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Show Them the Money! Hire—and Keep—Quality Self-Storage Staff With Creative Yet Competitive Compensation

Show Them the Money! Hire—and Keep—Quality Self-Storage Staff With Creative Yet Competitive Compensation

Smart self-storage operators recognize that their most valuable asset isn’t their physical property, it’s the people who run it. With fierce competition for talent in today’s labor market, keeping your facility managers from jumping to the next opportunity requires strategic compensation. This article reveals how thoughtful pay structures, creative bonuses and meaningful benefits help owners find and retain quality team members who feel genuinely valued.

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Investor Insight: 5 Steps to Creating a Healthy a Self-Storage Deal Pipeline

To succeed in self-storage investing, you need to master the art of sourcing deals. It can be tricky to find the best ones, whether on-market or off. What’s the secret? Follow the five steps outlined by our author. They’ll help you unearth quality research, build industry relationships and bring value to the table, so you can find and close quality acquisitions.

Apr 5, 2026
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Attendees of this year’s ISS World Expo in Las Vegas, April 7-10, will enjoy a highly inspirational keynote address by Molly Bloom, author of the bestselling memoir “Molly’s Game.” In this interview, she provides a sneak peek into what she intends to share with the audience and how they can leverage the lessons of her story to create exceptional customer experiences.

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Still haven't registered for the ISS World Expo, April 7-10? Download our SHOW PLANNER to see exactly why this event deserves a place on your calendar! This PDF is your go-to guide, summarizing everything from educational offerings and networking to participating exhibitors and other show highlights.

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