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In this episode, Cody Payne sits down with Melissa Anderson of FLX Blueprint to discuss the growing opportunities in small bay industrial, also known as flex space. Melissa brings a strong background in self storage and construction, giving her a unique perspective on the similarities and differences between the two asset classes. Now with FLX Blueprint, she is helping investors, entrepreneurs, and developers navigate the flex space market and turn investment and development opportunities into successful projects. Cody and Melissa discuss the transition from self storage to small bay industrial, what investors need to understand before getting started, and why more entrepreneurs are exploring opportunities in flex space. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the small bay industrial world, this episode offers valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and considerations that come with investing in and developing flex space.

In this episode, Cody Payne talks about why institutions cannot ignore metal small bay industrial construction forever. For years, many institutional investors preferred higher-end tilt-wall or traditional industrial product, while overlooking smaller metal flex parks. But the market is changing. A large portion of new small bay industrial being built today is metal construction, and tenants continue to prove there is strong demand for functional, affordable, well-located space. Cody breaks down why metal construction has become such a major part of the small bay industrial world, why developers are choosing it, and why investors may eventually have to adjust how they view the asset class. He also discusses what matters most when evaluating metal small bay projects, including location, tenant demand, rents, build quality, functionality, lease-up, and long-term exit strategy. If institutions want exposure to small bay industrial, they may not be able to ignore metal construction much longer.

In this Market Pulse episode, Cody Payne breaks down some of the key stats driving the small bay industrial market and how they can help investors make better decisions when buying or evaluating a property. Cody discusses why it is important to understand what tenant sizes are moving the most, which unit sizes are achieving the highest rental rates, and how market data can impact underwriting, leasing strategy, and overall property performance. Staying up to date with Flex Parks USA and Small Bay Feasibility is one of the best ways to understand where the market is headed, what buyers and tenants are looking for, and how to evaluate opportunities in the small bay industrial space.

In this episode, Cody Payne sits down with Wayne Bares, who leads Small Bay Feasibility, to talk about how to properly evaluate small bay industrial sites and markets. Wayne and Cody have worked together for more than a decade, and Wayne has been the driving force behind Small Bay Feasibility’s market intelligence, data, and site analysis studies. He brings a deep understanding of what makes a site work, what can kill a deal, and what developers and investors need to watch before moving forward. Cody and Wayne discuss current market insights, how to evaluate demand, what mistakes to avoid, and how to use data, competition, rents, demographics, and financial assumptions to make better decisions in the small bay industrial space. Best title:

Cody Payne sits down with Tyler Jones and Scott Bernie of Legacy Construction to talk about building small bay industrial parks. Legacy Construction specializes in small bay industrial construction, but what makes their perspective valuable is that they are not just builders. They also own and operate small bay projects, giving them real-world insight into what works, what does not, and where new developers often make mistakes. Cody, Tyler, and Scott discuss what developers need to understand before starting a small bay project, including construction planning, design decisions, cost control, tenant functionality, common mistakes, and how to build a project that actually works once it is completed.

In this episode, Cody sits down with Will Skillman, a small bay industrial entrepreneur who came into the space from the mobile home park world. Will shares how he made the move into small bay industrial, what he has learned along the way, and why he sees opportunity in the asset class. Will also discusses Small Bay Basecamp, a community he created for small bay entrepreneurs, investors, and developers to connect, share ideas, ask questions, and talk through what is happening in the small bay world.

In this episode, Cody breaks down what self storage owners need to know about small bay industrial and how the two asset classes are different. While self storage and small bay industrial may look similar from the outside, the tenant base, leasing strategy, underwriting, construction, operations, and exit strategy can be very different. Cody discusses what self storage owners should understand before entering the small bay space, including how tenants use the units, how rents are structured, what investors look for, and why small bay industrial can offer a different type of demand profile. If you own, develop, or invest in self storage and are looking at small bay industrial, this episode will help you better understand the opportunity and the key differences before making a move.

In this episode, Cody breaks down how to evaluate market saturation in small bay industrial and how to determine whether a market has too much supply. Small bay industrial can be a strong asset class, but not every market can absorb new product at the same pace. Cody discusses what investors and developers should look at when reviewing a market, including existing inventory, new construction, vacancy, lease-up velocity, tenant demand, rental rates, unit sizes, and competition from nearby projects. He also covers what to do if a market looks oversupplied, including how to adjust the site plan, rethink unit sizes, improve the product offering, target a more specific tenant base, or avoid the deal altogether. If you are evaluating a small bay industrial site, this episode will help you understand how to spot saturation before it becomes a problem.

In this episode, Cody sits down with Hamza Ali of Flex Space Connect to talk about the growth of small bay industrial. Hamza is one of the most recognized voices on social media when it comes to flex space and has grown an incredible network of developers and investors and hosts one of the largest flex space conferences every year. Cody and Hamza discuss how far the asset class has come, why more developers and investors are paying attention, and where they are still finding opportunity in today’s market. They also talk through the evolution of the space, what makes small bay different from traditional industrial, and why demand continues to grow from small businesses, contractors, service companies, and local operators.

Cody goes over best practices for evaluating and underwriting small bay industrial, from analyzing an existing industrial park to developing a new one. Financial projections are key to any real estate deal because they help investors understand how a property can perform with the right assumptions and conservative underwriting. In this episode, we break down what to look for, how to think through the numbers, and how to make better decisions when evaluating a small bay industrial property.

Cody Payne talks what to look out for when looking for land for your next small bay indsutrial development and some key items to help you quickly analyze land sites.

Cody Payne talks how we use AI and what platforms we use to help streamline work flow, evaluate deals, marketing and lead generation.

Cody Payne talks new construction and what to look for along with recent pricing update in building small bay industrial. This episode is great for new developers of small bay industrial also known as flex space.

Cody Payne talks with Curt Marker, also known as Captain Curt about their flex industrial development in Houston, TX. Curt is a rising small bay industrial developer with a lot of insights into construction, raising money and evaluating land sites.

In this episode of The Small Bay Industrial Show, we sit down with Brian Whitmer of Doors & Spaces to discuss some of the top trending topics in small bay industrial.We cover what is happening across the market, including tenant demand, construction trends, development challenges, investing, and where the small bay industrial sector may be heading next.Brian shares his insight on what developers, owners, and investors should be paying attention to as the asset class continues to grow across the country.