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The Storage Rebellion

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by Chris Michaels

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The Storage Rebellion Show is a self storage podcast about the discipline, leadership, and character behind real success in self storage. Most investors are taught a simple roadmap: deals lead to wealth, and wealth leads to freedom. But money doesn’t create freedom — it magnifies the person holding it. If the foundation is weak, success only amplifies the cracks. Hosted by Chris Michaels, the show features honest conversations with investors and operators about building self storage businesses and becoming the kind of person capable of sustaining real freedom.

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3/7/2026

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August 4, 2026

SE 2 EPISODE 6: SBA Lending Masterclass With Live Oak Bank

<p>Most self-storage investors think they understand SBA loans...</p><p>Until they actually talk to someone who does them every day.</p><p><br></p><p>In Episode 6 of <strong>The Storage Rebellion Show</strong>, I sat down with <strong>Anne Mino</strong>, Senior Loan Officer on Live Oak Bank&#39;s Self-Storage Lending Team and an experienced storage owner herself.</p><p><br></p><p>We unpack topics like:</p><ul><li>Common SBA misconceptions</li><li>Creative ways to finance acquisitions</li><li>What lenders are actually looking for</li><li>Mistakes that can slow down or kill a deal</li><li>Opportunities many investors don&#39;t even realize exist</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re buying your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, understanding your financing options can open doors that conventional thinking won&#39;t.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stay connected with Storage Rebellion:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/storagerebellion/">⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StorageRebellion">⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2ADXcR0-_2MH9XYJK2mTQ">⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>When you&#39;re ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage visit <a href="https://thestoragerebellion.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.thestoragerebellion.com</a></p>

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July 28, 2026

SE 2 EPISODE 5: Building Storage Freedom & Helping Others Do The Same With Nick Paul

<p>In this episode of The Storage Rebellion Show, we&#39;re joined by Nick Paul, who is now leading our brand-new <strong>First Close</strong> coaching group. We dive into why we made the change, what members can expect from the new format, and why Nick was the right person to lead it.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond that, Nick shares his own journey in self-storage—from getting started to building a successful business—and the lessons that had the biggest impact along the way. We talk about the mistakes new investors make, what actually moves the needle early on, and the mindset required to stay in the game long enough to succeed.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re still chasing your first facility or looking to sharpen your approach, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest conversation from someone who&#39;s been through it.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Storage Rebellion at <a href="www.thestoragerebellion.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.thestoragerebellion.com</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected with Storage Rebellion:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/storagerebellion/">⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StorageRebellion">⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2ADXcR0-_2MH9XYJK2mTQ">⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠</a></p>

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July 21, 2026

SE2 EPISODE 4: Marketing Is the Easy Part. Building a Great Business Is Hard | Tommy Nguyen (StoragePug)

<p>Most people know Tommy Nguyen as the marketing guy behind StoragePug.</p><p><br /></p><p>But this conversation goes far beyond websites, SEO, and Google rankings.</p><p><br /></p><p>We dive into what it really takes to build a business from the ground up—the mindset, leadership, culture, and difficult decisions that most entrepreneurs never talk about.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tommy shares the lessons he's learned scaling one of the most respected companies in the self-storage industry, why company culture isn't just a buzzword, and how building the right team ultimately creates a business that can outlast you. StoragePug has grown by focusing on making the online rental experience simple while helping independent operators compete with larger brands.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you're an investor, business owner, or just someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is packed with insights that apply far beyond self storage.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The realities of building a business from nothing</li><li>Why culture is one of your biggest competitive advantages</li><li>The leadership lessons Tommy learned the hard way</li><li>How to think about marketing once your business foundation is solid</li><li>The mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow too quickly</li><li>Building systems and teams that create long-term freedom</li><li>Why success is about becoming the person capable of sustaining it</li><p><br /></p></ul><p>If you're serious about building a business—not just starting one—this is an episode you won't want to miss.</p><p><strong>Stay connected with Storage Rebellion:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/storagerebellion/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StorageRebellion" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2ADXcR0-_2MH9XYJK2mTQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p>When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit <a href="https://thestoragerebellion.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com</a></p>

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What is The Storage Rebellion?

The Storage Rebellion Show is a self storage podcast about the discipline, leadership, and character behind real success in self storage.

Most investors are taught a simple roadmap: deals lead to wealth, and wealth leads to freedom. But money doesn’t create freedom — it magnifies the person holding it. If the foundation is weak, success only amplifies the cracks.

Hosted by Chris Michaels, the show features honest conversations with investors and operators about building self storage businesses and becoming the kind of person capable of sustaining real freedom.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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