A pair of news items today show the difference between proactive and passive management. Give them a read and let me know what you think.
Man Charged in Baraboo, WI, Self-Storage Thefts
Man Shoots Childhood Friend in DeBary, FL, Self-Storage Unit
Amy_ISS
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Last Activity: 11th December 2019, 07:25 PM
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Location: Phoenix
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Crime in Progress
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New Podcast on Strange Operation Situations
Operators come across all kinds of strange and awkward situations every day. How should you handle these weird interactions? Get advice in a new Sounds of Storage podcast featuring Steven Jeffers, facilities asset manager for Bee Safe Storage and Wine Cellar. Steven also offers a sneak peek of his upcoming... -
Thanks, Joe! Wrapping this up today in case anyone else wants to offer their opinion.... -
Bighank That's hysterical! Thanks for sharing....Leave a comment:
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2020 Business Budget
4The owner25.00%1The third-party management company50.00%2The owner with help from site managers0%0Site managers25.00%1District manager or other supervisor0%0Other0%0We don't have a budget0%0Who creates the 2020 budget for your self-storage business?... -
2020 Maintenance Package
The ISS Store has released a new maintenance package. It includes 12 individual task calendars in PDF format, customizable monthly templates, a 70-page maintenance guide and more! Find it in the ISS Store. -
No one wants to talk software?! Below are the questions. If you'd like to participate, please send your responses to me via email, [email protected], by Tuesday, Dec. 10.- Official company name:
- Self-storage operating name (if different from above):
- Number of facilities operated by the
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Awesome! Who else has a video they'd like to share?Leave a comment:
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Nice list Storman! It'll definitely help inspire others....Leave a comment:
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The 5G Cell Tower
Great article on 5G cell speeds and other upgrades that are coming. Find out how you can capitalize on these changes if you have a cell-tower lease.... -
Bye Bye Bugs!
An expert provides solutions for preventing and dealing with pests in this ISS article.... -
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I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday....Last edited by Amy_ISS; 26th November 2019, 05:46 PM.Leave a comment:
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Creating Video to Promote Your Business
In case you missed it ... video marketing is trending. YouTube has 1.9 billion users worldwide. Video is a great way to share your story with potential tenants. Get advice on how to create and post content in this new article on ISS.... -
Video Marketing
6Yes33.33%2No66.67%4Does your storage business have a video on its website, YouTube or other social media channels? -
What Are Your Favorite Holiday Movies?
There are so many wonderful holiday movies. I'm partial to It's a Wonderful Life (I nicknamed my daughter Zuzu when she was little.) My dad LOVES Miracle on 34th St. and we watch it every year. There's also Die Hard (yes, it's a holiday movie!), The Grinch, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, A Christmas... -
Still seeking operator input on this. The questions are pretty easy: features you like, what would you change, etc. Send me a PM to participate!Leave a comment:
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ISS Gallery on Preventing Employee Theft
ISS has published a new gallery, "Battling the Enemy Within: Detecting and Preventing Self-Storage Employee Theft." Get advice on how to prevent it and warning signs that it could be happening at your facility. -
So, what are your thoughts on these sessions?Leave a comment:
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Good point JamesStorage Not being a beef-eater (but not a vegetarian or vegan), I can understand the point. I wouldn't want a plant-based burger that was cooked on the same grill as a meat-based one. It might seem obvious that it'd be cooked on the same grill but, really, it isn't. I had no idea. I...Leave a comment:
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