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Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast

Melissa Huff, Josh Huff
Self Storage
Self Storage Industry
Lighthouse Storage Solutions
Artificial Intelligence
Google Reviews
Third Party Management
Self Storage Association
Software
Storage Academy
Buyer Persona
Modern Storage Media
Tenant Insurance
Auto Pay
Price Matching
Rent Increases
Occupancy
Hotel Industry
ISS World Expo
Chatgpt
Financing

Listen in as we gab about the self storage industry and focus in on particular areas. Want to learn more about auctions, operations, management, marketing, best practices, customer service, and more? Interested in what the best in the industry have to say? Melissa Huff and Josh Huff tap into a combined 30+ years of experience on operations and marketing to speak to the issues that concern owners a... more

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Latest Episodes

Josh and Melissa recently went undercover, visiting several self-storage facilities near one of their managed properties in Southern California to see how the competition was showing up. What they found was equal parts encouraging and eye-opening.

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This one starts with goats… and ends with better business decisions.

Josh and Melissa share the story behind their recent decision to bring goats onto their property to tackle a growing poison ivy problem. For a long time, they stuck with the statu... more

Josh and Melissa are back from the Inside Self-Storage World Expo and sharing their biggest takeaways from one of the industry's largest events.

AI was everywhere, with vendors continuing to integrate it into their platforms. At the same time, we a... more

What can self storage operators learn from the hotel industry? Quite a bit.

In this episode, Josh Huff and Melissa Huff sit down with Lee Creech to talk through how hospitality principles apply directly to self storage.

Lee shares how his backgro... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Creech
Leader in self-storage with Tennessee association involvement; formerly in hotel revenue management
North Shore Pellissippi Storage / Tennessee Association
Episode: Self Storage and a Can of Corn: Lessons from the Hospitality Industry with Lee Creech
Sue Haviland
Founder/Leader, Haviland Storage Services
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Tommy (StoragePug)
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Episode: Storage Academy, The Show, and Joining Forces with Haviland
Darby (StoragePug)
Community Manager, StoragePug
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Episode: Storage Academy, The Show, and Joining Forces with Haviland
Travis Morrow
CEO, Modern Storage Media
Modern Storage Media
Episode: Storage Academy, The Show, and Joining Forces with Haviland
Jane Sauls
Sauls Commercial Real Estate broker focused on the Southeast
Sauls Commercial Real Estate
Episode: Lessons Learned in 2025
Heather McCombs
Spacebox Management, third-party manager
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Shannon Charbonneau
XPS Solutions, call center for self-storage
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Amber Crucian
Self storage finance expert featured on the show
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Hosts

Josh Huff
Host of Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast; co-host or host on multiple episodes; focuses on operations, marketing, and practical self-storage strategies.
Melissa Huff
Co-host and contributor on Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast; co-leads discussions on operations, marketing, and guest-led episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • With so many self storage podcasts about investing, it's nice to have one on operations and management.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the focus on operations!

    With so many self storage podcasts about investing, it's nice to have one on operations and management.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States3 years ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2025 Storage Legal Update with Joe Doherty
Q: What should operators do to prevent legal issues?
Have a rental agreement drafted by a self-storage attorney, implement a written lien-enforcement process, and document everything; do not let problems fester and be consistent in applying procedures.
2025 Storage Legal Update with Joe Doherty
Q: What are the biggest legal questions operators are asking this year?
Questions largely revolve around how to terminate problematic tenants, how to bind new tenants to updated rental agreements, and how to properly enforce liens when tenants don't sign new terms; there is also focus on evictions and destruction/abandonment issues.
2025 Storage Legal Update with Joe Doherty
Q: What is the current legal climate like for the self-storage industry?
Overall positive; the industry benefits from contract-based relationships and predictable lien laws, though there are concerns around rent control, junk-fee laws, and evolving website/privacy/ADA issues that could affect operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast

What is Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on running and growing self-storage facilities, blending practical operations playbooks with marketing, technology, and guest-driven insights. Across episodes, hosts discuss real-world challenges from vendor management, pricing strategies, and customer experience to leveraging AI, online presence, and trade-show takeaways. A common thread is pragmatic modernization—prioritizing core renting revenue while selectively adopting tools, vendors, and programs that meaningfully improve unit occupancy, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Noteworthy is the hosts' emphasis on actionable tactics, regional market awareness, and scalable practices (e.g., onboarding workflows, incentives, and data-informed decisions) presented in ... more

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1. Lee Creech
2. Sue Haviland
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4. Darby (StoragePug)
5. Travis Morrow
6. Jane Sauls
7. Heather McCombs
8. Shannon Charbonneau

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