What if you could finally escape the grind, quit your job, and build real wealth?
Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self-storage business that creates real freedom. Imagine waking up knowing you’re in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours. That’s what Storage Wins is all about.
If you’re tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-step system to buy your first self-storage facility, even if you don’t have tons of time, money, or years of experience...this podcast is for you.
Most real estate investors and employees feel stuck. Maybe you’re grinding away at a nine-to-five that drains you or hustling in a single-family real estate business that leaves you stressed and overwhelmed. You dream of passive income and cash flow, but every solution you try just adds more chaos to your life. The truth is, you don’t need to manage dozens of properties, fix broken toilets, or put up with nightmare tenants. There is a smarter, more scalable way.
The problem isn’t that self-storage is out of reach. Most people are overwhelmed by conflicting advice, all the moving pieces, and the myth that you need a ton of money or years of experience to get started. You end up overthinking, burning out, or worst of all, doing nothing and watching your dreams slip away. Other people are making it work and you wonder, why not me? What am I missing?
The answer is clarity, a proven plan, and a supportive community.
Imagine this: You have a clear roadmap to buy your first self-storage facility in the next six to twelve months, even if you’ve never done a real estate deal before. You know what to look for, how to find off-market deals, raise capital, and structure acquisitions that build wealth. You’re part of a group that values simplicity, automation, and systems that make business more profitable. You are making progress, building cash flow, and finally owning your time.
Hosted by Alex Pardo, real estate investor, coach, and former host of The Flip Empire Show, Storage Wins is your weekly guide to building a self-storage business that serves your life. Each episode brings you practical insights from Alex and top experts, as well as real stories from students and everyday investors. We go deep on what works: choosing the right market, negotiating deals, automating operations, avoiding rookie mistakes, and scaling up for real financial freedom.
This show is about reclaiming your time and building a business that works for you. If you’re sick of the rat race, exhausted by the endless hustle, and are ready to create freedom, wealth, and legacy, this is your show. You don’t have to sacrifice your family, faith, or sanity to succeed. You just need a plan, one good deal, and the belief that freedom is closer than you think.
If you love shows like AJ Osbourne's Self Storage Income, Self Storage Investing with Scott Meyers, The Storage Investor Show, or the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Storage Wins is for you.
The Storage Wins community is for people who are done settling for less.
Whether you’re a burned-out entrepreneur, a frustrated employee, or a real estate investor tired of spinning your wheels, you belong here. Subscribe and start your journey to cash flow, financial freedom, and a business that gives you your life back.
Disclaimer: The author, publishers, contributors and creators of this material are not responsible in any manner for any potential or actual loss resulting in the use of the information presented. The content of this publication is for informational purposes. No promise or guarantee of income or results is implied or suggested.
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EP04: The Simple Checklist That Got Me My First Storage Deal
lundi 11 août 2025 • Durée 32:39
When it comes to finding a storage deal, there are two types of people: those who chase everything, and those who know exactly what they’re after.
The problem? Most people fall into the first category: burning time, energy, and resources on deals that never really fit their goals.
In this episode of Storage Wins Podcast, Alex Pardo shares the simple but powerful checklist he uses to get crystal-clear on exactly which storage deals are worth pursuing. This framework takes the guesswork out of the search process so you can focus only on the opportunities that align with your market, resources, and goals.
You’ll Learn How To:
Get absolute clarity on the type of facilities you want to target
Choose locations that truly fit your market strategy
Evaluate your situation, goals, and what you are trying to accomplish in storage
Break free from the limiting belief that price should drive your decision
Analyze deals based on the gap between in-place and potential revenue
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(01:28) The checklist that completely changed the game for Alex in self-storage
(02:02) Storage deal avatar to evaluate deals
(03:15) Why you should reach out to mom-and-pop owners
(04:21) Defining your primary, secondary, and tertiary markets
(05:36) Types of markets you should avoid
(08:42) The ideal market: high demand with low supply
(10:20) TrackedIQ - A tool to calculate the supply and demand in an area
(12:52) The only way for you to fail is if you quit
(14:40) Evaluating your situation and goals before you buy
(16:10) Understanding CapEx in storage
(17:10) The ability of a storage market to expand
(21:29) Why filtering based on price is a mistake
(22:36) What “value add” really means
(24:16) Measuring the gap between in-place and potential revenue
(27:38) The power of having clarity and a document in buying a deal
(29:19) [Bonus] Markets to avoid: high crime, declining populations, overbuilt areas
Who This Episode is For:
Entrepreneurs who are struggling to pick the right market for their storage business
W-2 employees who are ready to replace their income with cash flow
Real estate investors who are burnt out from chasing bad deals
Anyone starting in self-storage who needs a clear starting point
Why You Should Listen:
If you’ve been spinning your wheels chasing every storage deal that pops up or worse, letting “analysis paralysis” keep you stuck, this episode will change the way you search forever. Alex Pardo hands you a clear, proven checklist to pinpoint exactly which facilities fit your goals, market, and resources. No more guessing. No more chasing deals that drain your time and energy.
EP03: If Self-Storage is So Great...Why Am I Sharing It
lundi 11 août 2025 • Durée 13:41
What if the real reason you're not growing isn't a lack of information but a lack of purpose?
In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo tackles a question he’s been asked more than once: “If storage is so great… why share it?” He revealed the real reasons that truly drive this business and how it can fund your passion. He explained why giving back creates more growth than hoarding information ever could, and how helping others win can make you a sharper, better investor. Listen and enjoy!
You’ll Learn How To:
Build a business that funds your purpose, not replaces it
Turn your experience into impact and income
Avoid the trap of hoarding knowledge and playing small
Use community and coaching to sharpen your skills
Multiply your gifts by teaching, mentoring, and giving
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(00:56) The question that sparked this entire episode
(02:50) What storage allows you to do
(03:21) You don’t have to love storage; you have to love what it gives you
(04:47) Your business should fund your passion
(05:45) Why seeing students win fires him up more than his deals
(07:31) Real transformation happens when you surround yourself with the right people in the right community
(08:23) How to be world-class at something?
(09:12) Coaching doesn’t distract from the business; it makes it better
(10:23) Look at people as collaborative partners, not as competition
(10:59) The laws of reciprocation
(12:25) If you're waiting for the “perfect time”… stop. It's now
Who This Episode is For:
EP804: The Strategy That Let Me Buy a Self-Storage Facility with No Money, No Banks, and No Credit
lundi 30 juin 2025 • Durée 23:31
What if you could buy a storage facility, or a business, or even a beat-up truck, without using your own cash or credit? In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down exactly how he’s used seller financing to acquire and sell self-storage deals with zero bank involvement. You’ll learn how to negotiate like a pro, craft win-win terms, and position yourself as the solution to the seller’s real problem — even if they want top dollar.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
4 core elements of every creative finance deal
12 seller benefits of creative financing
The simple phrase that generated an avalanche of offers for a $5K truck and how it applies to real estate
How to introduce seller finance without scaring the seller off
The #1 mindset shift needed to negotiate without being pushy
Join us on a journey of understanding as we delve into why we should select and be a part of healthy communities. Listen to this episode to cultivate your growth, be in a group of like-minded people, and direct your trajectory to success faster!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The power of community conversations
What to do when you belong to a community
Why you should find your tribe
Insightful lessons on KPIs, SMS, and lead generation
Godfather of Conversational Choreography, Jon Berghoff, unearths the impact of questions to scale business and personal growth. Discover the essence of community, purposeful leadership, and creative questioning in elevating human connection and innovation. Join us today and learn more!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
How to leverage the power of questions and curiosity
Why it’s important to have a tribe or community in today’s time
An eye-opening lesson about purpose, leadership, and conversations
Strategies to tap into your creativity and design questions
The right questions to ask when handling business conflicts
Join the XCHANGE 3-day flagship training to unlock collective intelligence and meet like-minded coaches, consultants, trainers, and leaders worldwide. Reserve your spot now at https://xchangeapproach.com/oxe-2/.
“As entrepreneurs, it’s our duty to make sure that we’re lifting our team members up and allowing them to grow.” - Alex Pardo
“If we ask questions that bring us into our strengths, we’re so much better at whatever it is we’re trying to do.” - Jon Berghoff
EP712: Why You Should Do More Difficult Things
lundi 25 septembre 2023 • Durée 25:24
Do you want to grow, inspire, and make an impact? Whether you're an entrepreneur or a real estate investor, discover the power of facing challenging circumstances and how to become a highly effective team leader in this episode. Don't miss out on learning more strategies to help you transform!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Positive outcomes of doing challenging things
One of the most vital duties that you should accomplish
Why you should support your team members at all times
A guide to effective time and energy audits
The “1-3-1 rule”: How it helps in finding the best solution
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EP710: Empower Yourself To Empower Your Business
lundi 11 septembre 2023 • Durée 16:31
When you attend mastermind events, there are always new lessons to take home. Dive into this episode of business enlightenment and embark on an exciting quest with us as we unveil the unconventional roadmap to redefining success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Pro tips for attending mastermind events
The value of pausing and assessing your personal growth
Why it’s important to eliminate limiting beliefs
A personal challenge to identify things that energize or drain you
TWEETABLE
“Question the beliefs that you have and ask yourself, do they serve you, or are they holding you back.” - Alex Pardo
ASCEND
Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today!
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎
EP709: Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty
lundi 4 septembre 2023 • Durée 18:13
Do you want to overcome tough times in real estate or other businesses? Discover the recipe for thriving and how it relates to the most essential capital a real estate investor can have. Be sure to listen to this episode to shift your paradigm today!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The value of building solid and genuine relationships
An important thing a real estate investor should always have
Hard money lending vs. private money lending
Expert advice on communicating with private lenders
RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann | Kindle and Hardcover
TWEETABLE
“Make sure that you are having conversations with the right people before you’re ever in need of something.” - Alex Pardo
ASCEND
Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today!
📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎
EP708: Redirect Your Life With A Single Decision
lundi 28 août 2023 • Durée 15:51
Tune in to this episode as we highlight how to completely turn your life around with a single choice and get insights about attending spiritual retreats, energy audits, and the benefits of people understanding how you operate. Press the play button!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The life-changing effects of joining a spiritual retreat
How one decision can transform the course of your life
Energy audit: What it is and how it helps you
Why it’s important to be transparent with how you operate
TWEETABLE
“Wherever you are today, you are one decision away from completely having a different life.” - Alex Pardo
ASCEND
Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today!
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
EP707: Are You An Equity Or A Cash Flow Investor?
lundi 21 août 2023 • Durée 18:06
Use this episode as a tool to answer a vital question that most investors overlook, hindering them from attaining true financial freedom faster. Start listening to learn a smart and strategic formula for building wealth so you can take the right action and focus on it today!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The real power of consistency
3-step process that will help you build wealth faster
What you should highly consider as a real estate investor
Investors who are looking for more purpose in their business
Operators who want to grow by giving
Burned-out entrepreneurs wondering if passion matters
Anyone wondering if coaching and sharing will “distract” from their core business
Why You Should Listen:
You don’t need to choose between success and service. The more you share, the more you grow. This episode is a masterclass in abundance, stewardship, and building a business that matters, not just one that makes a profit.
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
ABOUT JON BERGHOFF
Jon is the creator of the XCHANGE Approach and is considered the godfather of conversational choreography, a whole new way for coaches, consultants, and facilitators to unlock collective intelligence in any group. He is called upon as a guide for companies like BMW and Facebook. He is the go-to facilitation expert for leaders of the most extensive training organizations, mastermind groups, and industry conferences around the globe.
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don’t Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show?
Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We’ve made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!
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