September 2026 Edition

The Power Couple - Back in Vegas

We'll be back at the SSA Fall Conference in Las Vegas on September 8-11. Our dance card is just about full with several meetings planned with our many vendor partners. We're excited to reconnect, learn, and bring back tools to help our clients and properties. If you'd like to get together while we're in town, feel free to reach out.

From the ISS News Desk: What Comes Next for Lighthouse and Haviland

From the Inside Self Storage News Desk:


"The self-storage industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions. When done right, these partnerships can create meaningful benefits for the companies, employees and customers involved—and that's exactly what the subjects of this month’s ISS News Desk are hoping to achieve. It was recently announced that industry consultancy and management firm Lighthouse Storage Solutions will acquire the third-party portfolio operated by Haviland Storage Services (HSS) in California. It’s a transition that’s been in the works since January. In this video, we talk with Lighthouse owners Josh and Melissa Huff about their plans for the business moving forward, including possible expansion. We also hear from HSS founder Sue Haviland, who talks about her self-storage journey, her upcoming retirement and the legacy she leaves behind. The trio discusses the impetus behind their collaboration, the synergies between their two companies and what comes next. Watch these dynamic leaders who are taking the industry by storm!

California and Georgia Consulting


It was great to be onsite at a brand new build in southern California, working with the owner on his tech stack, unit mix, and getting creative with the office. Consulting from the ground floor up is always exciting. We also have the opportunity to work with owners in Georgia on a variety of projects, from ongoing consulting work to one-off market studies.

FLYING HIGH FOR RIGHT MOVE STORAGE

Add Right Move Storage to our list of almost 300 locations we've filmed. These facilities were ready for filming due to the care of some fantastic managers and a great leadership team. We look forward to capturing more of these great facilities in the future.

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIGHTHOUSE

ALSSA Fall Expo

Orange Beach, AL

October 8

Melissa & Josh Speaking

Big Ideas in Storage

Austin, TX

November 4-6

Josh Speaking

MSM- The Show

Atlanta, GA

November 4-6

Melissa Speaking

 

Lighthouse speaking at the August luncheon for the Georgia Self Storage Association

ARTICLES FROM LIGHTHOUSE

Self-Storage Money Management: 5 Areas in Which to Focus to Fortify Your Operation’s Financial Health

(September Cover Story for ISS Magazine)


When it comes to the financial health of a self-storage business, there are five key areas in which the owner and their operational team must focus to maximize net operating income and long-term profitability. It’s no surprise that they include revenue and expenses, but there’s more to it than that. This article sheds light on where to look to identify trouble spots and make strategic improvements.



GABFOCUS SELF STORAGE PODCAST - RECENT EPISODES


Join us as we drop new episodes for the self storage industry. Click on the episode thumbnail to listen.

Crime isn't a matter of if, it's a matter of when. We cover some guidelines to prevent and recover from several of the classic crimes most storage owners face.

Sometimes the biggest crimes are an inside job. How do you prevent employee theft? Plus we discuss our big 3PM news.

Owners can often be the biggest "leak" in the budget, from company units to missed opportunities. Plus, why I don't thank my AI.

 

From Our Recent Trip to Houston, TX

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