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Self Storage Lab

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Self Storage
Artificial Intelligence
Storagepug
Access Self Storage
Storagely
Personal Mini Storage
Storagemax
Sparebox Technologies
Tech Adoption
Tract IQ
Swivel
Value-Based Pricing
Change Management
Leadership
Hyperlocal Marketing
A/B Testing
Copper Storage Management
Iron Storage
Notify
Third-Party Management

Join us for our brand new show, The Self Storage Lab–a new podcast deconstructing how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape and how it might impact your business. In the age of hyper-informed, store-anywhere customers, your business needs to be always on, data-driven, and customer-centered. Whether you’re a thousand location operator or looking to get into self storage with... more

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A special one-off episode of Self Storage Lab, recorded live at the SSA Fall Conference on September 11, 2026.

This isn't a typical interview. It's a panel titled "What's Real, What's Next?", a candid, unscripted look at how AI is actually being ado... more

Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today's technology-driven landscape and what it means for the future of the industry.

This episode brings two guests from StorageMax, Mississippi's larg... more

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Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today's technology-driven landscape and what it means for the future of the industry.

This episode's guest is Joel Patterson, SVP of Operations at Perso... more

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This episode's guest is Travis Morrow, Chairman and CEO of Store Local and President of National Self Storage. Few people have seen the industry from as many angles as Travis: operator, co-op founder, publisher, event host, and one of the most connec... more

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Recent Guests

Mason Levy
Co-founder, CEO of Swivel
Swivel
Episode: What's Real, What's Next? An AI Panel from SSA Fall 2026
Austin Rockman
AI, White Label Storage
White Label Storage
Episode: What's Real, What's Next? An AI Panel from SSA Fall 2026
Nick Newcomb
CEO of StorageMax,-led leadership since taking over in late 2024
StorageMax
Episode: How StorageMax Stays Lean at 39 Locations
Shannon Wolfe
Head of Training and Development at StorageMax
StorageMax
Episode: How StorageMax Stays Lean at 39 Locations
Joel Patterson
SVP of Operations at Personal Mini Storage, former U-Haul dealer and longtime industry leader
Personal Mini Storage
Episode: Joel Patterson on Keeping the Personal in Personal Mini Storage
Travis Morrow
Chairman and CEO of Store Local; President of National Self Storage; operator with a 29-site portfolio
Store Local / MSM
Episode: Travis Morrow on Why the Independent Operator Still Wins
Brett Copper
President and partner at Copper Storage Management
Copper Storage Management
Episode: Brett Copper is Rethinking Remote Storage Management
Austin Simmons
COO at Storagely
Storagely
Episode: How Storagely Rethinks Online Rentals with Amanda DiGaspari and Austin Simmons
Amanda DiGaspari
CEO and Brand/Marketing Lead at Storagely
Storagely
Episode: How Storagely Rethinks Online Rentals with Amanda DiGaspari and Austin Simmons

Hosts

Rodolfo Salinas
Host/producer, engages with guests, active across multiple episodes
Mason
Host/Co-host and interviewer, facilitates discussions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Loved the Chat GPT AI episode!

    Yes, please keep geeking and nerding out, even waxing philosophical!

    Very informative and accessible (for even non-technical folks!). Really exciting time we’re living in and hearing about where this technology interacts with the storage space and what Swivel has been up to (all along!)

    Looking forward to the Storage Space Lab Happy Hour!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hlevy57
    United States4 years ago
  • Started with ChatGPT

    Started général and came back to storage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    g3l1d
    United States4 years ago
  • Only Self Storage Podcast You’ll Ever Need

    The best podcast I’ve found focused on everything self storage. They really know what their talking about! I love listening and find myself walking away with a new piece of information after each listen. My go-to podcast for everything self storage. Keep the knowledge bombs coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MadiShepp
    United States4 years ago
  • Keep the episodes rolling

    What an awesome new self storage podcast. Refreshing to listen to something that gets my brain thinking of ways to improve my 2 facilities. The conversation is well thought out and really informative. Looking forward to their continued discussion of all things technology in self storage

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TruBluNoDoubt
    United States4 years ago
  • This is great! Thank you!

    A lot of the podcasts in the industry are focused on the financial and construction side of self storage. This is a much needed look at everything else to actually run your business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lM ll lL lL S
    United States4 years ago

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Insightful mix of operator-focused practicals and technology talk.
Noted for balancing data-driven methods with human-centered leadership.
Praises actionable takeaways for improving online rentals and marketing.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Faraz Hemani: From Big Tech to Self Storage
Q: How do you manage 32 facilities remotely and ensure quality?
He describes a mobile app tied to a Facility Management System that assigns tasks, logs progress, and standardizes communication, plus a strong emphasis on training for outcomes and a performance-based compensation structure.
Faraz Hemani: From Big Tech to Self Storage
Q: What motivated you to leave a big-tech role and start your own venture?
Hemani talks about the fear of regret and a desire to prove what he was capable of, plus a significant liquidity moment from a successful real estate investment that allowed him to take the leap without sacrificing family finances.
Finding the Middle of Intuition, Data, and Better Decisions with nodaFi's Jessie Lamb
Q: What was the motivation for moving from strategy/operator roles to Notify?
She sought new adventures and a role that would let her influence the industry at scale, ultimately finding a fit in a fast-moving vendor environment with ongoing learning opportunities.
Finding the Middle of Intuition, Data, and Better Decisions with nodaFi's Jessie Lamb
Q: How does she measure success when mixing humanity with tech-enabled processes?
By defining clear problems, involving users in the design, tracking relevant KPIs, and ensuring solutions land in real workflows, not just on a dashboard.
Finding the Middle of Intuition, Data, and Better Decisions with nodaFi's Jessie Lamb
Q: How did Jessie get into the self-storage industry?
She stumbled into it via a Craigslist posting for an HR Director role at Strat, which led to a long career path from HR into operations and tech leadership in self-storage.

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

This show focuses on how self-storage operators leverage technology, data, and customer-centric strategies to stay competitive in a fast-evolving landscape. Across episodes, guests discuss topics like remote management, AI-assisted operations, branding, local marketing, and the shift to data-driven online rentals. The conversations often center on practical ways to scale operations, improve customer experience, and monetize ancillary offerings while balancing human leadership with automation. A notable strength is the blend of operator insight with tech-driven perspectives from software and service providers, making it valuable for operators, vendors, and marketers alike who want actionable takeaways and real-world anecdotes.

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1. Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast
2. The Self Storage Show
3. Scaling Self Storage
4. The Self Storage University Podcast
5. Self Storage Income

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Recent guests on Self Storage Lab include:

1. Mason Levy
2. Austin Rockman
3. Nick Newcomb
4. Shannon Wolfe
5. Joel Patterson
6. Travis Morrow
7. Brett Copper
8. Austin Simmons

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