EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 22 MIN
How Vertical Integration Fuels GROWTH in Self Storage
from Self Storage Investing · host Scott Meyers, Stories and Strategies
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a college senior aiming for luxury development ends up dominating the self-storage industry instead? Scott Meyers sits down with Cory Bonda, co-founder of Prestige Storage Capital, to explore Cory’s unexpected journey into self-storage and how he scaled from moonlighting in Columbus to managing a rapidly growing, vertically integrated storage empire. The conversation dives deep into Cory’s acquisition strategy, the value of fixed-rate debt, lessons learned through explosive growth (and pandemic curveballs), and the cautious yet innovative approach Prestige takes with technology and AI. Listen For:0:46 From Student to Storage: Cory's Accidental Entry into the Industry4:02 How Prestige Storage Exploded Post-20206:22 Why Fixed-Rate Debt Fueled Smart Growth During Volatile Times10:16 How AI is Revolutionizing Hub-and-Spoke Storage Models16:28 2025 and Beyond: Strategy, Expansion, and the Top 25 Goal CONNECT WITH GUEST: CORY BONDALinkedIn | Website CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a college senior aiming for luxury development ends up dominating the self-storage industry instead? Scott Meyers sits down with Cory Bonda, co-founder of Prestige Storage Capital, to explore Cory’s unexpected journey into self-storage and how he scaled from moonlighting in Columbus to managing a rapidly growing, vertically integrated storage empire. The conversation dives deep into Cory’s acquisition strategy, the value of fixed-rate debt, lesso...
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