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Hacking Self Storage

May 22, 2026

Happy Friday, Store Nation.

Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.

Today, I’m breaking down one of the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now: the rise of container self-storage.

We look at why container sites now make up a huge percentage of new openings, why attitudes towards container...


May 20, 2026

Good morning, Store Nation.

Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.

Today, I’m breaking down one of the most powerful statistics from the SSA annual report: how long customers actually stay in self-storage.

We look at why longer customer stays are transforming the industry, what it means for...


May 18, 2026

Happy Monday, Store Nation.  

Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.

Im your host, Dean Booty.

Today is our weekly figures episode, and I’m breaking down the latest numbers across all the sites, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue.  

I also talk about why Willerby and Mansfield are...


May 15, 2026

Happy Friday, Store Nation.

Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.

Today, I’m breaking down what’s really happening with self storage occupancy rates now that the COVID “bump” is behind us.

We look at why the market is returning to normal, why mature sites are still performing incredibly well, and why...


May 14, 2026

Good morning, Store Nation.

Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.

Today, I’m breaking down the business side of self storage and why business customers can be some of the most valuable customers you’ll ever get.

I share the biggest reason businesses use storage, how I landed some of my first...