Sorting Out Who Does What in Self Storage Development and Planning
The Regional Managers in Trachte’s sales department work with a wide variety of customers. Some of the largest names in storage purchase Trachte Buildings; but many of our clients are new to self-storage. In fact, many of our clients have never built a commercial grade project. This means not only are they learning about self-storage, […]
Self Storage Pest Control
One of the tasks I handle at Trachte is helping our customers to be seen on search engines. Making sure your property shows up on Google is an important step in opening a self-storage business. Recently, I had an interesting call from a storage owner – this is about a five year old site… one […]
Choosing a Site for your Self Storage Development
One of the most critical decisions in developing a self-storage facility is choosing the right site. The best location depends on a number of factors, and each can influence your decision. Research and an understanding of market conditions are critical in your fact-gathering. Let’s examine some key components to site selection that will help you […]
Boat/RV Storage Planning and Construction
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a big impact in the Boat/RV storage market. The pandemic has basically changed the thought process and spending habits of the average American. In a year that shut down many businesses it has ignited a wave of buyers who have purchased a RV’s Boats and other recreational vehicles. Per RV […]
Have Camera, Will Travel
One of the most enjoyable parts of marketing Trachte is that I get the opportunity to visit customers and see the variety of ways that people personalize their self storage businesses. This week I attended a ribbon cutting for a rural facility in Evansville WI, which features a converted barn. Instead of sheltering cows, the […]
Avoiding the Dirty Word in Self-Storage: Oversaturation
Construction in the self-storage industry mirrors the general housing industry – it has periods of stagnation and booms. Right now, we’re in the middle of perhaps the biggest boom that the industry has ever seen. Funding is dangerously easy to come by, and large developers are building projects on a scale that until recently was extremely unusual. […]
Development Mistakes to Avoid
A good developer makes self-storage construction look easy. The various trades involved in a project flow in, one after another, each contributing their skills to what will eventually be a great looking storage facility. But the reality is that it’s not that simple. A lot of planning and preparation goes into getting the details right. […]