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.

The Storage Rebellion is a business podcast hosted by Chris Michaels, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Michaels hosts The Storage Rebellion, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  SE 2 EPISODE 8: When Life Starts Piling Up

  Aug 19, 202618 minS2

  You know the feeling. The list keeps growing, everything feels important, and even when you're getting things done, you still feel behind. Business needs you. Your family needs you. Your health needs attention. There are calls to make, things you've been putting off, and somehow there's never enough time to give any of it the focus you actually want. In this episode, I break down what I've learned about overwhelm, where our time actually goes, and several practical ways to create more space in your day without simply trying to cram more into it. Because the goal isn't to become better at being busy. It's to take control of your time, focus on what actually matters, and show up better in every area of your life. Join us at www.thestoragerebellion.com

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  Episode #7

  SE 2 EPISODE 7: A Hunger for God: How Faith Changes Life & Business

  Aug 11, 202654 minS2

  In this episode, we step away from the usual business conversation and share something much more personal: our journeys to faith and how they’ve changed the way we see life, business, success, money, family, and purpose. We share personal stories, the questions we wrestled with, what led us toward God, and how our definition of success has changed along the way. This isn’t a conversation just for people of faith. Whether you’ve followed God your entire life, you’re questioning what you believe, or faith has never been part of your life at all, we invite you to listen with an open mind. Because at some point, regardless of how much we build or accomplish, we all have to wrestle with a bigger question: What are we actually building our lives for? Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠join us inside: www.thestoragerebellion.com

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  Episode #6

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

  Aug 4, 202638 minS2

  Most self-storage investors think they understand SBA loans... Until they actually talk to someone who does them every day. In Episode 6 of The Storage Rebellion Show , I sat down with Anne Mino , Senior Loan Officer on Live Oak Bank's Self-Storage Lending Team and an experienced storage owner herself. We unpack topics like: Common SBA misconceptions Creative ways to finance acquisitions What lenders are actually looking for Mistakes that can slow down or kill a deal Opportunities many investors don't even realize exist Whether you're buying your first facility or looking to scale your portfolio, understanding your financing options can open doors that conventional thinking won't. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage visit www.thestoragerebellion.com

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  Episode #5

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

  Jul 28, 202638 minS2

  In this episode of The Storage Rebellion Show, we're joined by Nick Paul, who is now leading our brand-new First Close 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. 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. Whether you'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's been through it. Learn more about Storage Rebellion at www.thestoragerebellion.com Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠

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  Episode #4

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

  Jul 21, 202647 minS2

  Most people know Tommy Nguyen as the marketing guy behind StoragePug. But this conversation goes far beyond websites, SEO, and Google rankings. 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. 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. 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. In this episode, we cover: The realities of building a business from nothing Why culture is one of your biggest competitive advantages The leadership lessons Tommy learned the hard way How to think about marketing once your business foundation is solid The mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow too quickly Building systems and teams that create long-term freedom Why success is about becoming the person capable of sustaining it If you're serious about building a business—not just starting one—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Stay connected with Storage Rebellion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storage Rebellion Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ When you're ready to take your first step toward building real freedom with Self Storage, ⁠visit ⁠⁠www.thestoragerebellion.com

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