Thanks for checking back for the fifth step on how to convert self storage leads into rentals. Last week we talked about the fourth step to converting these leads into rentals which was ask for the business, don’t just “quote and hope”.
This week we will focus on securing the deal. Getting a commitment...
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Keys to Converting Leads to Rentals. Vol. 4
Thanks for checking back for the fourth step on how to convert self storage leads into rentals. Last week we talked about the third step to converting these leads into rentals which was being patient.
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This weeks topic is ask for the business, don’t just “quote and hope”. Asking the customer for...
Keys to Converting Leads to Rentals. Vol. 3
Thanks for checking back for the third step on how to convert self storage leads into rentals. Last week we talked about the second step to converting these leads into rentals which was understanding your customers’ requirements.
This week we will focus on being patient. Most customers when renting self storage units are going...
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Keys to Converting Leads to Rentals. Vol. 2
Thanks for checking back for the second step on how to convert self storage leads into rentals. Last week we talked about the first step to converting these leads into rentals which was answering your phone and being ready to help your self storage customers’.
This week we will focus on understanding your customers’ requirements. ...
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Keys to Converting Leads to Rentals. Vol. 1
We recently spoke at the 2010 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas. For those of you who missed out on our presentation, we wanted to share that information with you in a series of blogs. Each week we will provide you with a step to learn how to convert leads to rentals.
2009 Self Storage Facilities of the Year
2009 is winding down and it is that time of the year where the self storage facilities of the year are announced by MiniCo Publishing. They announce the winners in six categories; overall, new facility, construction, conversion, specialty storage, and international. This years winners are:
- Overall: Store Self...
Self-Storage Shows
We recently attended a whole bunch of shows and conferences from ISSA, TSSA, and FSSA. We find these shows to be very beneficial. They allow us to see current products and services in the self-storage industry as well as meet storage owners, investors, and managers in...
Self Storage and National Security
The November issue of SSA's magazine dedicates a substantial amount of space to an article titled "Self Storage Is Part of Today's Security-Threat Landscape". We have talked about self storage and how some facilities are installing high-tech devices to help them monitor their facilities. Here we...
Self-Storage in a Tough Economy
We recently read an article on the ISS website about getting your self-storage business through this tough economic time. The article suggests that as the owner, investor, or operator of a self-storage business you need to hire a "go-getter" type manager. The type of person who will take on tasks with their own initiative to better your business....
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2009 Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day
Larry Hoffman of Morningstar Mini storage will be participating in the 2009 Arizona Breast Cander 3- Day. The 60 mile walk brings together thousands of people to join in the fight agienst breast cancer. Eighty-five percent of the net proceeds of this event go to Susan...
