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!
Trachte Headquarters
216 Wilburn Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Accommodations: 608 834-9889
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Address shown is seminar location. Call or click for the neighboring Quality Inn.
Crowne Plaza-St. Louis Airport
11228 Lone Eagle Drive
St. Louis, MO 63044
Accommodations: 314-291-6700
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Request in-house reservations when calling for accommodations.
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
890 Brevard Road (I-26 Exit 33)
Asheville, NC 28806
Accommodations: 828-665-4000
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Holiday Inn-Batavia, NY-Darien Lake Area
8250 Park Road
Rochester, NY 14020
Accommodations: 585-344-2100
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