

Defining your Niche Podcast
Russell Nersesov
On this channel, we explore the full spectrum of commercial real estate investing — with a special focus on self-storage, industrial flex space, and other high-potential investment opportunities. From acquisitions and asset management to daily operations, capital raising, and value-add strategies, we break down what it takes to build, scale, and succeed in this dynamic industry.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 32min
How do MMA and amassing a Self Storage Portfolio go Hand in Hand? ep. 41
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach Jeremiah on social media too: Website: patriotholdings.com Email:jeremiah@patriotholdings.com If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise. Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 16, 2025 • 30min
An Owner’s Rep in Construction may be the difference between success and failure ep. 40
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach Jack on social media too: Website: arrow-cm.com Email: jack@arrow-cm.com If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise. Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 16, 2025 • 30min
How a 37-Year-Old Built His Self-Storage Development Business the Hard Way
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Daniel on social media too: Website: whitneydevelopment.com Email: dan@whitneydevelopment.com If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise. Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 16, 2025 • 28min
Why is Safe Storage USA exploring a new asset class with Small Bay Industrial Flex Development?
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Russell on social media too: Website: safestorageusa.com Email: russell@safestorageusa.com If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise. Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 16, 2025 • 34min
From CAD Drawings to CEO of one of the most respected operations in Self Storage
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Terry on social media too: Website: gojohnsoninsurance.com Email: terry@gojohnsonins.com If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise.Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 16, 2025 • 35min
CEO of Trojan Storage leverages his team talent to succeed in Storage ep. 36
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Brett on social media too: Website: https://quikstor.com/ https://trojanstorage.com Email: bhenry@kobreco.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trojan-storage If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise. Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 15, 2025 • 32min
What are the lessons of 37 years in the Self Storage Business ep. 35
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Michael on social media too: Website: https://pogodaco.com Email: michael.pogoda@pogodaco.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pogoda-companies/ If you want to have an Unfair Advantage and Outpace the self-storage market with supercharged deal sourcing, check our sponsor of this episode Proprise. Click on the link below. https://www.proprise.io/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 15, 2025 • 31min
Talking 3 Million Sq Ft of Storage and the first Self-Storage Mastermind with Scott Meyers ep. 34
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Scott on social media too: Website: selfstorageinvesting.com Email: scott@selfstorageinvesting.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-storage-investing/ If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 15, 2025 • 33min
One Opportunity can make a difference. Imagine running a Real Estate Fund while still in College ep 33
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/itsthadcampbell Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthadcampbell/ Reach out Kris on social media too: Email: kris@thekrisbennett.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/thekrisbennett If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/

Jul 15, 2025 • 34min
A clear shift in energy this year at the SSA Fall Conference has Investors smiling - Ep 32
Follow Thaddeus Campbell on social media: Linkedin: / itsthadcampbell Facebook: / itsthadcampbell Instagram: / itsthadcampbell If you have a commercial property for sale reach out at: https://safestorageusa.com/sell-to-us/