Sinopsis
The UK's first Self Storage Podcast We interview the worlds leading self storage experts to help you improve your business Once a week we take a look in to my my facilities and look what has been working and what hasnt worked in the last 7 days ... We share everything from cost to acquire a customer to our revenue. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you
Episodios
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#934 - Willerby Monthly Nov Figs
11/12/2025 Duración: 14minGood morning, Store Nation. Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into our monthly figures for Willerby. We cover the key performance highlights, the areas that need tightening up, and how the site is progressing overall. A mixed month with some strong positives and clear opportunities to improve, especially around conversions and contact made. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#933 - Beverley Monthly Figures
10/12/2025 Duración: 07minGood morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our monthly figures for Beverley. We break down what went well, what needs attention, and the key trends that stood out for the month. It's a solid update with some strong performance indicators and areas we're keeping a close eye on as we move forward. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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09/12/2025 Duración: 14minGood morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures. We look at what went well, what struggled, and the overall trends across all our sites as we move through December. It's always a challenging month in self storage, but as always, we break down the key movements and what stood out this week. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#931 - Was November Positive Or Negative?? Conversions GREAT, Quotes NOT GREAT
01/12/2025 Duración: 09minHappy Monday, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures across all sites. We dive into quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to see who smashed it this week and who struggled. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#930 - Self Storage Secret Course - Black Friday Special
28/11/2025 Duración: 16minHappy Friday, Store Nation. Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about the Self Storage Secret Course, what has changed, why demand has grown and why people using it are seeing real results when launching new sites. If you have ever wondered whether you could follow a clear step-by-step system to open your own site, this episode will give you real insight. Hope you enjoy it. Give it a listen. Pay in Full: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/offers/U5qiXg4f Pay in 4 Payments (A tad more expensive): https://www.mrselfstorage.com/offers/6tXsBw2k Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#929 - All Sites October Monthly Figures
26/11/2025 Duración: 11minGood morning, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are reviewing the full October figures across all six sites. We look at quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to understand how the portfolio performed overall and what the trends are telling us heading into the winter period. There were plenty of positives across the month, along with a few challenges that stood out and need attention as we plan ahead. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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24/11/2025 Duración: 12minGood morning, Store Nation. Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we are talking about our weekly figures across all sites. We look at quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue and occupancy to see who led the way, who struggled and where the biggest shifts in demand showed up. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#927 - Glasgow Monthly Figures
21/11/2025 Duración: 18minHappy Friday, Store Nation. Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we are breaking down the monthly figures for Glasgow. We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, move ins, revenue and occupancy to see how the site performed and why container sites continue to deliver even in highly competitive areas. Overall, another strong month with pricing discipline and demand driving continued growth. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#926 - Wrexham Monthly Figures
20/11/2025 Duración: 14minGood morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we break down Wrexham's monthly figures. This site is a brilliant reminder of what happens when systems, revenue management and constant optimisation all work in sync. We talk quotes, reservations, true period revenue, occupancy and churn, plus how demand shifts when a site gets close to full capacity. We also dig into ad spend decisions and why healthy disagreement inside the team pushes performance higher. Overall, Wrexham delivered an exceptional month and shows exactly what we built this acquisition to do. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#925 - Mansfield Monthly Figures ... Best Revenue Month Ever
19/11/2025 Duración: 08minGood morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we break down Mansfield's monthly figures for October. We talk quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, move-outs, revenue and occupancy to understand how the site really performed and where things fell short. There were solid wins, but also big frustrations that pulled the overall score down. Mansfield did not hit the standards we expect from this site, and we dig into why and what it means for the months ahead. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#924 - Clough Rd Monthly Figures ... Bad Month
18/11/2025 Duración: 10minGood morning, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are breaking down Clough Road's monthly figures for October. We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, square foot moved, cancellations, revenue and occupancy to understand exactly how the site performed and what the data is telling us about demand. It was a challenging month overall. Low conversion rates, high move outs and a rise in cancellations have put pressure on occupancy and future revenue, and there are some clear areas that need tightening up. There is still plenty of potential, but the data shows that changes need to happen quickly to stop the trend continuing into next month. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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17/11/2025 Duración: 20minGood morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we are breaking down our weekly figures across all sites. We cover quotes, reservations, conversions, move-ins, revenue, and occupancy to see how each location performed and what the data is telling us about future demand. Overall, revenue stayed strong, but low reservations and weaker conversion rates are areas to watch closely moving forward. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#922 - Beverley Monthly Figures
14/11/2025 Duración: 07minHappy Friday, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about Beverley's monthly figures for October. We'll cover quotes, reservations, conversions, occupancy, and revenue to see how the site performed. Overall, it's been a great month with record-level reservations, strong conversion rates, and continued growth in revenue and occupancy, though there are still opportunities to improve insurance levels and reduce churn. Hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#921 - Willerby Monthly Figures
13/11/2025 Duración: 11minGood morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about Willerby's monthly figures for October. We'll cover quotes, reservations, conversions, occupancy, and revenue to see how the site performed. Overall, it's been a strong month with record-high revenue, great move-in numbers, and solid conversion rates, though there are still a few areas to tighten up around marketing and cancellations. Hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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12/11/2025 Duración: 18minGood morning, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're talking about our weekly figures across all sites, the wins, the misses, and what's next for November. I'll also share a few thoughts on competition in the market and how to keep pushing forward even when things don't go quite to plan. I hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#919 - Glasgow Quarterly Figures
05/11/2025 Duración: 10minGood morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today we're talking about Glasgow quarterly figures, and this one's another strong performer. It's been great going through all the sites and seeing where we're smashing expectations and where we can still tighten things up. I'll share how Glasgow has achieved its best quarter ever, the lessons behind the numbers, and why staying proactive always beats being reactive in business. I hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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03/11/2025 Duración: 36minHappy Monday, Store Nation! Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today I'm sharing my weekly numbers and talking about the balance between short-term performance and long-term growth. We'll look at why consistent improvement matters more than quick wins and how innovation keeps us ahead in the self storage industry. I hope you enjoy this episode. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#917 - Mansfield Quarterly Figures
31/10/2025 Duración: 08minHappy Friday, Store Nation! Welcome back to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're diving into Mansfield's quarterly figures, a solid performance that shows real strength in the fundamentals. We're talking about steady growth, strong conversion rates, and how the site bounced back after a tough previous quarter. It's a great example of how consistency and smart tracking build long-term success in self storage. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#916 - Wrexham Quarterly Figures
30/10/2025 Duración: 07minGood morning, Store Nation! Thank you for listening to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we're looking at Wrexham's quarterly figures, and this one's a record breaker. We're talking about huge growth across quotes, reservations, and move-ins, plus what made this quarter the site's strongest yet. It's all about understanding why momentum matters and how small improvements stack up to big results. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/
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#915 - Clough Road Quarterly Figures
29/10/2025 Duración: 08minGood morning, Store Nation! Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. Today, we're breaking down Clough Road's quarterly figures, a real lesson in not letting strong results hide the cracks. We'll talk about why solid revenue can mask weak fundamentals and why staying honest with the data matters for long-term success. Give it a listen! Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/ Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/