Storage Consulting & Training

Storage Consulting Services

SKS Management provides a variety of ancillary consulting services. If you are looking to build or acquire a property, our development team can provide expert advice having developed over a dozen properties. If you manage your own property but are tired of doing so and looking for industry expertise or need to outsource part of your management tasks, SKS Management is the perfect partner to provide just what you need.

Consulting services include:

Design & Property Analysis

  • Assessment of new developments and existing properties, including competitive surveys, market analysis, and unit mix recommendations
  • Pricing strategies, proforma creation, and financial forecasting
  • New construction design consultation

Operational Excellence

  • Troubleshooting and investigating operational variances
  • Physical and financial property audits


Marketing & Revenue Management

  • Marketing and advertising strategies
  • Revenue optimization and tenant rent management


Employee Performance & Financial Analysis

  • Employee incentive program development
  • Ongoing financial analysis
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Storage Manager & Staff Training

SKS Management has developed multiple custom training programs designed to improve your team’s sales closing ratios. A key component of our training is role-playing, which ensures that team members can effectively apply proven techniques that convert prospects into renters. Our training is available in a classroom setting, one-on-one at the property, or via the phone.

Training services include:

  • Phone and walk-in sales conversion
  • Role playing with customized phone and onsite presentations
  • Customer psychology and selling to fit the needs of the customer
  • Operations and conforming to the latest legal processes
  • Software hands-on training, tips, and tricks
  • Understanding revenue management and reports for the onsite manager

Industry Leadership

Built on a legacy of fostering community and employee satisfaction, SKS is dedicated to creating supportive work environments and advancing employee development initiatives within the self-storage industry.


SKS President, Natolie Ochi, has been instrumental in championing employee growth as the chairperson of the California Self Storage Association's Education and Training Committee. Since 2018, she has played a pivotal role in shaping training programs and developing content that elevates the industry's overall expertise.


With nine years of service on the board of directors—holding key positions as Treasurer, Vice Chairperson, and Chairperson - Natolie's strategic insights and dedication have significantly contributed to the association's success. Beyond her board responsibilities, she is also an active voice in the industry, regularly writing for magazines, participating in panel discussions, leading training sessions, and offering her expertise as a consultant.