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For the Season 2 finale, I sit down with Frank DeSalvo of Franklin Street to talk about what separates the investors who consistently win deals from everyone else. We get into the biggest mistakes Frank sees buyers making, what successful investors do differently, how to position yourself to actually get deals across the finish line, and what he’s seeing right now across the self-storage market. We also talk about where opportunities are showing up, how the buyer/seller dynamic is changing, and what investors should be paying attention to as we head into the next chapter of the storage market. Whether you’re chasing your first facility or already building a portfolio, this one gives you a look at the market from someone who sees deals happening across the country every day. Season 2 ends with a good one. Let’s get into it. SEASON 3 COMING SOON

I recently sat down with the team at Cubby to talk about my journey into self storage, from getting started with very little to building businesses, doing deals, and eventually creating Storage Rebellion. We also got into some of the biggest mistakes I see investors making today, what I wish more people understood before chasing their next deal, and why I believe the people you surround yourself with can completely change your trajectory. We talked deals, growth, community, lessons learned the hard way, and what it really takes to build something that creates more freedom in your life. Really enjoyed this conversation with the Cubby team. Hope you guys enjoy it.

Every choice you make is planting a seed. How you spend your time. What you eat. The conversations you have. The work you avoid. The risks you take. How you show up for your family. The habits you repeat when nobody is watching. Most of these choices feel small in the moment. But eventually, they grow into something. In this episode, we talk about paying attention to the seeds you’re planting today and understanding that the life, business, health, relationships, and faith you experience tomorrow are being shaped by what you repeatedly do right now. You don’t get to plant one thing and expect to harvest another. So the question is simple: If you keep planting the same seeds you’re planting today, are you going to like the harvest? Learn more about Storage Rebellion here. or Go to www.thestoragerebellion.com

What does it actually take to get your first self-storage deal done… and then keep going? In this episode, Kenny and I break down a simple blueprint for going from zero deals to your first facility and beyond. We talk about the framework that has worked for investors for years: finding opportunities, building relationships with owners, understanding the numbers, making offers, getting deals funded, and most importantly, staying in the game long enough to win. There are always new strategies, tools, and shiny objects fighting for your attention. But the fundamentals of buying good storage deals haven't changed nearly as much as people think. If you're working toward your first deal, trying to build momentum, or looking to grow beyond the facilities you already own, this episode will help you get clear on what actually matters and where to focus next.Join us at ⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

You know the feeling. The list keeps growing, everything feels important, and even when you're getting things done, you still feel behind. Business needs you. Your family needs you. Your health needs attention. There are calls to make, things you've been putting off, and somehow there's never enough time to give any of it the focus you actually want. In this episode, I break down what I've learned about overwhelm, where our time actually goes, and several practical ways to create more space in your day without simply trying to cram more into it. Because the goal isn't to become better at being busy. It's to take control of your time, focus on what actually matters, and show up better in every area of your life. Join us at www.thestoragerebellion.com

In this episode, we step away from the usual business conversation and share something much more personal: our journeys to faith and how they’ve changed the way we see life, business, success, money, family, and purpose. We share personal stories, the questions we wrestled with, what led us toward God, and how our definition of success has changed along the way. This isn’t a conversation just for people of faith. Whether you’ve followed God your entire life, you’re questioning what you believe, or faith has never been part of your life at all, we invite you to listen with an open mind. Because at some point, regardless of how much we build or accomplish, we all have to wrestle with a bigger question: What are we actually building our lives for? Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠join us inside: www.thestoragerebellion.com

Most self-storage investors think they understand SBA loans... Until they actually talk to someone who does them every day. In Episode 6 of The Storage Rebellion Show, I sat down with Anne Mino, Senior Loan Officer on Live Oak Bank's Self-Storage Lending Team and an experienced storage owner herself. We unpack topics like: Common SBA misconceptionsCreative ways to finance acquisitionsWhat lenders are actually looking forMistakes that can slow down or kill a dealOpportunities many investors don't even realize exist Whether you're buying your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, understanding your financing options can open doors that conventional thinking won't. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage visit www.thestoragerebellion.com

In this episode of The Storage Rebellion Show, we're joined by Nick Paul, who is now leading our brand-new First Close coaching group. We dive into why we made the change, what members can expect from the new format, and why Nick was the right person to lead it. Beyond that, Nick shares his own journey in self-storage—from getting started to building a successful business—and the lessons that had the biggest impact along the way. We talk about the mistakes new investors make, what actually moves the needle early on, and the mindset required to stay in the game long enough to succeed. Whether you're still chasing your first facility or looking to sharpen your approach, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest conversation from someone who's been through it. Learn more about Storage Rebellion at www.thestoragerebellion.com Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

Most people know Tommy Nguyen as the marketing guy behind StoragePug. But this conversation goes far beyond websites, SEO, and Google rankings. We dive into what it really takes to build a business from the ground up—the mindset, leadership, culture, and difficult decisions that most entrepreneurs never talk about. Tommy shares the lessons he's learned scaling one of the most respected companies in the self-storage industry, why company culture isn't just a buzzword, and how building the right team ultimately creates a business that can outlast you. StoragePug has grown by focusing on making the online rental experience simple while helping independent operators compete with larger brands. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or just someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is packed with insights that apply far beyond self storage. In this episode, we cover: The realities of building a business from nothingWhy culture is one of your biggest competitive advantagesThe leadership lessons Tommy learned the hard wayHow to think about marketing once your business foundation is solidThe mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow too quicklyBuilding systems and teams that create long-term freedomWhy success is about becoming the person capable of sustaining it If you're serious about building a business—not just starting one—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit ⁠⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

Have you ever looked around and thought, "I really thought I'd be further ahead by now?" You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the real reasons so many people feel stuck despite having goals, ambition, and potential. The truth is, what holds us back is rarely a lack of information or opportunity. More often, it's fear, limiting beliefs, distractions, comfort, unresolved habits, and the stories we tell ourselves about what's possible. We'll unpack the hidden barriers that quietly steal years from people's lives, why success requires becoming a different person before achieving different results, and how to identify the internal obstacles standing between you and the future you know you're capable of creating. If you've been feeling frustrated, behind, or wondering why the results haven't matched the effort, this conversation is for you. The life you want may be closer than you think. The question is: are you willing to become the person capable of creating it? Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

In this episode of the Storage Rebellion Podcast, Chris Michaels and Jon Farling break down the biggest mistakes they see new and experienced self storage investors make throughout the entire investment journey. From finding deals and making offers to underwriting, due diligence, financing, closing, and operations, they share the costly errors that can slow your progress, kill deals, or create unnecessary headaches after closing. Whether you're working toward your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode will help you identify blind spots, avoid expensive lessons, and move forward with greater confidence. If you're serious about building a successful self storage business, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit ⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

Most new investors never get stuck because of a lack of opportunity — they get stuck because they don’t know what path to follow. In Season 2 Episode 1 of the Storage Rebellion Show, we break down the 3 biggest keys to landing your first self storage deal, building momentum, and avoiding the mistakes that keep most people circling for years. If you’ve been wondering where to start, what actually matters, and how investors go from zero experience to ownership, this episode is for you. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit www.thestoragerebellion.com

Season 1 comes to a powerful close with a conversation about adversity, faith, pressure, and purpose. In this episode, we dive into how some of life’s hardest seasons are often the very moments God uses to shape us, strengthen us, and prepare us for what’s next. The storms you’re facing may not be punishment — they may be preparation. We talk about perseverance when things feel uncertain, trusting God when the path makes no sense, and why the greatest breakthroughs are often built in the darkest seasons. Whether you’re battling fear, pressure, setbacks, business struggles, or personal challenges, this episode is a reminder that difficult seasons do not define you… they develop you. Sometimes the blessing isn’t on the other side of the storm. Sometimes the storm is the blessing. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

This week on the Storage Rebellion Show, we sit down with Pete Smyth from White Label Storage to talk about what actually drives growth for storage owners today. We dive into marketing strategies most operators overlook, how White Label Storage has scaled across the country, the mindset required to grow a real company, and where many storage owners are quietly losing leads, revenue, and momentum without even realizing it. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

Most people never get past their first few deals. Scott Levy has been involved in over $5.4 billion in self storage transactions, and in this episode, we unpack what it really takes to scale beyond the early wins and build something that lasts. This conversation goes deeper than tactics. We talk about the shift from doing deals to becoming a true operator and leader, and what starts to break—mentally and operationally—as you grow. Scott shares how to navigate expansion without losing control, where investors get stuck as they try to level up, and what separates those who plateau from those who continue building at a high level. If you’re chasing growth, this will challenge how you think about your next move—because scaling isn’t about doing more, it’s about becoming someone different. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠