Self Storage Investing

Send us a textFor Nick Zachgo the initial hurdle was learning to overcome his fear. That idea of making phone calls to prospects, it was intimidating. He would practice and practice before making the calls. But eventually he did and both Nick and his wife Catherine managed to hit a homerun on their first deal. In this episode they share how they switched from single-family and multifamily real estate to self-storage – emphasizing the need to adapt to different seller types and property dynamics. WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe benefit of starting youngWhy mistakes… are goodThe power of good networkingMarket analysis and strategy adjustments = successLeave a rating for this podcast with one clickTURNING POINT INVESTMENTSLinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Turning Point Podcast CONNECT WITH CATHERINE ZACHGOFacebook | Instagram CONNECT WITH NICK ZACHGOEmail | Facebook | Instagram CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.

Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Steffany Boldrini who shares how her life took an incredible turn after joining Scott’s Mastermind program and actively participating in the meetings. The connections she made in the program played a pivotal role in boosting her net worth by an astonishing one million dollars.WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhat compelled Steffany to shift from angel investing to self-storageWhat it was about self-storage that convinced Steffany it was economically resilientWhy it’s so important to choose partnerships wiselyThe power of networking and joining mastermindsLeave a rating for this podcast with one clickABOUT STEFFANY BOLDRINIHer real estate firm is focused on value-add commercial properties in specific markets in the Sun Belt. Technology is at the forefront of the investment strategy, from deal sourcing, all the way to increasing property income and value.  Steffany is also the host of the commercial Real Estate Investing from A-Z podcast.CONNECT WITH STEFFANYWebsite | Email | LinkedIn | Steffany’s podcast on Apple CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.

Send us a textAaron Saunders is the President of Spartan Construction Management. In this episode he shares the development of the company conceived as an in-house entity to fulfill Spartan Investment Group’s pressing need for reliable and aligned contractors to a nationwide phenomenon within just three years.  WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe transition from being comfortable with a regular paycheck to recognizing the value of ownership How the construction company grew from a small team to incorporating bigger rolesHow SCM recognized market gaps and opportunitiesThe importance of aligning with investor expectations ABOUT AARON SAUNDERSAaron is the President of Spartan Construction Management with over 16 years experience. He comes from a construction family and has been in construction since graduating high school. He has Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (a degree he paid for by working… construction) and is a certified PMP. He lives in Golden, Colorado. CONNECT WITH AARONEmail aaron@spartanbuilt.comWebsite https://spartanbuilt.com/ Calendly link https://calendly.com/aaron-spartanbuilt/30min CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvesting Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing  

Send us a textIn this episode we meet the new President and COO of Kingdom Storage Investors and Self-Storage Investing, Anne Mari Decoster. She’s lived a professional life thinking forward. In her first role out of post secondary school she was part of an analytics team that predicted the economic demise of the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It also studies how technology was changing and would impact consumers. For example, it was becoming clear batteries were getting smaller and more powerful which would ultimately lead to the smaller smart phones we use today.She uses that mindset to think about self-storage in the future. Imagine a driverless vehicle going to a smart access facility, the gate opens, then closes. The vehicle drives up to a unit and the door opens and pre-packaged boxes with barcodes help manage which boxes are needed. But what happens next? It’s not the last mile of automation investors need to understand… it’s the last ten feet.  WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhy it’s so important to watch for regulatory changes that can impact business feesWhy using technology to meet consumer demands is critical and how that changes your investment approachWhy the independent software code developer is more valuable than everWhy Open API is so importantThis episode was recorded live at the Self-Storage Mastermind in July 2023 in Keystone, CO. ABOUT ANNE MARI DECOSTERPresident and COO Kingdom StorageGraduate Georgetown UniversityBackground in business with companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 to small business.   CONNECT WITH ANNE MARI DECOSTERannemari@selfstorageinvesting.comOn Instagram @annemariedecoster On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-mari-decoster-14185a35/  CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvesting Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing  Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.

Send us a textTravis Baucom was rocking it. He’d grown a fund to over 400 homes but suddenly realized he needed to pivot. That’s when he made the move into self-storage and has never looked back. In this episode Travis shares some of his strategies, particularly in an uncertain market.  WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe approach Travis takes to managing sellers’ expectationsA key strategy for acquisitions and developments in the forward marketTravis’ marketing approach working with brokers closely and forming a relationshipThe need for creativity and tighter evaluation when there is market uncertainty ABOUT TRAVIS BAUCOMTravis is the CEO of Balcomie Capital, a boutique firm for high-net-worth and high-income individuals. Having started his journey in private markets in 2012, Travis has successfully been involved with over $5 million in AUM through acquisition, development, repositioning, disposition, asset management, and strategic planning.   CONNECT WITH TRAVIS BAUCOMWeb site http://www.investinstoragedeals.com/ Email: travis@balcomiecapital.com Phone: (254) 292-3376 (Text)Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/travis_baucom/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Travis-Baucom/8359225/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisBaucom?s=20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbaucom/ CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvesting Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/ Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast. 

Send us a textAbout 15 years ago Travis Smith went on a fishing trip with his brothers. They couldn’t actually afford to go on the trip, but they went. They talked about financial freedom and collectively expressed the path each brother was on wasn’t going to get them there. They wanted to invest in real estate, in private markets, but didn’t know how to start. So, the brothers committed to starting an LLC, opened up a business bank account and began with just $500…  WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhy crowdfunding wasn’t the answerWhy Tribevest focuses on the passive investorWhat is the Super LP?Introducing Fund Manager Tribe ABOUT TRAVIS SMITHTravis is the Founder and CEO of Tribevest, a platform that makes it easy and safe to invest as a group and do deals together. He started his career with Morgan Stanley but realized the most direct path to wealth and financial freedom wasn’t through Wall St or as an individual. The path is as a group, as a tribe. Travis is obsessed with building a platform that standardizes, streamlines, and ultimately de-risks group investing.  CONNECT WITH (TRAVIS)Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tribevest Twitter - https://twitter.com/tribevest IG - https://www.instagram.com/tribevest/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribevest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travissmithmovethechannel Website:  https://www.tribevest.com/proVideo: https://youtu.be/Jw-EzSXZNgs  CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvesting Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/  Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textThe self-storage business model is refreshingly simple compared to the complexities of managing multifamily apartment complexes. As Scott has said (and trademarked) “No tenants, No toilets, No trash.” By offering straight-forward shed rentals the investment potential becomes easy to grasp. But trying to handle every aspect of the business alone, from raising capital to property management can be challenging.  In this episode Sean Graham shares his thoughts on finding trusted partners who excel in areas when he admits he falls a bit short.  WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhy Self-Storage is becoming Sean’s biggest focusThe benefit of partnerships and syndications to leverage other people’s expertiseWhy building relationships and finding the right partners is the most effective way to scale your businessHow to identify low-value tasks and find affordable virtual assistants ABOUT SEAN GRAHAMSean is the founder of Maven Equities focused mostly on mid-market opportunities in growing suburban locations with under-supplied markets. The sweet spot is ground-up development.  CONNECT WITH SEANEmail Sean sean@mavenequities.com  CONNECT WITH US Website: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/ Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Tim Lyons, co-founder of Cityside Capital and New York City firefighter, discusses trust and due diligence in real estate investing. Topics include the overwhelming options available, being actively passive, and the value of transparency and over-communication. They also talk about current opportunities, retirement goals, and the supportive community in the self-storage industry.

Send us a textFor Russ Sorrells, business success comes down to four main areas of focus: being sure you have the right people and looking after them, having a clear purpose and mission, developing the right playbooks to execute the strategies, and performance.  People, Purpose, Playbooks, and Performance. The Four P’s that drive success. WHAT TO LISTEN FORReal tips for how to grow and scale your self-storage businessHow to go from chaos and complexity to simplicity and prioritizationAvoiding the “Accidental Culture”Why “People” is the best investment you can make  ABOUT (RUSS SORRELLS)Russ is the founder of Own Your Category and founder of Capital Equipment Sales Mastery. He has 27 years’ real world business experience and has owned and operated multiple seven figure businesses with more than 500 capital projects closed. CONNECT WITH (RUSS)Russ@ownyourcategory.comWebsite https://www.ownyourcategory.com/   CONNECT WITH US Website: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textSuccess started for Eric Brewer making $7 an hour as a lot porter – parking Mercedes and Toyotas a local new car franchise. Good thing he wore that double breasted suit to the interview. But hard work, listening to his dad, and some good contacts led to more and more opportunities. Eventually he came to realize, he was good at selling. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why some of the best sales managers, aren’t actually very good at selling How building a culture leads to success The power of decentralized command Accepting your team’s mistakes as part of the path to perfect execution   ABOUT (ERIC BREWER) Since 2006, Eric has done over 3,000 residential real estate deals in Pennsylvania and Maryland. His experience covers a wide range of deal types and strategies including novations, wholesaling, flipping, construction, director-to-seller marketing, turnkey rentals, and property management.  CONNECT WITH (ERIC) Website https://brewermethod.com/home Email info@brewermethod.com   CONNECT WITH US  Website: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvesting Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/  Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.