Trachte Seminars

Our free seminars don't just introduce you to the self storage industry. They prepare you to become
a part of it with practical advice, industry trends, and the most up-to-date information.
Learn how to determine your market's potential. Talk about budgets and building materials. Every convenient, info-packed Trachte seminar is a unique opportunity for you to gain real insights from the people who know self storage best. All without ever hearing a single, solitary sales pitch.

The Agenda
| 9:00 AM | Welcome | Self Storage Overview | Self Storage Demand | |
| 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM | Determining Feasibility | Finding Land | Laying Out a Site | Navigating the Building Permit Process |
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| NOON | Complimentary Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Understanding Construction | Managing a Facility | Maintaining Security | Marketing |
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| 3:30 PM | Closing |
What You'll Learn
Uncover the building blocks of a successful self-storage business.
• Identify demographics and learn what drives demand
• Measure your local market and the competition
• Locate and plot the perfect self-storage site
• Learn about the building process
• Find out how to navigate permits and zoning boards
• Project your profits, costs and long-term cash flow
• Explore construction options and unit optimization
• Discuss maintenance, security and staffing needs
• Discover common pitfalls and learn how to avoid them
Who Should Attend
• Entrepreneurs searching for a solid real estate investment
• Couples who want to start a business where they can work together
• Families seeking a more dynamic retirement plan
• Business owners looking to build a reliable second income
• Self-storage owners ready to fine-tune their expansion project
Meet the Speakers
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Jamie Lindau Trachte National Sales Manager Twenty-three years in self storage. Jamie has crisscrossed the United States and Canada helping people plan, develop, build, and profit from self storage. Drawing from his own experiences as a former self-storage business owner, Jamie has led more than 200 interesting, educational Trachte seminars since 1988. |
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Mike Larson Trachte Regional/Assistant Sales Manager Mike helps entrepreneurs build and run successful self-storage facilities every day throughout North America. An active member of the New York and New Jersey Self-Storage Associations, Mike uses his extensive knowledge of the concrete construction industry to bring a unique perspective to his seminars. |
Dates & Locations
Success starts when you sign up!
Radisson
Staybridge Suites
2651 Northrise Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Accommodations: 575 521-7999
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Hilton Garden Inn
800 West Columbus Avenue
Springfield, MA 01105
Accommodations: 413 886-8000
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Hilton Garden Inn
17879 Chicago Street
Omaha, NE 68118
Accommodations: 402 289-9696
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Hampton Inn and Suites (MSP Airport)
2860 Metro Drive
Bloomington, MN 55425
Accommodations: 952 854-7600
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Hotel operates free shuttle to the airport and Mall of America.
Best Western Coeur d'Alene
506 W. Appleway Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Accommodations: 800 251-7829
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Lancaster Host Resort
2300 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster, PA 17602
Accommodations: 800 233-0121
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Hilton Garden Inn - Mississauga
100 Traders Boulevard
Toronto/Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7
Accommodations: 905 890-9110
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Clarion Hotel
1445 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P4
Accommodations: 800-4-CHOICE
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Hotel direct line 204 774-5110
Trachte Headquarters
216 Wilburn Road
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Accommodations: 608 834-9889
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Address shown is seminar location. Call or click for neighboring Quality Inn.
Trachte Headquarters
216 Wilburn Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Accommodations: 608 834-9889
Hotel Info Register
Address shown is seminar location. Call or click for the neighboring Quality Inn.


