Self Storage Investing

Send us a textWelcome to our very first Follow-Me Friday episode! We feel it is imperative to get the education out there, give you self-storage thought leadership, provide thoughtful advice to avoid common mistakes, and share business strategies to help you win your next set of deals. Yes, we are moving forward, and we are moving fast, so follow us on this one.WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe what and why of Follow-Me Friday episodesWhat is Self-Storage Investing’s next-level play?Marketing programs that are in the pipeline RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONEDGrand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/CONNECT WITH USWebsite: 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/Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review. 

Send us a textWhat happens when you start asking yourself what you don’t know and become more aware of your strengths, unique ability, and value? In this episode, learn the simple 4-step system that creates long-term wealth from Ken Van Liew. Now, hit that play button and go build that skyscraper of your own.WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe impact of embracing a serving mindset and doing the right thingThe power of going out of your comfort zonePractical tips on how one can spend more time on the more significant impactFirst few steps to take to get started in real estateThe value of hiring the right people RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDThe Kingdom Storage: https://www.kingdomstorage.com/Toni Robbins: http://www.tonyrobbins.com/Viewpoint Project with Host Dennis Quaid: https://www.viewpointproject.com/Richard Branson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_BransonThe Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan:  Audiobook https://amzn.to/3KUatYG | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3KSlda0Deep Work by Cal Newport: Audiobook https://amzn.to/37BXX1z | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3Jpvt9oABOUT KEN VAN LIEW  Author, educator, engineer, and one of Manhattan’s most successful Real Estate experts, Ken Van Liew has garnered international praise for his work in various facets of the building trade. Starting his real estate career, a quarter-century ago, flipping and renovating homes, Ken has gone on to oversee the investment, finance, and development phases of numerous large-scale projects, and has a proven track record of successfully handling every aspect of numerous residential, commercial and retail projects. Over the years, Ken has managed the syndication and development of numerous high-profile real estate developments totaling more than $1.35 billion dollars in capital investment. Ken is a #1 International Bestselling Author of Modern Wealth Building Formula, How to Master Real Estate Investing, and has shared his skyscraper and business experience worldwide. As an educator, he has shared his wisdom with students of his Global Real Estate Investment Academy.CONNECT WITH KENWebsite: https://programs.kenvanliew.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenvanliew/ Book: https://my.kenvanliew.com/freebookCONNECT WITH USWebsite: 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/

Send us a textRod and Christin Blunk share valuable insights about recognizing the essence of integrity, trust, patience, consistency, and relationships that build traction in a deal. It is all about surrounding yourself with the right people, mindset, and discipline to get to your destination faster. Tune in! WHAT TO LISTEN FORHow to overcome challenges of building self-storage dealsThe value of building long-term relationships with sellersKey factors to consider when evaluating the value-add of a self-storage dealInsights on creating RV storage opportunitiesWays to know the next-level playRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDRV Storage: https://www.storage.com/rv-storage/The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson:  Hardcover https://amzn.to/3qdH1oL | Paperback https://amzn.to/3upPvKPABOUT ROD & CHRISTIN BLUNKChristin Blunk is the President & Co-Founder of ASV Investment Group. She is a seasoned commercial and residential Real Estate Investor and Residential Agent. Christin Blunk holds a Residential Real Estate License in MD, is a co-owner of a residential contracting company, Pennoyer Family Enterprises LLC, and is a co-owner of a residential investment company, ASV Homes.  In addition, she has a portfolio of residential, commercial, and self-storage properties.  Christin Blunk earned her bachelor’s degree from Elon University and a master’s degree in business from John’s Hopkins University.  On the other hand, Rodney Blunk is the Vice President & Co-Founder of ASV Investment Group, Rod Blunk is a seasoned commercial and residential Real Estate Investor.  He is a co-owner of a residential investment company, ASV Homes, and has a portfolio of residential, commercial, and self-storage properties.  Rod Blunk received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Tulane University and retired from the Navy as a Commander.  He has an extensive background in electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, leadership, project management, and development programs. CONNECT WITH ROD & CHRISTINLinkedIn: Christin Blunk   https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-blunk-103b5885/ LinkedIn: Rod Blunk  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-blunk-199bb94/CONNECT WITH USWebsite: 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/Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review. 

Send us a textHow should one start when you have no money, leverage, and capital? In today’s episode, Nick Huber shares his entrepreneurial passion and mission for going out there, getting started, and building sustainable businesses to achieve passive wealth. Don’t miss out!WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhat are the best risk-adjusted returns in the self-storage business?Best practices on raising private equity and shifting to investing from small to large scale self-storage Practical recommendations of systems and tools used for property managementEffective branding tips that can help you beat the competitionThe importance of diversificationRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDStorage Squad: https://www.storagesquad.com/Building in Public, Growth, and Twitter Mastery with Moses Kagan | EP 26 - The Nick Huber Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9--IwAlaD74ABOUT NICK HUBERNick sold his service business in January 2021 for 7 figures and now focuses on his real estate business full time. He has acquired 42 self-storage facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet under management. He has raised over $20M in outside capital for the acquisitions and is fully vertically integrated with 31 employees on staff from acquisitions to finance to operations and customer service.CONNECT WITH NICKWebsite:  https://boltstorage.com/ Podcast: The Nick Huber Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-huber-show/id1576120606 Podcast: The Sweaty Startup: https://sweatystartup.com/Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYwRdRw6x9bH4PsyCLnmOwTwitter: https://twitter.com/sweatystartup/CONNECT WITH USWebsite: 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/Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review. 

Send us a textAre you thinking about retiring early or ways to retire while making your money work for you passively? Educating us today is Brian Martinez on the basics of investing, tokenization as a non-traditional vehicle, and asset class diversification. Major takeaways ahead!WHAT TO LISTEN FORAlternative investment vehicles other than the stock marketHow to strategically invest passively through one’s IRA, primarily through NuViewDos and Don’ts of navigating through the self-investing landscape Thoughts on cryptocurrency through NuViewCommon mistakes in investing moneyRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDIndividual Retirement Account (IRA): https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/ira.aspErisX: https://www.erisx.com/Bitcoin: https://bitcoin.org/Ethereum: https://ethereum.org/en/Likecoin: https://like.co/ABOUT BRIAN MARTINEZBrian Martinez is the Senior Business Development Representative of NuView Trust Company. Brian began his career in sales and business development with 15 years as a sales coach for a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company, where he built teams to adapt to new market trends. Brian has since used his industry knowledge to work his way up to his current position as the Retail Sales Manager at NuView Trust – a premier, regulated custodian for self-directed alternative investments. Since working with NuView, Brian has had the privilege of developing new relationships with his clients and referral partners while helping them to continue building their wealth using self-direction. Brian’s passion lies in educating others on the endless investment possibilities afforded by using self-directed accounts and providing individuals the right tools to get started on their alternative investment journey.CONNECT WITH BRIANWebsite: https://www.nuviewtrust.com/Email: iraspecialists@nuviewtrust.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NuViewIRAInc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NuViewIRACONNECT WITH USWebsite: 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/Please make sure to subscribe, so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us a 5⭐ rating on Apple Podcasts and write us a review.

Send us a textAre you considering making your next large investment moves and wondering how to build processes that work? Hear it straight from Fernando Angelucci on the impact of metrics building, relevant market trends, effective acquisition, and exit strategies to be successful in that pursuit. Tune in now.WHAT TO LISTEN FORAn effective self-storage framework that you can useWhat do the wholesaling criteria look like over a period of time?Ground-up development success story and best practicesEffective insights on how to win in inflation asset-priced environmentsFactors to consider on ground-building and establishing contingenciesRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDRay Dalio: https://www.principles.com/Sam Zell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_ZellTools of Titans: Audiobook https://amzn.to/3MvtGBA & Hardcover https://amzn.to/3IZ8hP2Tribe of Mentors The Austrian School of Economics: Audiobook https://amzn.to/3sUW6go & Paperback https://amzn.to/3KoR0PyBig Debt Crises: Hardcover https://amzn.to/3CqyrI2 & Paperback https://amzn.to/3pNJ2rAPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Audiobook https://amzn.to/3tFx18H & Hardcover https://amzn.to/3vLGRIJWhat It Takes: Audiobook https://amzn.to/3JaImEl & Hardcover https://amzn.to/3KrgJa3John Burns: https://www.realestateconsulting.com/our-experts/team/ABOUT FERNANDO ANGELUCCIFernando Angelucci worked at Dow Chemical, a Fortune 50 company, rolling out a flagship product estimated to gross $1B in global revenues. When he was 23, Fernando started doing real estate on the residential side with wholesaling and acquiring residential rentals. Fernando then went on to build a multi-family rental portfolio spanning the Midwest. In preparation for the next down cycle, Fernando and the team divested from residential real estate to focus on self-storage.  Fernando graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.A. degree in Technical Systems Management. Fernando currently resides in Chicago, IL.CONNECT WITH FERNANDOWebsite: https://www.impactselfstorage.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactSelfStorageMobile No: 630-408-8090CONNECT WITH USWebsite: 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/Please make sure to subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode!Leave us a 5⭐ rating on Apple Podcas

Send us a textWe have been made to believe that if we want to earn more money, we need to be ready to invest more time into the work. According to Russ Morgan and Joey Mure, that shouldn’t be the case. You can achieve financial freedom ad time freedom at the same time.Joey and Russ are the founders of Wealth Without Wallstreet. They will be sharing some nuggets of wisdom around attaining financial freedom and time freedom. Grab your notebook and pen because you need to take notes. Key Talking Points of the Episode:[03:53] Getting to know Joey Mure[09:26] Becoming your own banker[13:25] The genesis of Wealth without Wallstreet[18:46] How Russ and Joey’s short-term rentals are growing[23:02] How Russ and Joey explore different ideas out there and what it looks like when they decide to go full board[28:02] Culture index in hiring[31:38] How Joey and Russ have built a unique tribe from everyone else[39:43] Outstanding stories of people who have managed to achieve financial freedom[48:29] The first step that Joey and Russ take to help people get out of financial bondage[51:44] Joey’s favorite bookMagical Quotes from the Episode:“Where you are is where you’re supposed to be.”“When a person sits down and create 100-year plan, it isn’t because they feel like they’re going to live to 120 or 130. It means that they are building a legacy and they want to make sure that their family is taken care of.”“When you create a margin in both the amount of money that you make, and that you spend, and then you gain this passive income, it opens up worlds that would have never been available to you before.”“One of the major things standing in the way of people being used in the capacity that God created them, like to their maximum use, if you will, their ability to serve, is to get them out of financial prison.”“I don’t want to do anything that creates more another job within my business for myself.”“Ideas are welcome, but execution is we’re worshipped around our organization.”- Jim Hoffman.“If the idea of opportunity requires more time for us, it’s a no. It doesn’t matter how big the opportunity is, if it’s going to require us to give up what we’ve worked so hard to gain, which is hours that are precious to our family and to serving others, we’re just not going to do it.”“Financial freedom, the formula to achieve it is easy. But the work to accomplish it is hard. And the formula is simply passive income greater than monthly expenses.”Connect with Russ Morgan and Joey Mure:Course:WealthWithoutWallStreet.com/Hustle Podcast: Wealth Without Wall Street podcastResources Mentioned:Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson N

Send us a textAre you wondering how you can scale your real estate business faster? Working with virtual assistants can be a hidden card. In this episode, Joe Mendoza and I will be talking about how VAs are helping him scale his real estate businesses faster and experience working with them.Joe is a real estate entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies who began his first business when he was 13years old. Also, he is a licensed California real estate broker, accredited investor, certified fund manager, successful syndicator, and worldwide business coach. He is a San Diego State University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree.In this episode, Joe shares his entrepreneurial journey in the real estate sector, working with VAs from across the globe, and secrets of scaling a business. Listen to this educative and informative episode of launch and grow your Self Storage business podcast.Tune in.Key Talking Points of the Episode[01:38] Introduction to the episode's guest: Joe Mendoza.[03:18] Joe's background and current focus.[05:47] Joe's entrepreneurial journey and adding staff to grow his business.[07:25] Secrets of scaling your business faster.[09:55] How to find the best places to hire folks for positions in different areas of your business.[16:30] Areas that Joe thought he would never hire overseas virtual assistants.[19:39] How Joe uses VAs to fill the top of the funnel opportunities.[24:01] Joe's view on hiring US-only folks for particular positions. [26:01] Trends to expect in the business world in 2022.[29:43] Reasons behind Joe's anticipated business growth.[35:05] Joe's advice on preparing for the economic cycles.Standout Quotes from the Episode:"Whether you're fixing and flipping, buying and holding, doing syndications, you're going to need help. I always say teamwork makes a dream work.""One of the toughest things that most solopreneurs, or anybody out there starting a business, is doing the work at the beginning themselves."Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Tony Robbins: The Disc AssessmentThe Millionaire Real Estate Agent – Gary KellerConnect with JoeWebsite: https://joemendoza.com/ 

Send us a textDeal Machine is a great app for investors, whether experienced or new in the industry. In today’s episode, our guest Matt Kamp will share more about it and how it helps investors find great deals in commercial real estate too. Matt Kamp is the Senior Vice President at Influencing Company, a content marketing agency specializing in helping companies showcase their expertise through thought leadership. He has been working with Deal Machine on helping investors have access to technology that can do a lot of the work for them. Watch this video to learn more about Deal Machine, how it helps investors, and how it is helping commercial real estate investors more today! Key Talking Points of the Episode[00:00] Introduction[01:35] Who is Matt Kamp?[03:49] What is Matt’s background? [04:33] Matt’s journey with Deal Machine[05:39] The story behind Deal Machine[06:30] Discovering driving for dollars[07:49] How Matt’s background helped Deal Machine[09:28] Deal Machine in commercial real estate[10:50] The growth of Deal Machine[11:36] Finding deals through technology[12:15] Starting with your list[17:06] The Sales Page on Deal Machine[19:51] How can Deal Machine help new investors?[23:05] How do people stay on top of their leads and lists?[25:00] Direct mail and working your list[30:44] Where can people learn more about Deal Machine? [33:07] How is Matt and his team preparing for the coming year?[35:11] How can you reach Matt?Quotables“He was getting into real estate investing, going to local meetups, figuring out that real estate is a smart investment.”“A lot of his friends were saying there’s this thing called ‘driving for dollars’, that you should go out looking for fixer uppers, and that’s a great place to start to find potentially motivated sellers.”“My background was really marketing, sales, tech - I tried to bring a partnerships type role to Deal Machine to help grow the company there.”“I think anything we do, we try to make Deal Machine focused on simplicity from a user perspective, but also complexity in terms of the ability to go deep and the ability to do more advanced actions within the app.”“In general, self-storage especially, that’s an area that we’ve seen a ton of growth in terms of just the industry.”“From a direct mail standpoint, I’d say that’s still the number 1 marketing outreach tactic that people are using.”“In general, on the commercial side, we got one feature specifically where you can manage your buyer’s list within Deal Machine.”“From a new investor standpoint, we wanna be that go-to platform for them, where we give them the technology they need to be able to spin up the minimum viable operation.”“CRM just meaning it’s a technology to manage the relationships that you’re building and manage the list of leads you’re generating and reaching out to.”“Give yourself the opportunity to be the one that they call first through those mailers and you couple that with an outbound strategy of giving them a call.”“Buyer activity and real estate investor activity is at an all-time high now.”LinksWebsite: The Self-Storage Academyhttps://selfstorageinvesting.com/academyApp: Deal Machine https://www.dealmachine.com/Email: Matt Kampmatt@dealmachine.com

Send us a textThey say “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, and that couldn’t be more true when you’re an entrepreneur. Doing things alone can only get you so far and you have to be willing to hire people to help you get further! Today on the show, we have Glenn and Amber Schworm to talk about what it is like to hire and fire people, and what you need to do to find the right ones for the right positions. Glenn and Amber Schworm have over 25 years of experience in starting, building, and growing successful real estate businesses. What started as a way to get out of debt eventually grew and that one flip turned into three, seven, twenty, and now several hundreds throughout the country.Listen to the episode to learn more about finding people, handling the hiring process, and the benefits of taking it slow! Key Talking Points of the Episode[01:35] Who are Glenn and Amber Schworm?[03:05] Catching up with Glenn and Amber[05:15] Are all the success stories true?[06:03] The importance of execution[06:50] Helping people find truthful information[08:15] Putting the right butts in the right seats[09:00] Learning to not accept mediocrity[10:05] How do Glenn and Amber find the right people for the right seats?[11:42] The best way to find people[12:10] Navigating through the delicate process of interviewing [13:27] What is the PI index for? [14:28] What happens when you’re whale hunting? [15:45] Becoming the energy you want to attract[16:10] Putting ego out of the way when you’re hiring[17:30] The true cost of a bad hire[18:18] The tools to help you hire the right people[19:30] Why your first hire should be a rockstar[21:20] Trusting your gut more when dealing with people[22:05] How to approach your doubts[23:15] How can letting go be good for both sides?[24:05] Why should you encourage open communication? [25:20] The impact of the people you hire on your life[27:05] The mindset on payroll and expenses[30:10] The best way to deal with the hiring process[31:05] Finding referrals through your people[32:50] Glenn and Amber’s advice for people who are looking to scale today[33:42] When is the best time to get into real estate?[34:50] Taking action and getting the education you need[36:56] How to get in touch with Glenn and AmberQuotables“If you wanna be an average person and live an average life, you can do that. But if you wanna live a life where you’re generating wealth, giving back, and living it on a different level, it’s a grind.”“Be careful who you take advice from because you might end up just like them.”“Be the energy you want to attract.” “You need to put your ego out of the way and be able to hire people that are better than you.”“When in doubt, there is no doubt.” “The people that you’re gonna put on your team will make or break your life.”“Real estate has this tried and true history of always appreciating.”LinksWebsite: Glenn and Amber Schwormhttps://glennandamber.com/Workshop: Home Flipping Workshop https://www.homeflippingworkshop.com/