October 16th to 20th, 2023. On The Big Island.

A self storage gathering like no other.
Self Storage VIPs come together in a place like no other for an unforgettable experience and unparalleled networking.
October 16th to 20th, 2023. On The Big Island.
Self Storage VIPs come together in a place like no other for an unforgettable experience and unparalleled networking.
Here we are at the opening reception for our 2022 event. Registration for our self storage conference is limited to 100 participants, so everyone has a chance to get to know each other in more meaningful ways than possible in a standard conference. As an un-conference, we have the flexibility to adapt content and presentations to your interests. There is no place better for networking and business group gatherings than the Big Island of Hawai'i.
Registration is open for our 2023 event!
Sign up early and take advantage of the best rates.
Stay for the entire week, or come for the main sessions days. Our host hotel, the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa offers a splendid location for opening your mind, relaxing your body, and soothing your spirit.
We'll have work sessions in the mornings and networking the rest of the day. Would you like to get a discount code that saves you money off of the cost of your full registration? Contact one of our sponsors. Go to the sponsor page with this link.
Carol Mixon has trained countless self-storage managers, conducted over 1,000 facility audits, owned sites, managed sites, and has spoken at just about every major self-storage industry event you could think of. Her SkilCheck Secret Shopping firm has evaluated a staggering number of self-storage phone calls. She has written several books and manuals for the business.
Her latest book is called "Self-Storage Auditing for Fraud". If there is away to catch fraud in an operation, Carol knows about it. Where else could you get personal time with someone with this sort of experience? Just as an aside...Carol also wrote the Hawaii Lien Sale Manual, so she knows a thing or two about The Aloha State.
In 2022, Carol took a group to tour sites on the Big Island that she helped develop.
Pam Domnigue is a board member of Kureit, a self storage owner and investor, and an influential part of the national and California self storage association leadership. She has also been very active in the StoreLocal Co-op. Pam has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is very generous with her time.
Pam said "I love being in Hawai'i and doing business there. I can't wait to see my storage friends there in October. We'll have another chance to honor Barry Hoeven's legacy and raise some money for Kureit!"
94-990 Pakela St.
Waipahu, HI 96797
Learn, share, network, and grow your business with new friends, old friends, and a beautiful view.
Enjoying the sunset and the great company at our opening reception.
the flowers
Spend a few days before the gathering to get into the Aloha zone. Enjoy the Big Island. Join in some of our pre un-conference activities. Then stay a little longer. Our fantastic room rates make it possible to have a great business trip and a great personal trip all in one.
The un-conference is meant to feed your soul, and to build your business power. Let your kids see you in your element. Share the beauty of the Big Island with your spouse. Rest your body. Reset your mind. Reconnect with your loved ones.
Reserve your place before we sell out. The unconference may be the best investment you make in your business in 2023. The connections will be priceless. The knowledge you gain will be powerful. The experiences you share will be invigorating.
Contact one of our wonderful sponsors and ask them for a discount code toward your registration rate.
We'll take time to explore trends, look at upcoming innovations, and talk about the future. We'll take a broad look at what is going on in the world today, what is likely to happen soon, and how we can prepare ourselves. We are going to run a future-proofing game to see how things could turn out.
Hear from our experts in residence and other attendees about the most interesting and daunting potential disruptions to the traditional self storage business. There will be plenty of time for Q and A at this self storage conference. There is plenty of time for discussions among the group as we try to make sense of what may or may not upend our businesses.
The speed and intensity in which private equity groups have recently built self storage portfolios should be of great interest to everyone in the business. What is next for them? How will that impact the rest of us? How do we apply their practices? This self storage conference is about asking big questions.
We all love to pay taxes because it means we are making money, growing asset value, and contributing to the well-being of our communities. But no one wants to pay more than their fair share. What strategies can be used to manage your tax liabilities in the right direction?
Pay attention as we dig deeper into the practices and performance of the self storage REITs. We'll discuss their impressions of the business, and their plans for the future. Anyone in the self storage business needs to listen carefully since the REITs carry so much power and influence. The REITs drive some sectors of our business and some of the major markets. Will they further dominate and continue to roll-up the industry?
How do we make money and save money while reducing pollution, waste, and global warming? We have proven to be business innovators by inventing the self-storage industry. How do we use our drive and creativity to create the next wave of prosperity?
Explore strategies for serving your un-housed or homeless tenants for their self-storage needs, without having people use your units for prohibited activities.
Employees are our partners in successful operations. But it only takes one bad apple to wreak havoc. We'll discuss best practices for preventing and diagnosing fraudulent behavior.
No self-storage discussion is complete without talking about automation, self-service, and contact-less business strategies. We'll share successes and talk about the challenges.
How well is your online booking engine performing? We'll be focusing on your web and app conversions as we explore Conversion Science.
What are the latest trends and best practices around using portable storage units? Are they really only for filling up space you can't build on? How are they being used to build entire projects? What could you do with them? What about pick and delivery of portable units?
If you take advantage of our early room rate, you'll enjoy the following perks...
RESORT ACTIVITY PASSPORT for The Marriott
Our perks!
-The resort activity passport is a mandatory fee at our host hotel. Resort room rates are subject to a resort fee, discounted to $20.00 per room, per night, not inclusive of state tax (currently 14.962%), in effect at the time of check-in. Resort Activity Passport inclusions and pricing are subject to change. This charge is of considerable savings over the value of services offered, and includes:
-Enhanced High Speed Internet Access
-International Long Distance Calls (60 minutes per day)
-Local, Inter-Island, Toll Free Connect & Long Distance Calls to US & Canada
-Blink Photography – 45 minute Photo Session with souvenir digital photo
-Daily One Hour Ocean Sports Snorkel Equipment Rental for 2
-Daily Beach Yoga Class for 2
-Daily Pool Fitness Class for 2
-Daily Cultural Activity Classes
-Shell Lei upon arrival
-Luau – 20% discount off regular Luau Prices
-Enterprise Car Rental – 15% off Daily Rental (on-line or directly with the Enterprise Desk)
-2 Complimentary Beverages (Waikoloa Sunset Punch, House Wine or 12oz. Draft Beer - Valid in Hawaii Calls Restaurant and Akaula Lanai)
-Group rate available three (3) days pre/post contracted dates per hotel availability
When we say this self-storage conference is enjoyable, we are not kidding you! Use this link to register.
Shopping & Dining in walking distance
King’s Shops https://www.kingsshops.com/
Queen’s Marketplace https://www.queensmarketplace.com/
Restaurants you can walk to for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
Airport to Hotel Transportation
· John with Resort Transportation. He can be reached at 808-756-1144 www.resort808.com
· Speedi Shuttle can also assist 877.242.5777
Airport Taxis: There are many others but here are a few.
· Estee with Herman Taxi 808-990-6436
· Hamakua 808-747-0235
· R&L with Randy 808-339-5348
Enterprise Rental Car - at the Resort
· Daily Desk Hours 8:00am – 12:00pm
· Phone: 808-886-0762
· Lobby level – on the right as you enter the hotel - before the front desk
If you miss the deadline on our fantastic room rates at the Waikoloa Marriott, do not worry.
There are other good options.
Marriott Vacation Club has condos in the same complex.
VRBO has listings close by.
Go to https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/hawaii/big-island/kohala-coast/waikoloa-resort
AirBnB also has many listings on this side of the Big Island.
Go to https://www.airbnb.com/waikoloa-beach-hi/stays
Hotels.com has listings near by at https://www.hotels.com/de1636401/hotels-waikoloa-hawaii/
Hilton Grand Vacations has condos nearby, too. Look at https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/koaklgv-hilton-grand-vacations-club-kings-land-waikoloa/
the welcoming feeling of the lobby
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There is no better way to inspire great thinking and create serious business relationships than snorkeling together in the amazing waters off of the island of Hawai'i. No other self storage conference has a networking event like this.
If you think a golf outing builds great bonds between conference attendees, try playing golf at one of the many fantastic courses in the Kohala Coast region of Hawai'i. You'll be amazed. What other self storage conference can offer an experience like this?
Kureit founder Barry Hoeven helped create the first Self Storage Hawai'i unConference in 2009. It is only fitting we honor Barry with a fund raising reception at the self storage conference he helped to start. .
Long time self storage influencer Michael Richards runs a summer science camp for high school aged kids on the Big Island. We'll have a mini-science camp for attendees that will rekindle your love of the wonder of science.
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii 96738 USA
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A Gathering of Self Storage VIPs.