ost successful self-storage owners know that educating their managers and staff about best practices is vital to the success of their facilities. SSA has a robust educational program, including videos, courses, and seminars, that is available to members to access conveniently on their own schedule.
Now that you’ve found education for your staff online (selfstorage.org), what about continuing education for owners of storage facilities like you? Where can you find advanced learning opportunities?
Look no further than SSA’s 2025 Fall Conference & Trade Show, which is taking place Sept. 2 to 5 at our new venue, the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. SSA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the Fall Conference is shaping up to be the greatest self-storage event of all time. Attendees do not want to miss our “50 on the 50 Celebration” on Sept. 3 at Allegiant Stadium, which will include an exclusive performance by award-winning singer Darius Rucker.
The conference this year features advanced educational opportunities for owners and managers. From sessions on marketing and economic updates to legal and staffing, #SSAFALL2025 has it all. Owners are sure to find breakouts that strengthen their business skills to lead their management teams and run their facilities more successfully.
Are you seeking answers to legal questions about your business? There will be sessions on lien law updates, legislation that is currently being vetted, and the Legal Power Hour on the last day of the conference. Showcasing attorneys Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker of the Self Storage Legal Network and SSA’s legal dream team of Joe Doherty and Daniel Bryant, the Power Hour is an opportunity to ask questions about legal issues that affect your business and livelihood.
Staying abreast of new and creative technology that assists in effectively running facilities is of utmost importance. From using drones for security to unit locks that use RFID and Bluetooth technology, there’s so much innovation happening now in the industry. AI is taking the storage industry by storm. Sessions will include how to harness AI to benefit your business. As an owner, you will want to learn more about these tools and how you can implement them.
Visit the exhibit hall at the conference to view these products and gain insight on how they can help modernize your facility. Vendors will be on site to explain how their goods and services can help you have a more secure facility and possibly generate more revenue.
Perhaps most important is the chance to meet other conference attendees while in Vegas. Whether it’s at an SSA reception, the SSA Café, or an Aria restaurant, speaking with fellow operators gives you a chance to learn how they run facilities, what challenges they are facing, and how they have overcome them. There is so much to be gleaned from your contemporaries.
Registration for the SSA 2025 Fall Conference & Trade Show is open, so sign up today. With so many elevated learning opportunities to explore for owners and managers, it’s the 2025 event you won’t want to miss. Visit selfstorageevents.com for more information.