The Trachte/ISS Free Webinar Series

As a part of the Trachte Educational Program, we have partnered with Inside-Self Storage to provide a complete line-up of free online seminars that focus on industry-relevant trends and information to help you start informed and stay successful.

What is a Webinar?

A webinar is a seminar conducted over the Internet, a type of online conference. Unlike a webcast, which transmits information in only one direction, a webinar is designed to be interactive between the presenters and audience. It is "live" in the sense that information is conveyed according to an agenda, with a starting and ending time. In most cases, the presenter speaks over a standard telephone line, pointing out information being presented on the viewers computer screen. The audience can respond over their own telephones or type messages to the presenters via an online chat tool.

2008 Webinar Line-up

Making Conversions Work: From (Fill in the Blank) to a Self-Storage Use July 24, 2008, 2-3 pm EST With land being expensive or scarce in many self-storage markets, developers often turn to the prospect of conversion to find a successful site. But not just any building will do. This webinar will cover essential information you need to know before attempting to convert a structure to a storage use: how to make a building work, proper site layout, construction issues you may encounter along the way (and how to deal with them), and how to make buildings more accessible to customers. If you're interested in developing self-storage from an existing, non-storage site, you dont want to miss this free, live webinar! Click Here to Register

Self-Storage Construction 101: Building Essentials September 18, 2008, 2-3 pm EST Learn your building basics here! There's far more to constructing a self-storage facility than slapping up a few metal buildings. This webinar will introduce you to the various building designs and styles available for self-storage today. You'll learn about building components as well as other key elements, including foundations, lighting, electrical systems, drainage and more. You'll also get tips on navigating the construction process and assembling your team. If you're interested in building a new self-storage project or expanding an existing one, you dont want to miss this free, live webinar! Click Here to Register

Webinar Archive

Trends in Self-Storage Construction: Getting Past the Architectural Review Board One of the biggest hurdles self-storage developers face is getting their projects approved by local planning commissions. Architectural review boards are continually becoming more stringent to ensure new facilities are attractive and blend in with surrounding communities. During this webinar, you'll hear how new developers are navigating the rough waters of the review-board process, including topics such as architectural enhancements, custom designs and smart site layout. Whether you're a self-storage novice or veteran, you'll learn the latest tips and tricks on how to get the green light. Everyone is invited to participate in this FREE, live webinar! Getting Past the Architectural Review Board

Investigating Self Storage Ask questions. Get real world insights. And start a conversation that could be the start of your self-storage success. Well go from the basics and beyond, including site selection, maintenance, tips, trends and more. Itll all be covered during Trachte's hour long interactive online seminar, an invaluable introduction to the self-storage industry. Investigating Self Storage

Making More of Your Self-Storage Site: Boat/RV and Mobile Ancillary Storage From the newest ancillary products to the most popular building designs, this webinar will prep your business for profits with industry-proven tools and tips. Topics include when to expand your site, adding portable storage units to diversify your site, and building boat/RV storage to make money. Making More of Your Self-Storage Site: Boat/RV and Mobile Ancillary Storage

Self-Storage Construction: Site Selection, Layout, and Building Options Whether you are a self storage novice or a veteran, you know the importance of proper site layout. It is the delicate balance of maximizing your land and meeting your markets needs while turning a healthy profi t. This webinar will take a close look at how to maximize the potential of your site. We will discuss alternative methods of site layout, determine when to build multi-story buildings, incorporate climate control, and offer drive-up access. Self-Storage Construction: Site Selection, Layout, and Building Options

Building in the Canadian Market The possibilities of building self storage in Canada are open, but a starting project there is not the same as building in the states. What you build, where you build, and how you build it all may vary when tapping this market. In this webinar, learn the key to successfully navigating facility development in the Canadian industry with topics like market demographics, understanding code regulations, and current building practices. Building in the Canadian Market

Self Storage Goes Portable: Using Containers to Enhance Your Business Right now, getting new customers means going to new customers. From materials, equipment, and regulatory concerns to making and maintaining a strong market advantage--this webinar is designed to offer the latest portable self-storage trends and insights. Learn how to tap into this moving market and get smarter. Self Storage Goes Portable: Using Containers to Enhance Your Business

Taking Your Project to Greater Heights: Multi-Story Building in Self-Storage They say good things come in small packages … sometimes the best self-storage parcels are small, too! But if your site is so little that a single-story facility isn't economically feasible, you might need to consider building up. This webinar addresses the ins and outs of multi-story construction. You'll learn about site design and layout, the costs of this type of structure, related architectural-design issues and other special considerations. If you're interested in building a multi-level self-storage project or expanding an existing site to include more floors, you dont want to miss this free, live webinar! Taking Your Project to Greater Heights: Multi-Story Building in Self-Storage

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