elcome to the June edition of Messenger! This month, our cover story explores the incredible challenges that should have defeated a young entrepreneur named AJ Osborne. From paralysis and an induced coma to his doctors’ prognosis that he would never walk again, AJ persevered! Today, against all odds, he is a leader in self-storage whose passion is to share his knowledge with others. You will definitely want to read AJ’s amazing story starting on page 50.

Two notes of special importance: It is time to renew your annual Buyer’s Guide listing and the 2025 Facility of the Year is now open for submissions with a new twist!

This year, we have upgraded our Buyer’s Guide listing options to include a new and expanded premium listing! More like a mini website, this fabulous listing includes company information, additional listing categories, extra details, your logo, a cover image, videos, and more. Plus, you can change your photos, videos, and articles at any time throughout the year. This is a fantastic listing you don’t want to miss out on. Please see page 27 for more details. Contact Lauri Longstrom-Henderson at lauri@modernstoragemedia.com or (970) 200-8656 for more information.

Last but not least, the annual Facility of the Year competition is now open for entries. Honoring the best in self-storage for 38 years, we will accept digital binder entries for the first time after numerous requests. Physical binders will still be accepted. Please see page 8 for entry details. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions at poppy@modernstoragemedia.com.

As we move into June, we wish you and yours a wonderful summer! Enjoy!