Learn How to Do Your Own Feasibility Study
Feb
17
11:00 AM11:00

Learn How to Do Your Own Feasibility Study

Considering a new self-storage development or expansion? Before you invest thousands in a professional feasibility study, learn how to conduct your own preliminary analysis to determine if a market is worth pursuing.

Join Sensei Katherine D'Agostino at the Storage Nerds Workshop for "Learn How to Do Your Own Feasibility Study." In this hands-on session, Katherine will teach you the essential research and analysis techniques that can help you make informed go/no-go decisions early in the development process.

While banks and investors will still require an independent feasibility study—and you should too—there's a tremendous amount of groundwork developers can do themselves to evaluate market potential, identify red flags, and avoid wasting time and money on markets that don't pencil out.

This workshop will empower you with the tools and knowledge to conduct your own preliminary feasibility analysis, helping you confidently decide whether or not to pursue expanding or building in a particular market.

Perfect for both first-time developers and experienced operators looking to sharpen their market evaluation skills!

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Development Workshop: Planning Phase - Feasibility & Site Selection segment
Apr
7
8:00 AM08:00

Development Workshop: Planning Phase - Feasibility & Site Selection segment

Join Sensei Katherine at Inside Self Storage's Development Workshop

Self-Storage Ninjas founder Katherine D'Agostino will be speaking at the Inside Self Storage Development Workshop, presenting on the critical Planning Phase: Feasibility & Site Selection segment.

Drawing from her extensive experience developing successful self-storage facilities, Sensei Katherine will share insights on evaluating market potential, conducting thorough feasibility studies, and making smart site selection decisions that set your project up for long-term success. Whether you're planning your first facility or expanding your portfolio, this session will equip you with practical strategies to avoid costly mistakes and identify winning locations.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most dynamic voices in self-storage development!

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Insiders 2025 Fall Retreat
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Insiders 2025 Fall Retreat

Some rooms change everything.

Not because of the content.
Not because of the schedule.
But because of the people in them.

This September in Downtown Nashville, we’re bringing together storage investors who want more… more freedom, more clarity, and a life most people only dream of.

If you’re a serious storage investor, looking to plug into the right community, contact Storage Rebels for more details.

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Table Talks: Exploring the Possibilities of Storage-Condo Development
Apr
3
2:00 PM14:00

Table Talks: Exploring the Possibilities of Storage-Condo Development

Also known as “roundtable discussions,” Table Talks are moderated, informal conversations focused on a wide range of specific industry topics. Each talk begins with a one- to three-minute presentation by the table host, leaving seven to nine minutes for open dialogue and Q&A before a rotation is suggested. The room moderator will alert participants every 10 minutes.

Sensei Katherine’s discussion subject is “Exploring the Possibilities of Storage-Condo Development.”

Located in Forum C

Sensei Katherine is excited to see everyone at the ISS World Expo! Contact her to schedule a time to meet to discuss feasibility studies for self-storage, boat and RV storage, flex warehouse, contractor bays, and/or storage condos!

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Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Las Vegas
Apr
3
10:00 AM10:00

Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Las Vegas

Next up is the industry's biggest trade show in Las Vegas: Inside Self-Storage World Expo. This year Sensei is moderating and leading a panel entitled "2024 Construction Outlook: Understanding Today’s Trends and Their Long-Term Implications."

Join Sensei Katherine and her honored panelists on April 3 at 10am. This forward-looking panel session will do a deep dive into construction trends in relation to self-storage and boat/RV storage. Panelists include guru Jamie Lindau from Trachte Building Systems, builder extraordinaire Ted Culbreth from SBS Construction and developer David Langendorfer, Jr. from Mr. Storage.
 

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 FSSA’s 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida
Feb
7
to Feb 9

FSSA’s 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida

Meet Sensei at the Florida SSA's Conference and at Inside Self-Storage World Expo 2024

Journey from "Shores to Roads" and learn key differences in developing boat and RV storage facilities at the FSSA’s 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando February 7-9, 2024. Sensei's session is Thursday, February 8 from 2:30pm – 3:15pm.

In this session, Sensei Katherine delves into the distinct considerations and essential factors when developing storage facilities catering to boats and RVs. This seminar provides invaluable insights for developers, investors, and operators aiming to optimize their storage offerings for each type of recreational vehicle.

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Sensei to moderate a panel at Inside Self Storage World Expo 2023
Apr
12
1:00 PM13:00

Sensei to moderate a panel at Inside Self Storage World Expo 2023

Location: Caesars Forum in Las Vegas

Sensei Katherine, along with Adam Pakes, CEO of Luxe Locker, Mike Schwartz, CFO/COO of RecNation and Brian Gaddy, a developer from Fort Worth, will moderate the panel of the “Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Ride? Operators Share Their Boat/RV-Storage Triumphs, Tragedies and Tips” talk on April 12, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

We hope to see you there! Drop Sensei a line if you'd like to discuss self-storage feasibility studies or boat and RV storage feasibility studies in person.




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Sensei to speak at Inside Self Storage World Expo 2022
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

Sensei to speak at Inside Self Storage World Expo 2022

Location: The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

Listen to what Sensei Katherine has to share on how to shake off ‘Analysis Paralysis’ and pursue your dream of putting up a self-storage and boat and RV storage business.

We hope to see you there! Drop Sensei a line if you'd like to discuss self-storage feasibility studies or boat and RV storage feasibility studies in person.



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2022 ISS World Expo
Apr
19
to Apr 22

2022 ISS World Expo

Sensei Katherine will be attending the 2022 ISS World Expo at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from April 19 to 22, 2022.

We hope to see you there! Drop Sensei a line if you'd like to discuss self-storage feasibility studies or boat and RV storage feasibility studies in person.


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2022 SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show
Mar
9
to Mar 11

2022 SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show

Sensei Katherine will be attending the 2022 SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida from March 9 to 11, 2022.

We hope to see you there! Drop Sensei a line if you'd like to discuss self-storage feasibility studies or boat and RV storage feasibility studies in person.


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WOMEN WHO INVEST Wednesday
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00

WOMEN WHO INVEST Wednesday

Join Sensei Katherine, Masha Klapanova and Kaylee McMahon on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00pm CST as we discuss self-storage on the Clubhouse app.

Follow @theaptqueen on Clubhouse to find us or reply to this email if you need a private invite (please do this now or you will not be able to get in).

Masha Klapanova is a commercial real estate investor (specializing in self-storage) and inspirational speaker who, in a short time, went from zero knowledge of this industry to owning and operating an out-of-state self-storage facility.

Key highlights of Masha's background include creating a powerful team of investors, securing funding for an off-market deal, and developing a comprehensive and specialized underwriting model.

Kaylee Mcmahon has purchased over $68.2 million in multifamily real estate as general partner and principal. She sold over $3 million in residential real estate before transitioning into her current full time syndication role.

Kaylee founded the Women Who Invest Wednesday networking group in Dallas, which is also digital, and a podcast called #1 leading ladies. She interviews kick-ass women who are disrupting their industry and the REAL story of how they got where they are. She is developing technology to help make it easy and convenient for women to learn how to make passive income through apartment investing-the Shevest app.

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Join Sensei at her seminar: Feasibility Considerations for Building Boat and RV Storage
Sep
10
9:00 AM09:00

Join Sensei at her seminar: Feasibility Considerations for Building Boat and RV Storage

Location: Self Storage Association’s 2021 Fall Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada

Boat and RV storage is generally in high demand and short supply. But before you invest millions of dollars developing that project, you need to do your research and make sure that submarket can support your new facility. Boat and RV storage consumers are not the same as self storage consumers, and you cannot use the same metrics to establish demand for your facility. In this session, you’ll learn what the demand drivers are for boat and RV storage, and what criteria you should use to evaluate the market potential.

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Join Sensei for her seminar: I Got Investors to Build My Self-Storage Facility ... Here's How You Can, Too!
Jul
14
3:00 PM15:00

Join Sensei for her seminar: I Got Investors to Build My Self-Storage Facility ... Here's How You Can, Too!

Location: Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada

Gaining access to funds or enticing equity for a self-storage project can be intimidating, but gleaning knowledge from someone who’s successfully navigated the experience can be invaluable. Our presenter raised all the investment she needed to build her facility and can explain how to do it. In this session, she’ll lift the curtain of mystery and share the good, bad and ugly about the process, from the initial pitch to ground-breaking. 

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