Happy Friday, Store Nation!    

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I'm your host, Dean Booty.

Today, we’re diving back into the 2025 SSA Report, focusing on two big topics: Expenses and Staff Levels.  

We’ll break down how costs are shifting, why staff numbers are at their lowest ever, and what that means for you and the industry going forward.

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Good morning, Store Nation!    

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Today, we’re continuing our review of the 2025 SSA Report and taking a closer look at two more metrics: Churn Rates and Conversions

These two metrics reveal what’s really happening in the self storage industry.

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Good morning, Store Nation!    

Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.    

Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into the SSA 2025 industry report and sharing two key takeaways.  

We’re looking at the number of stores opened per operator, and unpacking affordability by comparing rental rates to disposable income across the UK.    

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Good morning, Store Nation!  

Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. 

Today, we are diving into the annual industry report and sharing two key takeaways each day so you do not have to wade through it all.  

We are kicking off with insights on rate per square foot and occupancy trends across the industry.  

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Happy Monday, Store Nation!  

Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  

I'm your host, Dean Booty.  

Today, we’re breaking down the weekly figures across all our sites: quotes, reservations, and move-ins.  

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Good morning, Store Nation!    

Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.    

Today, I’m sharing how I choose new storage locations. What I look for, what gives a site the edge, and why a clear USP matters.

Hope you take away some fresh insight from this episode.  

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Good morning, Store Nation!  

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a question every aspiring operator wants answered: How much does it really cost to open a self-storage facility?  

Whether you're considering your first site or just curious about the numbers behind the business, this one's for you.  

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Happy Monday, Store Nation!  

Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  

I'm your host, Dean Booty.  

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down our weekly figures across all sites.  

I’ll be sharing the latest numbers on quotes, reservations, and move-ins, along with key insights from our performance.  

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Good morning, Store Nation!  

Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  

Today, we’re talking about cash flow challenges in self-storage.  

I’ll walk you through the real numbers from my sites, including the costs of groundworks, rent deals, and the true price of opening a facility.  

It’s not all doom and gloom, but it’s definitely something you need to plan for if you’re considering getting into the industry.  

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Good morning, Store Nation!  

Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.  

Today, I’m breaking down exactly how much rent I pay at each of my sites.  

I’ll share the numbers, my leasehold strategy, and why I’m still choosing to rent.  

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