What's Up, SSA?

In the premiere episode of “What’s Up, SSA?” we hear directly from the staff of the Self Storage Association while they host the national SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas in March of 2026. Host Erin Lightfoot, SSA’s Director of Events & Education, procures the inside scoop on:How surveillance pricing bills are affecting self storage operators and what the SSA is doing to protect the self storage industry How the SSA keeps educational topics fresh How sharing best practices moves the whole industry forward, and why it’s so important to “keep the kimono open” so to speakPlanning SSA’s Fall Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas (Psst…another something BIG is coming…)Where to easily engage with SSA staff and other SSA members while at conferencesHow SSA’s Young Leaders Group (YLG) is setting the tone during a generational shift in our industryExhibitor best practices and how to maximize your time at conference from a vendor perspective Host: Erin Lightfoot, SSA Director of Events & Education Guests:Ginny Stengel, SSA Sr. VP of Events & EducationJoe Doherty, SSA EVP & Chief Legal OfficerJulie LaRose, SSA Sr. VP of Membership & StatesBrynn Lee, Xercor Insurance Director of Marketing & Communications  / YLG Board MemberCydney L’Hoste, Elevate Structures Regional Director of Business Development / SSA Vendor Member & Exhibitor Executive Producer:Sarah Kautzman, SSA Marketing & Communications Deptartment Music:Licensed Adobe Stock Music Discover more member resources or become a member at selfstorage.org.

You think you know your Self Storage Association...but do you really know what's up with the SSA? When we're not hosting the highest caliber national self storage industry events, the team at the SSA is hard at work protecting the industry through advocacy, curating the latest research and data, supporting regional and state events, and fulfilling our duty as the only not for profit self storage trade association in America. But we have a feeling you may not have known all that. And that's why we needed a podcast.On What's Up SSA, you'll hear directly from our team to get the inside scoop on industry legislation efforts, how to maximize your SSA membership benefits for your bottom line, and where to find the education and events that will connect you with the people and resources you need to grow your business. What's Up with the SSA? You'll have to listen to find out. Look for What's Up, SSA? with your host Erin Lightfoot coming soon to Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.