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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 43 MIN

What is AI really doing in Self Storage? We asked three of the leaders in the space.

from Storage Unlocked · host Thaddeus Campbell

Are we all going to be replaced by robots by 2030? I am your host, Thaddeus Campbell, and in this episode of Storage Unlocked, I am joined by Maggie Bode (Unity AI), Jacob Pandl (NodaFi), and Tyler Sellars (Cactus AI) to discuss the "leapfrog moment" in self-storage technology . We are moving away from the era of spreadsheets and paper walkthroughs into a world where AI agents answer the phones and machine learning automates our facility audits. In this episode, we cover: Underwriting Automation: How Cactus AI is allowing analysts to use their own proprietary "IP" to generate pro formas in a fraction of the traditional time . Operational Efficiency: Jacob Pandl explains that NodaFi's goal is to handle the "machine work" so site managers can spend their time coaching teams and building tenant relationships. Virtual Sales Agents: Maggie Bode breaks down why AI agents like "Maya" are providing higher customer service by giving instant answers to gate codes and balance inquiries . Market Data: A look at how Tract IQ's newest CMBS data is finally giving operators a clear view of true "achieved" rates in their trade areas . The Hype Cycle: Why "vibe coding" and other buzzwords are cluttering the C-suite, and what actually works on the ground. Connect with Maggie Bode: [email protected] https://getuniti.com Connect with Jacob Pandl: [email protected] https://nodafi.com Connect with Tyler: [email protected] https://trycactus.com This episode was brought to you by: https://pbbrown.com/ https://tractiq.com/tssr

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