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The Self Storage University Podcast
Hosted by Frank Rolfe · EN
Welcome to the Self-Storage University Podcast, where you will learn the correct way to identify, evaluate, negotiate, perform due diligence on, renegotiate, finance, turn-around and operate self-storage facilities. And your host is a partner in one of the largest real estate portfolios in the U.S. with nearly $1 billion of holdings, Frank Rolfe.
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Elvis' Thoughts On Ego
1w ago00:10:32Tap to summarizeElvis Presley did not produce many quotes but the few he had are worthy of introspection. In this Self-Storage University podcast we're going to review Elvis' thoughts on ego and why he was completely correct on the damaging side effects.
Transcribe →Why I Hate The Word "Newbie"
3w ago00:06:38Tap to summarizeSome people describe any new investor in self-storage as a "newbie" – a term that I find offensive and irrelevant. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the many reasons why the word "newbie" should never be used.
Transcribe →How Some Self-Storage Properties Have Crashed And Burned
Apr 1400:07:58Tap to summarizeSelf-Storage has had the second worst performance in U.S. commercial real estate, with the average property down 22% in value since 2021 – exceeded only by office buildings, which are down 35%. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review how some storage properties and owners got things so wrong and the lessons learned from their failure.
Transcribe →The Impact Of Iran On Interest Rates
Mar 3000:09:07Tap to summarizeJust when the interest rate environment had started to stabilize, the war in Iran has thrown a monkey wrench into that smooth trajectory. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to review the potential impact to U.S. interest rates from the current turbulent markets.
Transcribe →Tackling Tough Negotiators
Mar 1600:08:53Tap to summarizeTackling Tough Negotiators While most sellers are good-natured and fair, there are also ones that are nearly impossible to work with. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the proactive steps to disarming even the toughest negotiators.
Transcribe →Insurance Considerations
Mar 300:08:27Tap to summarizeEvery smart self-storage facility owner strives to be properly protected from risk by carrying the correct insurance. But do you have every base covered? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some of the risks you may not have considered.
Transcribe →Lessons From Hill 60
Feb 1700:08:48Tap to summarizeSometimes overkilling is a good business strategy. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to explore how to take a lesson from World War I and use it as a success roadmap.
Transcribe →What All Great Managers Have In Common
Feb 200:08:14Tap to summarizeEvery self - storage facility needs a manager – but you’ll make more money if you choose a great one. But to select a good candidate you must first think through what attributes they would possess. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to explore what characteristics all great managers share.
Transcribe →Warren Buffett's Big Weakness
Jan 2000:07:02Tap to summarizeWarren’s Buffett’s Big Weakness While Warren Buffett became the most successful stock investor of all time, he did have one big weakness that needs to be addressed. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to explore Buffett’s one big flaw and how to avoid making the same mistake.
Transcribe →The One-Two Punch For Finding Properties To Buy
Jan 500:07:18Tap to summarizeWhat if you could combine two well-established methods to find self-storage properties to buy and create one unified system to improve your odds greater than each component individually? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the one-two punch method to improve your deal flow.
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