The StoreCast

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.

Listen to another insightful interview in the latest episode of StoreCast, as we chat with Jason Keane, General Manager of Sentinel Security. In this episode, Jason talks about the evolution of self storage security and the requirement to adapt to changing customer and facility operator needs. With a future outlook, the question of where storage is heading on global scale is also asked, with an emphasis on the partnerships that are beginning to form with other businesses such as service stations, coffee shops and car washes in a multi-use scenario.

StoreCast Episode 15 - SSAA Expo Special Edition: Exploring the future of self storage by StoreLocal

Episode 14 – Family, fitness, and self-storage, with Grant Hackett by StoreLocal

Episode 13 – Self storage valuation and investment trends, with Linda Sharkey and Ross Perkins by StoreLocal

Episode 12 – The future of design & construction, with Javier Rezzonico by StoreLocal

Episode 11 - Arising opportunities in Australia, with Brendan Legg by StoreLocal

Episode 10 – Onwards and upwards, with Ben Cohn by StoreLocal

Episode 9 - Self Storage: past, present and future, with Jonathan Perrins by StoreLocal

Episode 8 – A building and innovation perspective from Australia and NZ, with Jonathan Layton by StoreLocal

Episode 7- Updates from the Self Storage Association of Asia, with Andrew Work by StoreLocal

Episode 6 – Expert health and safety advice from Australia, with Lydia Plims by StoreLocal

Episode 5 – An outlook on the Hong Kong market, with Kevin Shee by StoreLocal

Episode 4 – The US storage market in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, with Scott Jensen by StoreLocal

Episode 3 – Insights from the NZ Market, with Keith Edwards by StoreLocal

Episode 2 – Lessons from UK & European markets, with Rennie Schafer by StoreLocal

Episode 1 – The StoreLocal StoreCast, with Hans Pearson & Mark Greig by StoreLocal