Amy_ISS
Community Manager
Last Activity: 13th September 2019, 06:59 PM
Joined: 30th January 2008
Location: Phoenix
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Great! Even if you can't attend all the sessions, it's worth it to sign up and try to make a few.... -
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9/11 Anniversary
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York and the Pentagon. Ceremonies and moments of silence are being held around the country. What does this day mean to you? -
Free Online Learning
ISS will be the platinum sponsor for The 2019 Self-Storage Summit, a free online event, Nov. 19, 20 and 21. The live sessions will feature dozens of industry experts who’ll share insight on a variety of topics including operations, marketing, investing and more. Created and hosted by industry...Last edited by Amy_ISS; 13th September 2019, 03:41 PM. -
Are You Superstitious?
This week will usher in a Friday the 13th. Are you superstitious about anything? My cousin once didn't shave his beard when his favorite hockey team was on a winning streak! -
How I Got Into Storage
An area manager turned consultant shares her journey to the self-storage industry. What's your story? -
Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Everyone knows this is the best kind of marketing. But do you really know how to get people to talk about your business? Check out this interesting article on talk triggers. What are yours? -
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The second webinar is also available on demand in the ISS Resource Center under "Webinars."...Leave a comment:
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Manager Photo
Is there a picture of you on the wall in your office? You often see a photo of the manager at a grocery store or other retail establishment. How many managers/owners do this? What are the benefits? Why do you choose not to? -
Sales Pitch
A great sales pitch can be hard to master. Get advice on how to improve yours in this ISS article. What's your secret to a successful sales pitch? -
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After we moved to the new version of vBulletin, we lost access to some links in older threads. I couldn't find this one, but someone else might be able to provide the correct link or some advice....Leave a comment:
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Forbes Gets It Wrong
A recent article on Forbes drags the storage industry through the mud. Sadly, the reporter didn't really learn about the industry before making us look bad. She lumps traditional and mobile storage together as one, implies leases are deceptive, and suggests stuff isn't safe in storage. She also uses... -
Problematic Parcels
Sometimes it takes an innovative approach to make a tract of land work for a self-storage development. Industry veteran Bruce Jordan offers design options for these parcels in a new article on the ISS website.
What design ideas have you incorporated to overcome a site challenge?... -
When they push your buttons ...
A self-storage manager shares advice on how to keep in cool when facing an angry customer. What would you add? -
Accepting Deliveries
19Yes52.63%10No47.37%9Do you accept deliveries on behalf of your customers? -
Favorite Disney/Pixar Animated Movie
Toy Story 4 has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide. What's your favorite Disney/Pixar animated movie.... -
Crying at Work
Eight of 10 people admit in a new Monster study that they've cried while at work. Of the 3,000 respondents, 45% said the tears were caused by a boss or co-worker.
Have you ever cried at work? What was the cause?...
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