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Happy Friday, Store Nation.   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Glasgow. A strong month driven by high occupancy, solid revenue, and minimal cancellations, with performance naturally constrained by limited availability rather than demand.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Thursday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Mansfield.  It was a strong month overall, highlighted by excellent conversions, record day-to-day revenue, and solid occupancy, alongside a few areas that need tightening up, particularly around enquiries and churn rate. Hope you like this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to Hacking Self Storage. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Wrexham. We break down November's performance, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, revenue, and insurance, alongside key conversion metrics and churn. We also dig into some important PPC data and acquisition costs, highlighting what's working, what needs attention, and how the site is positioned moving forward. A solid month overall with strong occupancy and revenue growth, plus clear opportunities to tighten up conversions and marketing efficiency. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Monday, Store Nation.   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into our weekly figures across all sites. We look at how the week performed overall, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue trends, with a closer look at how each location stacked up. It was a stronger week than expected for this time of year, with some solid wins across the board and a few areas that still need tightening up as we move through December. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation.   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Clough Road self storage. We talk through the overall performance for November, including reservations, move-ins, occupancy trends, and insurance results. We also cover the challenges, such as higher churn, lower quote levels, and keeping momentum heading into December.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation.   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Willerby. We cover the key performance highlights, the areas that need tightening up, and how the site is progressing overall.   A mixed month with some strong positives and clear opportunities to improve, especially around conversions and contact made.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation.   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our monthly figures for Beverley. We break down what went well, what needs attention, and the key trends that stood out for the month.   It's a solid update with some strong performance indicators and areas we're keeping a close eye on as we move forward.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation.   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today, we are talking about our weekly figures. We look at what went well, what struggled, and the overall trends across all our sites as we move through December.   It's always a challenging month in self storage, but as always, we break down the key movements and what stood out this week.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Monday, Store Nation.   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we are talking about our weekly figures across all sites. We dive into quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to see who smashed it this week and who struggled.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation.   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're talking about the Self Storage Secret Course, what has changed, why demand has grown and why people using it are seeing real results when launching new sites.   If you have ever wondered whether you could follow a clear step-by-step system to open your own site, this episode will give you real insight.   Hope you enjoy it.   Give it a listen.   Pay in Full: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/offers/U5qiXg4f Pay in 4 Payments (A tad more expensive): https://www.mrselfstorage.com/offers/6tXsBw2k   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation.   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we are reviewing the full October figures across all six sites. We look at quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to understand how the portfolio performed overall and what the trends are telling us heading into the winter period.   There were plenty of positives across the month, along with a few challenges that stood out and need attention as we plan ahead.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation.   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we are talking about our weekly figures across all sites.   We look at quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to see who led the way, who struggled and where the biggest shifts in demand showed up.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation.   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today we are breaking down the monthly figures for Glasgow.   We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, move ins, revenue and occupancy to see how the site performed and why container sites continue to deliver even in highly competitive areas.   Overall, another strong month with pricing discipline and demand driving continued growth.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we break down Wrexham's monthly figures. This site is a brilliant reminder of what happens when systems, revenue management and constant optimisation all work in sync.  We talk quotes, reservations, true period revenue, occupancy and churn, plus how demand shifts when a site gets close to full capacity. We also dig into ad spend decisions and why healthy disagreement inside the team pushes performance higher. Overall, Wrexham delivered an exceptional month and shows exactly what we built this acquisition to do.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we break down Mansfield's monthly figures for October.   We talk quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, move-outs, revenue and occupancy to understand how the site really performed and where things fell short.   There were solid wins, but also big frustrations that pulled the overall score down. Mansfield did not hit the standards we expect from this site, and we dig into why and what it means for the months ahead.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we are breaking down Clough Road's monthly figures for October.   We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, square foot moved, cancellations, revenue and occupancy to understand exactly how the site performed and what the data is telling us about demand.  It was a challenging month overall. Low conversion rates, high move outs and a rise in cancellations have put pressure on occupancy and future revenue, and there are some clear areas that need tightening up.   There is still plenty of potential, but the data shows that changes need to happen quickly to stop the trend continuing into next month.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we are breaking down our weekly figures across all sites.   We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue, and occupancy to see how each location performed and what the data is telling us about future demand.   Overall, revenue stayed strong, but low reservations and weaker conversion rates are areas to watch closely moving forward.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're talking about Beverley's monthly figures for October.  We'll cover quotes, reservations, conversions, occupancy, and revenue to see how the site performed.   Overall, it's been a great month with record-level reservations, strong conversion rates, and continued growth in revenue and occupancy, though there are still opportunities to improve insurance levels and reduce churn.   Hope you like and enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're talking about Willerby's monthly figures for October.  We'll cover quotes, reservations, conversions, occupancy, and revenue to see how the site performed.   Overall, it's been a strong month with record-high revenue, great move-in numbers, and solid conversion rates, though there are still a few areas to tighten up around marketing and cancellations.  Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're talking about our weekly figures across all sites, the wins, the misses, and what's next for November. I'll also share a few thoughts on competition in the market and how to keep pushing forward even when things don't go quite to plan. I hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're talking about Glasgow quarterly figures, and this one's another strong performer. It's been great going through all the sites and seeing where we're smashing expectations and where we can still tighten things up.   I'll share how Glasgow has achieved its best quarter ever, the lessons behind the numbers, and why staying proactive always beats being reactive in business.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today I'm sharing my weekly numbers and talking about the balance between short-term performance and long-term growth. We'll look at why consistent improvement matters more than quick wins and how innovation keeps us ahead in the self storage industry.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into Mansfield's quarterly figures, a solid performance that shows real strength in the fundamentals. We're talking about steady growth, strong conversion rates, and how the site bounced back after a tough previous quarter. It's a great example of how consistency and smart tracking build long-term success in self storage. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're looking at Wrexham's quarterly figures, and this one's a record breaker. We're talking about huge growth across quotes, reservations, and move-ins, plus what made this quarter the site's strongest yet. It's all about understanding why momentum matters and how small improvements stack up to big results. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're breaking down Clough Road's quarterly figures, a real lesson in not letting strong results hide the cracks. We'll talk about why solid revenue can mask weak fundamentals and why staying honest with the data matters for long-term success. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tunig in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're diving into the quarterly figures for my biggest and best site, Willerby. We'll break down what's going well, what needs attention, and why Willerby continues to deliver despite a few red flags in the data. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  It's quarterly figures time, and I love digging into these.   Today we're looking at Beverley, and it's been an absolute cracker of a quarter. It just shows what a small but mighty site can do when everything clicks.   We'll go through quotes, conversions, move-ins, and revenue, and I'll share why these results have got me buzzing for what's ahead.  Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're reviewing the September figures across all six sites. We'll dive into quotes, conversions, occupancy, and revenue to see how the portfolio performed as a whole. It's been a strong month overall with steady growth, 88% occupancy, and solid net square footage gains. A few areas still need tightening up, particularly quotes and conversion rates, but overall performance remains very encouraging. Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're talking about Glasgow monthly figures for September. We'll cover quotes, reservations, conversions, and revenue to see how the site performed.   Overall, it's been a solid month with a few areas to improve, especially around ad spend and conversion rates.   Hope you like and enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thanks for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today we're taking a look at Wrexham and the month of September. It's all about what went well, what didn't, and everything in between.   This was my first and only acquisition, and it's turned out to be an amazing site. In today's episode, I'm sharing what went right, what went wrong, and the big lessons we learned along the way.   From design mistakes to massive improvements in revenue and occupancy, there's plenty to take away from this one.   Hope you enjoy it.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're looking back at last week's numbers. The good, the bad, and a bit of the ugly too. We're also asking if the winter period has already started or if it was just one of those weeks. We'll be going through quotes, reservations, move-ins, and revenue to see how each site performed. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're talking about Clough Road's September figures.   Conversions were low, cancellations high, and occupancy steady, but there's plenty to learn from what's working, what's not, and where the opportunities are.   We also cover revenue, insurance, customer value, and what we're doing to turn things around in October. So there's actionable insight for anyone in self-storage.   Hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Saturday, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're talking about Willerby's September figures. Conversions were mental, occupancy stayed strong, and there's plenty to learn from what's working and what we need to improve. We also touch on cancellations, customer value, and the cost per move-in. So there's a lot for anyone in self-storage to take away. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  Today, we're talking about Mansfield's September figures and how the month shaped up across conversions, occupancy, and move-ins.   It was a solid month overall, with conversions ticking up, occupancy climbing above 80%, and a net positive for move-ins.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're talking about our Beverley site's monthly figures. It's been a solid month overall with strong performance across the board, but still a few areas to tighten up.   There's also some exciting news about the updated Self-Storage Secrets Course and how competition in Beverley is starting to heat up.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about last week's figures across all our sites, from quotes and reservations to move-ins, occupancy, and revenue.   It was a strong week for revenue, solid for quotes, but a tough one for conversions.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today we're continuing the site comparisons with Glasgow, our newest container site that's been open just over 14 months. It's been an incredible journey so far and a great reminder of how powerful container sites can be for anyone looking to grow in self storage.   Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr. Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome to another episode of the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're talking about Mansfield, a fairly new site that holds a special place for me.   I'll share the story behind opening it, why it was such a big risk at the time, and how it's grown into one of our strongest performers.   We'll also look at what made this site special, the challenges we faced, and what we've learned along the way.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr. Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into Wrexham's performance since we took over the site in early 2023.   We'll look at how the site has grown year on year, the improvements we've made, and the lessons we've learned along the way.   Hope you enjoy this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr. Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into last week's figures across all our sites, from quotes and reservations to move-ins, occupancy, and revenue.   It was a strong week for quotes but a shocker for conversions.   Hope you enjoy this one.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Self Storage Secrets 4.0: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/selfstoragesecrets/?utm_source=mrselfstorage.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=an-ai-version-of-me-what&_bhlid=5df0edc48b8ec8ffae10ca81b9ed3ad6e8d6541a Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're reviewing Clough Road's revenue growth since opening. I'll compare the first six months of each year, highlight the percentage increases, and share the key lessons behind the numbers.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Self Storage Secrets 4.0: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/selfstoragesecrets/?utm_source=mrselfstorage.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=an-ai-version-of-me-what&_bhlid=5df0edc48b8ec8ffae10ca81b9ed3ad6e8d6541a Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're looking at Beverley's revenue growth over the past few years. I'm comparing the first six months of each year since 2020, breaking down the increases, and sharing the key lessons behind the numbers.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Self Storage Secrets 4.0: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/selfstoragesecrets/?utm_source=mrselfstorage.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=an-ai-version-of-me-what&_bhlid=5df0edc48b8ec8ffae10ca81b9ed3ad6e8d6541a Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty.   Today, we're diving into last week's figures across all our sites: from quotes and reservations to move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. I'll share what went well, where we fell short, and the key takeaways from the week.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Self Storage Secrets 4.0: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/selfstoragesecrets/?utm_source=mrselfstorage.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=an-ai-version-of-me-what&_bhlid=5df0edc48b8ec8ffae10ca81b9ed3ad6e8d6541a Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about Willerby and its growth from 2020 through to 2025, from the COVID bump to cashflow struggles, all the way to breaking the £1M mark.   I'll share the real numbers and what they mean for the business.   I hope you enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Self Storage Secrets 4.0: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/selfstoragesecrets/?utm_source=mrselfstorage.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=an-ai-version-of-me-what&_bhlid=5df0edc48b8ec8ffae10ca81b9ed3ad6e8d6541a Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're talking about last week's figures, the good, the bad and everything in between.   Some weeks are better than others, and this week had a bit of both. I'm sharing what happened, what we've learned and how we're planning to move forward.   Hope you enjoy this one. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Self Storage Secrets 4.0: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/selfstoragesecrets/?utm_source=mrselfstorage.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=an-ai-version-of-me-what&_bhlid=5df0edc48b8ec8ffae10ca81b9ed3ad6e8d6541a Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Happy Friday, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty. In today's episode, we're talking about the brand-new Self Storage Starter Kit, why I'm giving it away for free, and how it can help you decide if self storage is the right business for you.   The kit is packed with practical tools, templates, and resources that will give you a real taste of what it takes to launch a facility, and it might just be too good to give away.   I hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   The UK Self‑Storage Starter Kit (Free): https://www.mrselfstorage.com/starterkit Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   In today's episode, we're talking about the Glasgow monthly review for August, the wins we're celebrating, the opportunities ahead, and the next steps to keep pushing growth.   It's been another brilliant month for Glasgow, with the site continuing to build momentum and prove itself as a strong performer.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Happy Monday, Store Nation!   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   We had an amazing weekend with the team and their families, and it was a great reminder of how important it is to bring people together outside of work.   In today's episode, we're talking about the weekly figures across all of our sites, why team culture is so powerful, an update on South Shields ahead of its opening, and the free Self Storage Starter Kit I've been working on.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. The summer holidays are over, and after spending plenty of time with my kids, I'm ready for a focused sprint to hit some big goals. In today's episode, I share the exciting launch of my free 90-day roadmap to opening a self storage business, why I believe life and business move in seasons, and how I'm planning for growth over the next six weeks. I also break down the weekly numbers across all of our sites, including hitting the massive milestone of 100,000 square feet rented out. Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, I'm sharing a powerful insight from Shaan Puri on the My First Million podcast about what makes someone an A player and why self-development is the real key to growth.   I talk about how I approach learning, what I expect from my team, and why standing still in business really means falling behind.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

Good morning, Store Nation!   Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.   Today, we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the industry: Does location still matter, or can a strong digital presence beat a prime roadside site?   I share my thoughts, lessons from industry leaders, and insights from the US market.   Hope it gets you thinking.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage