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Storage Meetup #69 | 03-13-26

Join the weekly meetup where the self storage industry connects. Every Friday, owners, managers, and vendors turn on their cameras, share ideas, and learn from one another. It’s a space for real conversations, live demos, and community discussions that help you get more rentals, improve operations, and stay ahead of the curve. Schedule 11:30 AM ET – Pre-Show Hangout (network informally before we start) 12:00–1:00 ET – Main Session (Show & Tell, discussions, and live takeaways) 📅 Recorded on March 13, 2026 🎙 Hosted by Jim Ross, Storage Meetup Join future Storage Meetups live: https://storagemeetup.com 00:02–01:56 The meetup opens with a discussion on rate differences between online and in-office pricing, concerns that large pricing gaps may drive potential customers to competitors before they ever call, and skepticism around strikethrough pricing, with several speakers viewing it as more of an ethical and trust issue than a legal one. 01:56–05:04 A detailed conversation follows on rate-lock pricing models. Randy explains he is testing a good / better / best structure with three tiers: no rate guarantee, 6-month rate lock, and 12-month rate lock. He says most customers are choosing the higher-tier options, which suggests customers may value price certainty more than expected. 05:04–06:10 Jim officially welcomes everyone to Storage Meetup #69, mentions the informal pre-show hangout, and introduces the vendor show-and-tell segment. 06:10–17:23 Shane from Sell Express presents an AI-powered sales QA and training tool for self-storage operators. The platform analyzes phone calls, scores them against custom rubrics, identifies patterns managers would otherwise miss, and helps teams coach more effectively. The core message: most operators only review a tiny fraction of calls, so they are missing major training and revenue opportunities. 17:38–24:44 The group shifts to Google Business Profile reviews, especially whether asking customers to include photos can improve review visibility. There is interest in strategies that help photo reviews rise to the top, but the group also warns about the gray area around incentivizing reviews, with several participants cautioning against anything that could jeopardize a Google profile. 25:45–41:51 The conversation returns to rate increases, including how long tenants really stay, when to raise rates, and how to interpret move-out data. Several participants argue operators should track move-outs after rate increases carefully and compare those tenants against normal churn to find the true impact. The broader point is that good revenue decisions require real data, not guesses. 35:07–39:54 Heather shares that her facility has not raised rates in four years and asks for guidance. The group encourages her to compare competitor pricing, build a simple spreadsheet, model reasonable increases, and present the data to ownership rather than assuming customers will revolt. The advice is to start carefully, not overcorrect, and base changes on market comps and occupancy. 41:51–57:57 The meetup expands into a broader discussion of yield management, lease-up strategy, and manager safety. Speakers emphasize that 100% occupancy can still mean lost revenue if prices are too low, and they warn against “gut pricing” based on customer appearance or personal story. The final stretch also highlights the real-world stress rate increases can place on frontline staff and mentions tools and protocols aimed at improving manager safety, especially at remote sites. 57:57–1:00:02 Jim wraps up by thanking attendees, noting there were about 80 people live, encouraging newer operators to keep joining, and previewing a possible breakout-room mixer for next week’s meetup to help attendees connect in smaller groups.