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
NOON Complimentary Lunch
1:00 PM Understanding Construction | Managing a Facility |
Maintaining Security | Marketing
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



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.


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!

Romulus, MI 48174 | Jan 8, 2008
Crowne Plaza Detroit Metro Airport
Charlotte, NC | Jan 10, 2008
Seraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
San Antonio, TX | Jan 22, 2008
Embassy Suites
Las Vegas, NV | Feb 5, 2008
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
Seattle, WA | Feb 26, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel—Bellevue
Kansas City, MO | Mar 11, 2008
The Westin Crown Center Hotel
Kitchener, ON | Mar 13, 2008
Holiday Inn Kitchener-Waterloo
Hotel & Conference Center
Orlando, FL | Mar 31, 2008
Orlando World Center Marriott
Boise, ID | Apr 10, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum
Allentown, PA | Apr 24, 2008
Crowne Plaza Hotel
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Salt Lake City, UT | Apr 29, 2008
Holiday Inn Airport West
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Sun Prairie, WI* | May 20, 2008
Trachte Enterprise Center
216 Wilburn Road
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Accommodations: 800-356-5824
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Includes plant tour and industry vendors
Omaha, NE | Sep 23, 2008
Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center
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Anaheim, CA | Sep 25, 2008
Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County
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Nashville, TN* | Oct 7, 2008
Willis Convention Center
26 Century Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37214
Accommodations: 615-872-6400
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* This location is not a hotel. Please call the number listed if you need a recommendation for overnight accommodations.

Speakers may vary.