333. The New Blueprint for Scaling Self Storage in 2026 (AI Changed Everything) w/Tyler Harper

Self storage is boring. You rent out metal boxes, tenants pay you to use them, and hopefully, you make a profit. But today’s guest is turning it into one of the most exciting asset classes with technology that streamlines operations and improves the customer experience in ways that weren’t possible until now. The best part? Investors are slashing their overhead costs by up to 10%, giving them a new competitive advantage when analyzing and buying self storage facilities. Today, Conner and George sit down with Tyler Harper from Patchwork Labs to discuss how he’s leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) within his self storage business. Tyler and his team aren’t just software developers. They’re investors who build solutions for their own problems—the same issues all self storage operators deal with day in and day out. With these tools, they’re not only automating self storage and running their business 100% remotely but also scaling at a pace that is unimaginable for most—buying a new facility per week. Tyler shares how these products provide enormous value for smaller operators, how AI is reshaping the self storage industry, and why investors must adapt in 2026 or get left behind. What you’ll learn in today’s show: Self storage tools that help lower overhead costs and boost your bottom line Behind the software Tyler and his team developed specifically for self storage investors How artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the self storage industry in 2026 Why smaller investors should target self storage facilities in tertiary markets How to use new technology to improve, automate, and scale your self storage business — Patchwork Labs Try Patchwork Labs’ Conversational Voice AI, AVA: (707) 754-1658 Homegrown Storage