

Self Storage Investing
Scott Meyers, Stories and Strategies
This is the Self Storage Investing podcast, where we share the knowledge and skills from the industry’s leading investors, developers, and operators to help you launch and grow your self-storage investing business. What made them a success? Built their wealth? What was their mindset and mentality as they entered the space and found room for business growth? Led by podcast host Scott Meyers, the ORIGINAL SELF STORAGE EXPERT, we have a track record spanning two decades having successfully acquired, converted, developed, and syndicated over 4 1/2 million square feet of self-storage properties nationwide. Discover the secrets to building wealth and creating a thriving business mindset through our insightful episodes with leading experts. We delve into topics such as navigating recessions and market crashes, as well as the lucrative world of real estate investing through self storage. Join us as we explore strategies, tactics and insider tips that will propel your self storage investing journey toward prosperity. Get ready to unlock the potential of this lucrative (recession-proof) industry and embark on a path to financial freedom.
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Jun 4, 2021 • 26min
Self Storage Investing & Creating Self Storage Content that Thrives!
Send us a textWelcome to the Self-Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host, Scott Meyers. Join my team and I, as we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers, and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021. In today's episode, my guest Frazier Robinson will share how to invest in and create social media content for self-storage. Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world and more, with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is Frazier Robinson. Frazier is a self-storage owner and operator, who has leveraged social media to help grow his self-storage business. About today's guest: Frazier Robinson Frazier has been involved in various aspects of real estate for the last five and a half years, in roles such as; project management, mobile notary, real estate agent, as well as an owner and operator in self-storage facilities. Frazier got involved in self-storage approximately three years ago and found his first self-storage facility looking on the MLS as a real estate agent. He partnered with his brother on this self-storage facility, and they soon realized how much they enjoyed the industry and went on to purchase four more and owned a total of five after about nine months. In 2020, Frazier and his brother sold two of the facilities for a profit of over $1 million dollars. Frazier currently operates and performs the day-to-day management of the three remaining facilities. In the past year and a half, Frazier has been producing social media content about self-storage ownership, operation, and investment. The majority of this content is found on TikTok, and more recently on YouTube. For more information on today's guest: Frazier Robinson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXTg76QBoiaStx4UsGqHTg https://www.tiktok.com/@frazierrobison Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing! 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/SelfStorageInvesting Instagram: 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.

Apr 27, 2021 • 37min
Alliance and Partnerships in Acquisitions #PlatformForChange
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host, Scott Meyers.Join my team and I, as we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world and more, with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is the founder and managing partner of Black Equity Network which has been responsible for the many strategic partnerships and alliances in the world of making an impact on business. He is a #PlatformForChange segment guest and I am very excited to share all the knowledge and insights he has ahead for you all.About today's guest: D.J. MoultrieD.J. Moultrie is The founder and managing partner of Black Equity Network which has been responsible for the many strategic partnerships and alliances in the world of making an impact on business. In Addition, D.J. Is the founder of Acquisitions Network where he serves as a connector in various areas of acquisitions.He also serves as host of How To Acquire Podcast and Black Equity Podcast. His background and focus on community collaboration has led him to a number of volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. As well as connecting with business leaders from around the world. DJ. Is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information on today's guest: D.J. Moultriehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/djacquires/https://linktr.ee/blackequitypod Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing! 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/ 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.

Apr 20, 2021 • 32min
Transitioning from a Residential Wholesaler to Self Storage
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host Scott Meyers.As we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is a Mastermind Member, a self storage owner and buyer, a commercial real estate invtor and is here to discuss with us transitioning from a residential wholesaler to self storage.About today's guest: Luke WongLuke Wong, originally Born in Jamaica, has been around real estate most of his life as his family has always been in real estate. From owning commercial and residential properties to land development. Luke grew up in Miami and graduated from Florida State University. He moved to Houston in 2001 and worked in land acquisitions acquiring land for residential subdivisions. From 2011 to 2020, he renovated houses and owned a wholesaling operation. In the last few years he has also been actively investing in Commercial Real Estate, such as Retail Centers and Apartment Complexes. Currently, he is focusing on operating, growing and acquiring more self storage facilities. He own/ co-owns about 1200 storage units. He is married to his beautiful Moroccan wife, Douniazed and has two children, Zayne and Soraya. He is a licensed real estate Broker in the State of Texas. Loves to travel, spend time with family and help others. For more information on today's guest: Luke Wongwww. 9milecapital.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-wong-a96a877/Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing!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/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.See you next time!

Apr 13, 2021 • 41min
Women Breaking Through to Creative Passive Income in Real Estate Investing #PlatformForChange
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host, Scott Meyers.Join my team and I, as we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world and more, with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is an educator and advocate for women to create passive income streams through real estate investing. She is a #PlatformForChange segment guest and is a wonderful example of women in leadership, women in the investing world, and all around women in power.About today's guest: Monick HalmMonick Halm is an educator and advocate for women to create passive income streams through real estate investing. Her mission is to assist 1 million women to achieve financial freedom through real estate. She is the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses and is herself a real estate investor and syndicator with over 14 years of real estate investing experience in multi-family homes, mobile home and RV parks, flipping, commercial, vacation rentals, and ground-up development. Together with her husband and her investors, she owns over 1,300 rental units across 6 states.She is the #1 bestselling author of The Real Estate Investor Goddess Handbook and Wealth for Women: Conversations with the Team That Creates the Dream, and host of the Real Estate Investor Goddesses Podcast. She is also a Real Estate Strategy Mentor, keynote speaker, recovering attorney, certified interior designer, Feng Shui expert, avid world traveler, wife and mother of three amazing kids. For more information on today's guest: Monick Halmhttps://www.realestateinvestorgoddesses.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/monickpaulhalm/ Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing! 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/ 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.

Mar 23, 2021 • 26min
How to Assemble a Loan Package With Scott Meyers
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host Scott Meyers.As we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. Join me during my solo this week where I speak to you all about how to go about correctly assembling a loan package.Tune in to see what I have to say on my solo show this week!Please make sure to turn on your notifications for NEW episode releases!Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe to never miss another episode.Head to your Podcast listening platform and please leave a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review for the show if you enjoyed this, or any other episodes! It is really appreciated and helps others find the information as well.Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing!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/

Mar 9, 2021 • 8min
March Market Status With Scott Meyers
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host Scott Meyers.As we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. Join me during my solo this week where I speak to you all about the current month's market status and things you need to know to get started on the right foot for April 2021.Tune in to see what I have to say on my solo show this week!Please make sure to turn on your notifications for NEW episode releases!Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe to never miss another episode.Head to your Podcast listening platform and please leave a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review for the show if you enjoyed this, or any other episodes! It is really appreciated and helps others find the information as well.Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing!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/

Mar 2, 2021 • 41min
Tax Codes & Leveraging in Real Estate #PlatformForChange
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host, Scott Meyers.Join my team and I, as we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world and more, with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is a self-motivated, hungry individual with a passion to outdo competition. As a licensed tax accountant,he enjoys helping small business owners and real estate investors bridge the gap between understanding tax planning and implementing tax strategies. Former student athlete, he recognizes that teamwork is an integral component of success across all professions. He is our first #PlatformForChange segment guest for 2021, and we can’t wait to hear what he has to let us in on when it comes to tax codes and leveraging real estate.About today's guest: Karlton Dennis-Licenced Tax Accountant & Youngest Forbes Tax Accountant in USAs the second born son, to an ambitious Mother and Father, Karlton has adopted a handful of their qualities that have led to his success today.Humbled to be able to wake up everyday and do what he loves; which is actively using his God given abilities to inspire others through his disciplined actions towards achieving his own financial goals, and helping those around him reach their full capabilities within themselves. A licensed tax accountant, Karlton enjoys helping small business owners and real estate investors bridge the gap between understanding tax planning and implementing tax strategies, as opposed to just doing tax compliance yearly. His skills in negotiation and sales have led to his success in the tax and accounting world. With over 5 years of experience in the sales field, Karlton has become a master in persuasion and high ticket sales negotiations. He enjoys learning from the great young entrepreneurs before him such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Steve Jobs. Karlton finds enjoyment in coaching and helping Sales Teams bridge the gap between closing a deal, and losing a deal. He is also an honored member of the Forbes Business Development Council, and always looks forward to connecting with others. For more information on today's guest: Karlton Dennishttps://www.karladennis.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlton-dennis-051046111/ Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing! 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/ 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.

Feb 12, 2021 • 41min
Building a Legacy with your Real Estate Business
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host Scott Meyers.As we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is here to discuss with us how to build your legacy with real estate.About today's guest: Pip StehlikPip has an MBA in business management and started his career in a family owned grocery business. He helped lead and grow the company in over $17 million in gross yearly revenue with 250 employees including a pharmacy and franchise business.With a desire to diversify he started his real estate investment career in 2002. His investment portfolio includes; lease options, renovations, commercial, Airbnb and creative financing. With the success through his real estate business he was asked to mentor and train other students. For the past 15 years he has trained and mentored over 40,000 students in 18 different countries.Pip’s goal is to create win-win relationships for business partnerships so that all parties can succeed. Pip has been married to his wife and business partner, Jennifer since 1999. They have two daughters, Riley 18 and Karsyn 15, and live in Kansas City, MO. Pip likes to spend time traveling with his family.Pip truly believes what Zig Zigler said, “If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want.”For more information on today's guest: Pip Stehlikhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pipstehlik/https://workyourwealth.com/pip-stehlik/Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing!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/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.

Feb 9, 2021 • 32min
Converting Distressed Projects into Success with Self Storage
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host Scott Meyers.As we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is here to discuss with us the ways to turn distressed properties into those of success.About today's guest: Scott KroneScott Krone is a Chicago native whose career in architecture began in 1991 by pursuing his Masters of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. While obtaining his degree, he also worked as a Project Manager for Optima, Inc. During his time at Optima, Krone’s responsibilities included such notable projects as the 400 unit Cormandel in Deerfield, IL, the 40 unit HedgeRow in Winnetka, IL, and the 51 unit Optima Center Wilmette in Wilmette, IL.In 2012, Krone founded Coda Management Group – a firm who specializes in managing real estate assets. Since its inception, Coda has manages a wide range of real estate including single and multi-family homes, retail, commercial warehouse and self-storage and multi-use flex athletic spaces. Currently, the platform of investments is in excess of $55 million.In 1998, Krone founded Coda, an award winning Design + Build | Sustainability | Consulting firm. Since its inception, Coda has won numerous design/build awards including the international Green GOOD Design Award in 2010, Best of Houzz 2014 and 2015, and Design Evanston Award. Their work has been featured in notable publications as Dream Homes - Chicago, Midwest Luxury Homes, Crate & Barrel 2010 Best Catalogs, NBC TV Show Taste, and national ACE Hardware Commercials.In addition, Krone has authored High Performance Homes – Navigating the Green Road to Your Dream Home, a book for homeowner’s seeking to incorporate green technology into their home.For more information on today's guest: Scott Kronehttps://www.codamg.com/about/https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-krone/Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing!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/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.

Feb 2, 2021 • 31min
The State of SBA Lending for 2021
Send us a textWelcome!To the Self Storage Investing podcast. I'm your host Scott Meyers.As we continue sharing the knowledge and skills from leading investors, developers and operators to help you launch and grow your own successful self-storage business this 2021.Tune in each week for a new episode on topics in the self-storage world with guests from each sector of the self-storage investing industry. This week my guest is here to discuss with us the current state of SBA lending for the new year and during this current pandemic.There is a lot that is unknown in this economic climate. Many are being led by fear and panic, and it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel- especially in the world of business, where owners are being faced with tough decisions. Instead of letting it consume you, the team here at Self Storage along with a good friend of mine Terry Campbell from Live Oak Bank, a household name in the storage industry, are here to lead and support you thorough knowledge and education.About today's guest: Terry Campbell- EVP – Small Business BankingTerry Campbell is the head of Live Oak’s small business lending team providing capital to the agriculture, funeral home and cemetery, self-storage and service contractor industries. Terry previously held various roles with a leading self-storage supplier. Starting as a drafter/estimator, he advanced to vice president of sales and marketing and executive vice president of operations. He is a partner in several self-storage facilities across several states. He served as a managing member and part owner of a large self-storage facility in Northern Virginia in the early 2000’s. Terry has also served on the Editorial Advisory Board for the ISS Magazine and the board of the North Carolina Self-Storage Association since its formation. He has been involved in many seminars and webinars offering education to the self-storage industry and is a frequent presenter at industry events and trade shows as well as a writer for industry publications.For more information on today's guest: Terry Campbellhttps://www.liveoakbank.com/self-storage-loans/https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-campbell-619a199/Helping People Become Financially Independent Without The Hassles of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash with Self Storage Investing!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/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.See you next time!


