Send us a text This is a REPLAY of an episode first published in March 2024. Success is not a secret—it's a mindset. In this episode, Scott unpacks the critical mindset shifts and practical strategies that have propelled his self-storage business forward. By emphasizing the importance of hard work over talent, the power of goal setting, and the necessity of surrounding oneself with smart, driven individuals, Scott provides a roadmap for growth. Scott dives into the habits th...

Send us a text This is a REPLAY of an episode first published in October 2023. Luke Wong uses always has his head up for potential opportunities but when it comes to trusting your gut he says that’s really the key. He trusts his gut to help him make business decisions and powerful relationships in the self-storage industry. He also shares the importance of having a mentor and getting the right education in commercial real estate. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR 2:41 Passive Investments...

Send us a text Can a family of four with full schedules really break into self-storage investing? Adam and Kirby Leiby from Raleigh, North Carolina, just proved it's possible, and they brought the kids along for the ride. In this first episode of a special new series “First Deal First Dive” episode of the Self Storage Investing Podcast, guest host Joe Downs connects with the Leibys, recent grads of Scott Meyers’ academy, to unpack how they went from Instagram ad skeptics to proud...

Send us a text What happens when a Navy vet and a sales pro ditch Wall Street and go all in on self-storage? 🔑 Scott Meyers welcomes back Rod and Christin Blunk, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who went from 401k failures to self-storage success. They share how losing big in the 2008 crash sparked a mission to build real wealth—leading to over 400 real estate transactions and, eventually, a pivot to self-storage. From navigating the highs and lows of working together, to building a...

Send us a text Is your self-storage pricing strategy bleeding cash while you’re sitting at 90% occupancy? Scott explains one of the most urgent and transformative trends in the self-storage industry today… dynamic pricing and AI-powered revenue optimization. As markets soften, promotions spike, and new supply floods the industry, savvy operators are turning to real-time data-driven pricing models to protect margins and outsmart the competition. Scott breaks down exactly h...

Send us a text When real operations experience meets brokerage, better deals get done. Scott Meyers welcomes back Alex Erbs for a dynamic conversation about his transition from running a multi-state self-storage management company to becoming a full-time broker with EqiCap Commercial. They dig deep into what makes for a successful third-party management relationship, why many operators misunderstand what management companies actually do, and how Alex's hands-on experience gives him a c...

Send us a text From 20 to 250: What Happens When Self-Storage Management Grows Too Fast? Peter Smyth returns to the Self Storage Podcast to share his explosive journey, from managing 20 facilities to nearly 250 in just one year. He outlines the challenges of hypergrowth, from client churn and employee scalability to building systems that can handle everything from rural RV lots to urban mega-facilities. Peter and Scott talk hiring for skill versus experience, the role of AI ...

Send us a text What happens when a college senior aiming for luxury development ends up dominating the self-storage industry instead? Scott Meyers sits down with Cory Bonda, co-founder of Prestige Storage Capital, to explore Cory’s unexpected journey into self-storage and how he scaled from moonlighting in Columbus to managing a rapidly growing, vertically integrated storage empire. The conversation dives deep into Cory’s acquisition strategy, the value of fixed-rate debt, lessons...

Send us a text What happens when self-storage meets artificial intelligence? Scott Meyers and Joe Downs reunite right after their Mastermind and Academy events to dive deep into the game-changing role of AI in the self-storage industry. Fresh from coaching hungry investors through their first deals, they shift gears into a passionate discussion about AI’s transformational power—from automating market analysis and underwriting to building personalized dashboards and internal GPTs t...

Send us a text Want to future-proof your storage business? It starts with systems, scale—and a bit of AI. Scott Meyers welcomes Steve Raposa from Mini Mall Storage Properties, who shares his unique journey from military service to hospitality and finally to becoming a key player in the self-storage world. They explore how franchise systems and hospitality efficiency directly translate into scalable, streamlined self-storage operations. From the impact of AI on underwriting and ma...

Send us a text Is the economy heading for a soft landing… or a “touch-and-go”? Scott Meyers is joined with economist Mark Vitner, to unpack why commercial real estate got overpriced during the low-rate era, how self-storage cap rates often move differently from other asset classes, and what falling market rates plus clearer tariff policy could mean for deals ahead. Vitner flags a likely 75 bps easing path and a housing cool-stress-relief scenario (mortgages in the 6–6.5% band), with mea...

Send us a text Can AI truly replace the human touch in self-storage? Scott Meyers welcomes Mason Levy, founder of Swivl, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming customer engagement across the self-storage industry. From its surprising roots in healthcare and cannabis tech to powering over 4,700 self-storage facilities today, Swivl is revolutionizing the contact center model with its AI-driven platform. The conversation dives deep into conversational AI, human...

Send us a text What does it take to turn a family carport business into a multi-state RV storage powerhouse? Scott Meyers talks with Travis Bailey, owner of Park’n Shade, about the booming demand for covered RV and boat storage. Travis shares his journey from working summers in his dad’s business to buying it outright, and the evolution of RV storage from a niche service to a necessity driven by rising vehicle values and customer expectations. They discuss market demand, con...

Send us a text Is your storage facility leaving money on the table? Scott Meyers sits down Greg Ellsworth—president of Toy Storage Nation and founder of Self Storage Consulting Group—to explore the evolving world of self-storage and RV/boat storage. Greg dives into why the old-school "build it and they will come" model is outdated and how data-driven design and multi-use flexibility are the keys to maximizing ROI. From RV amenities and pro-storage for contractors to the boom...

Send us a text Speed, data, and AI are transforming self-storage—and those who master them are winning big. Scott Meyers sits down with Jean-Michael Diei, founder of PropRise, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way storage investors and operators source deals, navigate zoning, and optimize operations. From his childhood steeped in tech and entrepreneurship to building cutting-edge AI tools for real estate, Jean-Michael shares actionable insights on beati...

Send us a text What if you could invest alongside a mastermind — with just $5,000? Scott Meyers welcomes Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, to dive deep into the world of passive investing. Brian shares his winding journey from subprime mortgages to building an investment club that democratizes real estate deals, giving everyday investors access to big-league opportunities. Together, they explore risk, reward, due diligence, international living, geo-arbitrage, and the...

Send us a text This is a Replay of an episode first published in November 2023. Rick Gibson made his living successfully as a lawyer for nearly four decades. But it was a noteworthy book that made the case for him to think about investing. Rich Dad, Poor Dad. That book inspired Rick to leave corporate America and form an investing team with his sons in real estate. Today Gibson's portfolio includes mobile home parks and storage facilities, which he was able to grow and sell ...

Send us a text This is a Replay of an episode first published in December 2023. You might call Mark Hutchinson an active passive investor. He takes pride in using the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) to build capital. IBC involves using specially constructed dividend-paying whole life insurance as a means of building capital and then borrowing whenever interest would be paid to others. Mark explains the concept is a flexible and self-governed system that allows for investments...

Send us a text This is a Replay of an episode first published in March 2024. The heart and hustle behind the Meyers’ self-storage empire. This episode shares the personal and professional evolution of the Meyers’, from overworked landlords to self-storage magnates. Christina opens up about their initial leap of faith into the industry, while Scott details their transition into education and mentorship, shaping the country's leading self-storage community. The couple candidly...

Send us a text What do you get when you combine a data-driven investor, an overloaded entrepreneur, and the future of self-storage? A revolution. Scott Meyers sits down with Noah Starr, CEO of Tract IQ, to unpack his wild journey—from quitting his corporate job, to acquiring his first facility all in the same week—and how those life-altering decisions set him on a path to transform the self-storage industry through data. Noah explains how pain points in the underwriting process le...