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Speed, data, and AI are transforming self-storage—and those who master them are winning big. 

Scott Meyers sits down with Jean-Michael Diei, founder of PropRise, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way storage investors and operators source deals, navigate zoning, and optimize operations. 

From his childhood steeped in tech and entrepreneurship to building cutting-edge AI tools for real estate, Jean-Michael shares actionable insights on beating the competition, scaling faster, and working smarter. 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

0:53 Jean-Michael’s AI-Powered Backdoor into Self-Storage

4:06 How AI Is Transforming Real Estate Acquisition Teams

9:07 Zoning Secrets: Using AI to Read City Council Signals

14:07 Inside PropRise: The AI Treasure Map for Finding Deals

16:22 Case Study: Doubling Deal Flow with Smart Data

18:37 Why Speed Wins: AI as the Ultimate Competitive Edge

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What if you could invest alongside a mastermind — with just $5,000? 

Scott Meyers welcomes Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, to dive deep into the world of passive investing. 

Brian shares his winding journey from subprime mortgages to building an investment club that democratizes real estate deals, giving everyday investors access to big-league opportunities. 

Together, they explore risk, reward, due diligence, international living, geo-arbitrage, and the lessons hard-earned from surviving 2008. 

This conversation will challenge how you think about wealth building — and maybe even make you want to book that one-way ticket abroad.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

1:02 – From Psychology Major to Hard Money Lender

3:13 – How 2008 Wiped Out My Job and Portfolio

6:59 – Inside the Spark Rental Investment Club

15:22 – Expat Life: Abu Dhabi, Brazil, and Beyond

24:20 – Why Sponsor Risk Trumps Market Risk

35:24 – How 50 Investors Spot What One Might Miss

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This is a Replay of an episode first published in November 2023. 

Rick Gibson made his living successfully as a lawyer for nearly four decades. But it was a noteworthy book that made the case for him to think about investing. 

Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

That book inspired Rick to leave corporate America and form an investing team with his sons in real estate. 

Today Gibson's portfolio includes mobile home parks and storage facilities, which he was able to grow and sell to a real estate investment trust. 

And along the way Rick has come to see the importance of community in the self-storage industry, highlighting the value of Scott’s mastermind group in providing resources and support. 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

4:16 The Role of Family and Legacy in Business

10:30 The Importance of Community and Networking

18:16 Adapting and Thriving Through Economic Cycles

21:16 Leveraging Experience and Collaboration for Success

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ABOUT RICK GIBSON

Rick was a lawyer by trade in the St Louis area for 37 years. As an investor, his family business owns 80 single family rentals, six mobile home parks and nine storage facilities. He’s also involved in passive investing with another half dozen storage facilities and three different storage funds.

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This is a Replay of an episode first published in December 2023. 

You might call Mark Hutchinson an active passive investor. He takes pride in using the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) to build capital. 

IBC involves using specially constructed dividend-paying whole life insurance as a means of building capital and then borrowing whenever interest would be paid to others. 

Mark explains the concept is a flexible and self-governed system that allows for investments in a variety of asset classes without restrictions. However, it requires discipline and time to build capital. 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

5:30 The Infinite Banking Concept

11:56 Flexibility and Control in Financial Management

20:24 Strategic Use of Policy Loans for Investments

29:51 Building Liquidity and Tax Advantages

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ABOUT MARK HUTCHINSON

Mark is a seasoned investor over the last four decades.

But the global economic crisis 2008 was the last straw for Mark. Like others, he suffered significant losses an realized the importance of finding strategies that could mitigate or remove market risk. That’s when he connected with the Infinite Banking concept.

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This is a Replay of an episode first published in March 2024. 

The heart and hustle behind the Meyers’ self-storage empire. 

This episode shares the personal and professional evolution of the Meyers’, from overworked landlords to self-storage magnates. Christina opens up about their initial leap of faith into the industry, while Scott details their transition into education and mentorship, shaping the country's leading self-storage community. 

The couple candidly explores the balance of business and marriage, sharing invaluable insights on partnership and conflict resolution. 

Topping off their narrative, they delve into their mission-driven business model, which has not only spurred financial success but also ignited a passion for philanthropy, leaving a lasting impact on communities and setting a heartfelt example for entrepreneurs everywhere.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

3:22 - The Road to Teaching

5:04 - Family Dynamics in Business

9:39 - Behind the Scenes Insights

19:48 - A Future Focused on Philanthropy

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What do you get when you combine a data-driven investor, an overloaded entrepreneur, and the future of self-storage? A revolution. 

Scott Meyers sits down with Noah Starr, CEO of Tract IQ, to unpack his wild journey—from quitting his corporate job, to acquiring his first facility all in the same week—and how those life-altering decisions set him on a path to transform the self-storage industry through data. 

Noah explains how pain points in the underwriting process led him to acquire and rebuild Tract IQ, a powerful data platform that's reshaping how investors analyze deals and mitigate risk. 

Scott and Noah dive into transparency, rent control legislation, investor pitfalls, and why the next phase of the industry belongs to those who understand—and act on—the data.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

2:07 The Wildest Week: Job Quit, Engagement, House & First Facility

3:09 From Investor to Tech CEO: The Birth of Tract IQ

8:13 The Power Shift to Third-Party Management

13:21 The Data Doesn't Lie: Rent Trends & Transaction Lows

14:38 California’s Rent Control & the Rise of Transparency

22:21 Hedge Funds, Overbuilding, and Overconfidence

31:02 If Noah Were Investing Again: What He’d Do Differently

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What if your self-storage facility could also be your most powerful marketing tool? 

Scott Meyers sits down with CJ Strattle and Sherry Miller of On the Move to explore how branded rental trucks are redefining marketing, operations, and revenue in the storage industry. 

From CJ’s roots in the business to the company’s family-driven innovation, the conversation dives deep into turnkey solutions, competitive advantages, and why even major REITs are revisiting this “old-school” concept. 

They also share insights from the recent ISS conference, discusses trends in tech, security, and market dynamics, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at how On the Move quietly became the fourth-largest rental fleet in the U.S.—without anyone outside the industry even knowing.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

1:06 “Rent with me, use this truck for free” – the family legacy

4:17 Taking control: Why On the Move exists

6:19 A patented solution from CJ’s grandfather

10:54 Turnkey truck branding made simple

13:13 ISS 2025: New tech, new vendors, new energy

16:25 They sold the show truck at the show!

30:52 Think outside the truck: Monetizing ad space

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What happens when American self-storage meets Japanese innovation? 

In this eye-opening solo episode of the Self Storage Podcast, host Scott Meyers shares his whirlwind experience speaking at the Self Storage Association of Asia's annual expo in Tokyo. 

Scott dives deep into the emerging self-storage market in Japan, revealing the cultural, logistical, and economic challenges and opportunities. From ultra-compact facilities to AI-powered innovations, this episode explores how Asian developers are reimagining self-storage in densely packed cities—and what American investors can learn from it. 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

3:56 Japan’s Space Crunch and Storage Demand

5:43 The Struggle to Build Class A Facilities

7:19 The Economics of Storage in Tokyo

10:01 What Asia Learns from U.S. Storage Models

11:36 Bootstrapping Self Storage in Emerging Markets

17:10 Launching an Asian Mastermind Group?

24:10 American Privilege Abroad: A Candid Take

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This is a Replay of an episode first published in July 2024. 

Ever wondered how to turn a sleepy self-storage facility into a bustling profit powerhouse? 

Unlock the hidden potential of self-storage with the expert insights from Peter Smyth on the Self-Storage Podcast. Scott and Peter explore the nuances of tailoring management strategies to individual needs, enhancing customer experience, and sustaining growth in a challenging economic landscape. 

Peter discusses the competitive edge and strategic advantages of white-label storage management, emphasizing how to transform overlooked or mismanaged facilities into profitable ventures. 

Through real-world case studies, he illustrates the importance of leveraging technology, effective revenue management, and customized services to optimize operations. 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

00:58 - Creating a White Label Self-Storage Brand

10:48 - Revenue Management and Cost Reduction Strategies

15:17 - Logical Pricing Parameters

19:15 - Balancing Quality and Cost Reduction

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Is now really the best time to invest in self storage — or are you missing the wave while waiting on the sidelines? 

Scott Meyers makes a bold case for why the current market climate may be the most promising we've seen since 2012. 

As inflation tapers off and interest rates begin to ease, Scott unpacks why seasoned investors are charging full speed ahead. 

He also revisits the powerful benefits of third-party management — giving investors a way to underwrite with precision, eliminate operational headaches, and optimize online exposure without breaking the bank on marketing. 

From lessons learned in previous cycles to boots-on-the-ground insights from the latest industry expos, this is a timely masterclass on investing with confidence when others hesitate.

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1:42 – Investor Paralysis Explained

3:46 – Money on the Sidelines: What's Holding Back Investors?

7:09 – Capital Crunch: Lending is Tightening

7:56 – Third-Party Management Reloaded: Why It Works Now More Than Ever

9:56 – Cutting Marketing Costs Without Losing Leads

10:16 – Create Your Legacy Through Storage

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