The Storage Rebellion

For the Season 2 finale, I sit down with Frank DeSalvo of Franklin Street to talk about what separates the investors who consistently win deals from everyone else.

We get into the biggest mistakes Frank sees buyers making, what successful investors do differently, how to position yourself to actually get deals across the finish line, and what he’s seeing right now across the self-storage market.

We also talk about where opportunities are showing up, how the buyer/seller dynamic is changing, and what investors should be paying attention to as we head into the next chapter of the storage market.

Whether you’re chasing your first facility or already building a portfolio, this one gives you a look at the market from someone who sees deals happening across the country every day.

Season 2 ends with a good one. Let’s get into it.

SEASON 3 COMING SOON

I recently sat down with the team at Cubby to talk about my journey into self storage, from getting started with very little to building businesses, doing deals, and eventually creating Storage Rebellion.

We also got into some of the biggest mistakes I see investors making today, what I wish more people understood before chasing their next deal, and why I believe the people you surround yourself with can completely change your trajectory.

We talked deals, growth, community, lessons learned the hard way, and what it really takes to build something that creates more freedom in your life.

Really enjoyed this conversation with the Cubby team. Hope you guys enjoy it.

Every choice you make is planting a seed.

How you spend your time. What you eat. The conversations you have. The work you avoid. The risks you take. How you show up for your family. The habits you repeat when nobody is watching.

Most of these choices feel small in the moment. But eventually, they grow into something.

In this episode, we talk about paying attention to the seeds you’re planting today and understanding that the life, business, health, relationships, and faith you experience tomorrow are being shaped by what you repeatedly do right now.

You don’t get to plant one thing and expect to harvest another.

So the question is simple: If you keep planting the same seeds you’re planting today, are you going to like the harvest?

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What does it actually take to get your first self-storage deal done… and then keep going?

In this episode, Kenny and I break down a simple blueprint for going from zero deals to your first facility and beyond.

We talk about the framework that has worked for investors for years: finding opportunities, building relationships with owners, understanding the numbers, making offers, getting deals funded, and most importantly, staying in the game long enough to win.

There are always new strategies, tools, and shiny objects fighting for your attention. But the fundamentals of buying good storage deals haven't changed nearly as much as people think.

If you're working toward your first deal, trying to build momentum, or looking to grow beyond the facilities you already own, this episode will help you get clear on what actually matters and where to focus next.Join us at ⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

You know the feeling. The list keeps growing, everything feels important, and even when you're getting things done, you still feel behind.

Business needs you. Your family needs you. Your health needs attention. There are calls to make, things you've been putting off, and somehow there's never enough time to give any of it the focus you actually want.

In this episode, I break down what I've learned about overwhelm, where our time actually goes, and several practical ways to create more space in your day without simply trying to cram more into it.

Because the goal isn't to become better at being busy.

It's to take control of your time, focus on what actually matters, and show up better in every area of your life.

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In this episode, we step away from the usual business conversation and share something much more personal: our journeys to faith and how they’ve changed the way we see life, business, success, money, family, and purpose.

We share personal stories, the questions we wrestled with, what led us toward God, and how our definition of success has changed along the way.

This isn’t a conversation just for people of faith. Whether you’ve followed God your entire life, you’re questioning what you believe, or faith has never been part of your life at all, we invite you to listen with an open mind.

Because at some point, regardless of how much we build or accomplish, we all have to wrestle with a bigger question:

What are we actually building our lives for?

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Most self-storage investors think they understand SBA loans...

Until they actually talk to someone who does them every day.

In Episode 6 of The Storage Rebellion Show, I sat down with Anne Mino, Senior Loan Officer on Live Oak Bank's Self-Storage Lending Team and an experienced storage owner herself.

We unpack topics like:

• Common SBA misconceptions
• Creative ways to finance acquisitions
• What lenders are actually looking for
• Mistakes that can slow down or kill a deal
• Opportunities many investors don't even realize exist

Whether you're buying your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, understanding your financing options can open doors that conventional thinking won't.

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In this episode of The Storage Rebellion Show, we're joined by Nick Paul, who is now leading our brand-new First Close coaching group. We dive into why we made the change, what members can expect from the new format, and why Nick was the right person to lead it.

Beyond that, Nick shares his own journey in self-storage—from getting started to building a successful business—and the lessons that had the biggest impact along the way. We talk about the mistakes new investors make, what actually moves the needle early on, and the mindset required to stay in the game long enough to succeed.

Whether you're still chasing your first facility or looking to sharpen your approach, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest conversation from someone who's been through it.

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Most people know Tommy Nguyen as the marketing guy behind StoragePug.

But this conversation goes far beyond websites, SEO, and Google rankings.

We dive into what it really takes to build a business from the ground up—the mindset, leadership, culture, and difficult decisions that most entrepreneurs never talk about.

Tommy shares the lessons he's learned scaling one of the most respected companies in the self-storage industry, why company culture isn't just a buzzword, and how building the right team ultimately creates a business that can outlast you. StoragePug has grown by focusing on making the online rental experience simple while helping independent operators compete with larger brands.

Whether you're an investor, business owner, or just someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is packed with insights that apply far beyond self storage.

In this episode, we cover:

• The realities of building a business from nothing
• Why culture is one of your biggest competitive advantages
• The leadership lessons Tommy learned the hard way
• How to think about marketing once your business foundation is solid
• The mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow too quickly
• Building systems and teams that create long-term freedom
• Why success is about becoming the person capable of sustaining it

If you're serious about building a business—not just starting one—this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Have you ever looked around and thought, "I really thought I'd be further ahead by now?"

You're not alone.

In this episode, we dive into the real reasons so many people feel stuck despite having goals, ambition, and potential. The truth is, what holds us back is rarely a lack of information or opportunity. More often, it's fear, limiting beliefs, distractions, comfort, unresolved habits, and the stories we tell ourselves about what's possible.

We'll unpack the hidden barriers that quietly steal years from people's lives, why success requires becoming a different person before achieving different results, and how to identify the internal obstacles standing between you and the future you know you're capable of creating.

If you've been feeling frustrated, behind, or wondering why the results haven't matched the effort, this conversation is for you.

The life you want may be closer than you think. The question is: are you willing to become the person capable of creating it?

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