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Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastFuture-Proofing with Upgrades & Expansions: with Nigel KreftIs your self storage facility ready for the future—or falling behind? In this episode, Nigel Kreft from Elevate Structures joins Tommy Nguyen and Melissa Huff to talk about how to keep your property competitive, profitable, and positioned for growth through the right upgrades and expansions. We discuss: When and why to upgrade or expand (from occupancy struggles to prepping for a sale) How to time improvements around seasons, customer impact, and ROI The upgrades that deliver the biggest return (and the ones that matter long-term, even with delayed RO...2025-07-311h 10
The Good, Bad, & the Ugly of Self StorageThe Pug Pack Playbook: Inside StoragePug with Tommy NguyenTommy Nguyen, co-founder of StoragePug, discussed the evolving self-storage industry at the ISS show, highlighting positive energy and tech advancements, including AI. He emphasized the importance of accurate Google Business Profiles, unique content on websites, and effective concessions like 50% off the first two months. Tommy advised focusing on Google Ads over platforms like SpareFoot, stressing the need for transparency in pricing and rate guarantees. He also noted the impact of advocating for clear communication of fees and rates to maintain customer trust. The discussion focused on improving self-storage rental processes and customer experience. He also emphasized the importance of...2025-07-091h 21
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastMaking Tech Work For You with James Hatfield & Michael BrevdehWe sat down with James Hatfield from LiveSwitch and Michael Brevdeh from Cubby to unpack how self storage operators can make the most of their technology—whether you're working with what you already have or considering your next big upgrade. We dive into: The essential tech tools every facility should have in place The most underutilized features operators overlook How tech can help you enhance marketing, convert leads, and optimize operations Tips to automate your workflow—and what tasks should not be automated Signs it’s time for a t...2025-07-031h 27
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastOptimizing Occupancy with Andrew SherrardIn this episode, we're joined by Andrew Sherrard, owner of Reliable Storage in Seattle, to talk all things occupancy—and not just how full your units are, but how well your business is performing overall. In this rebroadcast of the May 29 webinar, we break down the three types of occupancy (yes, there are three!) and how to evaluate what’s actually holding your numbers back. Spoiler: it’s not always your rates. Here’s what we cover: Unit, Area & Economic Occupancy – What they mean and how to track them Diagnosing the Problem – Are you getting enou...2025-05-301h 15
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastWhat the Best Managers Do (That Others Don't) with Mark GreenWhat separates the good from the truly great in self-storage management? In this episode, Melissa and Tommy are joined by Mark Green from The Jenkins Organization to explore what top-performing managers do differently—and how their daily habits, communication, and customer care lead to higher occupancy and better results. Together, they dive into key areas of successful management: First Impressions Matter – From Google Business Profile and curb appeal to phone etiquette and in-person greetings, learn how to wow customers before they ever sign a lease Converting More Leads – Proven techniques for identifying customer needs, recommending the right...2025-04-171h 07
KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#27: CIAO MIAU.Ach ja, man soll aufhören wenn’s am Schönsten ist. Oder eben wenn es sich danach anfühlt. Und es wird ganz viel gefühlt…Fabijana und Tommy erzählen vom „Stand der Dinge“ und davon, was sich alles ändert. Welche Rolle KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST da haben durfte und was es für beide bedeutet… – hör selbst rein!Wenn es zum letzten Mal heißt: Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen! 🐱 Danke für Dich und alles!Miau miau und bis bald,eure Fabijana und Tommy2025-03-2848 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastOwning Your Local Market with Stephanie TharpeFive years ago, Gabfest kicked off the Gabfocus webinar series to bring expert insights and real-world strategies to the self-storage industry. Now, in our 70th webinar episode, we’re diving into one of the most important topics for storage operators: How to Dominate Your Local Market. In this special episode, Tommy and Melissa sit down with industry expert Stephanie Tharpe to discuss how a strong local presence can set your facility apart from the competition. Topics covered include: Identifying Your Target Market – How to map out where your tenants are coming from and which loca...2025-03-201h 13
Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast2025 State of the Industry with John ChangIn this rebroadcast of our February 20, 2025 webinar, John Chang from Marcus & Millichap provides an in-depth analysis of the self-storage industry's economic landscape in 2025. With inflation stabilizing, interest rates remaining high, and occupancy trends shifting, John breaks down key market forces shaping the industry and what operators should be prepared for. Topics covered include: The impact of economic uncertainty on self-storage Pricing strategies, rate wars, and competitive pressures Market saturation, construction slowdowns, and regional trends How younger tenants are changing length-of-stay patterns The growing role of technology and AI in operations and marketing Investment insights: Is now a good...2025-02-201h 10
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastSEO 101: How to Rent More Units OnlineWhat is SEO, why does it matter, and how does it work for self-storage specifically? Today we tackle search engine optimization basics and discuss the impacts of the REITs, AI, and changes to expect in the coming year. Do you need to still be on page 1 of Google? What metrics should you pay attention to? Who and how do you target your ideal customer? David, the SEO expert from StoragePug, joins the webinar to answer these and many other questions to make sure you are on the right track. This is a re-broadcast of the January 23, 2025 webinar.2025-01-231h 11
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastLessons Learned in 2024"The sky is not the limit, demand is the limit for what we can do in self storage." This is just one of the nuggest from our end of the year review. What was your toughest challenge this year? What are the weaknesses you identified in your business? What worked? What didn't? What trends are you expecting in 2025 for self storage? We look back on 2024 and peak ahead at 2025 with our special owner, operator, and broker guests who join Tommy and Melissa on our final webinar episode of the year. This is a re-broadcast of...2024-12-201h 18KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#26: ERLAUBNIS ZU PASSIEREN.Wahnsinn! Ein ganzes Jahr ist wieder durch. Btw. Der Podcast ist jetzt auch mittlerweile 1 Jahr alt – und krass, was in dieser ganzen Zeit alles passiert ist. Keine Angst, diese Folge ist keine reine 0815-Recap-Folge, wo Fabijana und Tommy auf das ganze Jahr zurückblicken und sich mit Fragen zustochern (Spoiler: Gibt es trotzdem). Im Gegenteil!
Die beiden kommen im Laufe des Gesprächs auf spannende Punkte, in der sie mit Hilfe der Ereignisse aus dem Jahr 2024 Erkenntnisse und Gedanken verfestigen können und zum Schluss kommen: Das (nächste) Jahr 2025 wird auf Grundlage von 2024 einen guten Start und ei...2024-12-1359 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#25: MINIMAL REAL REEL.Tommy und Fabijana treffen sich zu einer unsittlich Zeit und nehmen eine neue Folge KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST auf. Sie besprechen die anklopfende Weihnachtszeit, die Wichtigkeit von Menschen, mit denen man sich entschieden hat, sein Leben zu teilen und thematisieren die Toilette als einen wichtigen Ort um "Real"-Time oder "Reel"-Time zu haben. Einen roten Faden gibt’s nicht, aber ganz viel Zeug von Gedächtnislücken, Schnee und Snapchat.
Lehne Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen. 🐱2024-11-2947 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastMarketing That Gets Clicks with Melissa StilesMelissa Stiles from Storage Asset Management brings her expertise managing marketing for over 600 self storage locations to the group as we dive into digital marketing. What tactics work for lease up, large stores, small stores, or stable properties? When is it time to change things up? What should your budget look like? We explore social media, Google Ads, Analytics, Business Profiles, and competing with other operators in your market. Plus, we reveal the most underutilized marketing tactic in self storage. This is a re-broadcast of the 11/21 webinar. Guest: Melissa Stiles, Storage Asset Management Ho...2024-11-211h 12KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#24: DÉJÀ-VU.Was?! Tommy macht nun 'ne Riesenmemo?! So würde er es nicht bezeichnen, aber auch diesmal konnten Fabijana und Tommy nicht zusammen am Tisch aufnehmen. Aber das ist auch kein Drama! Denn Tommy nimmt Dich mit und zeigt seine Eindrücke und Gedankenzüge, wenn er zur Ruhe kommen möchte. Was Tommy angesprochen hat, was er Dir persönlich mitgeben möchte und ob auch Du die ein oder andere Situation erlebt hast, kannst du in Part 2 der Riesenmemo-Kategorie anhören!
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche der Katzenzunge! 🐱2024-11-1518 min
JustStorageThe Ted Lasso of Self-Storage - StoragePug's Tommy NguyenTommy is a one-of-a-kind individual that you can't help but root for, do business with and see succeed. He brings a human approach in this world filled with cap rates, ROI and NOI. Their products have been adopted by 2000 plus facilities in the last seven years. It's quite remarkable.
Find out more on their website:
https://www.storagepug.com/2024-11-0146 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#23: REIF DICH ZUSAMMEN.Der eine übermüdet, die andere total drüber – und trotzdem reißen sich Tommy und Fabijana zusammen und nehmen eine neue Podcast-Folge auf. Was geht diesmal ab?
Eine bestimmte Sache, die jedem oft begegnet: Veränderungen. Aber mit welcher Intensität geht man an Veränderungen ran und wie lassen sich die einzelnen Hosts auf Veränderungen ein? Ein kleiner Exkurs aus Tommys Gedanken und Fabijanas Erfahrungswerten bringen neue Erkenntniswerte auf den Tisch, die ganz bestimmt auch Dir, als zuhörendem Menschen, bekannt vorkommen.
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen! 🐱2024-11-0148 min
Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast2024 Storage Legal Update with Scott ZuckerAre you tired of hearing "Well, I'm not an attorney, but..."? Worry no more- we have one of the best self storage attorneys in the country joining the webinar today. Scott Zucker has decades of experience in the industry. Today, he updates us on the top changes in 2024, laws from other industries that are impacting self storage, and what's coming in 2025. From pricing strategies, to evictions, to non-monetary defaults, we cover a wide range of legal best practices. Plus, several questions for our amazing audience. This is a re-broadcast of the 10/17 webinar. Guest: Scott Zucker...2024-10-191h 12KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#22: I FELT IT, BEFORE YOU SAID IT.Ach wie spannend ist doch der Weg zur Entscheidungsfolge.
Fabijana versucht ein Gefühl zu erklären. Das Gefühl von Hochsensibilität. Wie sie es schafft mit dem übermäßigen Fühlen umzugehen – und das alles, weil sie an Tommys Aura gefühlt hat, dass ihn etwas beschäftigt. Aber was hat da jetzt ein rosa Elefant in der Katzenstube zu suchen? Lass es dich wissen, in der neuen Folge von KATZENZUNGEN - DER PODCAST.
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen! 🐱2024-10-1839 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#21: DAS IST DER PUNKT.Es wird wieder rund! Denn Tommy sitzt wieder mit am Tisch und bringt etwas mehr Licht, mit welchen Blockaden er in den vergangenen Wochen begegnet ist und was aus diesen Situationen geworden sind. Eine Herzenssache, die Fabijana und Tommy gemeinsam mit vielen Erlebnissen aus ihrem Leben zusammenbringen und zu einem coolen bildlichen Vergleich kommen, Tatsachen aus einem anderen Blickwinkel zu betrachten. Ähnlich wie beim Marienkäfer tragen wir alle ein Gewand mit Punkten, die auch für Dein Leben bedeutend sind. Realtalk: Was willst Du mit jedem einzelnen Punkt machen?
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katz...2024-10-0452 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastExceptional Customer Service with Lee CreechCustomer service makes all the difference. You can have a fantastic self storage facility with a great location that is beautifully clean, but if your customer service is terrible you won't rent a unit. Lee Creech joins the webinar today to share his tips, tricks, and basic principles from his years of experience working in the hotel industry as well as self storage. He explores the art of simply talking with people and the importance of learning about your customers. From difficult conversations, to dealing with deliquent payments, to enforcing the rules, we cover all the elements...2024-10-031h 18KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#20: RIESENMEMO.Heute ist tatsächlich alles anders. Es gibt quasi eine „Riesenmemo“ in Form von der ersten Solo-Folge. Tommy hat sich für diese Folge zurückgezogen. Fabijana hält die Stellung und spricht über Blockaden, Authentizität und dem wohl erwarteten Nacharbeiten des Sommers!
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche der Katzenzunge! 🐱2024-09-2023 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#19: DA KOMMT NOCH WAS.Hast Du uns vermisst? Fabijana und Tommy sind aus der Sommerpause wieder da! Und natürlich mit im Gepäck: Viele Erlebnisse, die sie mit Dir teilen möchten. Aber irgendwie wird beiden klar, dass die Erlebnisse aus dem Sommer zum Einen mega ereignisreich waren, und zum Anderen die Zeit vorbei ist, aber in ihrer Hauptsache nicht vollendet sind.
Was beide erlebt haben, ob Fabijana tatsächlich seit den letzten Folgen ein bestimmtes Merkmal aus dem Mund ausgesprochen hat und was noch zwischendurch passiert ist, erfährst du in aller Frische in dieser neuen Folge. Herzlich willkommen zu ei...2024-09-061h 04
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastThe Next Generation of Self Storage SoftwareExperts from 6Storage, Storable, Storage Commander, and Storeganise join us to talk all about software. Good self storage software can make all the difference for both the customer experience and the manager/owner. What functionality should software have? How should it interact with security, call centers, and payment portals? What are the pain points operators are trying to overcome? And of course, what's coming in the next few years? From integrations, to customer interactions, to management needs, our guests overview what you should be looking for in a software system. Guests: Jason Palmer (Storable), Alyssa Winkelman (6Storage...2024-08-221h 28
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastSelf Storage Origins: Tommy NguyenTommy Nguyen, founder of StoragePug, shares his origins both in the US and in self storage. From his humble beginnings coming to America from Vietnam, to his early days in tech after UT, to the beginnings of his company StoragePug, we hear all about his amazing journey. He discusses his personal story, the heart behind StoragePug, and his thoughts on the self storage industry's past and future. Guest: Tommy Nguyen, StoragePug Hosts: Josh Huff & Melissa Huff Produced by Lighthouse Storage Solutions2024-08-0857 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastStay Competitive Using Industry Data with James McLeanWhat data matters in self storage? Where do you get it? James McLean from Radius+ joins Tommy and Melissa to discuss all the analytics you can handle. It can be hard to sort through all the available data out there from your website to your online profiles to your management software. We discuss the tools that are available and the key data to keep track of to keep your business competitive and successful. Hosts: Tommy Nguyen & Melissa Huff Guest: James McLean with Radius+ Brought to you by the teams at StoragePug and Lighthouse Storag...2024-08-0154 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#18: DAT WAR'S.Naja, zumindest mit der 1. Staffel von KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST.
Fabijana und Tommy blicken zurück und vor allem blicken sie in die Zukunft. Sie reflektieren kritisch die vergangenen Folgen und nehmen sich etwas Besonderes vor. Wie können sie wachsen? Ist der Podcast wirklich nur für die Beiden gedacht?
Willkommen auf der kleinen Katzen-Ruheinsel:
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche – ein letztes Mal vor der Sommerpause – den Katzenzungen! 🐱2024-07-2644 min
KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCASTKATZENZUNGEN X MIMI.Huch, Besuch im Katzenlager!
Die einzigwahre, wunderbare Mimi Wolf ist die allererste Gästin von Katzenzungen - der Podcast.
Mimi ist eine enge Vertraute von Fabijana, Theater-Spezialistin, Mama und jetzt auch Autorin von ihrem ersten Buch mit dem Titel „Not my Cup of Tea“. Hier geht es um Begegnungen der besonderen Art, Dating und Freundschaft.
Was Mimi ausmacht, wie sich so ein Buch schreibt, ob Theater und Buch sich vereinen werden und viele Antworten mehr kannst du hier hören, in der neuen Folge von Katzenzungen - der Podcast.
Lehn Dich zurück...2024-07-121h 00
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastThe Good, Better, and Best In Storage Security w/ Aaron HarwellGet ready for one of our most entertaining podcasts of the year. Aaron Harwell from SpiderDoor joins Tommy and Melissa to talk about self storage security. Aaron has experience both as a self storage owner and the owner of a self storage security company and talks about what has (and hasn't) worked for his facilities and what led him to the many unique solutions SpiderDoor provides. From lasers, to attack dogs, to gates, and just about everything in between, we hit on all the security you should look into for your facilities. Plus, Aaron reveals his top 2...2024-06-281h 04KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#16: BITTE NICHT MEHR AUFLEGEN.Kaum funktioniert einmal die Technik einwandfrei – und dann noch offline – da sind Fabijana und Tommy wieder live zurück im Studio und die Technik geht nicht so. Fettes Sorry dafür! Aber es passt zu dem, was Tommy erlebt hat: viel zu viele Sachen, die viel Chaos verursacht haben. Kennst Du das auch, wenn verschiedene Sachen und Erlebnisse so weit gehen, dass vieles ungeordnet im Kopf rumschwirrt und man nicht weiß, wo man noch überhaupt anfangen soll?!
Fabijana und Tommy ordnen gemeinsam alle Gedanken, die ausgesprochen und erlebt wurden. Es kommen spannende Erkenntnisse und Gedanken auf – sei gespannt!2024-06-2844 min
Get Biz! Do Biz! Get Paid!Faith, Perseverance, & Action with Tommy DeLongTune in to the next episode of Get Biz! Do Biz! Get Paid! Podcast as I host an amazing guest, Tommy DeLong.Tommy is the Founder & CEO of Houston Pool & Patio and TD Outdoor Living. He is also the Founder of Elevate Impact, a christian business coaching academy, a business strategist, speaker, and author.In this episode, we talk a lot about walking in faith about the process, having the courage to persevere, and taking action. Tommy shares about his beliefs in focusing on freeing up time by utilizing vision and planning. He also works...2024-06-1854 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#15: FEAR OF MISSING OUT.…oder [AUT] wie Tommy sagen würde.
Kennst Du das Gefühl? Die Sonne scheint, die Tage werden länger, alle kommen aus dem Haus? Und Du?! Du magst am liebsten auf dem Sofa liegen, dich ausruhen. Aber dann kommt es… das furchtbare Gefühl: FOMO.
Was FOMO ist, was Depressionen damit zu tun haben können und in welchem Verhältnis Fabijana und Tommy dazu stehen, hörst Du hier in dieser neuen Folge!
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen. 🐱 2024-06-1445 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#14: EINFACH MACHEN.Schon ein paar Mal DIE EINE Sache euphorisch geplant und dann letztendlich nicht durchgezogen? – oder eben doch?! Kennen wir doch bestimmt alle!? Immer wieder diesen Hin und Her.
Tommy war über ein langes Wochenende mit seinen Kumpels auf dem Drahtesel mit Gepäck unterwegs gewesen. Und zwar bis nach Luxemburg! Für ihn gar nicht vorstellbar, wenn man bedenkt, dass Tommy damals in der Schule, während der Großen Pause, lieber Zuhause auf die Toilette gegangen ist. Ob Tommy mittlerweile seine Komfortzone verlassen konnte und was er alles erlebt hat, erzählt er Fabijana und Dir in diese...2024-05-3147 min
KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCASTOUTSIDE THE BOX – BROTAL.Yeah, eine neue Rubrik hält Einzug in der Katzenstube.
Tommy und Fabijana verlassen ihren lauschigen Aufnahmeplatz und sind zu Gast in einem ihrer Lieblingscafés.
Die verschiedensten Fragen werden beantwortet.
Es öffnen sich neue Gesprächsthemen.
Tommy bekommt endlich seinen Siebträger-Kaffee.
Alles ganz fein.
Bist du ready?
Let's step OUTSIDE THE BOX und lausche den Katzenzungen! 🐱2024-05-171h 19
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastIncreasing Occupancy With a Great Experience with Luke WestbrooksIncreasing occupancy is top of mind for most self storage operators. Advice is plentiful, from upping your ad spend to dropping your rates. But what really works? Luke Westbrooks joins the webinar to discuss what has and hasn't worked for the portfolio under his care. You won't be surprised by the bottom line- it's all about the customer experience. Your customer interaction has a direct impact on their desire to rent with you or recommend you to others. The gabfocus team work through communication, move-ins, billing, collections, and more as they tackle this important topic. Hosts: Tommy N...2024-05-161h 11KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#12: WARTENUMMER 22.Wer hätte es gedacht? Es gab innerhalb von ein paar Bruchsekunden viele Planänderungen. So sind halt Fabijana und Tommy. Viele Dinge sind bei beiden so präsent im Kopf – und diese müssen auch abgehakt werden. Oder nicht?! Das soll in dieser Folge das Thema sein: Prioritäten, oder eher die Priorisierung – Sachen oder Dinge der Wichtigkeit oder Notwendigkeit zuordnen zu können. Welche banalen Dinge, welche Bedeutung und wie Fabijana und Tommy ihre Sachen priorisieren, erfährst Du in dieser Folge!
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen. 🐱 2024-05-0339 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#11: ZWISCHEN KAFFEE UND KLARTEXT.Wir müssen Klartext reden – und zwar über einige Sachen. Aber feierst Du nicht auch die Symbiose zwischen Kaffee und guter Gemeinschaft?
In erster Linie möchte Tommy – gemeinsam mit DIR als Community – erreichen, dass Fabijana mal endlich das Ziel erreicht, eine Siebträgermaschine in den Händen (oder in ihrer Wohnung) halten zu können. #FabijanaSiebträger #WoSiebträger – DAS MÜSSEN WIR SCHAFFEN! Sponsoren und Helfer: MELDET EUCH!!!
In zweiter Linie beschäftigt Tommy eine Sache, wo es über den Tellerrand geht, wenn es um Freundschaften geht. Eine Diskussion, die beim Kaffeetrinken entstanden ist und wo das Them...2024-04-1949 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastTop 5 Sales Skills for Managers with Carol MixonOne of the top training guru's in self storage, Carol Mixon, joins the podcast today to talk all about selling skills. Active listening, problem solving, customer care, product knowledge, and of course closing those leads are just a few of the many topics covered in todays episode. Carol shares a variety of helpful examples along with practical advice for training your team or doing the work yourself. This is a rebroadcast of the Gabfocus webinar originally aired on 3/28/2024. You can watch it over on StoragePug's site. Hosts: Tommy Nguyen & Melissa Huff Guest: Carol Mixo...2024-04-111h 05KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#10: ZEHNKOMMAFÜNF.Diesmal ein wichtiges Thema, ein immer aktuelles Thema. Ein alltägliches Thema und ein niemals endendes Thema: Entscheidungen.
Sie sind nicht immer für andere Menschen verständlich und manchmal auch nicht für den eigenen Kopf. Aber wir treffen sie. Sie bestimmen unseren Weg und unser Ziel. Und vor allem geben sie einem das letzte „Finish“ – nämlich unserer Persönlichkeit. Sie sind die Handschrift unserer Wege.
Wie geht's Fabijana und Tommy mit Entscheidungen? Wieso es eigentlich nicht die #10. Folge ist und welche wichtige Entscheidung dabei eine Rolle gespielt hat, hörst Du hier.
Es blei...2024-04-0543 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#09: EIGENTLICH SIND WIR JA LIEB…Wie oft hast Du schon Situationen erlebt, in der Deine Nebenperson etwas abgezogen hat, die Du niemals so vertreten würdest – und im besten Fall (nach 2 Sekunden) ziehst Du genau die gleiche Sache ab. Im ersten Augenblick zwingen uns viele Situationen im Alltag direkt eine Reaktion zu zeigen. Und diese können ziemlich emotional sein, in der man teilweise sogar unberechenbar wird. Tommy erlebt immer wieder Begegnungen im Fußballstadion und erzählt von einer immer wiederkehrenden Situationen und ordnet gemeinsam mit Fabijana alle Gedanken und Meinungen zusammen. Schnell wird klar, dass viele verschiedene Alltagssituationen das ganze Thema zufällig (o...2024-03-2241 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#08: DIE BLÜTE DES LEBENS.Gestern haben die beiden Hosts gerade noch ihren Abschluss gemacht – und heute?! Heute befinden sich Fabijana und Tommy in der „Crunchtime“ ihrer 20er-Jahre. Die beiden blicken kurz darauf zurück, was sie in den letzten Jahren erreicht haben, aber auch durchgemacht haben. Welchen Mehrwert hatte und hat das Ganze überhaupt? Muss man in der Phase des Zwanzigwerdens den gesellschaftlichen „Trend“ mitgehen oder ist man schon anders, wenn man nicht diesen Weg (mit-)gegangen ist? Gedanken werden sortiert und neu formuliert. Letztendlich sind wir alle in der Pflicht, auf unsere „Basis“ zu schauen und zu sorgen, dass unsere „Blüte des Lebens“ wächst.2024-03-0842 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastDoes Grassroots Marketing Work in 2024? w/ Stacie MaxwellDigital marketing dollars don't go as far as they used to, but don't worry- Stacie Maxwell, the Grassroots Guru, joins us to explore the ways you can get involved in your community to keep your facility top-of-mind when people need storage. Do you host local events? Have a robust referral program? Use QR codes? Engage in social media? Partner with other businesses? We explore these options and more as we take a deep dive into grassroots marketing and find out how to measure its success. This is a rebroadcast of the Gabfocus webinar originally aired on 2/29/2024. You...2024-02-291h 44KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#07: GROSSIGKEITEN.In Tommys Rucksack ist pure Nostalgie vorhanden. Ein Blick in ein zwölf Jahre altes Geschenk wecken Erinnerungen wieder. Man munkelt, dass in einem Glückskeks die Vorhersage beinhaltet war, dass viele Jahre später ein Herzensprojekt entsteht – oder nicht. Trotz alledem ein Geschenk, welches Tommy immer behalten hat. Mega Geste, die Fabijana damals hatte. Oder doch nur eine Kleinigkeit? Doch wann fangen Kleinigkeiten an bzw. wann enden sie? Darf man Kleinigkeiten als Definition direkt so stehen lassen? Was steckt mehr dahinter? Fabijana und Tommy erzählen ihre Sicht von ihren Kleinigkeiten – oder besser gesagt von ihren „Großigkeiten“.
Alles un...2024-02-2346 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#06: SOSSE UND RASEN.Wunsch für diese Folge: Einfach mal quatschen.
Wie ein Freundebuch diese Folge strukturiert und welche Tradition an Tommys Geburtstag auch dieses Jahr nicht fehlen durfte, erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge von „Katzenzungen – der Podcast“.
Ehrlich und direkt werden dieses Mal einfache Fragen von beiden beantwortet. Ganz ohne Deepend geht es dann aber doch nicht. Welchen Herzenswunsch Fabijana und Tommy füreinander – und auch für Dich – haben, kannst Du hier hören.
Lehn Dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen. 🐱2024-02-0950 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#05: WAS WIRD.„Schauen wir mal was wird. Was wird. Wir freuen uns darauf!“ – Sätze, die zum Meme wurden. Aber auch – sozusagen – das Motto vor Aufnahmebeginn. Mit anfänglichen Startschwierigkeiten, erzählen dann, Fabijana und Tommy, doch von ihren Momenten, in der sie über das Aushalten sprechen. Was Joko und Klaas mit Unterhaltung geschafft haben, in welchen Situationen Fabijana und Tommy das Aushalten plötzlich aus einer anderen Perspektive sehen durften und wie Du selbst „anders aushalten“ kannst, hörst du in der neuen Folge von „Katzenzungen – der Podcast“.
Lehn dich zurück und lausche den Katzenzungen. 🐱
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Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast2024 State of the Industry w/ John ChangIt's time for an economic temperature check for the self storage industry, and who better to share his insights on this than John Chang from Marcus & Millichap. Where are we now? What should we expect with the recession, occupancy, street rates, or construction? How should operators be approaching pricing, expanding, or investing? What should self storage be concerned with in the next year? All this and more is tackled by our experts. Plus, we take a ton of LIVE questions from one of the largest audiences Gabfocus has ever seen. Don't miss this special rebroadcast episode. 2024-01-251h 20
The Archive ProjectViet Thanh Nguyen, in conversation with Tommy OrangeIn this episode of The Archive Project, we feature Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation with author Tommy Orange from the 2023 Portland Book Festival. Viet Than Nguyen won the Pulitzer Prize in 2016 for his debut novel The Sympathizer, which sold more than one million copies worldwide, catapulted him to national fame. Since then, Nguyen has gone on to publish two more books of fiction, and a work of nonfiction, Nothing Ever dies.
He joined us for the Festival on the occasion of the publication of his debut memoir A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, A History, A M...2024-01-2257 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#04: DRUCKSITUATION.Willkommen im neuen Jahr! Fabijana und Tommy freuen sich über die Resonanz der letzten Folgen und sind dankbar für die neu gewonnene Zeit zusammen. Mit neuen Aufgaben kommen neue Verantwortlichkeiten. Wie stellst Du Dich diesen? Kannst Du „Nein“ sagen? Gemeinsam schauen sie sich an, wie es gelingen kann, auf sich zu achten und Grenzen zu setzen, um eigene Bedürfnisse nicht zu überhören; wieso Vorsätze für's neue Jahr und wie die beiden mit Drucksituationen umgehen, hörst du hier, in der neuen Folge von „Katzenzungen – der Podcast“.
Lehn dich zurück und lausche den...2024-01-1250 minKATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#03: FERTIG, NICHT FERTIG.„Jede Reise, egal wie sie wird, ist ein Erlebnis – aber die letzte bleibt für immer!“ – das ist das Zitat, mit dem Tommy in der Vergangenheit seinem Umfeld begegnet ist. Allerdings spielte das Zitat für eine lange Zeit keine bestimmte Rolle mehr – bis jetzt! In dieser Folge erzählt Tommy von seiner Vietnam-Reise und über die Erlebnisse, die er dort erlebt hat. Warum Tommy es beinahe nicht in den Flieger geschafft hat, ob er mittlerweile eine Frau für's Leben gefunden hat oder was es mit den ganzen Begegnungen auf sich hat, erfährst Du in der 3. Folge des Podcasts. Ei...2023-12-291h 20KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#02: VEGAS BABY!Welcome to the USA!
Was würdest du machen, wenn du mit dem Auto in der Wüste stehen geblieben wärst; wartend auf Hilfe? Freu dich auf ein Erlebnisbericht der etwas anderen Art. Mit einer Wendung, die zum Nachdenken anregt. Wieso erleben wir Situationen, die im ersten Moment negativ erscheinen? Wieso kann dann genau diese Situation eine Veränderung in uns und unserem Denken und Glauben bewirken? Unser Deepend soll zeigen wieso Vertrauen dein Anker sein kann und welche Wichtigkeit eben dieses Vertrauen haben kann. Es geht um Kapitel, die geschrieben scheinen und dann doch wieder erwe...2023-12-291h 01
KATZENZUNGEN – DER PODCAST#01: PILOTFOLGE.Wow, da sind wir auch schon online! In der ersten Folge von „Katzenzungen – der Podcast“ geht es noch etwas lockerer daher. Wir freuen uns über die Qualität unserer Mikros, reden darüber wie wir auf die wunderbare Idee kamen, dass es auch nur einen Menschen außer uns gibt, den unsere Gespräche interessieren, was es mit dem Namen „Katzenzungen“ auf sich hat und stellen fest, dass wir noch ganz viel über uns lernen dürfen.
Sei dabei, spitz die Öhrchen und lausche den Katzenzungen. 🐱2023-12-2645 min
Bill and Kap Show: By Lantern Light CapitalEp 2. Crush the Competition w/ Tommy NguyenWelcome to another episode of The Bill and Kap Show! Explore the fascinating journey of Tommy Nguyen, Co-Founder, and COO of Storage Pug, as he delves into the intricacies of transitioning from the software industry to the storage business. In this insightful interview, Tommy sheds light on the importance of fostering strong relationships with both employees and customers.Don't miss this engaging conversation with Tommy Nguyen, where business, empathy, and innovation intersect. Subscribe now to gain valuable insights into the world of Storage Pug and the journey of its Co-Founder & COO.👍 Like, share, and hit the bell icon...2023-12-151h 01
Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast2023 Year In ReviewIt's the final webinar of the year and it did not disappoint. Industry experts Jane Sauls, Nick Newcomb, and Ginny Sutton talked the good, bad, and ugly of 2023 along with a few predictions for 2024. They discussed the impact of decreased rental activity, rising costs, and tenant issues, along with the crucial role of technology adoption in staying competitive. The episode also covers market consolidation, the importance of customer service and community engagement, and strategies for improving occupancy and retention. Insights into operational challenges, the influence of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and predictions for 2024 rounded out our...2023-12-141h 14
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastOptimizing Your Day to Day Part 2We're back for a second look at day to day operations. The normal routine of a self storage manager is anything but routine. There are several day to day practices that can make the job run smoothly and efficiently no matter what your property or your tenants throw your way. Our experts weigh in on communication software, sending information to tenants, preferred software and management tools, how the day should start, how to wrap your day to make sure you set yourself up for success, and much more. Hosts: Tommy Nguyen & Melissa Huff Guests: Denise Bowl...2023-12-081h 22
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastKeeping Your Facility SecureA secure self storage facility is one of the top 2 priorities for new and existing tenants. But how can practically and affordably keep your facility secure? What are the best gates, cameras, and lights? How often should you upgrade your technology? What are the newest tools entering the storage industry? Our experts tackle these questions and many more throughout this webinar episode. Plus, the merits of electric fences, drone surveillance, and even security dogs are debated. Guests: Scott Underbrink, Kristin Hesse, and Jim Comeaux Hosts: Melissa Huff and Tommy Nguyen Produced by Lighthouse...2023-11-161h 16
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastKeeping Up With Your Facility Part 2Maintaining your property is a huge area of focus if you own and operate self storage. If done properly, it can save you thousands of dollars. It's so important that we've dedicated not one, but two webinars to it. Jackie and Nigel are back for round two. Last time was all about doors. This one is about all the rest- gates, locks, driveways, beautification, and more. If you missed part one, you can listen to it right here- Keeping Up With Your Facility Part 1 Guests: Jackie Belau & Nigel Kreft Hosts: Melissa Huff & Tommy...2023-11-091h 08
Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast2023 Storage Legal Update with Joe DohertyJoe Doherty (Self Storage Association) joined us for our 2023 Storage Legal Update! We reviewed the latest national and state legal updates and discussed the trickiest legal sticking points of self storage. What are the legal challenges happening around the country? What are the biggest concerns facing operators? How do you handle dead bodies in your unit? These and many more LIVE questions are handled on this rebroadcast of our webinar from October 26. Guest: Joe Doherty, attorney for the Self Storage Association Hosts: Melissa Huff (Lighthouse Storage Solutions) & Tommy Nguyen (StoragePug)2023-10-261h 15
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastUnderstanding Data & ReportsWe're back with a fresh webinar episode focussing on data & reports. What reports should you focus on? What metrics should you be measuring? What data tells the true story of your self storage facility and what can be misleading? Our amazing guests shed light on the key things to consider when analyzing the data and reports for your self storage operation. Just about everything from marketing, to occupancy, to manager involvement are covered. Guests: Alyssa Quill (CEO: Storage Asset Management), Jeremy Rollwitz (Regional Manager: The Jenkins Organization), and Cherolyn Johnson Chiang (Director of Marketing: The Jenkins Organization)2023-09-221h 13
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastMaximizing Your TeamIndustry experts Sue Haviland and Terry Campbell join hosts Tommy and Melissa for our monthly webinar rebroadcast focused on team management. We covered a ton from hiring top talent, identifying red and green flags, and implementing effective training programs to nurturing employee growth, retaining staff with attractive perks, and resolving conflicts. Discover strategies for training employees in various areas like sales, marketing, maintenance, collections, conflict resolution, and customer service, as well as engaging in a lively lightning round to wrap it up. Guests: Sue Haviland (Owner: Haviland Storage Services) & Terry Campbell (CEO: Copper Storage Management) ...2023-08-241h 07
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastKeeping Up With Your FacilityDo you know what it takes to maintain your self storage facility? What preventative maintenance should you schedule and when is it time to replace vs repair? Join us for a maintenance-focused episode where self-storage experts Jackie Belau and Nigel Kreft join Tommy Nguyen and Melissa Huff for an insightful discussion. From gates and fences to doors and locks, we explore various options and their pros and cons. Discover maintenance tips for walls, siding, and roofs, along with the importance of signage, presentation, and cleanliness. Guests: Jackie Belau (Everbrite Coatings) & Nigel Kreft (Storage Structures) Hosts...2023-07-281h 14
Bitch Talk PodcastEvery Body - Director Julie Cohen, Producer Tommy Nguyen and Participant River GalloSend us a textWelcome to the SF Frameline Film Festival! Every Body is an important and beautiful documentary that focuses on three intersex people's lives as they process the traumas of their past, find community, thrive in their personal lives, and become leaders in the movement for a greater understanding of the intersex community and an end to unnecessary surgeries. Director Julie Cohen and producer Tommy Nguyen share how the intersex movement has been a long time coming, the horrendous stranger than fiction story and archival footage that provided the catalyst for them to te...2023-06-3021 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastOptimizing Your Day to DayBusiness success comes down to the daily choices you and your team make. What do you prioritize? What's working? What needs to be better? In this rebroadcast of the Gabfocus webinar Optimizing Your Day-to-Day, we'll take a magnifying glass to small tasks that make up managers' and operators' days and see how you can make them better. Tommy and Melissa will be joined by Denise Bowley (Self Storage Science) and Kevin Mullis (Bob White Self Storage) as they highlight how they handle improving operations: How do you prioritize tasks at your business? How do you tell w...2023-06-291h 22
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastStorage Tech SummitThis is a rebroadcast of the insightful "Storage Tech Summit" webinar from our monthly Gabfocus. Featuring Chuck Gordon, the CEO of Storable, and Raheem Amer, the President of Mini Mall Storage, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the world of self storage technology. Discover the state of storage tech, the latest trends and innovations, and the impact of automation on the industry. Gain valuable insights into communication systems, software solutions, and enhancing facility security. Chuck and Raheem share their experiences and discuss the future of technology in the storage industry. Plus, they dive into the...2023-05-261h 30
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastRevitalizing Your Storage BusinessIndustry experts Adam Steckler (StorageMart) and Drew Pearson (Pearson Partners) share their thoughts on evaluating, managing, and growing storage facilities. They emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making, with Adam highlighting the use of scorecards to monitor performance and guide improvements, while Drew discusses the significance of key metrics, such as lead-to-lease conversion rates. Both experts share their strategies for operations, technology implementation, and team management, emphasizing the value of having the right people and consistent processes in place. At the end of the podcast, Drew points out that "real estate does not run itself, people...2023-04-271h 18
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastMarketing in Slow MarketsJoin Heather McCombs, Stacie Maxwell, Tommy Nguyen, and Josh Huff in this exciting podcast episode as they share their expertise on marketing your self-storage business in slow markets. They reveal the importance of hiring managers with a concierge-like personality and making friends with your competition. We highlight the importance of getting entrenched in the community and sponsoring local events to build a positive image for your business. Plus diagnosing your market, maintaining marketing strategies, physical marketing, and even some old school tactics. This was a rebroadcast of the monthly Gabfocus webinar for March '23. Guests...2023-03-301h 19
Not a Genius PodcastTommy Magill | Not a Genius Podcast Episode 16Tommy Magill recounts experiencing dissatisfaction with his dream job in architecture and his leap into real estate investing full time in Charlotte, NC; discusses the challenges of making new friends in his late 30s and maintaining physical fitness in his early 40s (taking souls!); opens up about the transition from bachelor to family man; and shares a future message for his son in this episode of the Not a Genius Podcast!2023-02-271h 12
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastThe State of the Industry with John ChangJohn Chang (Marcus & Millichap) joins us on this rebroadcast of our recent webinar and shares his expert insights on the current state of the self storage industry in relation to the broader economy. We explore the future of the economy and identify key economic indicators to watch for self storage operators. Is it time to buy or sell your facility? Will Public Storage acquire Life Storage? Will we avoid a recession? Tune in to hear John's predictions and gain valuable insights on navigating the economy in the self storage industry. Hosts: Tommy Nguyen & Melissa Huff ...2023-02-241h 12
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastFlorida Man Crashes PodcastIt's the episode you've been waiting for! Tommy, Stephanie, and Julio join us to share some of the wildest stories from their self storage experiences. From snakes to suspicious employees, Disney swag to daring break-ins, we've got it all! Recorded live at the Florida Self Storage Conference in Orlando, tune in to hear the craziest self storage stories from the Sunshine State. You won't want to miss this! Crazy stories start at 15:40 Hosts: Josh Huff & Melissa Huff Special Guests: Tommy Nguyen, Julio Otero, and Stephanie Tharpe2023-02-1656 min
Real Estate Reserve Podcast#145-How to be a marketing pug with Tommy NguyenTommy Nguyen is co-founder and COO of StoragePug. StoragePug’s self storage websites help facilities attract more customers and rent more units. Tommy has quickly become a familiar face and powerful voice in the self storage industry, sharing his marketing and technology expertise at hundreds of events and workshops, and helping push the industry forward in new and exciting ways. StoragePug has been awarded ISS’s Best Marketing Services for 2021 and 2022 and was ranked #575 on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. If you enjoyed this podcast we would appreciate a posi...2023-01-0451 min
The Pearson PerspectiveS2 Ep9 - Tommy Nguyen: Founder of Storage PugTommy Nguyen talks about how important it is to be good with his employees and customers as he talks transitioning from his own software business to the storage industry.2022-12-1449 min
A Twist of Fate#10: Battling Ramsay Hunt - Tommy NguyenTommy was walking to work at his new job when he suddenly felt symptoms of what seemed like a sinus infection. His condition quickly worsened with different parts of his body failing, and he went from doctor to doctor trying to find an answer with no luck. He then started to notice that he couldn’t move one side of his face. After multiple misdiagnoses, one doctor finally shared that he likely had what was called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - a very rare neurological disorder that causes facial paralysis and hearing loss, impacting 5 out of every 100k people, mostly ag...2022-12-1138 min
NextUp with Bob CampEp.15 NextUp Business with Tommy Nguyen: Kindness WORKS in Life & BusinessTommy Nguyen is the co-founder and COO of Storage Pug. He shares his story about doing good things in life, focusing on being kind to people. We take a journey starting with his humble beginnings coming here with his mom from Vietnam, staying true to his values, leading a rapidly growing business, and the joy of being a husband and father. Join Tommy and Bob Camp as they explore what fills his life with joy and success!2022-09-2145 min
Something You’ve Already KnownCollege Freshman Year MemoriesLike I shared in the previous episode, I will have a guest on the show today. His name is Tommy Pham, a very good friend of mine since high school. Pham, right now, is in operation supply chain management major. In today's episode, we will continue to talk about memories during the time we were in school and this time we will talk about our freshman year in college. There are so many memories. Tommy and I had a great conversation while sharing our memories.2022-09-1730 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastMarketing That MattersMarketing is a crazy world, and there are tons of ideas about what works and what doesn't. This goes double for online marketing. The problem is that not every marketing strategy works for every industry or even every business in a given industry. Plenty of marketers who don't know the industry try to apply strategies that work in other industries but don't quite fit the landscape of self storage. Today we hear from marketing professionals that actually work inside the self storage industry! Speakers: Grace Totty (Absolute Storage Management) & Tommy Nguyen (StoragePug) Brought to you...2022-09-011h 23
Big Ideas WelcomeMake The Call with Tommy Nguyen"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." - Stephen Covey This week on the pod, host Chris McAdoo is joined by Tommy Nguyen. Tommy is a new dad, a husband, and a co-founder of StoragePug. StoragePug "helps Self-Storage facilities reach 92-99% occupancy, add additional locations, save hours in operation and grow overall revenues by 100k+, all while being extremely capital efficient."In this episode, Chris and ...2022-08-1659 min
Consenting AdultsEP 106 Letting my Wife PlayTommy is married to Megan from episode 99. Tommy, like most men, couldn't imagine seeing his wife with another man, let alone enjoying it. He was a virgin when they married and eventually opened up their relationship to experience other people. Tommy worked so much that it turned into a lot of solo play for her. And because of naughty texts on Tommy's phone, they decided to come out to family and friends about being swingers.Tommy's on Twitter at @aBeardedGunSupport this show and get bonus and exclusive content at BuyMeAcoffee.com/LeynaNguyenC...2022-07-2525 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastBuying and Selling Your FacilityIf you're a self storage owner or manager, you probably get a few calls a week asking if your facility is for sale. What do you need to know to make the most of a sale? What should you look for when buying a new facility? Our experts join Tommy to discuss the market, buying, selling, and growing your facility. Guests: Jane Sauls (Sauls Storage Group), Kris Bennett (PassiveInvesting.com), and Matthew VanHorn (Black Swan Storage Group) Brought to you by Affordable Storage Guys Management and StoragePug2022-04-211h 23
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastSelf Storage Shows with Chad LundbergThe self storage world is always changing. One of the best ways to stay informed is to attend national and state shows. In this episode, we catch up with Chad Lundberg (The Storage Group) at the SSA Spring show. Chad is a part of the Self Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM) and loves shows like this for a ton of reasons. Melissa and Tommy also give their takes on the importance of continuing education. Brought to you by- Affordable Storage Guys Management & StoragePug2022-04-0716 min
React Native RadioRNR 227 - Better React Native Tooling with Tommy Nguyen and Adam FoxmanMicrosoft is doing some amazing work on React Native tooling. Tommy and Adam join the program to talk about rnx-kit, a collection of React Native tools by Microsoft.This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Helpful Links:Aurochsrnx-kitSolidarity Connect With Us!2022-02-2333 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastGabfocus Self Storage Podcast Intro Welcome to the show! Self Storage has never been this fun and informative! Listen in as we gab about the industry and focus in on particular areas. Want to learn more about auctions, operations, management, marketing, best practices, customer service, and more? Interested in what the best in the industry have to say? Melissa Huff and Tommy Nguyen bring in nationally recognized speakers, leaders of companies, and top experts to help you maximize your self storage business, optimize your management team, and prepare for what's ahead. New episodes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of t...2022-01-0604 min
Startup Knox PodcastKathryn Atkins and Tommy NguyenToday we continue our series of interviews in partnership with Webb School of Knoxville. Each student in the Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking course will interview a local entrepreneur. In this episode, Kathryn Atkins ‘22 interviews Tommy Nguyen, Co-founder and COO of Storage Pug.2021-11-1937 min
Thanh Helpt op avontuurTommy Nguyen te gast bij de podcast van Thanh HelptTommy Nguyen is van Vietnamese afkomst en werkt als financial accountant bij de Eneco Group. Het leuke is dat ik zelf ook 6 jaar bij Eneco hebt gewerkt. We leren elkaar via Linkedin kennen en Tommy was ingegaan op mijn oproep om meer mannen in mijn podcast te krijgen. 😉Tommy en ik praten samen over zijn leven in het Brabantse en zijn verhuizing naar de randstad. Welke verschillen en overeenkomsten er zijn en zijn reden voor de verhuizing. Daarnaast hebben we het over zijn band met zijn familie en vooral de relatie met zijn vader. Hoe hij naar deze band verlangde en...2021-08-2538 min
IT'S A NGUYEN / NGUYEN#43| Feeling Unaccomplished in Our 20sIt's a Nguyen Nguyen Wednesday! Today we're talking about feeling unaccomplished in life, specifically in our 20's. We share how we're processing these feelings, overcoming negative thoughts and more! We hope this episode is helpful and we'd LOVE to hear your thoughts in the comments!!
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Hacking Self Storage#163 - How To Exceed Customer Expectations With Tommy NguyenTommy Nguyen is co-founder and COO of StoragePug, a software company helping self-storage facilities rent units through their website. They get to connect self-storage operators to new customers and build loyalty with their existing ones. He graduated from UTK with a degree in Computer Science, and he’s started two other software companies in Knoxville. The best part of his job is working with super smart, incredibly driven, and ridiculously empathetic humans every day. On today's Podcast: 00:00 - Dean thanks the sponsors of today’s episode, Willbox 05:30 - How Tommy get into the self-storage...2021-04-211h 16
Refreshing the FeedRTF#11- "DMX, The Masters, and the Stay At Home Order" with Tommy NguyenThis episode was recorded shortly before the tragic death of the legend DMX, Rest In Peace. Tommy Nguyen joins Matt for the first time on the RTF podcast! The guys sit down to talk about the father-son connection between Rory McIlroy and his dad, the condition of DMX at the time, Tommy's new running routine, and more. Tune in to this episode on Youtube @RefreshingTheFeed. Also, keep updated with all new Podcast information, by following RTF on Twitter @RTFpodcast_ and on Instagram @refreshingthefeed_2021-04-1245 min
IT'S A NGUYEN / NGUYEN#24 | Sophie's Love StoryWe're back with it's a Nguyen Nguyen Wednesday! This time we're hosting our very first guest on the podcast. It will be Sophie and her special guest, Jackie! They're best friends and they share with you how they met and all the things they've been through.
Sit back and enjoy a conversation between two best friends and how they stayed connected living across the country from each other through the years–from college to marriage.
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San Diego Magazine's Happy Half HourWe dig in to Korean fried chicken with Tommy Nguyen, owner of Cross Street Chicken and BeerWelcome back to the Happy Half Hour! When we taped this episode, the state of California had just announced the re-suspension of indoor dining at restaurants. Over the past few weeks, local restaurants have had to weather reopening, closing, and converting their dining spaces outdoors. We checked in with Tommy Nguyen, who owns Cross Street Chicken and Beer, the Korean fried chicken emporium with locations on Convoy Street and at Windmill Food Hall in Carlsbad. Tommy shared with us how he’s adapted his restaurants to this new environment, and that other small restaurants in the Convoy area—many of whic...2020-07-1656 min
The Self Storage Show😀 #129: Virtual Summit Highlight - Tommy Nguyen💥 Here's just one of the many presentations you'll find at the Virtual Self Storage Summit. Tommy Nguyen gives his presentation on Value Pricing. Want to attend this 3 Day Virtual Summit with over 25 presentations by self storage experts? Then simply go to: https://theselfstoragesummit.app.virtualsummits.com/ Starts this Tuesday April 7th - 9th!!!2020-03-3153 min
The Radius PodcastInterview with Tommy Nguyen, Co-Founder & COO, StoragePugTommy Nguyen joins Cory and chats about he helped to start StoragePug, from their origins, how they manage customer problems, to their workplace culture. StoragePug builds your self storage website into an easy, simple, and fun experience. Tommy has strong opinions on the future of SEO, you won't want to miss it. 2020-02-261h 00
The Home Service Expert PodcastHow To Get A Ton Of Things Done By Doing Less, Not MoreDavis Nguyen is the founder of My Consulting Offer, an institution that provides invaluable assistance to over 400 people when it comes to getting started in management consulting. He has headed a collection of people from engineering, marketing, and production. One of his most remarkable achievements was when he helped a biotech company identify over 100 million dollars’ worth of cost saving opportunities. In this episode, we talked about time management, public speaking, leadership marketing...2020-02-211h 12
The GetChoGrindUp Podcast | The Next Generation Of LeadersThomas Reck - How An 18 Year Old Is Helping CEOs Brand Themselves E 107Thomas Reck is an 18 year old who makes a living building brands when he’s not in class at his local high school. This past summer, Tommy had the chance to move to New York for a few months in search of adventure and working at a restaurant. When the job fell through, Tommy’s back was against the wall and he used his photography to meet people.
Now Tommy knows the power of personal branding and is helping CEOs across the world build theirs. He utilizes social media ads and especially Linkedin. Keep an eye out for...2019-01-2230 min