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Revolutionizing Storage: Chris Long’s Industrial Yard Empire and Cashflow Secrets
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Long, founder of Long Yards, a groundbreaking company transforming the industrial outdoor storage (IOS) space. Chris shares how he transitioned from carpentry to building a nationwide storage business, offering high-cashflow opportunities and redefining how small businesses and trades access space. If you've ever been curious about niche real estate investing, this one’s a game-changer.
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction: Meet Chris Long and learn how Long Yards was born from his blue-collar construction roots.
[00:07:00] From Contractor to Real Estate Visionary: Chris shares his path from licensed carpenter to real estate investor and entrepreneur.
[00:15:30] Building the Business of Building Yards: How Long Yards scales nationally, manages remotely, and trains local teams across the U.S.
[00:35:00] Interview with Guest: Chris Long: A deep dive into Long Yards' IOS model, zoning challenges, financing strategies, and the real estate/investment hybrid that's attracting private equity attention.
[00:50:00] Key Takeaways: Chris’s cashflow-first mindset, his strategy for investor partnerships, the role of AI-resistant businesses, and what winning looks like to him.
About the Guest:Chris Long is the founder and CEO of Long Yards, a company revolutionizing the industrial outdoor storage industry through a creative, scalable, and highly profitable model. With roots in carpentry and construction, Chris now leads a vertically integrated real estate and construction operation that spans North America. His vision: to make flexible yard space accessible, affordable, and turnkey for trades, small businesses, and logistics providers—while offering strong ROI for investors.
Connect with Chris Long:
Long Yards Franchise
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By Garret WongIn this episode, we sit down with Chris Long, founder of Long Yards, a groundbreaking company transforming the industrial outdoor storage (IOS) space. Chris shares how he transitioned from carpentry to building a nationwide storage business, offering high-cashflow opportunities and redefining how small businesses and trades access space. If you've ever been curious about niche real estate investing, this one’s a game-changer.
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction: Meet Chris Long and learn how Long Yards was born from his blue-collar construction roots.
[00:07:00] From Contractor to Real Estate Visionary: Chris shares his path from licensed carpenter to real estate investor and entrepreneur.
[00:15:30] Building the Business of Building Yards: How Long Yards scales nationally, manages remotely, and trains local teams across the U.S.
[00:35:00] Interview with Guest: Chris Long: A deep dive into Long Yards' IOS model, zoning challenges, financing strategies, and the real estate/investment hybrid that's attracting private equity attention.
[00:50:00] Key Takeaways: Chris’s cashflow-first mindset, his strategy for investor partnerships, the role of AI-resistant businesses, and what winning looks like to him.
About the Guest:Chris Long is the founder and CEO of Long Yards, a company revolutionizing the industrial outdoor storage industry through a creative, scalable, and highly profitable model. With roots in carpentry and construction, Chris now leads a vertically integrated real estate and construction operation that spans North America. His vision: to make flexible yard space accessible, affordable, and turnkey for trades, small businesses, and logistics providers—while offering strong ROI for investors.
Connect with Chris Long:
Long Yards Franchise
Get Involved:
Subscribe to the podcast for more interviews with successful and interesting people! Review and follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Subscribe & Follow:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
YouTube
Contact:For feedback or questions, reach us at https://garretwong.com/contact/