Best Tommy Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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The Art of Staying Customer-Obsessed with Tommy Nguyen 1:13:53

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Welcome 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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Stranger Things & the DC Universe? We welcome Actor, SHERMAN AUGUSTUS & Producer of Horror Films GEORGE LEE 54:42

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** fyi - if you watch on our YouTube channel OG YOLK Generasian Next, drink your beverage every time you see George pick up his water cup, it’s alot! LOL OG YOLK presents double headers - SHERMAN AUGUSTUS, actor/producer at Marengo House of (musician/martial artist/former NFL player) soon to be released in theaters - Stranger Things Season 4/5. And…

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369. Vanessa Nguyen 1:06:42

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Vanessa Nguyen is a creative strategist that produces content creation, social media campaigns, UGC videos as well as photos and videos to make your mouth water because she specializes in the food and beverage space. You may have seen Vanessa on Twitter / X for her spicy tweets. I was surprised to meet Vanessa IRL at the Libi Project, because I'm a…

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368. Los Mayers - Danger Testing 1:02:58

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Los Mayers is an engineer that has gone viral for his app stunts in NYC. I'm talking about the performative male but with a twist, making apps that pertain to culture like Labubu hanging out on your phone. Now he's gone viral for creating Vandalize Friend, a virtual version of the infamous Friend.com ads that you currently see in the NYC subway wit…

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2025 Storage Legal Update with Joe Doherty 1:14:40

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In this rebroadcast of our live webinar, attorney Joe Doherty joins Melissa Huff and Tommy Nguyen to unpack the most pressing legal topics facing self storage owners and operators in 2025. From website privacy lawsuits and predatory ADA claims to evolving lien laws and tenant disputes, this session is packed with practical legal insight. You'll lea…

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Supernatural & Superhero, Scientist, Superhost Actor OSRIC CHAU breaks into Christmas Movies! 57:45

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Actor/Voice Actor/EP/Producer OSRIC CHAU from the film Worth the Wait, horror Superhost, Hallmark Christmas series Holidazed etc, and CW's The Flash series, Green Arrow, DC's Legends of Tomorrow series was made for the Ryan Choi character in the Flash.Canadian actor, best known for his role as Kevin Tran in the CW series Supernatural, and Vogel in …

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The Paper Tigers film Director QUOC BAO TRAN With OG YOLK Editor Alex Luu & What The Risks Are To Make Films! 1:08:33

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OG YOLK Podcast presents QUOC BAO TRAN, Director of The Paper Tigers movie, Bookie short and his website http://pov-films.com where you can see more of his short film work. Bao discusses the challenges of indie budget action filmmaking, the risks he took and the inspiration he received from his mentor Corey Yuen, Hong Kong action filmmaker. @_tranq…

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367. Matt Schonfeld - Not 97 1:00:14

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Matt Schonfeld is a Creative Producer, Marketing Strategist, Artist Manager, Brand Builder, Photographer, Director, and the founder of Not 97. Not 97 is an independent music discovery platform that has partnered with Noah, Only NY, worked with music labels such as Def Jam and RCA, and featured artists such as SiR and our recent favorite artist, Hal…

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Self Storage State Associations 101 - and Updates From Lighthouse 26:40

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In this special episode, Melissa and Josh reflect on a big moment: being featured on the cover of Modern Storage Media's October issue! 🎉 They share what it means to be recognized and the exciting shifts happening behind the scenes at Lighthouse Storage Solutions. Melissa opens up about her recent transition away from managing a state association t…

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366. Peter Lee 1:01:42

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Peter Lee is a Korean creator focusing on cooking. Peter has made all of our favorite dishes but not limited to Katsu Sando, Kalbi Bahn Mi, Gochujang Lobster Pasta, Japchae, Korean steamed egg. Are you hungry yet? Head over to peterwjleee.com for recipes for more selections. You would think the food stops there but Peter has a Cat named Yuzu. Brain…

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365. James Corrigan 1:11:48

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James Corrigan is a composer and visual merchandising director. James has a new album called 'Snake Charmer' coming out on Pearsoll Peak Recordings. James scores for films and commercials as well as collaborated with Tremaine Emory's 'Denim Tears.' James is one of my first friends in NYC when Greenpoint, Brooklyn was Greenpoint and one of the first…

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Who Are Your Customers? 35:57

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Do you really know who's renting your storage units? In this episode, Josh and Melissa Huff dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of effective self-storage marketing: creating clear, specific buyer personas. Understanding your customers is the first step to attracting more of them—and retaining them longer. We break down how to analyze your …

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Choosing the Right Management Fit with Brad North 1:07:34

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Whether you're a hands-on owner-operator or a passive investor looking to scale, finding the right management style can make or break your self-storage success. In this episode, guest host Brad North walks us through the various management setups—from on-site managers and remote tech-driven operations to hybrid and hub-and-spoke models. We explore …

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Actor FRANCIS JUE, Workshopped Himself To 2 Tony Awards! 1:07:31

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FRANCIS JUE is an American actor and singer known for his work in theatre, film, and television, particularly for his 2025 Tony Award-winning performance in DAVID HENRY HWANG's play Yellow Face. Jue first appeared in New York in 1984. His Broadway credits include M. Butterfly and Pacific Overtures, and his extensive stage career encompasses regiona…

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364. Tina Snow Le 55:47

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Tina Snow Le is a Vietnamese-American graphic designer and music selector based in Brooklyn, NY. Her artistic practice is rooted in self-evolution, exploring themes of vulnerability, spirituality, and community. I met Tina at forecast, a concept space in Brooklyn that explores utility and design through a curated mix of independent brands where I w…

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Auditing Your Self Storage Facility 45:16

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None of us would go a year between oil changes for our cars. I can't even go 6 months without descaling my Keurig. But how long has it been since you did a tune-up of your self storage facility? The word "Audit" has gotten a bad wrap over the years, but it is one of the most essential things you can do to ensure your facility runs smoothly and avoi…

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363. Shirley Lim & Tommy Lam - Enoki 1:09:10

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Shirley Lim and Tommy Lam are the founders of Enoki, a specialty grocery store focused on Asian Pantry & Foraged Goods in the Catskills. Yes Enoki is a mushroom but the shop is named after their kid and finding that out for the first time was magical. Ever since Enoki opened their doors in Catskill then moving to Saugerties, Wear Many Hats has been…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Genius Designer Creates New Legendary Toy, ANCIENTZ, Welcome HOWARD CHANG! 37:40

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Howard “Quiggly” Chang is a celebrated artist behind the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. Through a vision and inspiration after a life changing event, he creates Ancientz Collectible Art "toy". Howard reflects on his journey of combining faith and creativity. This line continues Howard’s legacy of designing unforgettable heroes, now i…

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Ad Legend BILL IMADA & His 35 Year Legacy of Making Companies Look Good 37:21

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For season 2 of OG YOLK, we welcome AAF's Advertising Hall of Fame Inductee and most humble person, BILL IMADA is founder, chairman and chief connectivity officer of IW Group, a minority-‐ owned and operated advertising, marketing and communications agency focusing on the growing multicultural markets. OG YOLK Generasian Next, hosted by Actor/Write…

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Faraz Hemani: From Big Tech to Self Storage 50:13

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Summary In this conversation, Faraz Hemani shares his journey from a successful career in big tech to becoming a self-storage entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges and motivations behind his leap into entrepreneurship, the importance of understanding risk, and how his upbringing shaped his views on money and investment. Faraz elaborates on his …

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Remembering the Fallen - Never forget 9/11 - Never Forget Charlie Kirk 17:16

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Another generational event has happened, and it's worth taking a break from self storage to talk about. The events of yesterday, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, remind us of the last great generational tragedy from 24 years ago today. In both cases, evil individuals plotted and carried out deadly killings against people and ideals they disagreed…

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362. Sophie Chen - Off-Menu Magazine 1:03:58

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Sophie Chen is the founder and editor of Off-Menu Magazine, a community-driven magazine and creative studio exploring the world of food & drink. You can find Off-Menu all over the world where they collaborate with independent bookstores, galleries, and creative spaces celebrating thoughtful narratives and curated art. Addition to being Editor-in-Ch…

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Getting a Self Storage Education (Even If You Missed the SSA Show) 38:06

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If you're like us, you didn't make it out to Vegas this year for the Self Storage Association 50th Anniversary Conference. But don't despair! We have tons of other ways to find the education, networking, and vendor updates you need to keep your business competitive. Whether it's in-person events, virtual webinars, podcasts, or papers, we share all …

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Filipina Emerging Costumer- LANI LOLONG, From A Small Village vs. American Life 29:39

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gUtvqjSmitzhkzOUrgpXy?si=ocF4HuPERxSNoDXDPr8VzA We welcome LANI LOLONG, an emerging Costumer and Immigrant that built her life from a past traveling from her small village to her American life. She was able to bring herself over and working with a Filipino family. Afterward, Lani continued to survive on her own to …

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361. Lindsay Fiegleman 1:11:14

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Lindsay Fiegleman is an executive director of merchandising and I have always known Lindsay to be talented in fashion while knowing the latest trends, her care for design, and always curating and creating. I've known Lindsay from our Philly days where it feels like a lifetime ago and she was running her own brand as well as working corporate. Was L…

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Disaster Prep & Recovery with Kevin Leebrick and Scott McLaughlin 1:10:54

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Today we focus on something every self storage operator hopes they never have to face—but absolutely need to be ready for: disasters. When the worst happens, every decision matters. Kevin Leebrick and Scott McLaughlin join Tommy and Melissa to share real stories from their own crisis experiences—fires, floods, and more—and the lessons they've learn…

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What is a Sansei Rocker? Ck Out HARRY MANAKA: Musician & Author of Chronicles of a Sansei Rocker During the 60s, A Time of Innocence & Turmoil 1:33:55

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The Sansei Rocker HARRY MANAKA is a retired former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) executive now living in Washington State. Prior to beginning his career with the IRS, Harry played in several bands during what he refers to as the Sansei Dance Party era. Sansei is Japanese for Third Generation. Harry and his wife, the former Christine Kuroda, also o…

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360. John Liu - KiuKiu 1:05:46

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John Liu is the founder of KiuKiu, a mochi pancake and waffle mix celebrating nostalgic Asian flavors such as black sesame, ube, and pandan coconut. John says he's living his dream, believing in the power of bringing the chewy KiuKiu textures he loved growing up in Taiwan to more people in the US. John talks about celebrating his milestones while b…

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359. Emily Losier - Emily Makes Coffee 1:08:32

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Emily Losier goes by Emily Makes Coffee. Emily has been putting out coffee content ever since she's been working at the coffee shop on weekends and left her corporate job, congrats! Emily talks about the bitterness and sourness of espresso, cafe etiquette, social battery, dropping barista bars like latte art is a scam. Probably dehydrated. Please w…

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Legal Landmines: ADA, Arbitration, & Antitrust in Self Storage - Legal Chat Episode 6 with Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker 42:30

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As the self storage industry moves further online, legal risks are evolving fast. In this Legal Chat episode, Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker break down the biggest legal challenges operators face today—and how to prepare for them. Key topics include: Website accessibility & ADA lawsuits Deceptive Trade Practices and Drip Pricing Mandatory arbitrati…

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358. Brady Keehn & Melissa Scaduto - Sextile 1:01:33

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Sextile is a band based in Los Angeles that consists of Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto. Sextile came off a tour with Molchat Doma, making custom jerseys with friend and guest of the show, Full Kit, and put out a video for "Women Respond to Bass" filmed in Japan. Out now is their record "yes, please" on Sacred Bones that followed "Push" both record…

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Everyday Uses for AI in Self Storage with Jennifer Barroqueiro 57:14

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AI is everywhere in the self storage world—but how can operators actually use it day-to-day? In this episode, Jennifer Barroqueiro from All-Purpose Storage joins Josh and Melissa Huff to share real, practical ways managers and owners can leverage AI to save time, improve communication, and boost efficiency. We discuss: How AI can streamline emails,…

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357. Kiki Couchman - Sourmilk 56:29

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Kiki Couchman is a rising dairy disrupter and co-founder of Sourmilk, a probiotic yogurt designed for your gut. Wear Many Hats met the Sourmilk girls when they were formerly Beny at Mellow NYC doing a yogurt pop up with friends Psyche Organic and Nourish Studio. They're everywhere! Catch them on a CitiBike to their pick up locations in NYC. We've b…

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356. Carli Gordon - The Libi Project 58:27

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Carli Gordon is the founder of The Libi Project a culinary-driven event production and design, uplifting the early-stage culinary (& culinary-adjacent) entrepreneur. I met Carli during Culinary Industry Nights, where The Libi Project brings together over 170 food and beverage professionals and more than 20 culinary brands. The Libi Project also pro…

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Future-Proofing with Upgrades & Expansions: with Nigel Kreft 1:10:41

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Is your self storage facility ready for the future—or falling behind? In this episode, Nigel Kreft from Elevate Structures joins Tommy Nguyen and Melissa Huff to talk about how to keep your property competitive, profitable, and positioned for growth through the right upgrades and expansions. We discuss: When and why to upgrade or expand (from occup…

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Icon MARGARET CHO: Representing Asian Americans Through Humor, Song & Activism, Our Cover 1st Model 59:27

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We proudly announce the release of its latest episode featuring the trailblazing comedian, actress, singer and activist Margaret Cho. In this engaging and unfiltered interview, Cho opens up about her decades-long career in comedy and entertainment, her role in shaping Asian American representation, and her thoughts on current issues impacting AANHP…

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Director JEROME YOO’s Mongrels Eats Up The Film Festival Circuit 45:16

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OG YOLK GenerAsian Next presents acclaimed Director JEROME YOO, a Seoul-born filmmaker based in Vancouver, B.C.. His films often explore complex themes of cultural identity, existentialism, and youthhood, blending surreal elements that blur the boundaries between dreams and reality. Growing up in Canada, there is a pulsating undercurrent in his wor…

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Incentivizing Your Managers 44:35

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Your facility manager isn't just an employee—they're running your multi-million-dollar business. Are you training, empowering, and compensating them to reflect that responsibility? In this episode, we cover: What NOT to incentivize (and why the wrong goals can hurt your bottom line) How to educate your manager (or yourself) so they fully understand…

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The Hidden Complexity of "Simple" Self Storage with Jackson Stevens from Sparebox Technologies 1:11:43

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Welcome 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 Jackson Stevens, co-founder and CEO of SpareBox Technologies. From classical musician to building one of the most operator-informed tech stacks…

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355. Jash Mehta - Pop & Bottle 56:02

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Jash Mehta is the co-founder of Pop & Bottle, a female founded, plant based latte brand that you may have seen at Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts and more. Even when I head down the street at my local Key Foods. The Pop & Bottle story begins with Jash and co-founder Blair Hardy – great friends who are coffee and wellness obsessed. They wondered why th…

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Working Actor BRUCE LOCKE: Mortal Kombat: Conquest, & Watch For Him on SIDESLIP Film & LIFE CYCLE 63 1:48:30

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Thank you to @bruce.locke for your time with Larry Tazuma. BRUCE LOCKE was originally not a martial artist and yet is known for some of the action characters he has portrayed. He has played alot of Asian roles. His fame began after his role in Robocop 3 and continued after portraying Shang Tsung in the Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series and …

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Run It Like You're Selling It 41:43

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Whether you plan to sell next year or in 20 years, one thing is certain: you won't own your self storage facility forever. So how do you ensure it's gaining—and retaining—value? In this episode, we explore what it means to steward your storage asset with the future in mind. We break down three key areas that directly impact your facility's long-ter…

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Social Media is Back! - How AI and META are Changing How People Find Self Storage 34:59

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How's your social media presence? Do you post once a month? Once a year? If your Facebook page or Instagram profile are low priorities, it might be time for a change. A HUGE update from META dropped today. Posts on social can now be indexed on Google. Plus, Google is launching AI Mode to go along with their traditional search. What does this mean f…

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354. Michael Jacobson - French Florist 55:47

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Michael Jacobson is the CEO of French Florist. Michael transformed his uncle's LA flower shop into a powerhouse that is now available nationwide. Wear Many Hats picked out their bouquet, Heavenly Colors, to go with the ambience of our studio and have gifted it to the ones that we love. Heavenly Colors is described as the most vivid hues seen only i…

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Making Tech Work For You with James Hatfield & Michael Brevdeh 1:27:30

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We sat down with James Hatfield from LiveSwitch and Michael Brevdeh from Cubby to unpack how self storage operators can make the most of their technology—whether you're working with what you already have or considering your next big upgrade. We dive into: The essential tech tools every facility should have in place The most underutilized features o…

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Beyond The Hype: Building Useful AI in Self Storage 53:28

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Welcome 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 is a throwback to the early days—with just Mason, Rodolfo, and Kyle at the mics. Together, they unpack where we really are in the AI timeline, why some bu…

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The Essential Signs For Your Facility 39:03

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Clear, intentional signage isn't just for looks—it can shape the entire customer experience, reduce confusion, and cut down on unnecessary phone calls. In this episode, we break down the essential signs every facility should have and why they matter. We cover: Why your main sign should be simple and brand-driven—no phone numbers required The one si…

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Foodies!! Ck out Restauranteur JUSTIN JOHNSON, the Brunch King of THE SERVING SPOON, Inglewood 1:03:07

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“REAL FOOD. REAL GOOD.” THE SERVING SPOON Founded by HAROLD SPARKS in 1983, The Serving Spoon provides excellent food that is not only “Love At First Bite,” but a place where customers feel like family. Today, the restaurant is an Inglewood institution led today by Harold's grandchildren, JUSTIN JOHNSON and JESSICA BANE! Justin was a Captain in the…

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How to Beat the Low Intro Rates 26:16

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One of the biggest questions we get asked is, "How can I compete with my competitor down the street who is offering the same unit as me but for 50% less?" Low intro rates are a strategy many large companies are using, but don't worry. You have options other than bottoming out your prices and losing money for the first several months of a rental. We…

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DIANA WENG: Actor/Networker/Jackie Chan’s Dialogue Coach 1:16:18

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@ogyolkpodcast, we welcome DIANA WENG, Actor/Dialogue Coach/Networker & dabbled in CD as well! By helping Directors get Actors she worked with or know, yet she still finds time to be creative in the artistic way through painting and drawing. Not to mention Scout Coordinator for her community! She talks as fast as I do! Please look, listen, and subs…