to improve heading into the next week. Give it a listen. Watch my FREE training here: Self Storage Masterclass 2026 Book a call with me: Self Storage Masterclass Application 2026 Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're talking about my self storage program, who it is for, and how it helps operators find sites, open facilities, and improve existing stores. I explain how the program works, what is included, and how the weekly calls and support are structured. I also share why self storage remains one of the most resilient and future-proof industries, even in a world rapidly changing because of AI. Give it a listen. Watch my FREE training here: Self Storage Masterclass 2026 - Free Training Book a call with me: Self Storage Masterclass Application 2026 Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, it's time for my weekly figures, breaking down performance across all sites. We're talking about reservations, move-ins, occupancy, revenue, and what the numbers are really telling me about the business right now. I also share thoughts on competition in self storage, pricing strategies, and why this industry is still easier than most people think. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're talking about cancelled and expired reservations, and why they can quietly damage your performance. I break down what I uncovered in the data, the mistakes that were creeping in, and the simple systems you can use to reduce no-shows and protect your conversions. If your reservations are not turning into move-ins, this episode is for you. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we review our weekly figures, covering the good, the bad, and the indifferent. We break down performance across all sites, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, net square footage, occupancy, and revenue. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Happy Wednesday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are reviewing year-on-year revenue across all sites. We break down how each location has performed over time, why self storage is such a powerful business model, and what has driven the recent increase in revenue. We also look at the strategy behind maximising existing sites, expansion plans ahead, and the growth approach moving forward. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures. We break down performance across the sites, review conversion activity, and look at what is driving changes in occupancy and revenue. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Happy Friday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're breaking down the Glasgow figures, looking at performance since opening, year-on-year revenue growth, and what the numbers suggest for the year ahead. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into Wrexham's year-on-year growth, breaking down the revenue progression since acquisition, the systems put in place, and what's driving continued expansion. We also discuss future opportunities, potential acquisitions, and what's next for the site. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're breaking down the weekly figures, covering quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue across all sites. We also look at how February is shaping up, the performance of our top sites, and key highlights from the week. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are reviewing year-on-year revenue growth at the Clough Road site. We break down how this smaller, highly competitive location has performed since opening, why growth has been slower than other sites, and what the numbers tell us about occupancy, pricing, and revenue per square foot. We also discuss competition in the local market, conversion challenges, and the key focus for improving performance in the year ahead. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are reviewing year-on-year revenue growth at the Beverley site. We look back at how the site has performed over the last five years, why the recent growth is so impressive for a mature location, and what has driven revenue without adding significant costs. We also discuss profitability, rent and rates, and why smaller self-storage sites can still generate excellent returns. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we are talking about our week in numbers, covering the good, the bad, and the indifferent. We break down January performance across all sites, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, net square foot, occupancy, and revenue. We also review individual site performance and why January has been stronger than expected. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we are talking about year-on-year revenue growth. We break down the performance of the Willerby site, reviewing revenue trends from 2020 through 2025 and what those numbers mean going forward. We also discuss pricing, occupancy, and how revenue can grow even without significant increases in lettable space. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're breaking down the weekly figures across all sites, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our weekly figures across all sites. We look at how the week performed overall, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Friday, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're talking about a big decision around a potential new site, covering the pros, cons, competitor analysis, and cashflow. Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Wednesday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we look at cashflow challenges while expanding a self storage business, including growth costs, VAT, and the difference between profitability and cashflow. Hope you enjoy the episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into our weekly figures across all sites. We look at how the week performed overall, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
Happy holidays, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're taking a look back at the total performance across all six sites for November. A solid month with excellent consistency, strong revenue growth, and only minor areas to improve, even as we head into December. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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