Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast

Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast

Melissa Huff, Josh Huff

Episodes 170
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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34%
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About This Podcast

Listen in as we gab about the self storage industry and focus in on particular areas. Want to learn more about auctions, operations, management, marketing, best practices, customer service, and more? Interested in what the best in the industry have to say? Melissa Huff and Josh Huff tap into a combined 30+ years of experience on operations and marketing to speak to the issues that concern owners and operators. This is also the place for the monthly Gabfocus webinar rebroadcasts where Melissa Huff and Tommy Nguyen bring in nationally recognized speakers, leaders of companies, and top experts to help you maximize your self-storage business, optimize your management team, and prepare for what's ahead. Brought to you by the team at Lighthouse Storage Solutions.

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Recent Episodes

S5E5 Self Storage and a Can of Corn: Lessons from the Hospitality Industry with Lee Creech

Apr 09, 2026 42m

What can self storage operators learn from the hotel industry? Quite a bit. In this episode, Josh Huff and Melissa Huff sit down with Lee Creech to talk through how hospitality principles apply…

S5E4 Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Apr 04, 2026 35m

As the self storage industry heads into another busy season and with ISS World Expo around the corner, Josh and Melissa take a step back to talk about something simple but often overlooked. What is…

S5E3 Keeping Your Vendors Accountable

Mar 27, 2026 29m

Are your vendors actually doing what you're paying them to do? After a short break to get settled into our new role alongside Haviland Storage Services, Melissa and Josh are back on the podcast…

S5E2 Storage Academy, The Show, and Joining Forces with Haviland

Jan 29, 2026 1h 2m

In this special announcement episode of the Gabfocus Podcast, Josh and Melissa Huff share three major updates that will shape the future of the self storage industry as a whole. Joining Forces with…

S5E1 When Is It Time For Third Party Management?

Jan 15, 2026 32m

In this episode, Josh and Melissa tackle one of the most common decisions self-storage owners face: should you partner with a third-party management company (3PM)? This honest conversation explores…

S4E44 Lessons Learned in 2025

Dec 19, 2025 1h 12m

As 2025 comes to a close, what have we learned and what should we be ready for in 2026? In this special year-end Gabfocus LIVE episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of the self storage industry…

S4E43 Self Storage Goals for Every Facility

Dec 16, 2025 36m

As we wrap up the year, Josh and Melissa close out the podcast season with a forward-looking conversation on setting the right goals for 2026. In this episode, we focus on the importance of…

S4E42 Overcoming Customer Objections

Dec 05, 2025 42m

Every self storage manager hears objections from customers—but how you respond can make the difference between a lost lead and a new tenant. In this episode, we into the art of overcoming customer…

S4E41 Self Storage Finances 101 with Brooks Lumpkin and Amber Crucian

Dec 02, 2025 1h 25m

Understanding the financial side of self storage is critical—whether you're just getting started or already scaling your portfolio. In this rebroadcast of our popular webinar, we're joined by Brooks…

S4E40 Everyday Uses for AI in Self Storage Part 2

Nov 06, 2025 35m

In this practical follow-up episode, Josh and Melissa dive deeper into real-world ways self-storage operators can use AI to improve their daily workflow, marketing, and operations. They break down: …

S4E39 2025 Storage Legal Update with Joe Doherty

Oct 23, 2025 1h 14m

In this rebroadcast of our live webinar, attorney Joe Doherty joins Melissa Huff and Tommy Nguyen to unpack the most pressing legal topics facing self storage owners and operators in 2025. From…

S4E38 Self Storage State Associations 101 - and Updates From Lighthouse

Oct 11, 2025 26m

In this special episode, Melissa and Josh reflect on a big moment: being featured on the cover of Modern Storage Media's October issue! 🎉 They share what it means to be recognized and the exciting…

S4E37 Who Are Your Customers?

Oct 02, 2025 35m

Do you really know who's renting your storage units? In this episode, Josh and Melissa Huff dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of effective self-storage marketing: creating clear, specific…

S4E36 Choosing the Right Management Fit with Brad North

Sep 26, 2025 1h 7m

Whether you're a hands-on owner-operator or a passive investor looking to scale, finding the right management style can make or break your self-storage success. In this episode, guest host Brad North…

S4E35 Auditing Your Self Storage Facility

Sep 22, 2025 45m

None of us would go a year between oil changes for our cars. I can't even go 6 months without descaling my Keurig. But how long has it been since you did a tune-up of your self storage facility? The…

S4E34 Remembering the Fallen - Never forget 9/11 - Never Forget Charlie Kirk

Sep 11, 2025 17m

Another generational event has happened, and it's worth taking a break from self storage to talk about. The events of yesterday, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, remind us of the last great…

S4E33 Getting a Self Storage Education (Even If You Missed the SSA Show)

Sep 02, 2025 38m

If you're like us, you didn't make it out to Vegas this year for the Self Storage Association 50th Anniversary Conference. But don't despair! We have tons of other ways to find the education,…

S4E32 Disaster Prep & Recovery with Kevin Leebrick and Scott McLaughlin

Aug 21, 2025 1h 10m

Today we focus on something every self storage operator hopes they never have to face—but absolutely need to be ready for: disasters. When the worst happens, every decision matters. Kevin Leebrick…

S4E31 Legal Landmines: ADA, Arbitration, & Antitrust in Self Storage - Legal Chat Episode 6 with Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker

Aug 15, 2025 42m

As the self storage industry moves further online, legal risks are evolving fast. In this Legal Chat episode, Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker break down the biggest legal challenges operators face…

S4E30 Everyday Uses for AI in Self Storage with Jennifer Barroqueiro

Aug 07, 2025 57m

AI is everywhere in the self storage world—but how can operators actually use it day-to-day? In this episode, Jennifer Barroqueiro from All-Purpose Storage joins Josh and Melissa Huff to share real,…

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Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast has published 170 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Business, Management.

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Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.

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