This week on No Vacancy, we sit down with Jessie Lamb, one of the most insightful voices in self storage operations and technology today.

From HR and call centers to multi-site operations and tech innovation, Jessie breaks down the operational side of self storage that most people never think about… but directly impacts performance every single day.

We dive into:

• Why maintenance and asset management are often the most overlooked part of the business
• How operators can scale smarter with better systems and workflows
• The challenges of implementing new technology and getting teams bought in
• Why company culture is everything in operations
• The future of hub-and-spoke and remotely managed facilities
• And of course… the unbelievable story of a storage unit filled with hundreds of chickens 🐔

As always, the conversation gets real, unfiltered, and occasionally off the rails — including lathes, baseball bats, vinyl records, and Celsius addictions.

If you’re in self storage, operations, or leadership, this episode is packed with practical insights and a lot of laughs along the way.

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In this episode of No Vacancy, we sit down with Gary Vaynerchuk for a raw, honest conversation about culture, leadership, and the reality of building a business that actually lasts.

We dig into what that actually means in the real world:

• Why most leaders say they care about culture, but don’t live it
• The truth about empathy in leadership (and whether it can be taught)
• Why tolerating one toxic employee can quietly destroy an entire company
• The balance between accountability and compassion
• And why playing the long game with people almost always wins, even when it’s harder in the moment

Gary also opens up about his personal mindset, the pursuit of massive goals (yes, including owning the New York Jets), and why the journey, not just the outcome, is what drives real fulfillment.

As always, we keep it No Vacancy style, real talk, a few laughs, and a conversation that goes deeper than the typical business playbook.

If you’re in self storage, or any business where it’s easy to blend in, this one is a must-listen.

In this episode of No Vacancy, the crew sits down with Daniel Gates of Gates Realty, engineer, broker, and third-generation operator, to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a family real estate business for over 70 years.

From humble beginnings in post-WWII New Jersey to developing a thriving portfolio of small-bay warehouses and self storage facilities, Dan shares how Gates Realty evolved from maritime construction into a stable, cash-flow-driven real estate operation.

The conversation dives into:

• Why small-bay and multi-tenant assets outperform in uncertain markets
• The importance of low leverage and long-term thinking
• How to evaluate land, zoning, and deal feasibility
• The growing opportunity in flex space and co-warehousing
• And what it really means to “build homes for small businesses”

Plus, the guys keep it true to form with some laughs, a lightning round, and a few unexpected tangents (yes… wigs and karate boards included).