“Self-storage is almost for everybody.”
Kevin Shee
Kevin Shee is the owner of SC Storage, Hong Kong’s leading low-cost self-storage provider with over 60 convenient locations in Hong Kong and Macau, and more than 18,000 self-storage units. He started his self-storage business 18 years ago and has consistently grown in locations and customers. When it comes to self-storage, he is the king!
On this episode, Kevin reveals the step-by-step process of setting up a self-storage facility – from choosing the location to promoting the business. He explains the fundamentals of self-storage and why it is a perfect real estate investment scheme. This discussion teaches entrepreneurs some tips and strategies on how to build a million dollar business, self-storage or not.
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ILAB 106 Show Notes
Where we are:
- Johnny – Chiang Mai
- Sam & Kevin – Iceland
Links:
- Scstorage.com
- Sam’s Instagram – Instagram.com/imsammarks
- Kevin’s Instagram – Instagram.com/kevinshee
- Pro pics in Iceland, Contact Michelle Pederson @ Michellepedersonphoto.com
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Time Stamps:
- 13:24 – Kevin She’s Background
- 13:54 – The Process of Setting up Self-storage
- 17:01 – The Building Formula
- 21:06 – The Renovation Process
- 23:20 – Real Estate Hack
- 25:20 – System Input & Customer Access
- 31:52 – Marketing Strategies to fill-up these Storages
- 36:53 – Cap Rates for Self-storage
- 38:34 – Self-storage business competitions
- 40:04 – Billing defaults & late fees
- 44:57 – Possible disruptions on self-storage businesses
- 47:01 – When storage owners become unreachable
- 51:56 – Countries with good self-storage business potential
- 59:33 – Recession & Regulation risks
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