Go beyond the hype and headlines. Hear stories from real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.
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Self Storage Automation Podcasts
Welcome to Self Storage Insights, the show where we bring you insights and tips from successful self storage property owners. If you own or manage a self storage property, this podcast is for you!
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Welcome to Students of Storage — the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the self-storage industry. This isn’t your typical business banter — it’s raw, real, and packed with insights from the movers and shakers who’ve built empires behind the roll-up doors. Join us as we sit down with CEOs, owners, and top third-party operators to dive deep into the wins, losses, and lessons that come with building lasting success in storage. From solving industry puzzles to revealing the strategies that ...
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Join us for our brand new show, The Self Storage Lab–a new podcast deconstructing how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape and how it might impact your business. In the age of hyper-informed, store-anywhere customers, your business needs to be always on, data-driven, and customer-centered. Whether you’re a thousand location operator or looking to get into self storage with your first property, nerd out with us as we help you decide what’s best for your business. trys ...
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What if you could finally escape the grind, quit your job, and build real wealth? Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self-storage business that creates real freedom. Imagine waking up knowing you're in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours. That's what Storage Wins is all about. If you're tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-ste ...
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I speak to the most pressing issues of our time through a lense of both science and metaphysics and show how changing our thinking truly can bring hope back to the world. Subjects include: earth sheltered homes, aquaponics, renewable energy, gravity batteries, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, full self driving, technological disruption, climate change, carbon sequestration, social disruption, deep adaptation, politics, ethics, karma, and possible futures ...
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Real Estate Investing Podcast designed to help experienced real estate investors make & keep more money. The REI Diamonds Show is a loose discussion between Dan & expert guests focused on strategies for avoiding risk & generating profits. Many of the guests generate more than $1 Million in profit per year-investing in real estate.
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Remove the guesswork from real estate investing and establish a clear path for consistent returns. Here, building wealth is straightforward and fun.Discover how commercial real estate investors from all over the world got where they are today, how you too can generate truly passive, tax-efficient income, and confidently invest in real estate, even in the face of risks and unknowns.Real estate has made more people wealthy than any other form of investment. However, it can come with a steep le ...
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Payments That Pay Back: Card Migrations, Dual Pricing & Automation for Self-Storage
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25:53In this episode of the Self Storage Insight Podcast, James Shepherd unpacks the self-storage payment playbook with Full Stack Payments CEO Jonathan Shirey. They cover the full journey: card migrations, dual pricing vs. surcharge (and why dual pricing wins), and driving electronic payments (card/ACH) to lift NOI and valuation.…
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EP34: The Financing Mistake That's Costing You Storage Deals Right Now
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28:50Think you need thousands of dollars in your own pocket to buy a storage facility? Many investors pass on deals because they assume they can't afford them. The truth is, the right financing strategy can make almost any deal possible. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down how to fund storage deals without using your own cash. He covers SBA loans, s…
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Building a Storage Empire: The 27-Facility Blueprint
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25:00James Shepherd sits down with Don Tyree, Founder of Family Heirloom Storage, to uncover how he’s built a 27-property, 4,000-unit portfolio through smart acquisitions and hands-on management. Hear how Don blends real estate investing with operational excellence—and why his family-first philosophy drives long-term tenant loyalty and steady returns.…
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EP33: How I Funded Every Storage Deal Without Using My Own Money
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27:31Think you need your own money to buy a storage facility? Think again. In this episode, I'm sharing how I've funded every single one of my storage deals without ever using a dime of my own cash. Whether you're new to the game or ready to scale, this episode gives you the exact financing strategies, mindset shifts, and practical steps to start taking…
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EP32: You're Spending 95% of Your Time on $hit That Won't Get You a Deal
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24:04Are you grinding every day but still not getting any closer to your next storage deal? Most investors don't fail because they're lazy, they fail because they spend their time on the wrong things. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down the exact busy work that keeps new and experienced investors stuck, and the surprisingly simple actions that actua…
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EP31: The Hidden Cash Machine Inside Every Storage Deal (That Most Investors Miss)
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23:47What if I told you there's a way to make serious money in storage investing before you ever own a facility? In this episode, Alex is pulling back the curtain on what he calls the "hidden cash machine" inside almost every good storage deal—an overlooked opportunity most investors completely miss. Alex will walk you through exactly how he generated s…
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Finding the Middle of Intuition, Data, and Better Decisions with nodaFi's Jessie Lamb
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1:05:46Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today’s technology driven landscape and what it means for the future of the industry. This episode’s guest is Jessie Lamb, VP of Self Storage at and one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of people, operations, and technology. Jessie’s …
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EP30: The Secret Behind His Success (And How You Can Model It) with Leon Barnes
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46:13What if the secret to massive success in self-storage, and in life, has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with heart? In this episode, Alex sits down with Leon Barnes, one of the most connected and respected leaders in real estate, to unpack the mindset, habits, and heart that fueled his incredible journey, from leaving corporate Ame…
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In Episode 101 of the Self Storage Insight Podcast, James Shepherd breaks down six data points that could redefine your facility's performance in 2026. Tune in to also catch insights into CCStorage's new 2026 feature build: designed to help operators monitor and maximize these metrics.By Ben Shirey
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How AI helps the McLaren F1 Team make every second count
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38:00The world record for fastest pit stop—a mere 1.8 seconds—was set by the McLaren F1 Team at the Qatar Grand Prix in 2023. It’s an incredible feat of speed and choreography; a pit stop that fast can’t happen without a team of people operating at peak human performance. But as Dan Keyworth explains, AI plays a crucial role, too. As the Director of Bus…
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Taking the Guesswork Out Of Marketing: Data, Partnerships, and Performance with Gabe Thayn
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45:22Gabe Thayn, Co-Founder of Marketing.Storage, joins Matt Engfer to share how data, transparency, and true partnership—not vendor relationships—drive marketing success for self-storage operators. With nearly 20 years of experience leading digital marketing at companies like Extra Space Storage and Adigma, Gabe has helped shape how the industry approa…
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EP29: Stop Saying You're Too Broke or Too Busy to Start Storage Investing
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18:48Have you ever told yourself that you cannot start investing in storage because you lack money or time? That belief might be holding you back more than your actual situation. In this episode, Alex Pardo challenges those excuses and shows how you can start building wealth in self storage no matter where you are right now. In this episode of Storage W…
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EP28: How to Know If a Storage Deal Actually Makes Sense Before You Commit
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27:06Ever found a storage deal that looks perfect on paper but you cannot tell if it truly works? Many deals fail between interest and action. The key is not luck or timing but clarity, confidence, and preparation. So how do you know if a deal is worth it? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo walks you through the complete Storage Wins Execution …
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Full Circle: 100 Episodes of Self Storage Insight
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20:39James Shepherd & Ben Shirey go full circle: looking back at the podcast’s beginnings, celebrating milestones, and exploring how data, automation, and relationships keep the storage industry moving forward.By Ben Shirey
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EP27: Why Fast Investors Win Deals While You're Still Thinking About It
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21:51Ever lost a deal because someone else moved faster? In storage investing, speed isn't about luck, it's about readiness. The best investors don't hesitate when opportunity knocks. They act with confidence, clarity, and preparation. So what's slowing you down? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo reveals how "speed to lead" separates winning i…
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EP26: I Thought Wholesaling Was Freedom - Then I Discovered Storage Investing with Kate Porfilio
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38:20What if the freedom you've been chasing in real estate is actually just another job in disguise? That's exactly what happened to Kate Porfilio. After years of running a marketing agency and trying wholesaling, she realized she was still stuck on the hamster wheel, trading time for money and missing the life she wanted to build. In this episode, Ale…
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This poet discovered AI and fell back in love with his creative career
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41:24Iain Thomas is a poet, author, and the Chief Innovation Officer at Sounds Fun—an advertising and creative agency that he co-founded with the belief that human creativity could be enhanced, rather than diminished, with the help of AI. It’s a realization that actually began to dawn on Iain a few years prior, after his mother died. He wasn’t sure how …
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EP25: The Massive Deals You're Missing Out On Because Your Criteria Is Too Strict
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19:33What if the deal that could change your entire storage investing journey isn't even on your radar right now? Too many investors cling so tightly to their buy box that they end up missing incredible opportunities. The truth is, the buy box should guide your focus — not fence you in. Growth happens when you stay open, ask better questions, and take i…
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Large Group Short Term Rental Investment With Andrew Llewellyn
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47:30Host Dan Breslin and Andrew Llewellyn discuss the unique and profitable real estate strategy of converting distressed, non-liquid commercial office buildings into highly liquid, cash-flowing residential-style boutique hotels designed for large group short term rentals. Llewellyn's model works by acquiring property for the value of the "dirt" and tr…
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EP24: Seven-Figure Storage Deal in 31 Days (The Faith-Driven Strategy Behind It)
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17:45What if your next storage deal wasn't just about profit, but purpose? In this episode, Alex Pardo shares the incredible story of how one of his students landed a seven-figure storage facility in just 31 days. But here's the twist: the deal itself isn't the real story. What made this moment truly powerful was the faith, connection, and purpose behin…
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Scaling Smart: Lessons from Multifamily to Multi-Location Self Storage
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26:22James Shepherd chats with investor Brandon Michael of Greater Good Investments about how he went from buying his first facility to managing six—and developing another. They cover real lessons on financing, operations, marketing, and the importance of automation in growing a successful self storage business.…
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Building Soldiers, Not Staff: Culture and Growth at The Storage Mall with Frank Certo
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51:22Frank Certo, COO of The Storage Mall, shares how leadership, consistency, and culture drive performance across one of the fastest-growing third-party management companies in self-storage. From hockey coach to sales trainer to operations leader, Frank brings decades of experience building high-performing teams that think like owners. He discusses th…
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EP23: The Decision That Scared Me $hitless (And Why I Did It Anyway)
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17:01Have you ever been asked to do something that scared you, but you knew saying yes could change everything? Fear can hold you back from growing, but real progress starts when you take the leap, especially when you don't feel ready. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo shares a personal story about the invitation that scared him to his core be…
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Build-To-Rent Development With Natalie Cloutier
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53:08Host Dan Breslin and Natalie Cloutier discuss her unique Build, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat (BRRRR 2.0) strategy for real estate investing. Leveraging her architectural technology background, Natalie Cloutier explains how she scaled a portfolio of high-quality, dense, small multi-family new builds, starting with zero capital. The conversation detai…
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The Art of Staying Customer-Obsessed with Tommy Nguyen
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1:13:53Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape—and what it means for the future of the industry. This episode’s guest is Tommy Nguyen, co-founder and COO of StoragePug—a company that started with one family-owned facility and evolved into one of the most beloved t…
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EP22: The Truth About Creative Finance in Self-Storage (What Nobody Tells You) with Joe and Jenn Dellefave
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40:45Everyone's talking about creative finance and seller financing lately, but does any of it actually work in self-storage? In this episode, Alex sits down with Joe and Jenn Dellefave, two experts who live and breathe creative finance, to get the raw, unfiltered truth about what works, and what doesn't. If you've ever wondered whether sellers really s…
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