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!

Odessa, TX | Feb. 21, 2012
Holiday Inn
5275 E. 42nd St.
Odessa, TX 79762
Accommodations: (432) 366-5900
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Las Vegas, NV | Mar. 13, 2012
Bally's
3645 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Accommodations: (702) 967-4000
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North Tower, 26th Floor, Skyview 1 meeting room. Inside Self Storage Expo begins March 14 in Paris Hotel, accessible through walkway from Bally's.
Lancaster, PA | Mar. 27, 2012
Eden Resort - Best Western
222 Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Accommodations: (717) 569-6444
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Knoxville, TN | Mar. 29, 2012
Holiday Inn
304 N. Cedar Bluff Road
Knoxville, TN 37923
Accommodations: (865) 693-1011
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Lincoln, NE | Apr. 3, 2012
Country Inn & Suites
5353 N. 27th
Lincoln, NE 68521
Accommodations: (402) 476-5353
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Carmel (No. of Indy), IN | Apr. 17, 2012
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
11925 N. Meridian St.
Carmel (No. of Indy), IN 46032
Accommodations: (317) 816-0777
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Salt Lake City, UT | Apr. 19, 2012
Hilton Garden in SLC Downtown
250 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Accommodations: (801) 364-5200
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Sun Prairie, WI | May. 8, 2012
Trachte Headquarters
216 Wilburn Road
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Regina, SK | May. 10, 2012
Holiday Inn
1800 Prince of Wales Drive
Regina, SK S4Z 1A4
Accommodations: (306) 789-3883
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Casper, WY | May. 15, 2012
Hilton Garden Inn
1150 N. Poplar Street
Casper, WY 82601
Accommodations: (307) 266-1300
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Toronto, ON | May. 22, 2012
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Bloomington, IL | Sep. 11, 2012
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Albany, NY | Sep. 13, 2012
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Denver, CO | Oct. 23, 2012
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Springfield, MO | Oct. 25, 2012
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