Modern Storage® Unpacked

Is minimalism killing the self-storage industry — or is that just what social media wants you to believe? 🤔 Hannah and Kaylee dig into the minimalism trend and whether it's actually affecting storage facilities, occupancy rates, and the industry as a whole. Because sure, everyone online has clean countertops and empty shelves — but somebody's still renting those units.

This one is for operators, owners, managers, vendors, and anyone keeping a close eye on where the industry is headed. Tune in for a honest, fun, and insightful conversation that might just change how you look at the minimalism movement. 🎙️

Kaylee is giving it all up this week — the marketing secrets, the golden ideas, and the real strategies behind Modern Storage®'s growth. If you've been wondering what it takes to stand out and actually thrive in the marketing space, this episode is your answer. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up. 🎙️

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Mike, one of our facility managers, to talk through what it really takes to run a successful self storage facility.

From daily operations to customer experience and leadership, Mike shares practical insights on what managers should focus on to keep their facility performing at a high level.

Whether you’re currently managing a facility or preparing to step into that role, this episode offers real, applicable advice from the field.

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In this episode of MODERN STORAGE® Unpacked™, Kaylee and Hannah break down what the best self storage operators are doing to stand out in today’s market.

From operations and customer experience to marketing and team performance, we cover the habits and strategies that can help take your facility to the next level.

Whether you’re opening a new location or improving an existing one, this episode is full of practical takeaways you can implement right away.

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In this episode of MODERN STORAGE® Unpacked™, Kaylee and Hannah break down common phrases tenants use — and what they actually mean in real life.

From “I’ll remember where everything is” to skipping labels, we talk through why these habits can lead to frustration later and how a few simple changes can make your storage experience much easier.

If you’ve ever used a storage unit (or manage one), this episode is packed with relatable insights and practical tips.

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In this episode of MODERN STORAGE® Unpacked™, we’re taking you with us to ISS World Expo 2026.

This vlog-style episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at our experience — from booth setup and podcast interviews to connecting with operators and vendors across the industry.

If you’ve ever wondered what ISS is really like, this episode gives you a real, unfiltered look at the event and the people behind it.

We’re grateful for everyone we connected with and are already looking forward to next year.

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We’re closing out our ISS World Expo 2026 coverage 🎰📦

In this episode of MODERN STORAGE® Unpacked™, we share Day 2 conversations with Wayde from StoreIT, Melissa from Central States, Hannah from Wilshar Steel, and Erich from Bid13.

This episode wraps up our time at ISS, highlighting the people, insights, and innovation driving the self storage industry forward.

We’re grateful for everyone we connected with and proud to be part of an event recently recognized by Yahoo Finance as a global gathering of leaders shaping the future of storage.

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/inside-self-storage-world-expo-172000036.html

We’ll see you in 2027.

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We’re bringing ISS World Expo to you 🎰📦

In Part 1 of our ISS series, MODERN STORAGE® Unpacked™ features conversations with Storable, K.I.S.S., On The Move, and Matthews Real Estate Investment Services.

We discuss what’s trending in the self storage industry, how technology is evolving, and what operators should be paying attention to moving forward.

If you couldn’t make it to ISS this year — this episode gives you a front-row seat to the conversations happening on the ground.

Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon.

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What if self storage didn’t exist?

In this episode of Modern Storage® Unpacked, Kaylee and Hannah unpack how much harder everyday situations like home renovations, military moves, and major life transitions would be without storage units.

It’s a thoughtful look at the importance of storage solutions and why self storage plays a bigger role in daily life than most people realize.

🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday at noon.
👉 Listen now and see self storage from a whole new perspective.

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Moving soon? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out the hard way.

In this week’s episode of Modern Storage® Unpacked, Kaylee and Hannah walk through what you should know as moving season ramps up, especially if you’re planning a move in the next month or two.

They share practical tips for staying organized, reducing stress, and explain how a self storage unit can be a helpful solution during in‑between moves or throughout the moving process.

🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday at noon.
👉 Listen now and get prepared before moving season picks up.

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