StoreCast Episode 17 - Thomas Whalan - Working with Family & Lessons Learnt in 2020

StoreCast makes its return this year, with our first episode for 2021. Captured last year for the 2020 Self Storage Association Asia Expo, our host, Hans Pearson, interviews Thomas Whalan, former Australian Olympian and CEO of Rent a Space, a growing Australian self storage business. Thomas, works alongside his father, Richard, who founded the family owned and operated business after discovering the self storage industry on a trip to the US many years ago. The two chat about international regions experiencing growth within the industry, working with family, and the changes in consumer behaviour that Thomas has noticed as a result of the global pandemic. Thomas's deep focus on teamwork and leadership provides valuable lessons for all businesses.