Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Myers

April 22, 2025 ~ Scott Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing for Broadway in Detroit, joins Kevin to preview their 2025-2026 season and their annual test drive event on April 26th.

#217: Scott Myers, a second-generation farmer from Ohio, opens up about the hard truths of organic grain farming. From navigating weak federal support to managing high-stakes rotations and market volatility, Scott shares what it really takes to farm with integrity. This episode is a rare glimpse into the grit, risk, and soil-deep knowledge behind every organic grain harvest.Scott Myers is a 4th generation farmer who grows ertified organic hay, corn, soybeans, oats, barley, and rye at Woodlyn Acres Farm in Dalton, Ohio. Scott has been vocal about the challenges facing organic farmers for years, advocating to his local politicians and national congress on behalf of both OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Assocxiation) and OFA (Organic Farmers Association).https://www.oeffa.org/userprofile.php?geg=1399To watch a video version of this podcast with access to the full transcript and links relevant to our conversation, please visit:https://realorganicproject.org/scott-myers-organic-grain-against-odds-217The Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/directoryWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/Are you an organic farmer looking to communicate the premium quality of your milk, meat, fruits, veggies, or CSA shares to shoppers? Through our no-cost, add-on certification to USDA certified-organic, Real Organic Project aims to bring organic back to its high-integrity roots, prioritizing healthy soil, humane treatment of animals, labor protections and a more regionally based agriculture for community well-being. The application deadline is coming up on Tuesday, April

Bromance: How Dumb & Dumber and When Harry Met Sally are the Same Screenplay (21:42)   Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre.   Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): Unlocking the Hearth of Your Memoir (Wordcrafters) Aligned Author: A Workshop in Intuitive Planning and Strategy (last weekend on Anderson Island)   (Erick) Spring Break, busy, marketing, When can I slot in phone calls?, less writing What are you reading? Valerie:  In the Dream House (Carmen Maria Machado) The Girl from the Grand Hotel (Camille Aubray) (Not ready to give up on them, but struggling to finish them:) Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman; The Year of the Puppy (Alexandra Horowitz) ;  The Teller of Small Fortunes Julie Leong    Erick:   Stephen Brust's The Book of Jhereg (Vlad Taltos) Segment 2 (Resources/Tips/Tidbits): Tidbit #1: simplyscripts.com to read screenplays (not the bound screenplays in bookstores); Drew's Script-o-Rama; Scott Myers' Go Into the Story (Read scripts you've watched before and ones you haven't.) Tidbit #2:  Segment 3 (Mindset-Craft-Biz Check):    Segment 4 (Main Topic):   Romcom 90-100 pages Same beats in every story (might take longer to reach the beat.) Buddy comedies and romantic comedies reach beats at the same time. 1) Characters always odd couple. (Internal push/pull.) Emotional bonding early on. D&Dumber (Harry and Lloyd) WHMS (Harry and Sally) 2) Meet Cute (sparks the long term relationship/Will they survive as friends? Will they/Won't they tension at beginning of the movie--by page 5 (within 5-8 minutes) when the theme of the story is stated.  3) Page 12 is where story diverges and real problem starts. 12-25 emotional bonding is depicted. Quirky side characters introduced (opposite of main characters). 4) Page 25 is start of Act II. (25-30 central theme is tested. Page 30-55 Fun and Games, tested in fun ways (with minimal risk) 5) Midpoint (something happens and fun and games has more risk, stakes are different). Now antics are pointed towards each other. (Pages 55-70) 6) Page 75 (the dark night of the soul sequence starts here) characters hit rock bottom, how do the characters deal with it. 7) Ending (emotional payoff and repair what's broken).      And don't forget: Get 48% off the Magic Mind : https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 and use Valerie20 at checkout. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance   Next episode: Guest H.H. Rune on Letting Your Story Go Out into the World.

Send us a textThis is a FEED DROP episode!In this episode of The Jack Bosch Show, we dive into the world of self-storage investing with expert Scott Myers. Scott shares his journey from single-family homes to self-storage and why he believes it's the best real estate asset class. We discuss the low-maintenance business model, high cash flow potential, and recession resilience of self-storage. Scott also breaks down how to find the best deals, key financial metrics, and how beginners can get started.CONNECT WITH JACK BOSCHWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.https://selfstorageinvesting.com/

Episode Notes Rob returns with Scott Myers of Go Into the Story as Upham continues to plead for his friend's life.

In this episode of The Jack Bosch Show, we dive into the world of self-storage investing with expert Scott Myers. Scott shares his journey from single-family homes to self-storage and why he believes it's the best real estate asset class. We discuss the low-maintenance business model, high cash flow potential, and recession resilience of self-storage. Scott also breaks down how to find the best deals, key financial metrics, and how beginners can get started.  

In Episode 16, Intelligent Risk + Successful Hiring, hosts Rich and Elliot welcome special guests Kirk Cheney and Scott Myers to explore the powerful connection between smart decision-making and successful talent acquisition. Together, they share insights from years of leadership experience, discussing how calculated risks can pave the way for exceptional results—particularly in hiring and building high-performing teams.

January 6, 2025 ~ The Book of Mormon, which played a sold-out week run in 2023, is coming back to The Fisher Theatre in early April. Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Broadway In Detroit marketing director Scott Myers about the popular show's return, and what else is coming to the stage this season.

You may know Scott Myers as the self-storage expert, with over 20 years of experience and a reputation as a national authority in the industry. Scott has owned, developed, or managed over 28,000 storage units and more than 5 million square feet of self-storage space. In this episode, he joins Ron LeGrand to share his journey and proven strategies for building a thriving self-storage business. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Scott transitioned from residential real estate to self-storage and built an empire. Why self-storage is a recession-resistant, low-maintenance investment opportunity. How to get started in self-storage with little money or credit using creative financing strategies. The power of partnerships and raising capital to scale your business. How to leverage technology to run unmanned self-storage facilities and cut costs. Scott's reflections on the mistakes he made early in his career and the lessons learned. Why starting sooner could have made all the difference in his journey. How Scott uses his business to give back and support charitable causes. The most common size of self-storage units today and how the market has evolved. Why self-storage is not just a real estate play but a lifestyle business for long-term wealth and impact. Resources: Visit Scott's website: SelfStorageInvesting.com for free resources and training on self-storage. Get Ron's Free Book and Audio Here Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms172 Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC172

Scott Myers is a Self Storage Expert and the President of Kingdom Storage Holdings. Scott has acquired, sold, developed, and/or converted over 40 facilities totaling over 14,000 units and over 2.4 million sq. ft of storage. He is also the Founder and President of: SelfStorageInvesting.com, a leading self-storage education company that offers courses, live events, and mentoring/coaching.   Scott's devotion to both his family and his faith is illustrated through his charity and mission work both locally and around the globe. Here, he focuses on funding, building, and giving away homes to deserving families. Quote: “Nobody cares 1% as much about your facility or your apartment complex as you do…Just bottom line. Nobody is going to be able to fight for every dollar that comes in the door and fight to reduce every expense and line item in your P&L like you would, period.” “Storage has really benefitted during this pandemic and it benefitted during a recession…because when there's trauma in transition businesses downsize, people move in with their family and friends, then the demand for storage goes up.” Highlights: 02:24 - Scott tells listeners about his background in real estate. 07:24 - Scott discusses the impact of the 2008 recession on the real estate and self-storage spaces. 11:17 - Scott tells us about creating a holding company. 13:56 - Scott describes running a third-party management. 23:48  - Scott talks to those who are looking to getting their first facility. 28:00 -  Scott speaks about lending and the types of debt in the Self-Storage market. 34:00 - Scoot talks about sensitivity to rent increases. 37:26 - Scott talks about one of his worst deals. Guest Website: https://selfstorageinvesting.com/   Recommended Recources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast. Learn more about Kevin's investment company and opportunities for Lifetime Cashflow at sunrisecapitalinvestors.com.

Today's Flash Back Friday episode is from #348 that originally aired on Oct. 25, 2021. Scott Myers is a Self Storage Expert and the President of Kingdom Storage Holdings. Scott has acquired, sold, developed, and/or converted over 40 facilities totaling over 14,000 units and over 2.4 million sq. ft of storage. He is also the Founder and President of: SelfStorageInvesting.com, a leading self-storage education company that offers courses, live events, and mentoring/coaching.   Scott's devotion to both his family and his faith is illustrated through his charity and mission work both locally and around the globe. Here, he focuses on funding, building, and giving away homes to deserving families. Quote: “Nobody cares 1% as much about your facility or your apartment complex as you do…Just bottom line. Nobody is going to be able to fight for every dollar that comes in the door and fight to reduce every expense and line item in your P&L like you would, period.” “Storage has really benefitted during this pandemic and it benefitted during a recession…because when there's trauma in transition businesses downsize, people move in with their family and friends, then the demand for storage goes up.” Highlights: 02:24 - Scott tells listeners about his background in real estate. 07:24 - Scott discusses the impact of the 2008 recession on the real estate and self-storage spaces. 11:17 - Scott tells us about creating a holding company. 13:56 - Scott describes running a third-party management. 23:48  - Scott talks to those who are looking to getting their first facility. 28:00 -  Scott speaks about lending and the types of debt in the Self-Storage market. 34:00 - Scoot talks about sensitivity to rent increases. 37:26 - Scott talks about one of his worst deals. Guest Website: https://selfstorageinvesting.com/   ☑️ Recommended Resources: Check out our company and our investment opportunity by visiting www.SunriseCapitalInvestors.com Self DirectedIRA Investment Opportunity–Click Here: https://www.advantaira.com/partners/s... To Learn More About How You CanInvest With Us Through Your SDIRA Accredited Investors Click Here: https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/ to learn more about partnering with me and my team on Mobile Home Park deals! Grab a free copy of my latest book “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing their First Mobile Home Park...and how to avoid them MobileHomeParkAcademy.com Schedule your free 30 minute "no obligation" call directly with Kevin by clicking this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/KV2D2

In this episode of The KidzMatter Podcast, titled "Becoming a Planning Center Pro for VBS," host Ryan Frank teams up with Scott Myers to provide a comprehensive guide on maximizing Planning Center for your Vacation Bible School this summer. From initial setup to post-event follow-up, Ryan and Scott offer expert insights and practical tips to help you streamline your VBS planning process. Whether you're scheduling tasks months in advance or coordinating last-minute details, this episode equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure your VBS planning is seamless and successful from start to finish.Tune in as Ryan and Scott dive into the intricacies of Planning Center, guiding you through each step of the process with clarity and precision. Whether you're a seasoned VBS planner or embarking on your first VBS journey, this episode provides invaluable guidance for leveraging Planning Center to its fullest potential and making your VBS a memorable and impactful experience for children and volunteers alike.

May 9, 2024 ~ Three Dog Night is coming to Detroit! Scott Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing for Broadway in Detroit, joins Kevin and Tom to share the specials they have going for tickets.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the CU Lab. I'm John Ross with America's Credit Unions, and today I am sitting down with Scott Myers, 2nd VP of Operations at Allied Solutions, and Mike Batchelor, 2nd VP of Risk Management Product at Allied, to talk about Covering your assets, specifically tracking and collateral protection.   Join Allied Solutions experts Scott Myers and Mike Batchelor for an informative session to explore: market trends, which trends Allied tracks causing the greatest implications to auto loan portfolios for credit unions, what credit unions are doing to protect their portfolios when it comes to repossession and recovery, how credit unions can adapt their collateral protection strategies to mitigate risks and keep members in their vehicles, how credit unions can strike a balance between ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional member experiences, and what credit unions should be on the lookout for when leveraging digital tools and technology to optimize their insurance tracking and collateral protection programs.   

Join host Tim Mai on "The Hero Capital Raising Show" for an engaging episode with self-storage mogul Scott Myers. Discover Scott's remarkable rise from a novice investor in 1993 to overseeing a vast portfolio of over 14,000 units and $180 million in assets. He shares insights into the stability and growth of self-storage investments, the art of balancing deals with capital raising, and the challenges of expanding a real estate empire. This episode offers a unique glimpse into Scott's strategic approach, his journey through economic changes, and his commitment to community and personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring session filled with valuable lessons for investors at any level.Key Takeaways to Listen ForScott Myers' journey in real estate began in 1993, evolving from a home study program to a major self-storage portfolio.Self-storage investments show resilience, thriving in both economic downturns and prosperous times.Balancing capital raising with deal flow is crucial in commercial real estate, especially for growth and scale.The importance of private equity in achieving nearly 3 million square feet of self-storage space.The impact of economic changes on investment strategies, highlighting the need for adaptability and strategic planning.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches. He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing. He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers. Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedin: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim MaiConnect with UsTo learn more about partnering with us, visit our website at https://javierhinojo.com/ and www.allstatescapitalgroup.com, or send an email to admin@allstateseg.com. Sign up to get our Free Apartment Due Diligence Checklist Template and Multifamily Calculator by visiting https://javierhinojo.com/free-tools/.To join Javier's Mastermind, go to https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/ and to apply to his BDB Mastermind, see https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/#apply_form and answer the form.

Episode Notes Rob is again joined by Scott Myers of Go Into the Story as Mary and George get the scoop from Sam about 'plastics'.

Episode Notes Rob is back with Scott Myers of Go Into the Story as Mary tells her mother something she doesn't really want to hear.

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Scott Myers about his book THE PROTAGONISTS JOURNEY: An Introduction To Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"THE APARTMENT (1960) LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006)UP (2009)PROTAGONISTS JOURNEY: An Introduction To Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling is out now https://www.amazon.co.uk/Protagonists-Journey-Introduction-Character-Driven-Screenwriting/dp/3030796817  "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."CreditsIntro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/Written, produced and hosted by Stuart WrightSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britflicks-com-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Markets with Scott Myers, URSA Cooperative. Talk Grain Bin Construction with Jeff Cravens, GSI Regional Farm Sales Director.

October 13, 2023 ~ Broadway in Detroit's Jamie Budgett and Scott Myers talk wit Paul W about the upcoming plays coming to the Fisher Theatre.

2016's The Nice Guys was a terrific action comedy, with a smart script by Shane Black, and two charismatic, bankable leads in Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe. But it barely made its budget back and was quickly forgotten. Screenwriter Scott Myers, who also runs Go Into the Story, the screenwriting blog for The Black list, joins us to talk about why Hollywood has lost interest in action comedies, AI and the aftermath of the WGA strike (which was resolved the day we recorded this), and why The Nice Guys deserved either several sequels or a limited series. Myers is also the author of The Protagonist's Journey, a book about screenwriting and storytelling, and we talk a fair amount about both in this episode.

I great and insightful conversation with Scott Myers as he discusses his book "The Protagonist's Journey" and his philosophy of storytelling. I learned a lot and you will too!Scott Myers has written over thirty movie and TV projects at every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His screenwriting credits include K-9 (Universal) which spawned two sequels, Alaska (Sony/Castle Rock), and Trojan War (Warner Bros.). He has been a member of the Writers' Guild of America, West since 1987.Scott has taught in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, receiving its Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and since 2008 has hosted GoIntoTheStory.com, the official screenwriting blog of the Black List which has over 30,000 Screenwriting blog posts! 

Scott Myers is a screenwriter and educator known for his work in the film industry. He has written numerous screenplays and is the co-writer of the 2006 film "K-9: P.I." starring James Belushi. Myers is also the founder of the website Go Into The Story, which is a popular resource for aspiring screenwriters.Myers has been involved in the film industry for several decades and has worked as a screenwriter, script consultant, and script doctor. He has taught screenwriting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and has conducted screenwriting workshops and seminars around the world.In addition to his work as a screenwriter and educator, Myers has written extensively on the craft of screenwriting. His book "The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script" is a widely recognized resource in the field. He also regularly shares insights and advice for screenwriters on his blog, Go Into The Story.Scott Myers is a respected figure in the screenwriting community, known for his contributions to the field and his dedication to helping aspiring screenwriters improve their craft.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement

This episode recaps the Unbound 350 XL gravel race with Scott Myers and John Skarupa, who finished 6th and 7th. For those who don't know, the 350 XL starts at 3 PM the day before the rest of the distances start, and the racers ride through the night, stopping at gas stations to refuel.  It's a long difficult race, not just because it's 24 hours (if you are fast) but because the flint hills of Kansas and the weather will challenge your grit and your spirit. We talk about their build to this race, their strategy, their bike set up, fueling, pacing, and more. 75% of the 350XL field did not finish the race this year, which makes John and Scott's success even more impressive.  Have a listen!

Plurilock Security CEO Ian L. Paterson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has released its Q-1 financial numbers and the strategic acquisitions of Integra and Atrion appears to be paying off with a doubling of revenue year over year to 15.8 million dollars. Gross margins have also increased to 13.6% in Q1 2023 from 6.6% in Q1 2022. The company also saw 16 sale orders and contract renewals. Plurilock remains open to potential acquisitions, taking advantage of market opportunities. Paterson also told Proactive the company has made a key hire naming Scott Myers as its new Chief Financial Offer. Paterson telling Proactive, Myers has 20 years of experience working at large multinational firms including Canadian Komatsu Ltd., Schneider Electric SE, Kinectrics, Liberty Health Sciences and React Gaming Group. #proactiveinvestors #plurilocksecurityinc #tsxv #plur #otcqb #plckf #cybersecurity #dataprotection #cyberdefense #informationsecurity #technews #CEOinterview #businessgrowth #financialresults #cyberthreats #cyberawareness #technology #digitalsecurity #cyberattacks #acquisitions #cyberprotection #securitysolutions #behavioralbiometrics #AIsecurity #cybercrime #dataprotection #ITsecurity #cybersecuritycompany #digitalprivacy #cybersecuritystrategy #CFOannouncement #technologynews#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Scott Myers is a screenwriter and educator known for his work in the film industry. He has written numerous screenplays and is the co-writer of the 2006 film "K-9: P.I." starring James Belushi. Myers is also the founder of the website Go Into The Story, which is a popular resource for aspiring screenwriters.Myers has been involved in the film industry for several decades and has worked as a screenwriter, script consultant, and script doctor.He has taught screenwriting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and has conducted screenwriting workshops and seminars around the world.In addition to his work as a screenwriter and educator, Myers has written extensively on the craft of screenwriting. His book "The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script" is a widely recognized resource in the field. He also regularly shares insights and advice for screenwriters on his blog, Go Into The Story.Scott Myers is a respected figure in the screenwriting community, known for his contributions to the field and his dedication to helping aspiring screenwriters improve their craft.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2881148/advertisement

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 2, Seat C, Jim Arlington and Scott Myers. There is no incumbent in this race. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Flash Back Friday Episode is from Episode #348, which originally aired on October 25, 2021. Scott Myers is a Self Storage Expert and the President of Kingdom Storage Holdings. Scott has acquired, sold, developed, and/or converted over 40 facilities totaling over 14,000 units and over 2.4 million sq. ft of storage. He is also the Founder and President of: SelfStorageInvesting.com, a leading self-storage education company that offers courses, live events, and mentoring/coaching.   Scott's devotion to both his family and his faith is illustrated through his charity and mission work both locally and around the globe. Here, he focuses on funding, building, and giving away homes to deserving families. Recommended Resources:  Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast. Learn more about Kevin's investment company and opportunities for Lifetime Cashflow at sunrisecapitalinvestors.com.

This story from Scott Myers was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night's theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman have an in-depth talk with the amazing Scott Myers about his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling.To say they have writers' crushes on Scott, is an understatement. He's simply the nicest, most generous man in the industry, living to help writers. And this book is his gift to all of us.Resources from this episode:Scott Myers on Twitter @GoIntotheStoryThe Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and StorytellingGo Into the Story Blog on the Black ListAndrew Stanton TED Talk analysis on Go Into the StoryZero Draft 30 on FacebookJess King's Reckless Creatives episode.All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Welcome to the newest member of the IFH Podcast Network. May I introduce you to Inside the Screenwriter's MInd: A Screenwriting Archive.Have you ever wondered what it's like inside a screenwriter's mind? In this podcast, we explore how successful screenwriters tackle structure, plot, character, dialog, and the film business. Get ready to go down the rabbit hole of stories. Let's travel inside the screenwriter's mind.I wanted to create a new bi-weekly podcast that could not only highlight the in-depth conversations I have done with some of the world's greatest screenwriters in Hollywood but I also wanted to shine a light on other amazing interviews from the IFH Podcast Network.In this podcast, I will be your guide down the rabbit-hole of stories as I bring you interviews from the following podcasts:Indie Film Academy PodcastDave Bullis PodcastBulletproof Screenwriting PodcastFilm Trooper Podcastand others from the IFH Podcast NetworkAs the network continues to grow I will hunt for the best screenwriter interviews and bring them to you on the Inside the Screenwriter's MInd: A Screenwriting Podcast. If you like the podcast please share with your friends, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This really helps the show out a lot since we are a new show and I want these amazing interviews to reach as many screenwriters and filmmakers as possible.Thank you for listening and I hope this podcast truly helps you on your screenwriting path. Write. Rewrite. Sell. Repeat. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)

Dr. Scott Myers joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explore Sickle Cell Anemia and why the ongoing shortage of blood donors hits the African American community so hard.  Dr. Myers also shares his work and observations on the fentanyl overdose crisis.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 14, 2022 ~ Broadway in Detroit Marketing Director Scott Myers talks with Paul W. about the the performances the organization has been bringing to Detroit.

A big question, maybe THE big question, copywriters ask themselves when they sit down to write, is this: “Where do I start?” Of course you've got to already know... your product and its benefits. You'll need to put together the best offer possible. You may need an origin story for the product. Knowing the price and guarantee are important. But this is all for naught if you don't have a deep and thorough understanding of your PROSPECT. Because if you're selling to the wrong person -- or to nobody in particular -- your copy is not very likely to work. I came across eight killer questions -- not for copywriting, but for writing screenplays. From the excellent new book, “The Protagonist's Journey,” by successful screenwriter and college professor Scott Myers. These questions on his list are for getting to know the hero of the film you are planning to write. Today, though, we'll look at how we can tweak these questions just a little to create a very powerful tool for anyone who writes copy. Just like with a screenplay, a copy project can seem completely out of control when you start, too. So, in the same way, the same questions, converted for copywriting, will help you get to know your prospect very specifically and in important ways. Three reasons these questions are so valuable: 1. They get you out of your client's head and into your prospect's head, where the sale is actually made. (or, if you're writing for yourself, out of your own head and into the prospect's head) 2. These questions force you to zero-in on important parts of your copy which are easy to overlook — but, because it's so easy to overlook them, a lot of people do. Now you don't have to. 3. These questions unearth and explore the many facets of emotional motivation in your prospect — the secret ingredient missing from so many sales letters, and the one thing that propels conversions into the stratosphere. I'm going to give you a couple different ways to use these questions. A long way, and a short way. The long way is to go through the questions methodically and write out the answers. And research, or think deeply about, the questions you can't already answer. That's not going to work for everyone, all of the time. So there's a much faster way you can still benefit from these questions. And that's this: Use the questions as a quick checklist, before you write. To make sure you have the questions answered in your own mind or in your prework. And fill in quickly wherever you come up short. Here are the questions, which we discuss in some detail on the podcast: 1. Who is the prospect? 2. What does the prospect want? 3. What does the prospect need? 4. What is the eventual resolution of the prospect's want and need? 5. What is at stake for the prospect? 6. Who or what opposes the prospect? 7. What does the prospect fear the most? 8. Why does this prospect need to have this product at this time? The book is: The Protagonist's Journey, by Scott Myers https://www.amazon.com/dp/3030796817 Download.

Brian Hamrick began investing in single-family homes in 2002. During the Great Recession, he purchased his first multifamily property and has since worked with private investors to acquire apartment communities, self-storage facilities, and non-performing notes. In 2012 he founded Hamrick Investment Group ("HIG") to help other qualified investors take advantage of the lucrative returns real estate has to offer. Self-storage properties enjoy high demand from Baby Boomers in need of extra space as they downsize and from Millennials who would rather pay less for storage than pay rent for more living space. During the last decade, self-storage investment returns have outpaced most other property types, which means investors should take note. Episode Link: https://www.higinvestor.com/ --- Transcript   Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: Hey, everyone, welcome to another episode of the Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum and today I'm joined by Brian Hamrick with Hamrick Investment Group and Brian is going to be talking to us today about note investing, as well as self-storage investing, two topics that are super interesting. I wish I could say that they are near and dear to my heart, but I'm a total newbie at them and have no experience. So really excited to chat with him about that. So let's get into it.   Brian, what's going on, man? Good to see you again and thanks for coming on the podcast.   Brian: Appreciate you, Michael. It's great seeing you again, too. Thanks so much for having me on your show.   Michael: No, absolutely. I think we're gonna have a lot of fun today as you are a very interesting person with an interesting background. So I'd love for anyone who might not be familiar with you. Can you give us quick insight who you are, where you come from, and what is it you're doing in real estate today?   Brian: Yeah, thank you. So my, my name is Brian Hamrick. My company is Hamrick Investment Group and what I what I am I started off as a multifamily apartment investor syndicator and over the years have also expanded into performing and non performing notes, self-storage, vacation rentals, office, a little bit of retail. Basically, if I have a rockstar strategic partner that I can partner up with, I'm the one who raises the money brings the equity and I partner up with someone who's got a great track record knows how to make money in their space and that's, that's kind of my business model for the past five years.   Michael: Right on and I don't know if I've actually met or spoke to anyone that got their start with multifamily syndication? Is that really where you got your teeth cut or did you start out with single family kind of like so many of us did?   Brian: Yeah, so going way back in 2001. When I first read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, I did get started in single family. I was living in Los Angeles at the time and everything in LA back then was way overpriced. So I started investing in a network that was investing out of state. So I bought single family in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Albuquerque, New Mexico and I got my portfolio up to seven separate single family properties and quickly realize, you know what, this is the very, very slow way to financial freedom and that's when I started looking into multifamily, because I realized you can get that economy of scale by having more units under one roof.   Michael: Yep, makes total sense. Okay, well, let's shift gears here entirely and talk about note investing and self-storage and if we have time short term rentals, because it's just like a super fascinating space and we always joke in the show that these podcasts are very self-serving, I hate to ask all the self-serving question. So talk to us what is note investing and what attracted you to it initially.   Brian: So I also host a podcast and just like you, I love talking to different investors, who have different asset classes, different skills and one of the investors who came on my podcast, his name was Jean Chandler and I was just so fascinated with his systems of buying non performing notes and basically a note is like a mortgage or a land contract or a contract for deed and you're so when you buy a note, you're not buying an actual property, you're buying the paper on that property, that the IOU, and there's a lot of value to those IOUs, especially if you can buy them at a discount. So let's say there's a property that is that has $100,000 balance on their loan, and you can buy that note for $80,000, you know, 80 cents on the dollar. Well, now, whatever that interest rate was that was being paid, you're actually making more than that interest rate and if that note pays off, you know, sooner rather than later. Well, I just paid $80,000 for $100,000 note that's $20,000 that I could profit.   So Jean and I , Jean Chandler, I had him on the show and I was just really interested in notes and I had a little bit of experience With notes previously, so I called him up after the show and first of all, I said, How many people have called you, since this show has come out to invest and he said, no one's called me and I said, well, that's interesting, because I'd like to invest with you. So we started off by buying 10, different non performing notes and a non performing note is basically, if someone's not paying their loan, that and over after three months, if they're not paying, it becomes non performing. So, the, the strategy that Jean had at the time was to buy these non-performing notes, like 30 cents on the dollar and the goal is to get them re performing because if you can, if as of note is paying, say 10%, and you buy it at 30 cents on the dollar, while your yield if you can get it REIT performing is going to be well above 30%.   Michael: Holy smokes.   Brian: Yeah, so there's, there's so much value there and that delta between what you pay for note and what it's actually yielding anyway, we bought 10, non performing notes, and we lost money on two of them but our average return on all 10 notes was over 80%.   Michael: What?.... That's insane. Like, as you were describing the nonperforming of it, I'm sitting here thinking to myself, like, what do you guys like bounty hunters, you go out and they okay, you got to start paying your notes like, how do you what does that process look like to get a nonperforming to a performing because there's a reason that's being sold at a discount?   Brian: Yeah, exactly, exactly. Now, don't go out and try this on your own. That's necessary, have the experts on your team that know how to do it properly, because there's a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it but the what we're able to do as private investors quite often what Jean does, I, I leave the heavy lifting to Jean, but what he's able to do, quite often is contact the borrower directly and the larger institutions have guidelines and rules that they have to follow that, that basically puts all the borrowers in a certain box, and they have to be treated a certain way. But as private investors, Jean can call them up and just have a real conversation of person to person conversation and usually it starts with, do you want to stay in your home? Yeah, that's the first question he typically asked and then that's when kind of the guard comes down and they're like, nobody's ever asked me that before. So then gene can have a real conversation and say, Well, what is preventing you from paying your mortgage, how do we get you back on track, and sometimes that means might mean modifying the loan, so that their balance stays the same, or maybe there we take off some of the fees that have been charged over time but maybe we modify it so that their monthly payment is lower, you know, by stretching out the amortization, or we allow them to get caught up, because they just weren't getting anywhere with the previous servicer or lender.   So it starts with that conversation and quite often, that's a successful conversation and we've luckily been able to help a lot of borrowers who have had some sort of distress stay in their homes and that is our goal. But at times people go dark, you know, there's, believe it or not, there are people out there who want to be in denial, or just keep not even be consciously aware of what's going on around them and they either don't respond to us, or tell us that they're going to send us a check, and they never do. So they don't perform and in those cases, we actually go through with foreclosure and when you buy a non performing note, and we buy performing notes to but I'm focusing on buying non performing right now, when you buy a non performing note, there's two values that I like to look at. One is what's the what's the unpaid balance that is owed and then what is the actual cash value? So if you go through foreclosure, what would you sell that property for on the okay market and quite often, on average, over the years we've paid, we've paid roughly 45 cents on the dollar for the unpaid balance and 35 cents on the dollar for the actual cash value. So if we do have to foreclose, take something through that process, and then sell it. Quite often, we're seeing you know, 50 to 100%. In one case, we had a 550% return on a property we took through foreclosure.   Michael: That's on believable, Brian, I've got I have so many questions. Let's start with like, who is selling these non-performing notes? Are these coming from banks? Are these coming from other private lenders because you mentioned interest rates in the 10%? I mean, that's probably not your Bank of America, Wells Fargo type of loan, or are they?   Brian: Well, 10% is kind of the limit on that you can charge under Dodd Frank rules. So we're huge guy. Like, if we're striking a new note, it's 9.99 and the reason the reason people are willing to pay that is because these are our lower value properties, where the loan amount is under $50,000. So we're kind of in this market where the normal, the typical borrower can't go to a typical lender or bank, because banks don't want to make loans that are less than $50,000. It's the same amount of work on a loan, that they that would be a million dollars, and they make a lot more money off the million dollar loan than the 50,000 loan. So when you get to that price point, you're quite often dealing with four private company, private capital, that's making these loans. But a lot of our loans are trickling down, some of them come from Fannie Mae, and then they trickle down to hedge funds, who buy them up in bulk, you know, billion dollars to take up 1000s of loans in default are performing.   Michael: A big short, right, that's what the whole movie was about?   Brian: Yeah, exactly and yeah, and that, that that movie is a good kind of a good touchstone because a lot of the opportunities that we were seeing, and this was five years ago, that I started working with GE and a lot of those opportunities we were seeing had trickled down from the larger institutions, to the hedge funds to the private equity groups and then we were still picking them they had they had run got all their value out of them and we were then picking them up for like, 30 cents on the dollar. At that point.   Michael: Oh, my gosh…   Brian: But yeah, so they're trickle down. We're buying them typically from hedge funds and then sometimes we're we've have situations where we're we are possibly taken up a property through foreclosure. In some cases, we buy these notes, and it turns out that they're Oreos, and we've bought notes that we thought were non performing, only to find out that they're Oreos, and we own the property. It's already gone through foreclosure. In those cases, then we can turn around and resell it and generate a new note.   Michael: Interesting. So talk to me again, about that the foreclosure process specifically, because you mentioned, being able to buy the note for 45 cents on the dollar, and then the physical property for maybe 35 cents on the dollar but if you buy the note and then take the property through foreclosure, don't you then own it or is there another step involved in that process something else you have to buy or pay for?   Brian: So there again, always have an attorney to help you take through go through this process. But yes, quite often, when we take a property through foreclosure, we will end up with the property and owning the property and then we can go ahead and just sell the property. Sometimes you do have to you know, it's not it's not an easy process, because sometimes the borrower might declare bankruptcy, and that sort of sets you back, you know, six to 12 months, or whatever it takes to work through that bankruptcy. Every state has different rules and laws, and sometimes different municipalities in that state have different rules and laws. So it's always important to have an attorney who knows those rules and laws in that state, working with you through this process.   Michael: Makes total sense. Okay, man, so now let's say you, you buy the note, it continues to nonperforming take you through foreclosure, they don't declare bankruptcy, everything checks out, you own the property. I mean, literally, like your name is on the deed and title now, or like whatever entity bought the note or took it through foreclosure. So like, it's yours, you can do whatever you want with it?   Brian: It's ours and yes, we can do whatever we want with it. Quite often, we find a local broker or realtor who can just put it up on the market and sell it for us. So we I'll give you an example, we had a property and this is kind of a general example that takes into account a number of different properties. So this isn't just one specific property, but it's kind of like the typical homerun scenario that we encounter, okay and by the way, we could buy 10 notes. Two of them will be complete dogs and losers. Six of them will be breakeven or make a little bit of money, but it's those two kind of grand slam home runs out of the 10 that really make the whole thing work. So some of the winners that we've had is there was one property where we bought the note for, I think that the balance was around $35,000. Okay, we bought the note for $20,000.   Michael: And it's not you got to pay cash for this right or is there a lending institution that I'll give you?   Brian: There's no lending institution where yeah, we're we are buying our notes with cash, we pay $20,000 for a $35,000. unpaid balance really just blows my mind, and I don't understand, but that we do everything we can to contact the borrower, we will call them, we will send them mail, through the post office, we'll do whatever we can, sometimes gene will even buy a burner phone and fax it to them. So that when they open it up, there's it says call me and there's the number, and then they'll actually call on the burner phone. So he will do everything bend over backwards to establish contact. In this case, we never established contact, they never responded to us. So we went through the foreclosure process. At the end of that foreclosure process, we showed up to the house, it was broom swept in incredible condition and we listed it for $125,000 and sold it for $110,000 and this is a note that we paid 20,000 for. So after legal fees, broker fees, we ended up with about $80,000 in profit, and our money back and our original $20,000 back.   Michael: That is mind blowing. So and let me know if this is like a legal question but I'm just curious from a high level, let's say we'll use this property as an example. Let's say they bought the property for 50 grand, they pay down their mortgage over the years. So they have 15,000 and equity for the 35,000. unpaid balance and let's say you could establish contact, you knew the person you'd but you still went through foreclosure does that person lose out on their 15,000 in equity or do you have to make them whole for kind of their ownership stake in that property, you know how that works?   Brian: Yeah. So they lose that you would you would hope that that $15,000 in equity that they have is enough incentive for them to try to get that loan re performing again, right and quite often that is the case and we will we will do everything we can to work with them to make that happen but sometimes, people just they go dark, and they bury their head in the sand. They don't respond and then they end up losing the property and the equity that they have in that property, which is unfortunate but it does happen.   Michael: Wow! Well, Brian, this like a blew my mind. But let's shift gears here because you also invest in self-storage, which is another really interesting asset class, and folks at the IRS Academy have expressed some interest in learning more about it. So can you give us the high level of again, what should we know about it and what attracted you to that investment class?   Brian: Initially, self-storage, once again, is an asset class that I got into because I had a rockstar strategic partner who brought me a deal in self-storage that was just looked amazing on paper and the more I looked into it, and by the way, so this is my partner, Tim puffer in this case, he took Scott Myers course, okay, on investing in self-storage. I don't know if you know who Scott Myers is, but he's one of the trainers out there and he started cold calling self-storage facilities in the area and like the second call he made, he landed a property is 28,000 square foot with a 63,000 square foot office building and the owners were like, Yeah, we're thinking of retiring and moving to Florida. So Tim made them an offer of $1.3 million and we picked it up and we immediately a lot of times you look for the value add in self-storage and one of the value adds is when you buy a property that's been kind of mom and pop operated. You know, they've been proceeding with under the same systems for the past 10 years or so. Right. So they quite often they don't have like an online presence.   They're still doing like paper checks and mailing out bills every month. So right away, the first two things we did was we started bumping the rates up to market rate, okay, and we started putting in systems like having a website having automatic booking, you know, so someone could go to our website at 2am Lisa space, and at 2:30am, enter the their number on the keypad and get in and store their stuff. So we automated everything, so we don't need on site management. After a year of that we boosted the value of the property enough that we were able to tear down our office space 3000 square foot of office and put up another 15,000 square foot of storage, this is all drive up storage. So we brought our square footage up to 43,000 square foot, no money out of our pocket, we were basically pulling cash out from the value that we had added in just 12 months and that was about $700,000. So we got it up to 43,000 square foot and then with another two years go by this property we paid $1.3 million for we sold it for 3.5 million.   Michael: What…?   Brian: So our investors were very happy there.   Michael: That is outrageous, that's outrageous…   Brian: Yeah, self-storage is probably my favorite asset class just on the principles that it's very easy to manage quite often. Very, very, when you add value, if you have a clear path to adding value, you can add a lot of value and I liked that it's automated too. You don't have to have you. I know some people have on site people to maybe sell boxes and, and locks and stuff. But you don't have to have that you can automate that as well. So I really like self-storage from that those perspectives, that is   Michael: Just remarkable and how can people get access to those types of deals? I mean, can somebody go out and buy a self-storage facility and do this themselves? It is something that they should be thinking about doing with that experience, syndicator and operator? What are your thoughts there?   Brian: Yeah, so if they want to do it themselves, I highly recommend getting coaching from like a Scott Myers and I know there are other people out there teaching it, if they want to invest with experienced operators like myself, I'm there's a lot of us out there. So, you know, I wish I could say I have tons of self-storage opportunities. But sometimes I do sometimes I don't and I know there are other people out there who are who are buying self-storage as well.   Michael: Okay, and what are some, like canary in the coal mine type of things to look out for or red flags to look out for when it comes to both the self-storage facility as an opportunity, as in addition to the operators themselves because like, I don't know anything about self-storage. So other than someone's track record, if they're showing me their offering memorandum? I'm like, I don't know that sounds good. What should we be looking out for?   Brian: That's a good question. That's like, how do you judge someone like myself, someone like some of the other syndicators out there who are doing it, I think you need to look at the track record, look at their communications with investors really dig into that what is their expertise in that area and that's why I partner with people who really know their space. I, I don't claim to be a self-storage expert, but I partner with people who are self-storage experts. As far as the facility, here are the metrics you want to look at. Because you're looking at the square footage. First of all, how much square footage is available. A lot of people asked me well, how many units do you have and like I have no idea how many units we have because they're you know, some are five by 510 by 30s 10 by 40s 10, by 10s.   You know, so they you can have any configuration of units, it's really the rentable square foot that you want to look at. So we always do a feasibility study because we want to look at how much square footage is in the facility that we might be buying or considering to develop and then what's our competition how much square footage is already available in that area and you want to look at kind of a one mile radius, a three mile radius and a five mile radius that's where most of your customers are going to come from and within that one, three and five mile radius, what's your competition look like? How much square footage is out there already? Then you look at how many people live in that area. What and then what is the square footage per person that's available in that area. So, these are kind of loose metrics not to be taken you know, as a hard and fast rule. But if you have, say, less than four square foot per person in those areas, then you're probably under supplied and you can compute on paper, how much more square footage can be absorbed in those areas. If you have over say, five, seven, you know, closer to 10 square foot per person, then you're probably over supplied, and the absorption rate is going to be a lot slower. The other thing you want to really pay attention to in the feasibility study is the income in the area, you know, you want to see incomes that are at least over 40,000 per year, on average, over 60,000 per year on average, then you're really in a good area to add more or to buy that buy that supply and then of course, you want to look at well, what might be coming online. So you want to check with the city and the municipal municipality to see what's been approved. That may not have been built yet, but it's out there waiting to be built and become a competitor to you.   Michael: Okay, I used to live down on the central coast of California and down there, there was like, tons and tons and tons of storage facilities. Is that bad business or is that common practice that were there's one, there's many…   Brian: You know, here's probably a huge density of population there. So there's definitely in some of the primary cities, you hear about oversupply, they're over building self-storage and hopefully, those are companies that are building the self-storage that have deep pockets, because eventually that space will lease up, and they'll meet their pro forma but it's going to take longer, because there is this oversupply. So that does it, it is justified, because you have more maybe you have more and more people moving to those areas, there's a lot of density. I prefer secondary and tertiary markets, where you don't have nearly as much competition. But you still be if you when you look at the demographics, and the absorption rate, and you know, the amount of square footage available. There's still a need. So we've recently bought some facilities and I have I have several Self Storage partners. I have another cell storage partner, his name is Charlie Gao and we bought a facility in northern Michigan, that was already 52,000 square foot, we immediately we purchased that, and then we bought 10 acres next to it and we immediately more than doubled the size of that facility and it just came on line two months ago, and it's leasing up three times faster than we anticipated and projected.   Michael: People got lots of stuff and they need somewhere to store it.   Brian: Yeah, they do. They say self-storage is good in all economies, when the economy is good people buy stuff and they need to store it. When the economy is bad people downsize and they need to store their stuff.   Michael: Yeah, I remember that.... My wife and I got a unit when we were traveling in our van because we had moved out of our primary home rented it out and then we were living in a van full time and we hadn't yet bought a new primary to move into so we got a storage unit and I walked into this facility and I'm like, these people are printing money and like I'm a tenant, I'm never gonna call landlord say my toilets broken or my lights broken or I have a clock. You know, like, so many of the problems that people run into or hear about traditional real estate. I don't think exist in self-storage. I'm sure it has its own sets of problems but like man to not have to deal with tenants in the middle of the night. Sounds awesome.   Brian: Yeah. Yeah, the calls we might get are the gate is stuck and I can't get out but no one's gonna say the toilets busted. We don't we there's no gas. There's no water and sewer, there's electricity and then there's security cameras and a gate and you know, it's so simple and done, right…. Self-Storage, I think is like an ATM machine. It just, you're right it just you print money with it, if you do it right…   Michael: Oh my god. I love it, I love it, Brian. We didn't have a chance to get to short term rentals love to have you back to chat more about that. But for those interested in your podcast in investing with you in reaching out learning more about you and your company, where's the best place for them to do that and what are the names of some of those things we just mentioned?   Brian: Yeah, thanks, Michael. So I also host a podcast and you're a guest on there. I'm not sure when this episode comes out, but your episode will come out sometime this summer. The podcast is rental property owner we're in real estate investor podcast, and I host that on behalf of the Rental Property Owners Association here in Michigan and then you can also go to my website to find out more about me. It's my company is Hamrick investment group and the website is H I G investor.com, that's https://www.higinvestor.com/   Michael: Awesome. Well, Brian, thank you so much for coming on here and helping me pick my jaw up off the ground from the things that you were sharing with us. Really appreciate you taking the time.   Brian: Thank you, Michael. It's been a pleasure.!   Michael: Likewise, take care. We'll talk soon.   Okay, everyone, that was our episode a big thank you to Brian, for coming on. If you're watching this on YouTube, you saw my jaw dropped several times. Super, super interesting stuff that Brian is working on and was sharing. So thank you again for coming on as always, if you enjoyed the episode, feel free to leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and we look forward to seeing on the next one. Happy investing…

In this episode(91) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Scott Myers, Owner of Bug Out Pest Control. Scott and Jeremy discuss some real estate-related items dealing with the obvious, pests! Scott discusses industry standards and has many stories of homeowners paying and dealing with much more than they really have to. Scott, of course, is in the business of making money, but at the same time he says the industry has started to push for ridiculous margins than can really harm the consumer. Enjoy Scott's assessment of how to handle your pests! If you'd like to reach out to Scott, please do so with his website below! https://bugoutpestcontrol.com/ (https://bugoutpestcontrol.com/) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

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Where is the best place to learn self-storage? You may have already known the benefits of investing in the self-storage space, but you may still be wondering where to start learning more about it. Scott Meyers and his affiliated companies own and operate more than 2.4 million square feet across over 14,000 units of self-storage facilities.  He talks about in this episode his outlook on the self-storage space and the ways aspiring investors can buy and operate storage facilities on their own. He also shares some resources to learn the basics of investing in this recession-resistant space.    [00:01 - 04:05] Opening Segment This is the reason Scott Meyers jumped from single family homes to self-storage Why the self-storage industry can survive a market crash like the one in 2008 [04:06 - 09:58] Why Self-Storage is Recession-Resistant What's happening in the real estate market when valuations are going down? Scott explains what bridge debts are How investors can find what Scott calls “conversion opportunities” [09:59 - 15:52] How to Protect Your Assets From Rising Interest Rates Self-storage facilities have not been owned by real estate investment trusts yet Here's why Interest rates are rising, and this is how Scott's team is protecting their assets If you're planning to get into the self-storage space, here's what you need to know Listen to Scott [15:53 - 17:35] Closing Segment Your way to making the world a better place Ending generational poverty through building houses Reach out to Scott Links below Final words   Tweetable Quotes “We're in the middle of a big roll-up in self-storage again, where this is one of the last few frontiers in commercial real estate that hasn't been rolled up and owned by the [real estate investment trusts].” - Scott Meyers “You really need to master the art and the science and the math behind underwriting for any piece of commercial real estate. You need to understand the asset class and the nuances of it.” - Scott Meyers “You've got to determine what your values are in your organization, your core values that you hold near and dear to you…and then you hire based upon [them].” - Scott Meyers -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Email scott@selfstorageinvesting.com to connect with Scott or follow him on LinkedIn. Create wealth through self-storage by visiting Self Storage Investing today!  Connect with me:   I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook   LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Scott Meyers  00:00 We syndicate just about everything that we've done in the past five or six years. So we have private equity involved, and they want their money back within four or five, six years, they don't want to tie it up any longer than that. So our projects are modeled out. And then also, you know, during that time, that's when you create the most value, you buy a piece of dirt and you put an income stream on it, build a building and put an income stream on it, you've created a lot of value. And then after five years when it stabilized, and the value goes up a little bit with rental increases, maybe get better at expenses, but that value is created in the first four to five years.   Intro  00:27 Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we will teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson  00:39 Scott Myers and his affiliated companies, they focus on acquisition, development and syndication of self-storage facilities nationwide. They own and operate over 2,400,000 square feet and over 14,000 units. Scott, welcome to the show.    Scott Meyers  00:53 Thanks, Sam. Good to be here.    Sam Wilson  00:54 Hey, man, the pleasure's mine. Same three questions I ask every guest who comes to the show. In 90 seconds or less, can you tell me where do you start? Where are you now? How'd you get there?   Scott Meyers  01:00 Yeah. So we started in single family homes with the Carlton sheets home study system bought a bunch of houses got into apartments after that, realize that we did not like tenants, toilets and trash. So we got into self-storage and by way of the only other former real estate that doesn't have tenants, toilets and trash, except for parking lots. And so we sold everything else off. And since then we've done nothing but buy acquire, develop, convert nothing with self-storage facilities. And that's how we got to where we are now.   Sam Wilson  01:30 Man, that's absolutely amazing. When was that transition year for you?   Scott Meyers  01:33 2005 is when I bought my first self-storage facility, and then the balance in 2006. And a little bit into 2007 is when we sold our last apartment complex.   Sam Wilson  01:41 Okay, cool. Self-storage in 2005. Walk us through the 2008, 2010 era, what happened, then how does storage survive?   Scott Meyers  01:49 Yeah, you know, self-storage is second only usually to the liquor industry in terms of performing well, during a downturn, you know, nobody can go on vacation or do anything else. But they can certainly take a little liquid vacation. And so liquor industry does very well. And so storage usually does a sector of the economy does about as good. We're somewhere in the top five. And that's because businesses downsized during that time. And so they stuck excess inventory and furnishings into those storage facilities. They either downsize or they close up shop period, individuals lost their jobs. And so they move back home, they move in with friends, family, whomever, and they put their extra goods into storage until things turn back around again, in that time zone get better. And so for those reasons, you know, starts does very well, during a recession, we do very well, when times are good, people buy more stuff, and we go up into the right, when we come into a recession, we get the hockey stick effect. And so that's what we saw during that time as well. I was in self-storage. And I wish I had more lenders and more private equity partners because we would have done a huge land grab bigger than we did, you know, at the time, because we realized that there's a whole lot of folks that got into the business, you know, during the good times, and they leveraged them up to 90% and they got some appraisals that may be a little higher than they should have been. And then they didn't do anything. They didn't bother to create any value in them. So then 2010, 2011 comes along, and it was time to refinance their 90% loan and now the banks were at 65 or 70%. And they didn't create value. So they were handing the keys over to the banks where they were having to sell it off. And so we were the benefactor of some of those. I'll be honest with you, Sam, had we known, we know now, you know, we absolutely would have had more lending relationships and would have raised more private equity and had more cash. But we did we sold off on we sold in 2007, the bulk of our portfolio and I can't say I can't put any credit, give any credit to myself for being smart enough to see what was happening. We just created a value in most of our portfolio and exited at that point. And we were just getting ready to redeploy and we did, we just didn't do enough of it. So this time around, we've learned we had a whole lot of lending relationships, and we learned how to raise private equity through the years. And we are getting ready for the biggest land grab and self-storage coming into this next recession, which we're heading into, you know, some say this month when we hit our first rate hikes. So we have been teed up and ready for this one since 2010 or ‘11 now.   Sam Wilson  04:06 So walk me through that, you said you guys sold most of what you own a, 2007. That was in the multifamily space or that was in self-storage?   Scott Meyers  04:13 Yeah, that was a little bit of both. We sold off all of our apartment complexes as well as our houses, we bought some single self-storage facilities and not any portfolios, but just single story, you know, mom and pops, turn them around and then sold some of those off and then heading into eight and nine, we were still selling it at that point as well. We created enough value, interest rates had come down because the federal government was trying to spark the economy again. And so storage was on a high and so we created a value in these that we were selling during that time as well as acquiring but just certainly, you know, hindsight is always 20/20 I wish we would have had more to be able to do more.   Sam Wilson  04:48 Right, now walk me through the example you gave of people turning over the keys to self-storage facilities. How did that happen? Again, I mean hearing the self-storage is recession-resistant. Why were people losing their properties?   Scott Meyers  05:01 Mm-hmm. Yeah, good question. Well, when times are good, I think there's a false sense of security out there from folks that get into the business when times are good. And they could do no wrong, Thanks for lending at 90%, that the self-storage sector was absolutely on a tear at that time. And so, you know, anybody that could fog a mirror would walk into a bank and get a loan for a self-storage facility, while they were doing it without any knowledge of the industry or knowledge of real estate finance. And so they thought it was just a set it forget it easy business easier than houses or apartments, and they didn't have to do anything. Well, that's fine except for, you know, you have to stay. First of all, that's fine, except for the fact it's a business, not a hobby, and they treated it like a hobby. So instead of welcome to four corners of their business, and keeping an eye on accounts receivable, understanding that they had to raise rates, so they had to do proper marketing to increase the occupancy in the value of their facilities. And so they just started coasting along and maybe raising rates a little bit or increasing occupancy, but they didn't create enough value. So that two, three years later, when that adjustable-rate mortgage was due, and they had to refinance. Now, the banks had adjusted because we were on the back end of the recession. And they said, Well, you know, congratulations, good job, you got into this facility at a 90% loan to value but you haven't created enough value. And now we're only gonna refinance at 65 to 70% of the current value, and you didn't raise the value that much. So if you want to keep it, you got to come to the closing table with 100,000, 200,000, $500,000. Or, you know, you're gonna have to sell it or figure something out. Right. And so, it was the rookies, the, you know, the folks that didn't know what to do. And it was not all of them, the sector, you know, again, did well, but there were some folks that if they didn't build up, you know, 15 20% value over the time that they bought it, so that it appraised high enough to be able to now be able to refinance at the lower LTV. Those are the folks that got caught out and just didn't know what to do except for yeah, sell or give the keys back to the bank.    Sam Wilson  06:51 And do you made mention of the given indication that maybe you see that coming yet again?   Scott Meyers  06:56 Uh-huh. Yeah, I do. The lending industry and we, as investors, we did learn a lot of lessons and there are some guardrails that have been put in place. But we are still seeing some higher LTVs and banks that are making some loans that, you know, are bordering on the, you know, reminiscent of what we saw back in 2005, 2006, and 2007, again, and human nature is very similar. You know, we've had this bull market for a number of years in real estate. And there are a lot of folks that got into the self-storage sector and other forms of real estate that think that they can do no wrong, they have had this humungous wind in their sails, in this booming economy, that gives people once again, this false sense of security, that they are these stupid businessmen and women, and that this will never happen to them. And so we are heading into a high-interest rate environment where cap rates are going to go up, which means valuations are going to go down. And once we get deeper into the recession, no matter how deep it is, or what it looks like, three interest rate hikes in one year, and with a war thrown in there and a few other factors. Yeah, I think we're going to see that the banks aren't going to be lending as readily as they were before they're gonna back their LTVs off, they're gonna have more stringent underwriting. And those folks that didn't mind the store, and they didn't create a lot of value in their facilities, they're gonna get caught out again, those same types of folks.   Sam Wilson  08:11 That's really, really intriguing. Do you see bridge debt as part of that problem?   Scott Meyers  08:15 Sam, I want to be a bridge lender when I grow up. Those guys and gals, that's where it's at, man. They just click fees all day long and high-interest rates. And you know, they don't get on the riskiest deals, but ones that just, you know, need a little push, and they make a ton of money. That's what I want to do. Do I see them as being a part of the problem? Well, yeah, I mean, anytime that somebody is reaching out to a life preserver because that they're starting to sink, you know, the chances are better than 50%, that they are going to sink. And that's when the bridge lenders step in. And unfortunately, you know, they add to the compound and add to, you know, the troubles of that asset. And it's already in trouble adding the higher, you know, expensive, more expensive debt on top of it to get it out, while you're heading into a declining value economy is not a good recipe.   Sam Wilson  08:56 Right. That's really, really intriguing. Love your perspective on that. Thanks for sharing that. Right now, one of the things I've heard in the self-storage space here in the last few months, and I'm going to use this term, it's probably the incorrect term. But I have heard that we've seen kind of a hardening, if you will, of the market, where just cap rates are just compressing it at an extremely abnormal rate. Do you see that occurring?   Scott Meyers  09:16 Yeah, we're experiencing it firsthand. Right now, we've got a portfolio, two portfolios that we put out to market to sell right now. And one of them is a three-facility portfolio of conversion opportunities, and the broker listed at a 2.3 cap. So if you say that there's compressed cap rate environment out there right now, 100% we're experiencing it and seeing it.   Sam Wilson  09:35 That's crazy. When you say conversion opportunities. What does that mean?    Scott Meyers  09:39 These are buildings. They were a former grocery stores, furniture stores industrial buildings that have been repurposed and built out as self-storage facilities. We put a mezzanine in and created two storeys where it used to be just a single tall, you know, 18, 20-foot clear warehouse or industrial building, and then we can burn it put in walls and doors and some cases, create a second level and tournament to self-storage facilities.   Sam Wilson  09:59 Got it. Okay, very, very interesting. What do you think is driving, I mean, selling things at a 2.3 cap, that's crazy, in my opinion, what's driving that?   Scott Meyers  10:09 So depending upon the facilities that are going out and property, you know, there is still a value add, you know, these are in lease-up, and so there's still money to be had. So that's on the trailing 12 months, they're not all at 100% and they're not all at full street rates in terms of the rental rate. So there's meat on the bone, a lot of meat on the bone than if it were something that is completely stabilized. But you know, let's just say in a normal cap rate environment, if you want to call it that, or if it was a stabilized asset, we're seeing these Class A facilities go out onto the market at a four and five cap. And so, you know, same question you have is, like, who's gonna buy that? And how can they do that? Right, it's all the Delta and the triage on the debt, you know, you've got these real estate investment trusts, that they've got cash, or they've got 2% money. And so if they're buying it for and five caps, you know, it's all about I mean, just all along the way, we're all you know, right in that two to 3%, Delta, that two to 3% arbitrage that we're, you know, that's where we make our money is above the cost of our debt, the cost of our capital. So if these guys are coming in with these funds, and they got 2%, money from XYZ company, or they got cash, and then they fold some properties or a property into the mix, and they can eliminate some layers of management or marketing from economies of scale, they've already got a website going, they've already got regional managers in these markets, and, you know, a lot of things in place that go away from the P&L, and therefore the NOI, you know, it makes sense. So we're in the middle of a big roll-up in self-storage, again, where, you know, this is one of the last few frontiers in commercial real estate that hasn't been rolled up and owned by the REITs. And self-storage is now still 75%. Still Mom and Pop and, you know, regional operators, and REITs are on a tear, and we're gonna see the, you know, by the end of the next four or five years, it's going to flip flop, and we're probably only gonna see about 20 to 25% or left as Mom and Pop.   Sam Wilson  11:49 Right? Well, I mean, I think we're seeing that across virtually every asset class. I mean, yeah, clearly, yeah, the institutionalization of practically everything is, and I'm a while right, beyond talking about interest rates, what are you guys doing to protect yourself in a potentially rising interest rate environment?   Scott Meyers  12:05 Well, potentially, we know what's gonna rise, period, we just don't know how much and so you know, really the only thing that we can do, because everybody's crystal ball is broken, or in the shop, or, you know, it's impossible these days, you know, just being conservative in terms of your underwriting. I know, that's cliche, and that's gray. And there's no other way to define it. But, you know, if we feel you know, that interest rates are going up by two points, and we're going to exit in five years, you know, what are the interest rate environment going to be in three, four or five years? Well, we're adding another half to one point on top of where we think that's going to occur. And that's what we underwrite to and hedge against that. We also stress-test the heck out of everything and assume worst-case scenario, that we can still either get out, make our investors whole, and then we're not going to lose money. And we have some options. So it's just building in those barriers. And I know, we don't have time to go into all of that. But that's really what we're doing is you know, any investment, you make money on the buy. But man, if you got an exit strategy in five years, six years, and you're still betting on, you know, four and 5% cap rates on an exit and an interest rate environment, that's going to be two to three points higher, you're not going to make it. So just being mindful of where we're going to be when we exit the facility and then accommodating for that within the math.   Sam Wilson  13:10 Right, that makes a heck of a lot of sense. Let me ask you this question. Why other than the fact that maybe you're just getting insane prices in the market, why do you guys sell your assets? I mean, the idea behind these is to buy an asset and collect the cash from plummet? Why are you selling?    Scott Meyers  13:25 Sure two reasons. One, we syndicate just about everything that we've done in the past five or six years. So we have private equity involved, and they want their money back within four or five, six years, they don't want to tie it up any longer than that. So our projects are model out. And then also, you know, during that time, that's when you create the most value. You buy a piece of dirt and you put an income stream on it, build a building and put an income stream on it, you've created a lot of value. And then after five years, when a stabilized and the value goes up a little bit with rental increases, maybe you get better at expenses, but that value is created in the first four to five years. And so why would you just put all that equity to bed and tie it up, just we refinance, we sell pull that out, and then we double down and do it all over again. So it's an IRR driven from our private equity partners to be able to sell to give them their money, they also don't want to tie it up that long. Some of these folks have gray hair, and they've been around a while they're not sure they're gonna be around in 10, if we hold it or 15. And the second is, yeah, if you look at if you do the math on buying a piece of property, putting 100 grand into it as a down payment and hold it for 30 years and create some value in it versus $100,000 into a property creating a massive amount of equity and value in it in five years exit and do it over again and then do it over and over and over again. You're going to be a far wealthier human being at the end of the 20 or 30 years after you've done that strategy of rinse and repeat.   Sam Wilson  14:38 Got it. I love that last question for you on the theme of the show how to scale what is recommended piece of advice if somebody wants to get into self-storage and scale their selves towards holdings. What do you tell them?   Scott Meyers  14:49 It's the same for anything in any business and anybody that we tell getting into storage is you know, it's been touted as a you know a very simple predictable business model. And it is doesn't mean it's an easy business and you need to treat it as such. It's a business, it's not a hobby, and I've already kind of touched on that. So I think you got to learn. And you really need to master the art and the science and the math behind underwriting for any piece of commercial real estate. You need to understand the asset class and the nuances of it. Beyond that, in terms of scaling, again, you can't stress enough that you've got to determine what your values are in your organization, your core values that you hold near and dear to you, and then your organization, and then you hire based upon that. Because if people don't fit, they're never going to fit, they're going to create a cancer, they're going to create issues with your other employees. And pretty soon you're going to have a dysfunctional team if you don't start out with one, to begin with. So you cannot scale until you get that right. And those that have, they will tell you along the way, it has been very painful. And it's been very expensive, or the business imploded because they didn't do it right. So everybody equally yoked in the same direction. And it starts with you as the leader, the CEO of the core values. That's how you hire.   Sam Wilson  15:53 Love it. I absolutely love it. When it comes to investing in the world, what's one thing you're doing right now to make the world a better place?    Scott Meyers  15:59 Well, we have always been mission-minded, mission-focused in our organization, 10% of all our profits, and all our companies go towards a well in one big kitty. And what that kitty does is then we go invest in and build houses in Mexico, we take two trips per year, we build two to three houses each time. And it takes a team of about 20 individuals to do that. And so what we've done is we've created a four-day family-friendly safe mission trip where we pay everything except for people's trip to California, you then need to drive or fly to San Diego. After that we pay for the house, we pay for the bus down to Mexico, we put you up in a hotel or on the base and we pay for your entire trip so that you can experience what it's like in two days to build a house and hand the keys over to a deserving family and ending generational poverty, one family at a time. And we've been doing that for the past eight years now. And we're getting ready to ramp that up and should do about six to seven houses this year. And God willing even more than that next year.   Sam Wilson  16:52 Man, that's awesome. I love that Scott. If the listeners want to get in touch with you or learn more about you and what you do, what is the best way to do that?   Scott Meyers  16:58 Go to selfstorageinvesting.com, all things self-storage. That's the best way to find me and the best way to dip your toe in and learn as much as possible about this wonderful world of self-storage.   Sam Wilson  17:07 Wonderful. Thank you, Scott. Appreciate it.    Scott Meyers  17:09 Thanks, Sam. Good to see you.    Sam Wilson  17:10 Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen, if you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories so appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.

The noted screenwriter and teacher, Scott Myers, has written over thirty movie and TV projects at almost every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. Scott's screenwriting credits include K-9, Alaska, and Trojan War. Since 2008, Scott has hosted GoIntoTheStory.com, the official screenwriting blog of the Black List, which was named the Best of the Best Scriptwriting Website by Writer's Digest Magazine. He's also the author of the book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling.  Available April 2022.Scott is currently an assistant professor of screenwriting at DePaul University.

Today on Passive Accredited Investor Show, the Carolina Capital Management team is joined by Scott Myers of Self-Storage Investing to discuss how to have a greater impact by donating your time and expertise to help those in need. “We have all been blessed with great success over the years and we make an effort to give back to our communities and those in need.” - Scott & Christina Meyers Scott Meyers and his affiliated companies focus on the acquisition, development, and syndicating of self-storage facilities nationwide. He currently owns and operates over 2,200,000 square feet and over 13,000 units nationwide. His education organization www.SelfStorageInvesting.com provides courses, tools, life events, and mentoring to help others launch self-storage businesses to enjoy a lifestyle, as his saying goes “free from tenant, toilets & trash!” His various companies are also very mission-focused and funded the construction of 12 houses in Mexico and the Dominican Republic by taking his staff, partners & other associates on their all-expense-paid short-term mission trips. Timestamps: 0:01 - Introduction 0:57 - https://www.CarolinaHardMoney.com 1:14 - Wednesday with Wendy: https://calendly.com/wendysweet/wedne... 2:00 - Today's guest: Scott Meyers 4:09 - Scott Meyers' involvement with Youth with a Mission 8:20 - Giving back makes you realize how irrelevant your small problems are. 9:54 - Did the pandemic affect your charity trip last year? 11:33 - Scott Meyers' next mission trip. 12:02 - What to expect when you join a mission trip. 15:10 - https://www.YwamsAndieGoBaja.org 15:49 - Scott Meyers' the Self-Storage Guru 18:12 - Scott Meyers' fund where you can invest in 19:53 - Are there certain parts of the country you'd rather invest in? 21:13 - Wendy's personal experience in renting a storage unit. 22:23 - Based on the price of land and other issues the current real estate market is having, are you finding more value-add or more ground-up construction for self-storage? 24:26 - Connect with Scott Meyers: https://www.SelfStorageInvesting.com 26:00 - Do you have a 1031 option on your fund? Carolina Capital is a hard money lender serving the needs of the “Real Estate Investor” and the "Small Builder" borrower who is striving to build wealth and generate income for themselves and their families. We offer “hard money rehab loans” and "Ground-up Construction Loans" for investors only in NC, SC, GA, VA, and TN (some areas of FL, as well). As part of our business practices, we also serve as consultants for investors guiding them to network with other investors and educating them in locating and structuring transactions. Rarely, if ever, will you find a hard money lender willing to invest in your success like Carolina Capital Management. Listen to our Podcast: https://thealternativeinvestor.libsyn... Visit our website: https://carolinahardmoney.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzC... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaHard...      

Scott Myers shares with us why self-storage outperforms all other asset classes during the current pandemic and why self-storage is an investment for passive investors like you.  As an active investor, he focuses on the acquisition, development, and syndication of self-storage facilities nationwide. He currently owns and operates over two million square feet with over thirteen thousand units. The educational arm of his organization, provides courses, tools, live events and mentoring to help others invest in self-storage to develop financial independence, as his saying goes, “free from tenants, toilets, and trash!” He helps to create abundance for all through his mission focus where he built 12 houses in Mexico and the Dominican RepublicBullet Points:I built my wealth one property at a time and that is the model of wealth-building my company helps others to develop. Where and how did I start my journey?What is passive investing vs. active real estate investing and is it possible to passively build wealth through real estate one property at a time?What is the basic information and knowledge level that a potential passive real estate investor should know to be successful?What are the advantages of focusing on cash flowing real estate investments?These are the numbers from a typical turn-key investment (Investment, expenses, NOI, Cash-on-cash return, ROI). 50/50 SPLIT, 20% IRR, 8-10% PREF, 2X MULTIPLE FOR INVESTING IN A SYNDICATED FACILITYI encourage investors to invest where the opportunities are, not necessarily in their backyard. All investments carry a level of risk.What are the risks of investing in SELF STORAGE?Connect with Scott Call to Action:For Education and to learn more about Self Storage InvestingFollow us on Instagram @self-storage investing and turn on your notifications.For investment opportunities check out:www.passivestorageinvesting.com/Scott@SelfStorageInvesting.com866-693-5999

Right out the gate, Rick mistakenly introduces Stefani the first female guest to grace the podcast as Allison. That's how it starts. As the show ventures on, Stefani, wife to previous guest Scott Myers. A healthcare worker Stefani shares her take on the current dilemma with vaccine mandates. Eventually the conversation evolves into buddy stories. Throughout the cast you can hear Chad acting kinda funny. This podcast is officially titled “The donkey show” tune in to find out why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drinkinthinkin/message

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Scott Myers is a Self Storage Expert and the President of Kingdom Storage Holdings. Scott has acquired, sold, developed, and/or converted over 40 facilities totaling over 14,000 units and over 2.4 million sq. ft of storage. He is also the Founder and President of: SelfStorageInvesting.com, a leading self-storage education company that offers courses, live events, and mentoring/coaching.   Scott's devotion to both his family and his faith is illustrated through his charity and mission work both locally and around the globe. Here, he focuses on funding, building, and giving away homes to deserving families. Quote: “Nobody cares 1% as much about your facility or your apartment complex as you do…Just bottom line. Nobody is going to be able to fight for every dollar that comes in the door and fight to reduce every expense and line item in your P&L like you would, period.” “Storage has really benefitted during this pandemic and it benefitted during a recession…because when there's trauma in transition businesses downsize, people move in with their family and friends, then the demand for storage goes up.” Highlights: 02:24 - Scott tells listeners about his background in real estate. 07:24 - Scott discusses the impact of the 2008 recession on the real estate and self-storage spaces. 11:17 - Scott tells us about creating a holding company. 13:56 - Scott describes running a third-party management. 23:48  - Scott talks to those who are looking to getting their first facility. 28:00 -  Scott speaks about lending and the types of debt in the Self-Storage market. 34:00 - Scoot talks about sensitivity to rent increases. 37:26 - Scott talks about one of his worst deals. Guest Website: https://selfstorageinvesting.com/   Learn About Investment and Partnership Opportunities with Kevin and His Team  Recommended Resources:  Check out our company and our investment opportunity by visiting www.SunriseCapitalInvestors.com  Self Directed IRA Investment Opportunity – Click Here To Learn More About How You Can Invest With Us Through Your SDIRA  Accredited Investors Click Here to learn more about partnering with me and my team on Mobile Home Park deals!  Grab a free copy of my latest book “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid them MobileHomeParkAcademy.com  Schedule your free 30 minute "no obligation" call directly with Kevin by clicking this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/KV2D2  

Self-storage investing is gaining popularity by the day. We usually say that every cloud has its silver lining, and the Covid pandemic was not left out. Investors in the self-storage niche have witnessed growth in their business since 2020. Due to the pandemic, people decided to have their things in self-storage due to the lockdown. Also, families had to move some of their belongings to storage to create room for everybody to be home. In this episode, we have Scott Myers joining us on the show. Scott is labeled the Nation's Leading Expert in the self-storage business. Scott defines himself as a man who makes mistakes and learns from them. In this episode, Scott will educate us on how self-storage investing has grown since 2020. Listen in to this episode. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:04] Introducing our guest [01:55] Who is Scott, and what does he do? [05:17] How people are using self-storage units during the pandemic [08:04] The Y2K recession [10:15] What's the future for self-storage? [12:29] How Scott and his company put up storage units [14:22] Scott's growth aspects [15:53] How you can get in touch with Scott Quotable Quotes from the Episode: “We don't celebrate pandemics or recessions, but you know, we've done very well during the pandemic.” “Upward pressure on pricing means higher valuations.” “My philosophy is that we like to keep our folks happy.” Connect with Scott Myers: Website: https://passivestorageinvesting.com/

 Scott Myers shares with us why self-storage outperforms all other asset classes during the current pandemic and why self-storage is an investment for passive investors like you.  As an active investor, he focuses on the acquisition, development, and syndication of self-storage facilities nationwide. He currently owns and operates over two million square feet with over thirteen thousand units. The educational arm of his organization, provides courses, tools, live events and mentoring to help others invest in self-storage to develop financial independence, as his saying goes, “free from tenants, toilets, and trash!” He helps to create abundance for all through his mission focus where he built 12 houses in Mexico and the Dominican RepublicBullet Points:I built my wealth one property at a time and that is the model of wealth-building my company helps others to develop. Where and how did I start my journey?What is passive investing vs. active real estate investing and is it possible to passively build wealth through real estate one property at a time?What is the basic information and knowledge level that a potential passive real estate investor should know to be successful?What are the advantages of focusing on cash flowing real estate investments?These are the numbers from a typical turn-key investment (Investment, expenses, NOI, Cash-on-cash return, ROI). 50/50 SPLIT, 20% IRR, 8-10% PREF, 2X MULTIPLE FOR INVESTING IN A SYNDICATED FACILITYI encourage investors to invest where the opportunities are, not necessarily in their backyard. All investments carry a level of risk.What are the risks of investing in SELF STORAGE?Connect with Scott Call to Action:For Education and to learn more about Self Storage InvestingFollow us on Instagram @self-storage investing and turn on your notifications.For investment opportunities check out:www.passivestorageinvesting.com/Scott@SelfStorageInvesting.com866-693-5999

September 3, 2021 ~ The Broadway in Detroit Marketing Director tells Marie Osborne and Sean Baligian live theater is returning to Detroit and he says it will be done safely.

Pediatrician Dr. Scott Myers offers his view on vaccinating children, mask use and the risks of new COVID variants.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasoned professional motorcycle rider Scott Myers stops by the think tank to join in on the fun bashing Rick for his absence, and express his views on identity politics, and parenting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drinkinthinkin/message

Thanks so much for joining us again this week! In this week’s episode, Taylor shares and discusses some internet memes she’s captured over the years on the topic of storytelling. The memes were shared by Scott Myers, and you can find him on Twitter here. If you have questions or suggestions for future shows, we’d […] The post TSS281: A Series of Random Insights into Storytelling appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

Scott Meyers is the principal of Kingdom Storage Holdings. He has acquired, sold, developed, converted over 30 facilities totalling over 12,000 units and over 2 million sq.ft of storage. He is also the Founder and President of: SelfStorageInvesting.com (Self-Storage Profits, Inc.), a leading self-storage education company that offers courses, live events, and mentoring/coaching. His company was started in 2006, for the purpose of acquiring, developing, and operating self-storage facilities. It has raised over $40 million in syndicates and private equity partnerships to fuel their growth: https://passivestorageinvesting.com/. He is Forbes Real Estate Council Member, speaker for ISS (Inside Self Storage) the SSA (National Self Storage Association), as well as the Host to The Self Storage Podcast. However, his real passion lies with being a husband and father who takes an active part in family activities. He is also very active in his charity and mission work both locally and around the globe together, funding, then building homes and giving them away with his partners at YWAM ( Youth with a mission ) through StorageMissions.com.   Want to learn more about passive investing? Grab our FREE Course: https://www.passiveinvestorsclub.com/course   Thank you and I appreciate you watching this video. Please like, subscribe, and share with others that you may find this valuable. Your comments are useful and help us generate better quality content based on your feedback.   The Passive Investors Club is a community of like-minded individuals seeking financial freedom through passive investing in commercial real estate. More information about our club: https://www.passiveinvestorsclub.com     Follow Me Online Here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwainelclarke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwaineClarkeOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaineclarke/ Website: http://passiveinvestorsclub.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/dwaineclarke Medium: http://medium.com/@dwaineclarke SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dwaineclarke Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-through-real-estate-investing/id1457606006 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7B2wIQyiMgrcEJoqBUJzRR

I believe a main character (aka, "MC") needs strong secondary characters to grow and remain compelling to readers. In this episode, I explain why secondary characters are so important, and describe different types of secondary characters. ********************************************************************************************************** I have a Patreon page now! www.patreon.com/marisadf Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ********************************************************************************************************** For further reference: "Secondary Characters," by Ruth Atkinson: http://ruthatkinson.com/secondary-characters/ "Your Novel Needs Secondary Characters [the 6 Roles They Play]," by Jenn: https://www.herdedwords.com/secondary-characters/ "Secondary vs Minor Characters (and How to Use Them)," by Kristin: https://sevendaysaweek.co/secondary-vs-minor-characters/ "Three levels of characters: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary," by Scott Myers: https://scottdistillery.medium.com/three-levels-of-characters-primary-secondary-tertiary-379b6fa05706#:~:text=There%E2%80%99s%20a%20good%20chance%20I%20came%20up%20with,perhaps%20two%20scenes%20for%20a%20specific%2C%20limited%20purpose. "Your Guide to Creating Secondary Characters": https://nybookeditors.com/2016/02/your-guide-to-creating-secondary-characters/

Episode three explores the minimal and visceral world of Ain't No Color. There's, as usual, a lot under the surface that invites excavation. Necklace Of Heads producer Lawrence Bertoldi joins us to join heads about the sessions he had capturing the newly birthed Lungfish group mind. Also, Scott Myers joins the exegesis of the track of the day. Drop me a psychic message at unanimoushourpod@gmail.com

HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Ben Hall of Hall's Restaurants about how COVID 19 is crushing his industry and what we can expect in the weeks ahead. Now that the vaccines are approved, HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with a pediatrician and public health specialist Dr. Scott Myers about how hospitals are administering the vaccine, how soon will immunity take effect, and other questions.

Five years on from this interview, it should NOT be necessary to remind people that with #COVID19, poverty and inequality are at record levels. Through the roof, they are, as foodbanks around the country increasingly bear witness. As Scott Myers-Lipton, , showed us @KGNU in his book, ": an Economic Bill of Rights to Eliminate Poverty", there are possibilities for real and long-lasting solutions.  Conditions have renewed demands for a new , an American idea proposed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Martin Luther King Jr. The new Economic Bill of Rights has a coherent plan and proclaims that all Americans have the right to a job, a living wage, a decent home, adequate medical care, a good education, and adequate protection from economic fears of unemployment, sickness, and old age. Integrating the latest economic and social data, his book explores each of these rights. Each chapter includes an analysis of the social problems surrounding each right, a historical overview of the attempts to implement these rights, and assessments of current solutions offered by citizens, community groups, and politicians. These contemporary, real-life solutions to inequality can inspire students and citizens to become involved and open pathways toward a more just society.

I had never met my guest Lieutenant Scott Myers, who hails from South Florida. The episode focuses on his experience as one of the first officers to respond to the high school shooting in Parkland, FL. Scott's story is truly amazing, and I hope that even with all the unrest in the world, people see him as he is, a family man, who fights to protect the lives of others. To learn more about ScottLock, visit: https://scottlockusa.com/ Like, Subscribe, Share. SPONSOR @ Follow: https://traumaticallytriumphant.com/ https://www.instagram.com/traumatical... https://www.facebook.com/Traumaticall... Follow your host: @ zorbag, www.zachzorba.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zorba2/support

Intro of Scott Myers into the real estate market. Scott works for KanEquip out of Wichita and plans to use his 10 years in sales to help buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. Ryan, Nate, and Scott discuss the ag real estate market, sports, and we do our best to answer this weeks facebook questions.

From campaigns to raise the minimum wage in San Jose, to Gulf Coast Civic Works Project in post-Katrina New Orleans, to affordable housing for students in... The post Teaching Social Action: Part One of a Conversation with Scott Myers-Lipton appeared first on Nothing Never Happens.

“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” — Frederick Douglass In Part Two Scott describes ways of integrating the community... The post Educating for Democracy: Part Two of a Conversation with Scott Myers-Lipton appeared first on Nothing Never Happens.

Are you a Laconia resident thinking of renting your home on a short-term basis and cashing in on the Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway craze? You will want to listen to this episode! Corina and Laconia City Manager Scott Myers discussed some challenges with short-term rentals in this show that originally aired on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The document that's referenced late in the show is here. Catch the show at 8:30 AM Saturdays on 101.5 WEEI SportsRadio / WZEI FM & 104.9 The Hawk / WLKZ FM, on Podbean, iTunes, and Google Play. Let's Talk Real Estate is sponsored by Cisneros Realty Group powered by eXp Realty; Hudkins Title and Settlement Services; Nano Coating Technologies; and Dana Gunnerson, Agent with Joe Suozzo Allstate Insurance office in Derry, NH. Let's Talk Real Estate is a production of Modern Media Services, LLC, CRGTV, and Mr. Strategic Alliance, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Scott Meyers is a real estate investor based in Indianapolis. It all began in 2005 and since then he has grown in the self-storage industry as a developer, owner, syndicator, and operator. He has several multi-million dollar businesses under his belt but his favorite is self-storage and today he is in control of over 7,500 units. Scott started ‘The Self-Storage Mastermind’ to teach others about the self-storage business.  In today’s episode, he discusses how he entered the real estate industry, why he’s chosen to grow with self-storage, and what one should keep in mind before investing in a facility. He gives us insight on one of his memorable deals over the years- what happened, what he learned and what’s going on with it today.  Some Of The Episode Highlights: His Self-Storage Business His ‘Why’ in Self-Storage The ‘Boomerang Property’ Special Gift for Our Listeners    Connect with Scott: Website: selfstorageinvesting.com   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  TRANSCRIPTION Intro: Hey guys, this is Don, your host. In today's episode, I will interview Scott Myers. Scott is an amazing investor and he specializes in one of the most interesting asset classes, self-storage facilities. Today, me and Scott will discuss the nature of this market. Also, as previously mentioned, I want to remind you that you have an opportunity to get a free 30-minute phone call with me and Eden if you review our podcast on iTunes. Simply rate the podcast and write a review of how you feel about the content and the show. To redeem, email us the content of the review to Hello@donandeden.com. You will then be contacted and scheduled for a 30-minute phone call with me and Eden, where you could ask questions or network about any subject or project that you would like. So, let's get started and I hope you guys will enjoy the interview. Lady: Welcome to the commercial real estate investing podcast with Don and Eden where we cover all aspects of real estate investing with special attention to off-market strategies. Don: Scott, welcome to the show. How are you doing today? Scott: Hey, Don, I am fantastic. How about yourself? Don: I'm great. How's the weather up in Indiana? Scott: Well, that depends. We had our first snowfall of the year last night. It had about three inches, which is a little bit more than we normally get this time of year. So, I think I'd rather be down next to you conducting this interview right now. Don: Yeah, I mean, we just got the best weather right now in Florida. It's been very muggy for November, 75 degrees all throughout. I used to live in the Midwest, and I know it kind of gets cold in that period of time of the year, right? Scott: Sure can. Yep. Don: Yes. You've been living in Indiana, all of your life, born and raised? Scott: Born and raised in Michigan. I went to the University of Michigan and after I graduated, I moved down to Indianapolis where I took a job. I was working in the telecommunications industry before I got involved in real estate. Don: Wow. Okay, so that's a pretty sharp transition. What made you move into real estate? Scott: When I began looking in investment books on ways to I guess diversify my retirement rather than relying on our 401k stocks and bonds and mutual funds ran across several books, one of which was Robert Kiyosaki's book terms in real estate and the more I looked at more I realized that I didn't want to put my money into the stock market as the poor dad did in Robert Kiyosaki's book 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad.' And so, I began investing in single-family homes and then it took off after that. Don: Yeah, let's talk about your initial investments in the single-family space. What did you do, fix and flip? Scott: Began to buy single-family homes, and then fix them up, refinance them and rent them out. And I did that for a number of years until holding. It's kind of a tough gig holding on as a landlord unless you're flipping some as well. So once the economy began to turn in 1999 and 2000 during that downturn, shortly after the government came out with the Community Reinvestment Act, and made it easy, a little too easy for anybody to own a home and so we began then turning around our houses to sell them. So, we became retailers in addition to landlords. Don: Nice. I know right now you're focusing primarily on self-storage. Tell us about the first time you got to learn about this asset class and this market in general. Scott: Began looking into self-storage because of, well, that wasn't the cash flow that I wanted to have in single-family homes and apartments on like I had intended. And then when I went back and looked at the business model, I realized that most of my expenses were a result of a related to tenants and toilets and trash. And so, we all love real estate and we love running real estate if it weren't for that. So, I began looking into what are the other asset classes in real estate that has the benefits of real estate, but without all the hassles of the three T's. And it's either parking lots or self-storage. And so, the more I begin to look into self-storage in the business model, yeah, I really liked what I saw. And began attending some industry trade shows, then dip my toe in the water by getting into a partnership with someone in a self-storage facility. And the rest they say is history. Don: Yeah. So, there is a question that I want to ask you. I know now that you're very big on the self-storage space and you own or you're in control of over 7500 units, I’m guessing in self-storage just since 2005. So, you've been a longtime player in that space, but I want to ask you more about the beginning because I remember I just recently did a transition from residential wholesale real estate into commercial real estate. And even then, being an experienced investor and owning a lot of properties and having capital, it's not easy. So, you said something about going to shows and learning about... So, tell us a little bit about that period of time where you did not make your first deal in self-storage yet, but very attracted to that asset class and what you did in that time period, how much time did it take for you to get your first deal? Scott: There weren't any resources. You found me, Don because we have an education company as well. We teach people how to go about and do this business and we've been doing that since 2008. But prior to that, that company was really born as a result of that. There wasn't a resource, there wasn't a Scott Meyers out there to learn from it. So, I attended the industry trade shows and those shows are primarily for the folks that are already in the business.  So, I begin talking to the attendees and just asking them, "What do you like best about self-storage and what don't you like about self-storage?" just to get an understanding from several folks that before me and how to get into it. There still wasn't any way to learn the nuts and bolts, the A to Z or how to get into it. When I came home as I began to do more research on my own, I reached out to a consultant in the industry and I spent a day with him and drove around and taking notes and asking about it.  He owned a management company as well. And he managed several facilities for other folks. I asked him as many questions as I possibly could to fill in the gaps and I filled up three notebooks full of paper, just answering the questions that I had about the business and I, like you, been in multifamily and apartments and I understood commercial real estate. But all the nuances and all the intricacies of self-storage to bridge that gap and fill in the gaps took me all day and a bunch of notes and even then there was no way to get it all but that's how I started. And then just sort of trial by the fire going out and talking to other owners and brokers and begin exploring and looking at several facilities to buy. Don: Okay, tell us a little bit about the market itself. So, what are the biggest players, what is considered a big property? I know so when you're looking at multifamily anything over 200 units is considered very big. Mobile home parks, anything over 150 is considered institutional. So, what would you say is a big deal when you talk about self-storages? Scott: Yeah, we're in that 400 to 450 unit range and which equates to roughly greater than 60,000 square feet. Those facilities that are larger than those are the ones that are going to be typically institutional, so those are the ones are going to be held by Public Storage or Extra Space or Bridge or CubeSmart number of the big players or reads in the marketplace. Now not all the time we own several facilities that are that size as well with the goal and the intention of eventually off to the reeds and that's what we're developing and building now. That's really what's considered the big boys. And so the reeds are the institutional properties and facilities that size you know, that only accounts for about nine to 10% of all the units and all the square footage of self-storage are below that and are owned by some regional players that own you know, 1, 2, 5, 7 properties. Some national players that aren't considered and then a lot of the mom and pops that we buy our facilities from that can go all the way down to as low as 15 between units per facility. Don: Okay. So, mom and pop are always good because you can get a pretty good deal. Somebody that owned the property for quite a while, they have a lot of equity typically and there is a lot of value-added. So, I would assume that the value adds basically comes to play when talking about raising up the rents, right? So, they're just not fulfilling their potential. Scott: Yeah, that's absolutely one of the ways that we look at. We're always looking at turnarounds and value adds and the first of which is usually what you just mentioned is usually poor management. They haven't raised rents in a while because they like to stay full, they have fallen behind on technology and we do utilize software and kiosks to manage these facilities or at least help to manage these facilities, which reduces our payroll, which is our second highest expense, line-item expense next to property taxes. In many cases, not all the cases many of the mom and pops didn't understand how to market their facility, therefore they suffer from a lower occupancy than if they were running very well and had a better website and then a means for people to rent a unit or reserve units online. Don: Yeah, what would you say are the biggest minds or the things you should be careful when you're buying a self-storage, especially when underwriting a deal? Scott: Well, the normal due diligence that we go through first the physical side, we hire an inspector, we do our site visits and we hire an inspector to look at all the physical aspects with the underwriting. As you know Don, that some in commercial real estate, you make a $10,000 mistake and underwriting and just at a 10 cap is $100,000 valuation mistake that you've made. But in today's seven or six cap environment, we're talking about $120,000 - $130,000 mistake. So, it's making sure that if we're buying it from a seller and individual seller, or if we're buying from a broker, we need to get the seller's numbers, and all of the expenses. So, it has an art and a science to it. But the science part is just knowing exactly what to ask for. And in self-storage versus apartments versus mobile home parks, there are expenses that are associated with each one of those asset classes.  So it's important to know what are the expenses of running a self-storage facility and making sure that your account for that. And as I'm sure you're used to and telling your folks as well but just because the seller and the broker don’t include it has zero alongside an expense sentiment doesn't mean it's going to be zero for you. So, management of lawn care and landscaping and snow removal, if that manager does that, or their employer does that, well, they're not going to do it for you so you need to add those expenses in. So, I think that's one of the places where people get tripped. Another is the change in property taxes.  If you run it for a million dollars, and the last time it was assessed was at $500,000 and in this county, they assess based upon a sale, you can expect your property taxes to double roughly and so you need to account for that and underwriting that you're different set of expenses when you buy it versus what is given to you by the seller. So you know, we can go through each and every one of those but just making sure that you pull all the bills and you all of the information in terms of all the income coming into the facility, as well as all the expenses of that underwriting based upon that to give your valuation and your offer. But then we always have two sets of numbers that we use afterward, which is how we're going to run it today meaning 30 days after we bought and then what does it look like in the next one to five years down the road once we have stabilized it and added more value. Don: Okay, and what does it look like as far as the demand and the supply for self-storage facilities across the United States when we're talking about late 2019? I know that people are buying and we're consuming a lot more than what we used to, especially those you can buy everything online right now. And I know people have a lot of things that they want to store. What is your take on this industry and the direction in which it's going in the future for 5 or 10 years? Scott: What we're seeing right now is a demand for self-storage. We always look at supply; supply and demand for a particular market. And the good news is that we draw a ring around a particular site if we have developed for an existing facility of about three miles, five miles as if it's rural or one mile if you’re in downtown Miami. But then we're looking at the amount of self-storage square footage already in that market in a three-mile radius, compared to the population in our industry is considered somewhere between six and a half to seven and a half square person. And it depends upon the market and there are some areas that are quite a bit different than that. But that's kind of a round number. And so, that alone gives us an idea of what the demand is. So, then we visit those facilities and determine if that truly is the case, if they have waiting lists, the rental rates in the market will also be an indicator of what the demand is, obviously. And so, then we base it upon that, but there's only four square foot of storage per person in this market, and the rates are considerably higher than we see around the rest of the country and all the facilities are full and have waiting lists, then there's probably a need for some storage there. In the case of development, we're also going to get a feasibility study on just like you do Don when your billing departments often saying, "Yeah, we think it's going to work, we have to get a feasibility study before the bank will give us money and private equity partners as well." But that's how we look at it in today, in real-time for looking at a facility to develop or even to turn around.  Now in terms of moving forward or looking forward, we don't see a whole lot of changes being the demand for self-storage. And we don't have a crystal ball that is perfect, but we keep an eye on trends and we've seen in the past, we've seen that the baby boomers have created a huge demand for self-storage as they've been downsizing and moving into assisted living and then passing on. Their kids store their items in storage for the future.  But then the concerned about the millennials that perhaps they wouldn't have the same demand and self overseeing just the opposite. Yeah, they're minimalists, they have smaller homes or apartments because they want to give them up and go travel instead of having a house or they want to live in a smaller home. But they like adventures and experiences and adventures and experiences require skis and gear and mountain bikes and camping gear and kayaks and all those other things. And they don't fit in in their tiny houses or apartments or condos. And so we've seen an even greater surge in demand for self-storage, and we see that happening in the foreseeable future. Don: So, you wouldn't think there are any major disruptors coming in the form of let's say, multi families that are being built with storage facilities inside them. Would you say that this is a disrupter? Scott: I don't think so. Because sometimes they are done either on the grounds and in the basement in some of those areas. For they're doing that to a degree but we haven't seen that effect because if you're going to build apartment and you already have construction crew on-site, you're going to maximize the living space because you're going to generate a heck of a lot more revenue per square foot in living space, and you are for storage. So it's an amenity that they can put in place, but not to the degree that it meets the demand for the entire area or the market. So, we may lose a few of those clients in a three-mile radius, but it certainly doesn't speak to the entire market that we're marketing to if that makes sense. Don: Yeah, it makes sense. So where are you focusing on buying these self-storage facilities? Are you buying across the country or you're looking at particular markets and then when you're looking into a market? I know when I'm looking for mobile home parks or multi-families, that I'm looking for job growth and population growth and understanding the environment of the market. Are you doing anything different when you're looking into a self-storage facility, are there different stats that you got to understand before moving in? Scott: When I was also in homes and apartments and we're always looking for the emerging markets that were always a buzzword and some of the guru's had created. And you always want to see where there's growth in those markets. And that's always like that as well. Because if you see, you see self-storage facilities going up. Typically, they're going out not too far from apartments in a growing market, we're not too far away, they go hand in hand or in step with one another. But the good news about self-storage, unlike apartments and single-family rentals is that in a downturn in the economy, or even in a market that is experiencing a little bit of a decline in population or maybe some job loss in self-storage, we're in the trauma and transition business.  If there's trauma, people losing their jobs are having to move they need storage, and they're downsizing and moving back with their parents are moving in with somebody else. And so that creates a need for storage. We've seen during the last recession and everyone prior to that self-storage does extremely well because businesses are downsizing. So, as we head into a changing economy, we feel that we're in good shape. When we're in a growing market or growing economy, people buy more stuff or there are more people to store things therefore there's a need for storage. But even if there's a downturn in a particular market that is losing jobs, there's a need for storage and self-storage does extremely well.  Now doesn't mean that we do great in every single market in every single economy. The one caveat or the one market in which we wouldn't do well, and as those in which there's just a new extreme blight or a flight. So, if there are several manufacturers are leaving, and there are thousands of jobs that are leaving a market. That there are some instances that we've seen that or even New Orleans when Katrina came through and wipe them out, there's lots of areas within a three-mile radius that the population is so low that self-storage facilities are struggling, same in Detroit and Flint, Michigan, exited as the auto industry has left, the same thing. So, we do have to be careful that there is an extreme blight in those markets but we like just about every market and every economy for storage. Don: Yeah, but I would think that whenever there's an extreme blight in the market, then it's not going to be just self-storage is not going to be affected. It's going to be all types of real estate... Scott: Exactly. And you're right. Don: It doesn't really matter. So, I want to ask you about a specific deal. One that you remember, one for the ages is what we call it. So that you can intrigue everybody that's listening to this episode about self-storages and is considering to get into space, something that you bought, made good money and it was interesting and intriguing. So, tell us about one of those. Scott: Yeah. So, this is a property, it was a larger property that I bought back in 2007, so just prior to the Great Recession. I bought the property for $1.5 million with no money down, I used seller financing and a bank and bank debt on it. And it was an industrial building that had offices in it and warehousing, but we converted a large portion of it to outdoor parking for storage is the indoor self-storage. So, we put about $400,000 with a bank loan into the project and we had $1.9 into it. Then in 2007, at the end of it, so about two and a half years later, we sold it prior to the recession of 2008 and we sold about a $2 million profit on that one.  Then came the recession and the buyer went bankrupt because he was a developer out of California and had lost his portfolio, retain the rights to market some of those properties, this being one of them. So, he offered it to me several times over the next several years, and the price kept coming down, down and down and then finally I was able to buy it back for $545,000. And so that's when we get good at syndicating as we mentioned Don when you run out of cash. We've leased it back up again and we've rehabbed them and renovated several areas, leased up the storage, added more storage to it. And it's under contract to sell right now for just a little shy of $3 million. Don: So, you made $2 million the first time and then a little bit over $2 million the second time. It is coming back to you giving you $2 million whenever you work with it. Scott: We affectionately call it 'The Boomerang Property,' so yeah. Don: That is just great, that's phenomenal. Okay, that's beautiful. You bought the property, that was luck also buying it right on time and selling it just before the recession, won't you say? Scott: We had that thing leased up so that we really couldn't create much more value in it. It was at the top, it would have just been through some minor rate increases. And so, we didn't foresee the recession coming and certainly not the magnitude that it was. So, I absolutely will not pretend that I knew what was happening. So yes, we were fortunate enough to be able to sell it at that time when financing was plentiful, and he was able to buy it and that was really good timing. And boy, we learned a lot of lessons through that recession. Fortunately, we weren't holding that one during that time. Don: Okay. What market was it? Scott: That was here in Indianapolis. Don: Nice. Great. That's very interesting. And I'm sure everybody that's listening could see that you could make $2 million on a self-storage facility, one that you bought for $2 million or was in for $2 million. That's amazing! That's a 100% return on your investment. That's great. What book would you recommend for somebody to read in case they already read 'Think And Grow Rich' and 'Rich Dad Poor Dad?' Scott: Wow, let me see here. Don: Difficult question, huh? Scott: It is. I'm just looking at my bookshelf of the many things we’re utilizing our company right now as we scale and grow just depending upon where folks are at is 'Traction'. So, it's more than just a book. It's where Gino Whitman talks about the entrepreneur operating system and really how we as entrepreneurs need to handle and run our business and treat it as a business no matter what the size is. So, I would strongly recommend 'Traction' by Gino Wickman. That is the one that's probably had the biggest impact on us recently. This is for yourself as well as any staff that you may be bringing on are the Four Disciplines of Execution or 4DX all about just getting things done. Bestseller on our wall street journal number one, and again loads of information on how to, well, just how to get things done and how to not make excuses or procrastinate and move the ball forward in your business. Don: Yeah, it seems that procrastinating is always one of the keys to failure. Everybody's saying to never procrastinate, always take action and get things done. Amazing. Yeah. So Scott, what's the best way to connect with you in case anybody wants to learn more about self-storage is or invest with you or anything of that nature? Scott: Sure. Well, selfstorageinvesting.com is our website with all things self-storage, and lots of freebies to download and some videos. But I got a little something that I want to give to your folks done specifically for being on this podcast. If you want the beginning a roadmap or what we call the blueprint into self-storage, you'll go to that same site http://selfstorageinvesting.com/blueprint1/ the numeral one behind it. It’ll show you the steps that you need to follow to get involved in this incredible business that we call self-storage. Don: Well Scott, thank you very much for sharing that with our audience and I hope that you're going to have a great day and thank you for being on the show today. Scott: My pleasure. Thank you, Don. Don: Yes, you're welcome. You have a great rest of your day Scott: You too. Lady: Thanks for listening to the real estate investing podcast with Don and Ethan. Stay tuned for more episodes. Till next time.

Guests:Claire LorchGarden Manager and Education Coordinator, Carolina Campus Community GardenLaura MindlinCoordinator, Edible Campus UNCScott MyersDirector of Auxiliary Services, UNC-Chapel HillHost: Kaia FindlayPodcast and Communications Manager, Campus Energy and Sustainability PodcastIn this episode, the Campus Energy and Sustainability Podcast’s new manager, Kaia Findlay, explores what makes food systems sustainable at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with three interviewees, each working with a different food-related organization on campus: Laura Mindlin, coordinator for Edible Campus UNC; Claire Lorch, garden manager and education coordinator for the Carolina Campus Community Garden; and Scott Myers, director of auxiliary services for UNC. The interviewees discuss the role their organization plays in the food system on campus and their efforts in sustainability, and as a group they reveal how the campus has addressed a variety of food-related issues and challenges.

Welcome back ol’ Scotty Hotty Myers as we extend our discussion on prestige TV with a deep dive into band of brothers. Listen on on all the links below. Love, listen, subscribe, share, and share some more. Got thoughts? Hit me up on my website, www.benschlotfelt.squarespace.com

New Format alert! Hot Takes! Friend of the Show Scott Myers returns for a Hot Take on Prestige TV. We cover it all; from Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad to whether or not Scott should watch the Wire. Pop culture discussions at it finest. Listen, like, share, and subscribe!

This sermon marks the 8th week in our sermon series “Crucify Him”. In this series we examined the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ as he journeyed to the cross. The last week of the sermon series we combined with the Western Hills Church of Christ to worship God and ministers Scott Myers, Scott Seela, and Chris Stephens all delivered messages. It was a great time in the Lord!!

Pledge is a recent indie horror gem from director/writer team Daniel Robbins and Zack Weiner. It follows three hapless college kids as they attempt to pledge for a highly exclusive fraternity and are subsequently subjected to a sadistic gauntlet of unspeakably horrific hazing rituals. Pledge mixes humor and horror in a well-balanced and thoroughly engaging narrative with main characters you genuinely care about. At the same time, Pledge manages to effortlessly delve into themes of elitism and the culture of bullying in a way that's relevant without being heavy-handed. Prior to Pledge, Zack and Daniel made Uncaged, a teen werewolf horror thriller from 2016. Zack and Daniel were friends in high school and went on to make low-budget horror movies together, right here in my hometown of New York. They've been enjoying a great amount of success lately, as Pledge was recently acquired at Fantasia Fest by IFC Midnight and is on its way to Hulu. In addition to being a downright great time of a movie, Pledge is a prime example of an intelligently produced, lean and mean indie horror masterpiece that looks and feels way more expensive than it actually is. It also introduces a particularly strong horror mythology that is ripe with possibilities for sequels (I'd personally love to see Pledge unfold into a franchise). We sat down with Daniel Robinson (director), Zack Weiner (writer and actor), and Zach Byrd (one of the main actors) from Pledge, and explored the key lessons of indie horror filmmaking that they learned while making Pledge. Here are key insights from the guys of Pledge: It's all about the DP, baby. By DP, I obviously mean Director of Photography, you perverts. Your DP is the person who can make your low-budget movie look way more expensive. Have you ever started watching a super low-budget movie, and because of the low production value you find yourself completely checking out of it? It happens to me all the time, and I feel snobby saying it, but it's a real thing that you can't help. Because in order to psychologically believe a movie, it has to have a level of quality that translates to believability. This is critically important when making your first few films. The low-budget look can be a kiss of death for first-time film makers. It's critically important to make your movies have the highest production value possible. So take the time needed to find yourself an incredible Director of Photography, because they are the one who is going to show you how to make the movie you want to make. Daniel and Zack also mentioned the benefit of working with a DP who has a gaffer background, because they understand lighting really well. Turn your cast and crew into a brain trust. If there's a technical challenge on set, a flaw in the script, or any kind of hiccup during production, toss the challenge out to your cast and crew to help solve. When filming, you have dozens of creative people all around you, and chances are, someone on your set has dealt with the same issue before or will approach the problem from a different perspective than you do. Your job as the director isn't necessarily to have all the answers, instead your job is to find all the answers. Your cast and your crew can be your best problem solvers and collaborators. Not to utilize them is a wasted opportunity. Create a director checklist. Dan has a whole list of specific pieces of advice and insight from other directors. For every movie he works on, Dan picks five specific insights that he turns into a checklist. Then he checks it off every day of filming to make sure he is maximizing his opportunity as a director. Dan also took a cue from what Coppola did on The Godfather and wrote out the potential pitfalls for each scene to make sure they all worked as well as possible. If you're reading this, you probably read director interviews and watch feature length commentaries, so start your own list. EVERNOTE is a great place to start. Wouldn't you want to walk on set with a checklist of advice from people like Coppola, Scorsese, and Tarantino? Make your list, and keep it with you when you shoot, or even write. Key Resources: Read: Making Movies by Sidney Lumet   Kazan on Directing by Elia Kazan Rebel Without a Crew by the incredible Robert Rodriguez - one of my personal favorites Go into the Story, a screenwriting blog series by Scott Myers on The Blacklist Watch video essays--Dan obsessively watches videos on YouTube, for free, that dissect the nuances and techniques behind some of your favorite movies.

Scott Myers, from Wayne County, OH, talks to us about transitioning to organic cropping and what he's seen change over the years in his market of selling organic crops.

“A Worldview Filled with Hope: a Conversation between Glenn Barth and Scott Myers.” This is a Feature Presentation in this series in which the Chairman of GoodCities, Scott Myers, and Glenn Barth, the President, discuss the reason we do the Businesses Doing Good Conference calls.

Special Halloween edition? Scott Derrickson is a film-lover first and a director second, but he's been quite successful at the latter -- you may know him as the director and co-writer of Marvel's Doctor Strange. (When I was younger, Doctor Strange was one of my favorite comic characters, along with Green Lantern. At least one of them got a great movie.) Scott was gracious enough to take time from a very busy schedule to sit down for a chat about a wide number of topics. Using Doctor Strange as a template, we go in some detail through the immensely complicated process of taking a modern blockbuster movie from pitch to screen. But Scott's genre of choice is horror -- his other films include Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose -- and we move on to discussing why certain genres seem universal, before tackling even bigger issues about worldviews (Scott is Christian, I'm a naturalist) and how they affect one's life and work. Scott Derrickson is an acclaimed director, producer, and screenwriter. He earned his M.A. in film production from the University of Southern California. His films as a director include Hellraiser: Inferno, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Sinister, Deliver Us from Evil, and Doctor Strange. He has written or co-written numerous other films, including Land of Plenty (directed by Wim Wenders) and Devil's Knot (directed by Atom Egoyan). Wikipedia page IMDB page Twitter Doctor Strange on Wikipedia Interview with Scott Myers

I interview my buddy Scott Myers about Top 40 Music. He's also got a band called Brass Calf, google them.

Scott Myers has written 30 projects for every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His film writing credits include K-9 starring Jim Belushi, Alaska starring Vincent Kartheisher, and Trojan War starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. From 2002–2010, Scott was an executive producer at Trailblazer Studios, a television production company. In 2002, he began teaching screenwriting in his spare time. He won the UCLA Extension Writers' Program Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005 and for eight years taught in the Writing for Screen and Stage program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Currently Scott is an Assistant Professor at the DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts. He is co-founder of Screenwriting Master Class, a unique online resource for writers. Scott is a member of the Writers' Guild of America West, and a graduate of the University of Virginia and Yale University Divinity School. He has hosted Go Into The Story since its launch May 16, 2008 and is partnered with the Black List as its official screenwriting blog.Pre Show Notes— Shout out to Friend of the Show Giles AldersonA new found footage horror movie written and directed by Marcus Harben, Produced by Steve and Tracy Jarvis and Giles Alderson and exec produced by Allan Niblo. Now in production. LIKE their Facebook page below; — Want to help me make a short trailer project?The weather is finally getting nice in Philly, and I'm finally going to make something again.I'm aiming for a September/October 2018 shoot date for a fun, fake trailer project here in the Philly area. I'll be looking for actors, a location manager, and a few other key crew roles.If you're interested in helping shoot me an email, Dave@DaveBullis.com and put Fake Trailer Project in the subject line.If you want to help in others ways;-- Use my Acorns link (the App that invests your left over change for you)https://acorns.com/invite/EFEXW8— Use my Fiverr Affiliate Linkhttp://www.fiverr.com/s2/0d903cb1ec — Use My Amazon Affiliate Linkhttps://www.amazon.com/?tag=ff04-20— Use my Black Box  Affiliate link— Share the Podcast on Social Mediahttp://Twitter.com/DBPodcast — We just hit our 2nd Youtube milestone by reaching over 1,000 Subscribers. Thank you!!! Haven't subscribed yet? Click HERE — Quentin Tarantino Writing Masterclass (A collection of advice)Over 117,000 views, over 3,000 thumbs up, and a ton of great feedback.This is a video I edited together from various Tarantino writing advice I've heard over the years. Please let me know what you think of it. MORE FREE STUFF:— Backstage –  Use code dbcast at checkout when posting a casting call for a FREE basic listing— Dave Bullis Podcast Filmmakers Group on Facebook – a FREE filmmaking group I made on Facebook. — Shopping on Amazon? Please use my Amazon affiliate link  and/or Ebay affiliate link(simply click and shop as normal) as it greatly helps out the podcast. Thank you!Show Notes-- [00:02:09] - Scott's current role--  [00:11:05] - Spec script marketCrazy Rich Asians-- [00:15:55] - Advice to students-- [00:20:21] - How story structure changed?-- [00:23:26] - Character equals plot-- [00:24:59] - Plot Points-- [00:25:33] - A Quiet Place-- [00:28:54] - Screenwriting Templates - Are they still relevant? -- [00:30:13] - Brainstorming Exercises-- [00:36:15] - Protagonist and Nemesis-- [00:40:22] - London Screenwriting Festival-- [00:41:52] - Zero Draft Thirty There are two Zero Draft Thirty Challenges per year - usually March & September which means 30 days of continual writing. 1 script. Movie script. TV script. First draft. Rewrite. Whatever. On the first Friday of every month, beginning at Midnight Eastern (U.S.) Friday and continuing through Midnight Saturday, 24 ZD30 volunteer group members host an hour, this is our 24 Hour Writing Scamper-A-Thon.-- Zero Draft Thirty calendar-- [00:50:18] - Parting ThoughtsContactScott Myers-- Official Site-- IMDB-- Twitter-- FacebookDave Bullis— Official Site— Youtube— Twitter— Instagram— Facebook— Stage 32— LetterboxdSupport the Podcast1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Shop on Amazon with my link4. Shop on Ebay with my link5. Use my Blackbox Affiliate linkSubscribe to the Podcast— Podbean — iTunes — Stitcher

On today's show I have with me Scott Myers. Scott has been a screenwriter for the past 31 years and, for the past 10 years, has been blogging on his site, gointothestory.com where he has created a more than unfathomable 24,000 blog posts (he also receives more than 1.5 million visitors each year)!In the 80's, Scott created and sold a spec script to Universal Pictures for more than a couple dollars which was then turned into the feature film K9.As a young man, Scott graduated from Yale university with a theology degree but decided to put that to the side to follow his bliss which, at that time, was creating music … which is a common thread throughout our conversation … living a life that's true to yourself.In our interview, we go through Scott's personal hero journey from military brat who loved the movies, to a musician, to a stand-up comic, to a screenplay writer, to a blogger, to professor.I feel very grateful and blessed to have had this opportunity to speak with this amazing man and it is my great pleasure to bring to you my conversation with Scott Myers.To listen to this episode of "The Process with Brad Wilson" podcast, click that download or play button now.Join my email newsletter at: http://www.MentallyInvincible.com/TheProcessFollow @the_process_podcast on InstagramReach out to me directly at brad@mentallyinvincible.com

For screenwriters, navigating the shark-infested waters of the Hollywood system can be a daunting task. You never know what the producer or studio is looking for. How do you pitch your story properly? So many questions. I hope today's guest can help guide you a bit through those waters.Scott Myers has been a professional Hollywood screenwriter for over 30 years. Since selling his spec script K-9 in 1987, Scott has written 30 projects for every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His film writing credits include K-9 starring Jim Belushi, Alaska starring Vincent Kartheiser, and Trojan War starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.From 2002–2010, Scott was an executive producer at Trailblazer Studios, a television production company. In 2002, he began teaching screenwriting in his spare time. He won the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005 and for eight years taught in the Writing for Screen and Stage program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.He has hosted Go Into The Story, an amazing screenwriting website, since its launch May 16, 2008, and is partnered with the Black List as its official screenwriting blog.Scott breaks down the Hollywood system, talks about story and structure and just tells it how it really is in the business. Enjoy my conversation with Scott Myers.

For screenwriters, navigating the shark-infested waters of the Hollywood system can be a daunting task. You never know what the producer or studio is looking for. How do you pitch your story properly? So many questions. I hope today's guest can help guide you a bit through those waters.Scott Myers has been a professional Hollywood screenwriter for over 30 years. Since selling his spec script K-9 in 1987, Scott has written 30 projects for every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His film writing credits include K-9 starring Jim Belushi, Alaska starring Vincent Kartheiser, and Trojan War starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.From 2002–2010, Scott was an executive producer at Trailblazer Studios, a television production company. In 2002, he began teaching screenwriting in his spare time. He won the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005 and for eight years taught in the Writing for Screen and Stage program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.He has hosted Go Into The Story, an amazing screenwriting website, since its launch May 16, 2008, and is partnered with the Black List as its official screenwriting blog.Scott breaks down the Hollywood system, talks about story and structure and just tells it how it really is in the business. Enjoy my conversation with Scott Myers.

CORRECTION: I referenced a letter written by a Worthington city council member named Scott Myers. In doing so I incorrectly referred to him as the mayor. I am an idiot, please ignore me. It's bicycle safety month in the US, so strap on your helmets kids. A new shared bike startup comes to Columbus, with an interesting business model: You can leave your bikes anywhere when you are done with them, no dock needed! I'm sure this can't have any unintended consequences. In local news, Worthington heard quite an interesting letter proposal regarding gun control that one councilman would send to send to his state representitives, Columbus is looking to detect gunfire automatically, and the state of Ohio finds the letters AF very offensive for some reason.

Students have a variety of motives for communicating with their instructors over the course of a semester or term. In this episode, Dr. Scott Myers from West Virginia University discusses a recent study he published in the journal, Communication Education, titled, “A longitudinal analysis of students’ motives for communicating with their instructors.” Dr. Myers research observes that, in general, students’ motives surrounding the need for information decreases as a semester progresses, but that their motives for relational communication increases.

How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott MeyersFor screenwriters, navigating the shark-infested waters of the Hollywood system can be a daunting task. You never know what the producer or studio is looking for. How do you pitch your story properly? So many questions. I hope today's guest can help guide you a bit through those waters.Scott Meyers has been a professional Hollywood screenwriter for over 30 years. Since selling his spec script K-9 in 1987, Scott has written 30 projects for every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His film writing credits include K-9 starring Jim Belushi, Alaska starring Vincent Kartheiser, and Trojan War starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.From 2002–2010, Scott was an executive producer at Trailblazer Studios, a television production company. In 2002, he began teaching screenwriting in his spare time. He won the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005 and for eight years taught in the Writing for Screen and Stage program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.He has hosted Go Into The Story, an amazing screenwriting website, since its launch May 16, 2008, and is partnered with the Black List as its official screenwriting blog.Scott breaks down the Hollywood system, talks about story and structure and just tells it how it really is in the business. Enjoy my conversation with Scott Meyers. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEGo Into the StoryScott Meyer- FacebookScott Meyer - TwitterBuy This is Meg on iTunesDOWNLOAD - The Coen Brothers ScreenplaysDOWNLOAD - Chris Nolan ScreenplaysDOWNLOAD - Quentin Tarantino ScreenplaysDOWNLOAD - TV Script for 2016-2017 SeasonSPONSORSVideoBlocks.com - (IFH Discount SAVE $50)Martin Scorsese Teaches Film Directing MasterclassFREE Movie Trailer Editing CourseHollywood Film & Television Directing Masterclass (EXCLUSIVE 50% OFF)Directing Actors Master Course – (30% OFF – CODE: HUSTLE)Get Your Film on Netflix, Hulu & Amazon & Keep 100% of the Revenue - DistribberHollywood Camera Work: Mastering High-End Blocking and Staging (30% OFF – CODE: HUSTLE)KILLER RESOURCES!!!IFH Masters Circle Filmmaking CommunityIFH's Online Film SchoolSix Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE!To share your thoughts:Leave a note in the comment section below.Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.To help the show:Leave an honest review on

Our guest is Scott Myers, CEO and Chairman of Good Place Holdings. Scott has worked since 1982 at the family business, founded in 1965, in roles from entry level lab technician to CEO and Board Chair. He led the formation of Good Place Holdings, a C Corporation with no owners, as a succession strategy to maintain the company’s biblically-derived leadership culture, and as a platform to develop community businesses. Married to Gina Burk with two daughters and one granddaughter, the family enjoys running, cycling, photography and travel. Good Place Holdings as Agent of Community Benefit The top level aims of Good Place Holdings’ (GPH), which we call our Charter - 1) to be economically regenerative organization that 2) gives opportunity and encouragement to members of the organization to live up to their full potential, and 3) builds Good Places in the communities where we work - are accomplished through our leadership culture, embodied in the 10 Areas of Stewarding a Good Place Organization. To date our involvement in community benefit has mostly been in helping non-profits adopt these three aims and the Areas of stewarding their organizations. While the majority of GPH customers are part of the Fortune 500 economy, we have recently been building a base to support involvement in our local community economy in ways that support the three aims of our Charter.

Father/son duo Steve and Scott Myers talk about the stages of starting a business—especially early on—and their own experiences.

It's Tuesday and... Asaf Ronen is our guest! Asaf Ronen is the author of Directing Improv: Show the Way By Getting Out of the Way and has taught improvisation in Canada, Great Britain, Norway and over half of The United States. Asaf was a producer on TRUST US, THIS IS ALL MADE UP, a documentary on legendary improvisers TJ & Dave that premiered at Austin's South by Southwest Festival in 2009 and helped develop the improvised film Days of Delusion with director Scott Myers. His performance work has included ComedySportz, TheatreSports, touring with Imp. (a silent improv duo) and Confidence Men (improvised Mamet plays) and more. He has taught throughout NYC's public school system as a resident artist through LEAP and New Horizons and as part of Weist-Barron's ACTeen. In 2000, Asaf worked with Cirque du Soleil as a scout for improvisational talent. He currently resides in Austin where he is the Education Director of The Institution Theater and Education Director for the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival.

Mike Bierman is an attorney turned 45x award winning screenwriter, and the founder of the popular Facebook group, Screenwriters Who Can Actually Write.Pre Show Notes-- Why Hollywood as We Know It Is Already Over - an article by Vanity Fair about the future of Hollywood-- This episode brought to you by Slash Cards - The Horror Movie Trivia Card Game Show Notes(please use the links provided as they help the podcast out when you buy through them. Thank you.)The Three Screenwriting Books Mike recommends:-- The Screenwriters Bible by David Trottier-- 21st Century Screenplay - Linda Arson-- Your Cut To is Showing by T.J. Alex Best Picture Nominees-- Hell or High Water-- Fences-- Arrival  Screenwriting Resources-- Screenwriting U - Named "#1 Choice for Screenwriting Classes" by InkTip.com, and listed #1 in "Top 9 Screenwriting Courses" on the Net by Script Magazine.-- Scott Myers - Screenwriter (K-9, Alaska, Trojan War); Assistant Professor DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts; GoIntoTheStory, screenwriting blog of the Black List.-- Screenwriting Master Class - Screenwriting Classes from Scott Myers and Tom Benedek-- Go Into The Story - Premier online learning resource with Tom Benedek and Scott Myers Misc-- Gadsby - A novel written without using the letter "E" ContactMike Bierman-- Facebook-- Screenwriters Who Can Actually Write Facebook Group Dave Bullis— Official Site— Youtube— Twitter— Instagram— Facebook  Support the Podcast1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Buy on Amazon.com using my affiliate link Subscribe to the Podcast— Podbean — iTunes — Stitcher— Google Play Podcasts

This east coast native taught himself to successfully fish the Louisiana marsh. Listen in to this kayak fishing podcast and learn how Scott Myers went from zero to hero in inshore fishing! Kayak Fishing Podcast Scott Myers is originally from Virginia, born and raised. He never fished much during his childhood but was always active […] The post E28 – Scott Myers: East Coast Transplant Fishes Smarter – Kayak Fishing Podcast appeared first on Louisiana Fishing Blog.

Scott Myers has written nearly 30 projects for every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His film writing credits include K-9 starring Jim Belushi, Alaska starring Vincent Kartheisher, and Trojan War starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. In 2002, he began teaching screenwriting in his spare time. He won the UCLA Extension Writers' Program Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005 and currently teaches at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. From 2002-2010, Scott was an executive producer at Trailblazer Studios, a television production company. He is co-founder of Screenwriting Master Class, a unique online resource for writers. Scott is a member of the Writers' Guild of America, west, and a graduate of the University of Virginia and Yale University Divinity School.Contact ScottOfficial SiteScreenwriting Master Class TwitterIMDBContact DaveOfficial SiteTwitterFacebook 

Screenwriter Scott Myers, whose credits include “K-9,” “Alaska,” and “Trojan War,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his love of movies, his brief stand-up comedy career, and how he got his start in screenwriting.  

What's the perfect zombie-killing weapon? We settle the question with writer/director Joel Morgan, who may or may not be opening a crowbar store in the near future. And if one Apocalypse isn't enough, we've got another in the form of comments made by Steven Spielberg about the inevitable "meltdown" of the Hollywood studio system. Geoff and I get our hands dirty with that one before appreciating and responding to this screenwriting post by Scott Myers at Go Into the Story. Grab your crowbar and prepare yourself. For more from us on a daily basis, follow Joel Morgan (@joelmorgan23), the show (@brokenprojector), Geoff (@drgmlatulippe) and Scott (@scottmbeggs) on the Twitter. And, as always, we welcome your feedback.

In today's episode, I have an interview with fellow knitter and seamstress extraordinaire Miso Crafty Knits.  “In the Kitchen” brings you a bunless burger recipe.  And I'll share my newfound respect for the Dowsing Rod, in “The Pagan Corner”.Shownotes: Intro:- Twisted River Clayworks (Etsy seller)- Chocolate Zucchini loaf/cupcakes (at AllRecipes.com) - Go Into The Story (screenwriting site), with Scott MyersThe Knitter's Needles:- Miso Crafty Knits (Esty seller)- Sundara Yarns- The Plucky Knitter- Squoosh Fiber ArtsIn the Kitchen: - Bunless Burger recipe (at my personal blog)The Pagan Corner:- Doswing Rods- PendelumsMusic:- 3 Blind Mice, "Emily has Compassion Fatigue"- Caladonix, "The Water is Wide"To win the craft project bag and yarn below, please leave a comment with a name/contact info (Ravelry ID is often best) in the shownotes.The project bag by Miso Crafty Knits:Shot of the inside with yarn:Label:Yarn choices for giveaway - left to right - The Plucky Knitter "Grand Central Station" (semi-solid shades of light and dark wheat gold), Squoosh "Bluebird" (medium-pale smokey demin blue), Sundara Yarn "End of Day" (deep orange with undertones of egg yolk yellow).Deadline for contest is March 31st, 2012, 9pm Pacific, 12 midnight Eastern.

Scott Myers AC8DE exhibit chair person for the Dayton Hamvention 2010