Podcast
Self Storage Investing
Hosted by Scott Meyers, Stories and Strategies · EN
This is the Self Storage Investing podcast, where we share the knowledge and skills from the industry’s leading investors, developers, and operators to help you launch and grow your self-storage investing business.
What made them a success? Built their wealth? What was their mindset and mentality as they entered the space and found room for business growth?
Led by podcast host Scott Meyers, the ORIGINAL SELF STORAGE EXPERT, we have a track record spanning two decades having successfully acquired, converted, developed, and syndicated over 4 1/2 million square feet of self-storage properties nationwide. Discover the secrets to building wealth and creating a thriving business mindset through our insightful episodes with leading experts. We delve into topics such as navigating recessions and market crashes, as well as the lucrative world of real estate investing through self storage.
Join us as we explore strategies, tactics and insider tips that will propel your self storage investing journey toward prosperity. Get ready to unlock the potential of this lucrative (recession-proof) industry and embark on a path to financial freedom.
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REPLAY - 3 Rules for Building a Customer First Self Storage Empire
1w ago00:26:35Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIs your self-storage business keeping up with the digital revolution?Scott breaks down the essential shift toward remote management and how technology is redefining customer experience. From online reservations and automated payments to AI-powered chatbots and interactive virtual tours, Scott explains why a seamless digital experience is now a necessity...not just a luxury. He shares lessons learned from implementing kiosks, strategies for maximizing uptime, and tips for leveraging automation to reduce costs while increasing customer satisfaction. Whether you're already embracing remote management or just starting to explore the possibilities, this episode is packed with insights to keep your self-storage business ahead of the competition.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR5:41 Lessons from the First Self-Storage Kiosks14:31 Keeping Customers Engaged with Automation20:59 Social Proof & Online Reputation23:24 Avoiding Customer ChurnLeave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickCONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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Why Specialty Storage May Define the Next Decade
2w ago00:11:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the future of self storage was hiding in the narrow streets of Italy? Scott records from Tuscany, Italy and shares a fascinating realization about how limited space, dense urban living, and evolving consumer behavior are shaping the future of storage worldwide. Comparing the massive self storage footprint in the U.S. to Italy’s dramatically under supplied market, Scott explores whether the demand for storage is universal human behavior or simply a matter of supply catching up. He breaks down the changing habits of younger generations, the rise of mobility and smaller living spaces, and why those trends are actually fueling storage demand instead of killing it. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:55 Is Self-Storage Demand Universal Across the World?2:29 Does Italy Have a Storage Problem or a Storage Opportunity?3:22 Are Younger Generations Making Self-Storage Obsolete?5:10 What Specialty Storage Trends Are Changing the Industry?7:40 Where Is the Next Decade of Self-Storage Growth Headed?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.
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REPLAY - Broker Secrets In A Changing Self-Storage Market
3w ago00:32:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis is a REPLAY of an episode first published in December 2025.Is this the moment to get bold with your next self storage move, or the moment to back away?Scott Meyers sits down with broker and former principal investor David Perlleshi of Franklin Street to unpack why today’s selective market may actually be the best buying climate since the mid two thousands. David traces his path from acquiring and expanding mom and pop facilities in the Carolinas to brokering nearly two hundred properties nationwide, giving him a rare view from both the ownership and sales sides. He explains how values have reset to twenty sixteen through twenty eighteen levels, why true motivation now separates real sellers from market testers, and how smart buyers should think in price per foot rather than fixating on yesterday’s cap rates. Along the way he shares what makes a great buyer in the eyes of a broker, the biggest mistake sellers make when they decide to list, and why self storage is not a set it and forget it asset but a real operations business that rewards speed, preparation, and collaboration.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:50 How did David go from principal investor to national self storage broker?5:09 What is really happening with pricing, values, and supply in self storage today?7:56 How can you tell if a seller is truly motivated to meet the market?11:27 Why are buyers and lenders chasing stabilized deals and avoiding stalled lease up projects?18:22 What separates a merely good buyer from a great buyer in the eyes of brokers?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickConnect with guests: David PerlleshiWebsite | LinkedIn | X | Facebook| Instagram| EmailCONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramWhite Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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How Pro Storage Compares to Traditional Self-Storage
May 400:15:44Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIs traditional self-storage losing its edge… and is pro storage the next great wealth-building frontier? Scott Meyers pulls back the curtain on what he calls the most significant opportunity in self-storage investing today: pro storage. With the traditional self-storage market now a $47 billion industry facing compressed yields, saturated development pipelines, and institutional pricing pressure, Scott makes the case for a virtually untapped asset class within the asset class. From storage condominiums and small bay flex space to luxury storage and enclosed RV/boat storage, this episode breaks down exactly what pro storage is, why demand is at crisis levels, and how savvy investors are funding and building these facilities right now. Investors who miss this shift may be leaving serious returns on the table. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:56 Is pro storage the next major self-storage investing opportunity hiding in plain sight?2:43 What are the key differences between storage condos, small bay flex, and luxury storage?6:29 What does a typical pro storage facility look like and what infrastructure sets it apart?9:08 Where should investors build pro storage facilities and what is the 20-minute rule?12:25 How are developers and investors funding pro storage projects in today's market? Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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Is Solar-Powered RV Storage the Best Investment Strategy Right Now?
Apr 2700:43:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if you could cut your project cost in half on day one…before a single tenant moves in? Scott Meyers sits down with developer and investor Chris Koenig to pull back the curtain on one of the most compelling niches within self-storage investing: solar-powered covered RV and boat storage. Chris has built multiple facilities across California, including a 400-unit, 200,000-square-foot Pittsburgh, California project that generates approximately $120,000 in NOI per month, plus an additional $300,000 per month selling power back to PG&E. With $80 million of real estate currently under construction and a bold new venture into private vaults and safe deposit boxes, Chris reveals the dual-revenue model, the tax credit math, the site selection rules investors miss, and why this niche is one of the stickiest asset classes in all of self-storage. If you're looking for self-storage investment strategies that create real arbitrage at the capital stack level, this episode is essential listening right now. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR6:20 How does the solar tax credit structure turn a $20 million self-storage project into a $10 million one?10:10 What does the true ROI on solar look like for self-storage investors who run the numbers correctly?14:32 How should investors think about site selection for covered RV and boat storage versus traditional self-storage?24:32 Is the solar-powered RV boat storage business model sustainable through 2026 and beyond?29:23 What is the private vault and safe deposit box opportunity that most self-storage investors are completely missing? Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT GUEST: CHRIS KOENIG, MANAGING MEMBER | KINGSLAND COMPANIES LLCWebsite | LinkedIn | EmailCONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramWhite Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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The Asset Class Next Door: Is Small Bay Flex the New Self-Storage?
Apr 2000:28:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailCould the next frontier of commercial real estate investing be hiding right next to the self-storage facilities you already know? Scott Meyers welcomes Cody Payne, a small bay flex space specialist, investment sales broker, and founder of FlexParks USA, for a candid conversation about one of the fastest-growing asset classes in commercial real estate. With 20 years in the industry and a team specializing exclusively in small bay industrial leasing and investment sales across the US and Canada, Cody pulls back the curtain on what FlexParks really are, who's in them, what's driving demand, and why self-storage investors are uniquely positioned to capitalize. If you're already in self-storage and thinking about diversification, this episode delivers the blueprint. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR3:03 What is small bay flex space and how does it differ from traditional self-storage?6:14 What is really driving the explosive demand for flex park space right now?13:45 What are the most common mistakes new flex park owners make during development and operations?18:31 What does an ideal flex park site look like and how do you identify the right unit mix?23:58 How can self-storage investors get started in small bay flex and what resources does Cody Payne offer?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT GUEST: CODY PAYNE, FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER OF FLEX PARKS USAWebsite | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Flex Space Domination Book CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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REPLAY - Time Is Money: Mastering Self-Storage Deals
Apr 1300:27:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis is a REPLAY of an episode first published in September 2024. Ready to fast-track your self-storage success? In this episode, Scott launches a 30-day Letter of Intent (LOI) challenge with his Self Storage Mastery students, aiming to have each participant secure a property within a month. He dives into the essential strategies for finding and evaluating deals, mastering time management, and avoiding common pitfalls that can slow down your progress. If you’re serious about growing your self-storage portfolio, Scott’s insights on prioritizing tasks and executing a proven marketing funnel will get you there. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR2:29 Speed and the Self-Storage Market: Why Timing Matters6:44 How a 30-Day Time Audit Can Transform Your Business16:07 Networking in Your Market: Why It Pays to Be Direct21:46 Scott’s Favorite Deal-Finding Techniques Leave a rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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The Commercial Storage Opportunity Most Investors Don't Even Know Exists
Apr 600:20:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIs the commercial storage industry sitting on one of the most overlooked investment opportunities in real estate right now? Scott Meyers pulls back the curtain on the full commercial storage landscape… and the picture is far bigger than most investors realize. Drawing on 21 years of experience and 29,000 units across five million square feet, Scott delivers a data-driven breakdown of where the self-storage market stands today, what the transaction environment is telling disciplined investors, and why adjacent sectors like boat and RV storage, industrial outdoor storage, aviation, and storage condominiums represent some of the most compelling self-storage investment strategies available in 2026. This episode is a must-listen for any investor serious about deploying capital into needs-based, recession-resistant assets before the window closes. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR5:11 Is national self-storage occupancy data giving investors a false picture of the market?8:00 Why has the era of building self-storage anywhere and printing money officially ended?8:44 What does the supply and demand crisis in boat and RV storage mean for investors right now?12:25 How does industrial outdoor storage compare to traditional industrial real estate in 2026?16:20 What is the single thread connecting every commercial storage sector Scott covers today? Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramJoe Downs on LinkedInBelrose website | Belrose email | Belrose LinkedIn Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners manage their facilities like a performance business, not a guessing game. Using facility-level data and custom technology tools, the team drives smarter pricing, marketing, and operational decisions with no gut-based revenue management.Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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REPLAY - Attracting Passive Self-Storage Investors
Mar 3000:32:58Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis is a REPLAY of an episode first published in January 2025. Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickHow do you scale your self-storage business without risking your investors' trust?Scott dives into the art and science of raising private equity, sharing his proven strategies for crafting compelling investment offerings, building trust with equity partners, and creating systems that support sustainable growth.Learn how to attract the right investors, structure deals effectively, and deliver returns that keep your business ahead of the pack.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR2:14 Crafting Compelling Offers: Storytelling with Data9:37 The Key Metrics Investors Want to See17:38 Networking 101: Finding Your Ideal Investors26:20 Skin in the Game: Why It Matters to InvestorsCONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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Why Sundae Is the Marketplace Self-Storage Investors Need
Mar 2300:29:40Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the biggest problem in real estate is not money but finding the deal?Scott Meyers sits down with Josh Stech to unpack his journey from flipping homes to building one of the largest private lending platforms in the country and now disrupting off market real estate through his company, Sundae. Josh shares how the industry shifted from a lack of capital to a lack of inventory and how Sundae is solving that problem by creating a transparent, competitive marketplace for sellers and investors alike. From scaling a billion-dollar lending business to raising over $100 million for a new venture, he reveals the importance of staying mission driven, building trust with sellers, and resisting shortcuts for quick profit. The conversation also dives into the future of real estate, industry consolidation, and how entrepreneurs can partner with Sundae to scale faster. Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickWHAT TO LISTEN FOR1:07 How did Josh Stech go from Stanford grad to building the nation's largest private lender?3:27 How does Sundae's competitive marketplace model benefit both sellers and investors?9:52 What kind of experienced operator does Sundae want as a franchise partner?14:33 What does Sundae's growth look like across every major US city in five years?26:20 What is the one piece of advice Josh Stech says every investor needs to hear?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH GUEST: JOSH STECH, CEO | CO-FOUNDER AT SUNDAEWebsite | YouTube | Facebook| Instagram | LinkedIn CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners grow revenue, improve operations, and scale more efficiently with a tech-enabled management approach. The team supports key parts of the business, including facility operations, marketing, and customer experience, giving owners a stronger platform for growth. Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
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