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Stories Behind the Door

Thaddeus Campbell
Self Storage
Self-Storage Industry
Self-Storage
Small Bay Flex
Extra Space Storage
Artificial Intelligence
Small Bay Industrial Flex
Self Storage Industry
Public Storage
New York City
Third-Party Management
Security Technology
S3 Partners
Storage USA
Uniti AI
Technology In Real Estate Finance
Small Bay Industrial
10 Federal
Argus Storage Advisors
Smartstop

Self-storage isn't just square footage — it's a booming industry powered by smart operators, bold investors, sharp brokers, and everyday people making things happen. Hosted by Thaddeus Campbell, Stories Behind the Door pulls back the curtain on the real players behind the deals, developments, and day-to-day grind. Every week, we sit down with the people who are shaping the future of storage and fl... more

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A career pivot driven by family in 2000 became a 25-year journey at the forefront of commercial self-storage . I sit down with Darren Kelly, Co-Founder and President of Right Move Storage, for an inside look at operational grit, distressed turnaround... more

When Desmond Fortenberry graduated from Florida State in May 2020, commercial real estate was in uncharted territory. Instead of waiting on the sidelines, he hit the road, dug through county GIS property maps, drove hours across the Panhandle to shar... more

I sit down with Scott Chase, President of U-Haul of Eastern Massachusetts and Board Director of the Northeast Self Storage Association (NESSA), for a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at leadership, culture, and operational strategy within one of comm... more

I sit down with Ethan Gallowitsch, Chief Product Officer at TractIQ, for an inside look at how two former college lacrosse teammates teamed up to transform data transparency in self-storage.

Ethan and TractIQ CEO Noah Starr spent their college year... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Kelly
Co-founder and president of Right Move Storage
Right Move Storage / Right Move Premier / Right Move Remote
Episode: He Mastered Public Storage's Playbook—Then Rewrote It | Darren Kelly
Desmond Fortenberry
Senior Vice President Self Storage Investments at Oakside Self-Storage Investments
Oakside Self-Storage Investments
Episode: Dez Fortenberry shares a nearly decade-long learning curve in self-storage brokerage
Scott Chase
President of U-Haul of Eastern Massachusetts
U-Haul
Episode: Scott Chase has built a special storage operation by focusing on people
Ethan Gallowitz
Chief Product Officer at TractIQ
TractIQ
Episode: He knew it was wrong the day he got promoted. So he left Google! Now he's dominating storage data
Shon Bennet
Director of Business Development at GoStoreIt
GoStoreIt
Episode: Shon Bennet on the amazing growth of GoStoreIt and what's happening in Storage that made it possible
Mark Cieri
Co-founder and CEO of Storage Defender
Storage Defender
Episode: Mark Cieri on Storage Defender, business, faith, and the lessons that shaped his journey.
Albert Kim
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of StoragePilot.ai
StoragePilot.ai
Episode: Mastering Market Timing: Why Albert Kim Left Cannabis to Build a Self-Storage AI Company
Armand Aghadjanians
Director of Acquisitions at Store Here Self Storage
Store Here Self Storage
Episode: Data Secrets for Winning Storage Deals with Armand Aghadjanians
Hamza Ali
Founder and CEO of Hamza Invests and the Flex Space Network
Hamza Invests
Episode: How Hamza Ali Built a Flex Space Empire by Accident

Host

Thaddeus Campbell
Host of Stories Behind the Door

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Gold nuggets galore!

    One of the best self storage podcasts out there. Thad always has industry leading insightful guests on that provide excellent value.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeremiah Benson
    United Statesa year ago

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Content is high-value for sponsors seeking a storage-focused audience.
Hosts bring out real-world lessons that storage operators can apply immediately.
Guests are consistently leaders in storage tech, development, and investment.
Shows strong industry insight with practical, actionable guest expertise.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

He Mastered Public Storage's Playbook—Then Rewrote It | Darren Kelly
Q: What's your day-to-day look like as a CEO running Right Move Storage and related ventures?
He emphasizes prioritizing a few critical tasks each day, maintaining adaptability, and balancing growth with penny-by-penny financial discipline, supported by technology and a strong team.
He Mastered Public Storage's Playbook—Then Rewrote It | Darren Kelly
Q: How did the Public Storage and Shurgard absorption shape your approach to leadership and acquisitions?
He describes learning from the merger dynamics, culture integration, and the discipline of preserving cash flow while integrating operations, which informed his later focus on nimbleness and tech-enabled efficiency.
He Mastered Public Storage's Playbook—Then Rewrote It | Darren Kelly
Q: What was it about storage that kept you in the industry for so long, coming from hospitality?
Darren explains the appeal as the combination of people-driven service with a simple, scalable business model, plus the constant opportunity to innovate and improve profitability at the unit level.
Mastering Market Timing: Why Albert Kim Left Cannabis to Build a Self-Storage AI Company
Q: How did Albert find himself in the storage industry after exiting his first company?
After his initial exit, he worked in real estate software, gained exposure to commercial real estate, and saw self-storage as a high-potential asset class, which led him to partner with Kyle Lawrence and start StoragePilot.
How Hamza Ali Built a Flex Space Empire by Accident
Q: What is the current view on private equity entering the Flex Space market?
Private equity is on the horizon but not fully realized yet; debt and balance sheets are more active today, while equity may still be cautious until tenant profiles and demand become more robust.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stories Behind the Door

What is Stories Behind the Door about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the self-storage and flex-space ecosystem, featuring founders, operators, developers, and tech leaders who are shaping growth, operations, and investments. Episodes frequently explore data-driven decision making, AI and automation, partnerships, and the realities of building multi-site portfolios, with hands-on stories about leadership, financing, development challenges, and market dynamics. A few standouts include discussions about customer-centric product development in storage tech, the role of independent operators in consolidation, and how niche asset classes like small-bay flex spaces are evolving with technology and partnerships. The format tends to mix practical playbooks with personal journeys, making it valuabl... more

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1. Darren Kelly
2. Desmond Fortenberry
3. Scott Chase
4. Ethan Gallowitz
5. Shon Bennet
6. Mark Cieri
7. Albert Kim
8. Armand Aghadjanians

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