StorChats
Welcome to StorChats, the official podcast from StorSuite. Tune in for engaging, straightforward conversations with familiar faces from the StorSuite team, each sharing their expertise in storage investing, marketing strategies, operational insights, leadership lessons, and business essentials. StorChats consists of several unique mini-series, each thoughtfully tailored for different interests and audiences—all rooted in StorSuite’s practical, no-nonsense values.
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19 minutes ago
19 minutes ago
Welcome to the first episode of Success with Jess! Jessica Johnson is back on the mic to share battle-tested insights on how small tweaks can lead to big success in your business—and in life. Today, Jess dives into why your storage facility should prioritize renting online instead of reserving, and how this strategy creates faster move-ins, better revenue certainty, and happier custom`ers.
Whether you're in self-storage or just looking for smarter business strategies, Jess delivers actionable advice with her trademark candor (and a little humor).
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this StorSuite special of Bourbon and Bullshit, John Manes sits down with David Allen, President of Apple Self Storage, for a no-BS conversation over a pour of Rowan's Creek Bourbon (crafted by Willett Distillery). With 54 facilities and over 2.4 million square feet under management, David shares his real-world lessons on scaling from 10 to 50+ self-storage sites in Canada—and what pain points hit hardest along the way.
Grab a glass and join them as they talk:- The "lumpy" journey of scaling a storage business- Turning data into behavior-based decisions- Why tech should support people, not replace them- 🇺🇸🇨🇦 A little U.S. vs. Canada banter (Boxing Day, anyone?)- Why strategy isn’t worth much unless it reaches every level of your team
Sampled Bourbon:🥃 Rowan's Creek Bourbon – by Willett Distillery100 proof. Notes of vanilla, caramel, honey, and sweet orange peel.
Connect with David Allen📧 dallen@applestorage.com🔗 David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallan2/
Connect with John Manes📧 jcmanes@storsuite.com📞 210-818-1496🌐 StorSuite.com
👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if you’re into bourbon, storage biz strategy, and unapologetically real conversations.
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Join StorSuite Chairman and bourbon enthusiast John Manes for the premiere of "Bourbon and Bullshit." In this episode, John sits down with Damon Emerson, StorSuite's VP of Sales and Client Success, as they share a glass from John's personal bourbon collection. They discuss industry insights, leadership lessons, and candid experiences from their careers in self-storage. Grab your favorite drink and join the conversation for an authentic, relaxed dive into the storage world.
Bourbon's Sampled:
Justin's House of Bourbon: https://www.thehouseofbourbon.com/