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Stories Behind the Door

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

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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Latest Episodes

I sit down with Jefferson and Velvet Warner, founders of Velvet Touch Executive Storage, for a deep dive into the realities of developing high-end boat and RV storage. Velvet and Jefferson spent years flipping residential homes before a single phone ... more

I sit down with Ryan Chapman, Co-Founder and CEO of Lumio, for a fascinating conversation on artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley engineering, and vertical problem-solving in commercial real estate. Ryan spent nearly a decade at Apple managing tea... more

I sit down with Travis Morrow, CEO of Store Local and Tenant Inc., for a masterclass in self-storage operations, technology, and industry trends. Travis has spent more than two decades in the business, scaling from an intern at National Self Storage ... more

I sit down with Noah Woolsey from Kiwi2/Kiwi Steel for a deeply personal look at family legacy, structural engineering, and corporate transitions. Noah spent his entire youth surrounded by self-storage builders, eventually joining his father, Wayne W... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Chapman
Co-founder and CEO of Lumio
Lumio
Episode: Ryan Chapman walked away from Apple to chase his childhood entrepreneurial dream!
Travis Morrow
President of National Self Storage, leadership role at Store Local
Store Local, National Self Storage
Episode: From Recession Survival to 500+ Stores: President of National Self Storage Travis Morrow Tells All
Noah Woolsey
Business Development at Kiwi2
Kiwi2
Episode: 9-Figure Growth Secrets: What Noah Woolsey is Bringing to Storage
Gary Edmonds
Founder and CEO of The Storage Manager, longtime operator and industry advocate
The Storage Manager
Episode: Before AI, Gary Edmonds helped define Remote Management in Storage decades before AI existed!
Laura Holmes
CEO of Warehouse Anywhere
Warehouse Anywhere
Episode: How Warehouse Anywhere Helps Storage Owners Scale NOI Effortlessly
Matt McDermott
Founder and President of South Jersey Tax Services
South Jersey Tax Services
Episode: Matt McDermott spent over a decade making money for some of Wall Streets biggest companies. Now he protects income for real estate investors.
Richard Dalyai
Neurosurgeon and Co-founder of Self Storage Brothers
Self Storage Brothers
Episode: Is Storage Harder Than Brain Surgery? Dr. Richard Dalyai Shares the Reality
Will Skillman
Founder and CEO of Trowbridge Development
Trowbridge Development
Episode: Why Will Skillman Went All-In on Midwest Small Bay Flex (And Won)
Zach Dickens
Chief Investment Officer
Extra Space Storage
Episode: Inside the Deals That Changed Self-Storage Forever with Zack Dickens

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 States9 months ago

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The show consistently delivers practical, battle-tested strategies for operators and investors.
Gold nuggets galore!
One of the best self storage podcasts out there. Thad always has industry leading insightful guests on that provide excellent value.

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From Recession Survival to 500+ Stores: President of National Self Storage Travis Morrow Tells All
Q: What inspired the decision to create a major national conference and trade show for self-storage, and what makes it different?
The idea came from observing other industries and recognizing an underserved East Coast market; the event aims to elevate content quality, feature high-profile speakers, and provide real, actionable insights across data, development, investment, and operations.
From Recession Survival to 500+ Stores: President of National Self Storage Travis Morrow Tells All
Q: Storage, such a unique asset class, how did Travis Morrow find himself so immersed in self storage?
He started with an internship at National Self Storage, learned from mentors like Bob Schaaf, and gradually took on roles that connected operating basics to the tech side, ultimately steering Store Local and other initiatives to empower independent operators.
Ryan Chapman walked away from Apple to chase his childhood entrepreneurial dream!
Q: What challenges did Lumio face in breaking into self-storage tech, and how did they overcome them?
The main challenge was demonstrating ROI to smaller operators who were less tech-forward. Lumio connected with operators like Rec Nation, collaborated in a tight feedback loop, and focused on deep, industry-specific workflows to co-design a solution that would scale as adoption increased.
Ryan Chapman walked away from Apple to chase his childhood entrepreneurial dream!
Q: What was the decision process like leaving Apple for Lumio?
It centered on growth mindset, long-term partnership with his co-founder, and a conviction that solving real problems for operators would be sustainable. They weighed lifelong career security against building something meaningful together, especially as they started families.
9-Figure Growth Secrets: What Noah Woolsey is Bringing to Storage
Q: What was your experience like working with Kiwi2 after joining and what has changed since the acquisition by Janice?
He notes that core practices and people remained the same, with leadership continuity from his father and partners; the acquisition mainly affected corporate overhead and reporting, while day-to-day activities and client interactions largely continued as before.

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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 series centers on bold operators, investors, and technology disruptors shaping the self-storage and flex-space world. Conversations span high-stakes real estate deals, fleet-footed growth in niche assets like small-bay flex, and the evolving role of AI and customer service in speed and efficiency. Guests range from neurosurgeons-turned-entrepreneurs and NYC developers to legal experts and recruitment chiefs, offering actionable playbooks, leadership lessons, and market insights drawn from multi-location operations, capital markets, and policy dynamics. A standout throughline is the blend of hands-on operations with strategic vision—showing how culture, data, and technology intersect to grow storaged-focused businesses while remaining ro... more

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1. Ryan Chapman
2. Travis Morrow
3. Noah Woolsey
4. Gary Edmonds
5. Laura Holmes
6. Matt McDermott
7. Richard Dalyai
8. Will Skillman

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