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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 39 MIN

Why Self Storage is a Smarter Move Than a 401k

from Self Storage Investing · host Scott Meyers, Stories and Strategies

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a Navy vet and a sales pro ditch Wall Street and go all in on self-storage? 🔑Scott Meyers welcomes back Rod and Christin Blunk, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who went from 401k failures to self-storage success. They share how losing big in the 2008 crash sparked a mission to build real wealth—leading to over 400 real estate transactions and, eventually, a pivot to self-storage. From navigating the highs and lows of working together, to building a portfolio of owned and partnered facilities, Rod and Christin offer straight talk on due diligence, market trends, partnerships, and mentoring others in the game.  Listen For:1:12 How to pivot from traditional investing to self-storage?6:00 What are the challenges and wins of working with your spouse in business?14:00 What trends and opportunities are emerging in today’s self-storage market?19:52 What due diligence mistakes do new self-storage investors make?34:20 What advice would Rod and Christin give their younger selves? Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH GUEST: ROD & CHRISTIN BLUNKWarriors 2 Wealth Website | Warriors 2 Wealth YouTube | Christin's Instagram | Christin's LinkedIn | Rod's LinkedIn | Rod’s Instagram 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.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 

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Navy vet and a sales pro ditch Wall Street and go all in on self-storage? 🔑 Scott Meyers welcomes back Rod and Christin Blunk, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who went from 401k failures to self-storage success. They share how losing big in the 2008 crash sparked a mission to build real wealth—leading to over 400 real estate transactions and, eventually, a pivot to self-storage. From navigating the highs and lows of working together, to building...

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