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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Specialty Storage May Define the Next Decade

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

Send us Fan MailWhat if the future of self storage was hiding in the narrow streets of Italy? Scott records from Tuscany, Italy and shares a fascinating realization about how limited space, dense urban living, and evolving consumer behavior are shaping the future of storage worldwide. Comparing the massive self storage footprint in the U.S. to Italy’s dramatically under supplied market, Scott explores whether the demand for storage is universal human behavior or simply a matter of supply catching up. He breaks down the changing habits of younger generations, the rise of mobility and smaller living spaces, and why those trends are actually fueling storage demand instead of killing it. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:55 Is Self-Storage Demand Universal Across the World?2:29 Does Italy Have a Storage Problem or a Storage Opportunity?3:22 Are Younger Generations Making Self-Storage Obsolete?5:10 What Specialty Storage Trends Are Changing the Industry?7:40 Where Is the Next Decade of Self-Storage Growth Headed?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click 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 if the future of self storage was hiding in the narrow streets of Italy? Scott records from Tuscany, Italy and shares a fascinating realization about how limited space, dense urban living, and evolving consumer behavior are shaping the future of storage worldwide. Comparing the massive self storage footprint in the U.S. to Italy’s dramatically under supplied market, Scott explores whether the demand for storage is universal human behavior or simply a matter o...

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