The self-storage industry for larger owners is much more in peril than what they claim, yet many investors fail to heed the warning signs. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review why most large U.S. operators are in big trouble and how to learn from their mistakes.

Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s, once described great managers as those who stay ahead of issues—not those who scramble to fix them after the fact. He called it “riding the wave”. That same principle applies in the self-storage industry. Success doesn’t hinge solely on reacting well under pressure—it comes from anticipating the next move before it’s needed.

In many self-storage loans today, there’s one major question for the borrower: “do you want a fixed rate or floating?”. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the good and bad of each option and how you can make your own decision based on your perception of the future.

America is filled with uncertainty, yet many storage owners have the mistaken idea that these challenges are quietly behind them. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review many of the headwinds the self - storage industry is facing and how to best position yourself to survive these shocks.