The Military Mindset Behind Choosing Self Storage

Send us Fan MailWant to know how a crack house led to a self-storage empire? Scott sits down with Scott Lewis of Spartan Investments to discuss his incredible journey from flipping houses in Washington, D.C. to building a nationwide self-storage empire. The duo dive into the evolution of Spartan's strategy, the decision to incorporate third-party management alongside their own operations, and the lessons learned along the way. They explore the flexibility needed to thrive in the competitive storage market, the role of REITs, and the importance of balancing self-management with outsourcing for growth and efficiency. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR01:55 - From Crack House to Seed Money – How it all Started06:42 - Self-Management vs. Third-Party Management – the Big Debate18:40 - Building Investor Trust Through Operational Excellence26:58 - How Technology and AI are Shaping the Future of StorageLeave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickGUEST: SCOTT LEWISLinkedIn | Website | YouTube CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners manage their facilities like a performance business, not a guessing game. Using facility-level data and custom technology tools, the team drives smarter pricing, marketing, and operational decisions with no gut-based revenue management.Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166