Send us a textAre you treating your self-storage investment like a business or just a hobby?  In this episode, Scott looks at the crucial mistakes new investors make, particularly the costly error of not treating their self-storage ventures as serious businesses.  He outlines the fundamental steps necessary to ensure long-term success, including the importance of having a solid business plan, maximizing profits, leveraging technology, and implementing standard operating procedures.  Scott also shares insights on how to avoid common pitfalls and thrive in the ever-evolving self-storage industry. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR02:47 – Seven foundational points for self-storage success12:03 – Maximizing profit centers in your facility18:17 – Treating your business like a franchise20:56 – You own it: The mindset of a successful owner Leave a rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.