SELF-STORAGE CONSULTING FOR INDEPENDENT OWNERS

Your storage facility could be worth more than you think.

I help independent self-storage owners increase revenue, improve net operating income, strengthen operations, and reclaim their time through practical consulting grounded in real operating experience.

Real operator experience. Practical owner guidance.
Macon Storage Center drive-up units with yellow doors and exterior lighting at dusk
THE OPPORTUNITY IS ALREADY INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS.
Macon Storage Center · Macon, Georgia
~14Facility acquisitions
participated in since 2020
2021Full-time storage
investor & operator
Owner to owner.Guidance grounded in
day-to-day experience
✦U.S. ARMY VETERAN
FOUNDED & LED
A FAMILIAR CHALLENGE

You’ve built a business.
Is it working as hard
as it could?

Full units don’t always mean a profitable facility. And a busy owner doesn’t always have time to see what’s being missed.

Outdated rates, expenses that keep creeping up, weak marketing, and inconsistent systems can quietly hold back your cash flow.

We look at the numbers and the day-to-day operation together, then focus on the changes that deserve your attention first.

See where we can help
WHY NOI MATTERS

Small improvements.
A bigger picture.

Net operating income connects your facility’s daily performance to its potential value. An additional $20,000 in annual NOI can mean much more than $20,000.

Understand the opportunity
AN ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Additional annual NOI$20,000
%
Illustrative additional property value$285,714

Additional annual NOI ÷ capitalization rate. Illustrative estimate only, not a guaranteed valuation or appraisal. Actual value depends on market conditions and property factors.

Want to Find Hidden NOI Opportunities at Your Facility?

Understanding the potential value of an NOI improvement is one thing. Identifying where those improvements can come from is another. Let’s take a closer look at your facility.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call
THE WORK THAT MOVES THE NUMBERS

A better look at the whole operation.

Each recommendation connects back to your facility, your numbers, and your goals.

01

Revenue & rental rates

Review pricing, concessions, collections, and the gap between occupied space and collected income.

02

Expenses & NOI

Examine what you actually collect, what you spend, and where your operating dollars go.

03

Marketing & occupancy

Look at your local presence, lead sources, rental process, and the results you can measure.

04

Systems & operations

Build more consistent processes for rentals, communication, reporting, and owner oversight.

05

Financial performance

Understand the operating metrics that help you make better decisions.

06

Refinance & sale readiness

Prepare a clearer operating story and identify improvements before your next milestone.

Shane Chapin, founder of The Storage Mentor
“I don’t manage your facility. I teach you how to manage it better.”SHANE CHAPIN · FOUNDER
MEET YOUR MENTOR

I’ve been on your
side of the gate.

I’m Shane Chapin, a storage investor, operator, and Army veteran. Since 2020, I’ve participated in approximately 14 facility acquisitions across multiple states.

I’ve worked through the acquisitions, operating challenges, financing decisions, and eventual sales. My goal is to shorten your learning curve and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Get to Know Shane
FOCUSED SUPPORT, AT YOUR PACE

Start with a clearer picture.

Compare consulting services

Start with the $2,500, 30-day Storage Profit Assessment. Your free discovery call helps determine the appropriate engagement before you select or purchase a service.

BUILD YOUR ACTION PLAN

Storage Profit Accelerator

For owners who want to turn identified opportunities into a practical improvement plan, with consulting guidance and accountability as they implement changes.

$5,00060-day engagement
Schedule a Free Discovery Call
PLAN FOR THE BIGGER PICTURE

Storage Value Maximizer

For owners seeking a more comprehensive operating improvement strategy, including NOI, systems, marketing, and preparation for a potential refinance or sale.

$10,00090-day engagement
Schedule a Free Discovery Call

Scope, responsibilities, and engagement terms are confirmed in writing before work begins.

A PRACTICAL WAY FORWARD

From a closer look to a clear plan.

01 / DISCOVER

Start with your goals.

We discuss your facility, your biggest challenges, and whether working together makes sense.

02 / DEVELOP A PLAN

Know what to work on.

We review the available information and prioritize practical improvements.

03 / IMPLEMENT & IMPROVE

Put the plan to work.

You lead the changes. I provide guidance and accountability within your program.

MACON STORAGE CENTER

Real Experience.
Real Properties.
Real Results.

$540KAcquisition
$1.2MSale
16 monthsOwnership

My partners and I improved performance through revenue management, expense optimization, better operating systems, and correcting inaccurate property records.

Personal investment experience, not a consulting-client outcome. Purchase and sale prices do not represent net profit.

See the Macon Turnaround
YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s take a closer look
at your facility.

A focused conversation. An honest assessment of fit. A clear next step.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call