Distance isn’t an excuse

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Tomorrow we start looking at the Container Self Storage Industry Report

Some really interesting data I wanna share with you guys

Lets dooo this ….

Here’s today’s newsletter …

• 5 Reservations

• 7 Move Ins

• 4 Move Outs

Lets … Do … This ….

Here's what's coming your way today 😎🎯

🤐 A Self Storage Tip - “Distance is the Excuse. The Right Setup is the Answer.“

🤝 3 Self Storage News Stories

🧐 Yesterday’s Figures For Each Facility

🥸 1 Meme of the Day

Self Storage Tip 💡 💰

In about two months, I'm opening a self storage site that's a 7-hour drive from my home.

And before you say it — yes, I know what you're thinking. 

"How on earth do you manage that?" 

But here's the thing, distance is not the problem most people think it is and once you get the right setup in place, it becomes almost irrelevant.

Let me explain.

In America, a self storage site is classed as "local" if you can reach it within a day's drive. 

Think about that for a second. 

That means by American standards, just about everywhere in the UK is local. 

Every single site. 

The whole country is within your reach.

So if distance isn't really the problem, what is?

It's not having the right systems and people in place before you open. That's it. That's the whole thing.

Here's exactly how I do it:

Get two handymen 

You need two, not one. If one is unavailable, you always have a backup. 

These are your eyes and hands on the ground when you can't be there.

Get a cleaner 

A clean, well-presented site keeps customers happy and reduces complaints. This is non-negotiable.

Get the right tech 

App-based access or smart padlocks do the job, 

monitored CCTV, 

pin code entry — the technology available today means you can run a site remotely without missing a beat.

Build your systems 

Document everything. 

How you handle enquiries, how you deal with issues, how you manage payments, etc., etc. 

When everything runs on a system, it doesn't need you physically present to work.

With these four things in place, it genuinely doesn't matter whether your site is 20 minutes away or 7 hours away. 

The day-to-day runs without you.

Distance is the excuse. The right setup is the answer.

PS. If you've been holding back from opening a site because of where it is, my free training will show you exactly how to build a self storage business that runs without you being there. 

Watch it here  https://www.mrselfstorage.com/self-storage-investing-academy

Or  if you're ready to take the next step, apply to join my program here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-XTpsyeNLjf_AVbbHxmQ2difx71vQ9NmCPaV-1_lSI/edit?usp=sharing

Industry News 🧐 …

• Space Station opens Stafford site

• The Big Yellow storage units. Everyday self-storage that targets UK urban renters

• New storage facility launches on Jackson Street in St Helens

The Fun Bit - My Business .... Bare Butt Naked! 😲🤫🤭

Yesterday’s Results -

Willerby (Hull) … My Big Site

• 1 Reservations

• 3 Move Ins

• 1 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• PLUS 125 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 1

Move Ins so far this week = 3

Clough Rd Figures ... The Automated Site

• 0 Reservations

• 0 Move Ins

• 2 Move outs

Month to Date -

• MINUS 155 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 0

Move Ins so far this week = 0

Beverley … My Baby (First Site)

• 0 Reservations

• 0 Move Ins

• 0 Move outs

Month to Date -

• MINUS 130 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 0

Move Ins so far this week = 0

Wrexham's Figures (Indoor) ... My First Acquisition

• 0 Reservation

• 2 Move Ins

• 1 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• PLUS 270 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 0

Move Ins so far this week = 2

Mansfield Figures

• 2 Reservation

• 2 Move Ins

• 0 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• PLUS 225 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 2

Move Ins so far this week = 2

Glasgow

• 1 Reservation

• 0 Move Ins

• 0 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• MINUS 320 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 1

Move Ins so far this week = 0

South Shields

• 1 Reservation

• 0 Move Ins

• 0 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• 0 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 1

Move Ins so far this week = 0

Meme / GIF of the day -  👀😂

Health and Fitness ... Move More = Live Longer - 🏋️‍♀️ 🏃

Weekly goals -

• Gym - 5 times

• Run - 15 miles

Results so far -

• Gym - 0

• Run - 0 Miles

Yesterday’s steps - 16,292

Loads of self storage love,

Dean ❤️ 🙃