Meet Sensei Katherine

Yokoso! I’m Sensei Katherine D’Agostino, MBA, the founder of Self-Storage Ninjas. I’m here to help you answer critical questions you will have in your self-storage, boat and RV storage, storage condo or flex warehouse development journey:

• Based on my parcel’s market, what type of self-storage, boat and RV storage, storage condos, contractor yard or flex warehouse facility can I build with confidence that it will generate the highest possible profit?

• Can this market support another self-storage, boat and RV storage, storage condo, contractor yard, or flex warehouse facility?

• Will I be able to compete in this market?

• What type of amenities should I build?

• What is the best unit mix for my submarket’s target audience including residential, business, and seasonal customers?

• Should I develop my facility in phases?

• What can I expect in terms of a lease-up timeline?

• What should my operations budget be and what prices should I charge?

• What return on investment can I realistically expect?

• Now that I’ve done my initial research, will this location pass a self-storage, boat and RV storage, storage condo, contractor yard, or flex warehouse feasibility demand study and get a green light from my lender?

As a storage feasibility ninja, I specialize in all niches of the industry. Flex warehouse space is also known as light industrial space, contractor bays, or contractor garages. These spaces combine office and warehouse space in a central location for small businesses to customize according to their changing needs. Contractor yards, also known as industrial outdoor storage, are typically used for outdoor storage and maintenance of materials and equipment.

My clients’ facilities have exceeded lease-up and income expectations. Don’t waste time sifting through websites, paid articles by industry vendors, and creating spreadsheets from scratch. Start your self-storage, boat and RV storage, storage condo, contractor yard or flex warehouse feasibility demand study like a Ninja and quickly and confidently proceed with your development. I am ready to validate your vision and help you conquer your chosen market.

A little more about me

I am a frequent speaker at Inside Self-Storage World Expo and the Self Storage Association, regularly write for top-tier industry publications, and am an owner and developer of six self-storage and boat and RV storage facilities. With the help of my team, I self-manage all my facilities remotely.

My personal development and operations management experience adds tremendous value to my feasibility studies and services, because I am always learning and passing my knowledge on to my clients.

My self-storage facilities are in Ashland, Grand Island and Waverly, Nebraska are operated under the Storage Ninjas brand. My boat and RV storage facilities include Haslet Storage in Fort Worth, Texas, Bon Voyage Storage in Oglesby, Illinois and Texas 380 RV Storage & Park in Denton, Texas. My latest self-storage development is currently underway in Tucson, Arizona.

Another cornerstone of my business is my desire to provide long-term freedom for my family and our future generations. My storage feasibility consultancy is inspired by that vision, and my studies and services help my clients confidently make the best decisions about their storage business and inspire them to do big things. With my assistance, my clients achieve their unique vision of success.

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