Hacking Self Storage

Hosted by Dean Booty

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Jul 2026

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The UK's first Self Storage Podcast We interview the world's leading self-storage experts to help you improve your business. Once a week we take a look into my facilities and see what has been working and what hasn't worked in the last 7 days... We share everything from the cost of acquiring a customer to our revenue. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

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October 31, 202615 min

#993 - It's raining reservations 🚨 Store More Weekly Results🚨

Good morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're looking at our recent test of displaying prices on our self-storage websites, why we decided to switch back to hiding prices behind an information wall, and the impact it had on our reservations. I also share the latest weekly figures across our six sites, including reservations, conversions, occupancy rates, and revenue, giving you an honest look at what's happening across the business. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

October 30, 20269 min

#992 - We're Back! A Quick Life Update

Happy Friday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, I'm back with a quick update on why the podcast took a break, our family's travels across America, and what we've been up to over the past few months. I also share why we're committing to three podcasts a week again, some of the lessons from travelling with the family, and what's coming next for Hacking Self Storage, including upcoming discussions on acquisitions and our self-storage business. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 20, 202620 min

#991 - Bit of a Worrying Week 🚨 Store More Weekly Results🚨

Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're looking at the latest weekly figures across our self-storage sites and how we use key performance indicators to identify problems before they become bigger issues. We also discuss how to diagnose bottlenecks, improve conversions, and use your numbers to make better business decisions. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Free training here: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/self-storage-investing-academy Or if you're ready to take the next step, apply to join my program here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-XTpsyeNLjf_AVbbHxmQ2difx71vQ9NmCPaV-1_lSI/edit?usp=sharing Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 10, 20266 min

#990 - CSTA Industry Report: Customer Retention

Happy Friday, Store Nation. Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're exploring the latest CSTA industry report on customer retention and what it reveals about customer behaviour in container self storage. We also discuss why longer customer stays are creating greater value for operators and what these trends mean for the future of container self storage. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Free training here: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/self-storage-investing-academy Or if you're ready to take the next step, apply to join my program here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-XTpsyeNLjf_AVbbHxmQ2difx71vQ9NmCPaV-1_lSI/edit?usp=sharing Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 9, 202611 min

#989 - CSTA Industry Report: Occupancy & Utilisation

Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're exploring the latest Container Self-Storage & Traders Association industry report on occupancy and utilisation, and what the latest data reveals about the sector. We also discuss why high occupancy creates pricing opportunities, what many operators overlook, and what these trends mean for the future of container self storage. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Free training here: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/self-storage-investing-academy Or if you're ready to take the next step, apply to join my program here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-XTpsyeNLjf_AVbbHxmQ2difx71vQ9NmCPaV-1_lSI/edit?usp=sharing Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 8, 20269 min

#988 - Container Self-Storage & Traders Association (CSTA) Industry Report

Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're exploring the latest Container Self-Storage & Traders Association industry report and what it reveals about the continued growth of container self storage. We also discuss why more operators are entering the market, the biggest challenge to expansion, and why container self storage remains one of the most exciting business opportunities available. Hope you gain some new knowledge and insight from this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 7, 202612 min

#987 - Over 160 Quotes 🚨 Store More Weekly Results🚨

Good morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're talking about our weekly figures, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. We also discuss a difficult staffing decision, an unexpected recruitment win, and what we're seeing from our newest site before it even opens. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 3, 202611 min

#986 - The Future of Container Self Storage

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a029ded-9e14-83ec-8350-c22140ff6a33-2" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a029ded-9e14-83ec-8350-c22140ff6a33-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-60" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Happy Friday, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Im your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're breaking down the latest Container Self Storage & Traders Association industry report and what it tells us about the future of container self storage. We explore the trends driving the industry's growth and why I believe there's never been a better time to get involved. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. CSTA CONTAINER SELF-STORAGE CENSUS 2026: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68c14fe9826382fd0438517f/6a3bfc704e4a713f0e856d0f_CSTA_Census_2026.pdf Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

July 1, 202611 min

#985 - Who Really Uses Self Storage?

Good morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're looking at what the latest industry data reveals about who really uses self storage. We dive into how changing customer demographics should influence your marketing, messaging, and business strategy. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Wanna take my FREE Masterclass: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/self-storage-investing-academy Application to work with us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-XTpsyeNLjf_AVbbHxmQ2difx71vQ9NmCPaV-1_lSI/edit?usp=sharing *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a029ded-9e14-83ec-8350-c22140ff6a33-2" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a029ded-9e14-83ec-8350-c22140ff6a33-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-60" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom

June 29, 20268 min

#984 - Nearly 1,000 Sq Ft DOWN 🥹 🚨 Store More Weekly Results🚨

Happy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Im your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're talking about our weekly figures, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue. We also look at why June has been our toughest trading month in years, what the numbers are telling us, and how we're planning to turn things around in July. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Wanna take my FREE Masterclass: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/self-storage-investing-academy Application to work with us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-XTpsyeNLjf_AVbbHxmQ2difx71vQ9NmCPaV-1_lSI/edit?usp=sharing *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a029ded-9e14-83ec-8350-c22140ff6a33-2" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a029ded-9e14-83ec-8350-c22140ff6a33-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-60" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Mr Self Storage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrselfstoragedotcom