Modern Storage Media

09/10/2026

The latest edition of Messenger is live—and it's available to everyone. https://hubs.ly/Q04x97Rc0

09/09/2026

The latest issue of Messenger is now available, featuring Scott Jennings on the politics of self-storage (catch him live at MSM's THE Show this November). Plus, a regulatory reckoning in NYC, gender's role in marketing, valuation depreciation, and much more! This issue is available to all. Click to read all the latest stories.

In This Issue | Scott Jennings On Life, Politics, And Self-Storage

09/02/2026

Carlos Kaslow, partner in the Self Storage Legal Network and one of the industry’s most respected legal voices, joins our All-Star roster for the Legal Power Hour.
A Self Storage Association Hall of Fame inductee and longtime counsel to the industry, Carlos has spent decades helping operators navigate rental agreements, lien laws, insurance issues, and the legal realities of running storage facilities. He co-authored the SSA’s Rental Agreement Handbook, founded the Self Storage Legal Network with Scott Zucker, and has been a steady presence at national and state events for years.
Together with Scott Zucker, he’ll deliver practical, current guidance operators can use to protect their businesses and stay ahead of legal risk.
THE Show is about putting the right experts on stage. Carlos and Scott together is as close as it gets to a legal all-star battery.

08/31/2026

THE Show All-Star Lineup: Scott Zucker
Scott Zucker, founding partner at Weissmann Zucker Euster + Oblinger, P.C., brings unmatched legal expertise to our All-Star roster — and he’s doing it in his hometown of Atlanta.
For decades, Scott has been the industry’s go-to counsel on the issues operators actually face: leases, lien sales, employment, premises liability, tenant claims, and development risk. He’s legal counsel to multiple state associations, a partner in the Self Storage Legal Network, a frequent national speaker, and the author of Legal Topics in Self Storage.
He’ll be onstage with Carlos Kaslow for the Legal Power Hour — two of the most trusted legal voices in self-storage in one session. Expect practical, current guidance on protecting your business and staying ahead of legal risk.
THE Show is about content that actually helps you run the business. This pairing is a can’t-miss.

08/28/2026

THE Show All-Star Lineup: Wayde Elliott
Wayde Elliott, Founder of StoreIt, brings a unique owner-developer perspective to our All-Star roster.
After a successful career in dentistry, Wayde transitioned fully into self-storage and has built a portfolio of facilities across California and Oregon through acquisitions, ground-up development, and complex conversions. His experience navigating real-world challenges — from financing to construction to operations — offers practical lessons for independent operators and investors.
His session will share candid insights from someone who has lived the full journey of building a storage business from the ground up.
THE Show values authentic operator voices. Wayde delivers exactly that.

08/27/2026

THE Show All-Star Lineup: Peter Smyth
Peter Smyth, Co-Founder and CEO of White Label Storage, brings a sharp focus on branding, operations, and tech-enabled management to our All-Star roster.
From launching urban micro-storage concepts to scaling a national third-party management platform, Peter has built systems that help owners improve performance while keeping their own brand identity intact. He’s a frequent industry voice on creating self-storage brands customers actually love — moving beyond commodity thinking to experience-driven loyalty, retention, and long-term value.
His session will deliver practical insights on branding, customer experience, and modern operations that operators can apply immediately.
THE Show is about elevating the conversation. Peter’s perspective on building brands that compound over time fits that mission perfectly.

08/26/2026

The verdict is in. New York City has adopted sweeping new regulations for self-storage operators following months of industry pushback. Some industry concerns were addressed and others resulted in compromise, but most of the significant objections were rejected outright. In this MSM exclusive, we look at how the regulatory battle began, what operators and industry leaders had to say before the decision, what ultimately changed, and why the fight may not be over yet.
https://hubs.ly/Q04vqQQL0

08/26/2026

THE Show All-Star Lineup: Kenny Speegle
Kenny Speegle, Chief Operating Officer at Storage Rentals of America (SROA Capital), brings extensive large-scale operations leadership to our All-Star roster.
With nearly 25 years in the industry, including senior roles at Extra Space Storage where he oversaw hundreds of facilities, Kenny has deep experience driving operational performance, integrating technology, and delivering NOI growth across large portfolios. His background spans field operations through executive leadership.
His session will share practical lessons on running high-performing facilities at scale — insights valuable for operators of all sizes looking to tighten ex*****on and improve results.
THE Show continues to feature leaders who have proven their ability to execute. Kenny fits that standard.

08/25/2026

Take a look at some of the stories in the latest edition of Messenger! Preview and subscribe for more: https://hubs.ly/Q04vc_K50

08/25/2026

TOMORROW! Join PTI Security Systems’ Nathan Davenport and Sasha Khetpal Patel for a free webinar at 2:30 EST. They will walk you through the new features of StorLogix Cloud, including its enhanced site activity metrics, upgraded reporting capabilities, automated email delivery system, and much more. Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q04v99wV0