http://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:23:33 -0500 © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 en-us http://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. http://www.pr.com/press-release/387299 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0500 The busy season for the self-storage industry is right around the corner, and PhoneSmart’s Director of Operations Tron Jordheim is ready to help self-storage professionals get prepared. On February 22, 2012, Mr. Jordheim will present the free webinar “Sales Practices You Need to Master,” which will address the following topics: Organizing your sales efforts Talking the talk Getting the whole [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/387299 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/355859 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On September 27, 2011, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “The Kiosk Advantage: Self-Storage Operators Unravel Fact from Fiction.” OpenTech Alliance President and CEO Robert A. Chiti will be the presenter along with a group of self-storage operators who will share their experiences using self-service kiosks at their facilities. The presentation will [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/355859 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/354039 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On September 21, 2011, D. C. Taylor Co. Regional Manager Michael O’Bryant will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “A Solar-Ready Roof: What it Means and How to Get One.” Mr. O’Bryant will address solar roofing applications for new buildings as well as existing structures. Topics will include the following: What is a solar-ready roof? The importance of evaluating your [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/354039 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/350604 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:02:00 -0400 While many people have heard about self-service kiosks in the self-storage industry, most are unfamiliar with how they actually work. On September 27, 2011, Robert A. Chiti, President and CEO of OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will be joined by a group of self-storage operators from around the country to present the free webinar “The Kiosk Advantage: Self-Storage Operators Unravel Fact from Fiction.” The group of [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/350604 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/347980 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:00:00 -0400 The green building trend in the self-storage industry continues to grow both for new construction and existing facilities. On September 21, 2011, D. C. Taylor Co. Regional Manager Michael O’Bryant will present the free webinar “A Solar-Ready Roof: What it Means and How to Get One” for self-storage professionals. Topics will include the following: What is a solar-ready roof? The importance of evaluating [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/347980 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/347175 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On August 24, 2011, USstoragesearch.com Senior Account Executive Nick Bilava will present a free webinar entitled “Generating More Online Real Estate for Your Facility” to help self-storage professionals learn how to leverage the Internet to improve revenue. Topics will include the following: Web Design – Make sure your Web site converts Directories – Capture consumers who shop and compare Local [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/347175 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/344106 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On August 10, 2011, Tron Jordheim, Director of Operations for PhoneSmart, will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals focused on helping operators improve inbound sales call conversion rates. The webinar “Spend Some Time With the Sales Coaches” will include the following topics: Creating the team Developing the process Crafting the language Setting the standards Spending the time The webinar [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/344106 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/342699 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:02:00 -0400 Self-storage business owners have many choices when it comes to marketing their facilities on the Internet. On August 24, 2011, Nick Bilava, Senior Account Executive for USstoragesearch.com, will present a free webinar to discuss the advantages of placing self-storage facilities in several areas since each consumer shops differently online. The webinar “Generating More Online Real Estate for Your Facility” [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/342699 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/340763 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On July 27, 2011, self-storage call center provider OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Analyzing Your Phone Data for Profit.” OpenTech’s Vice President of Call Center Operations Cynthia Abraham Hansell will make the presentation along with Sue Haviland, Owner of Haviland Storage Services. The webinar will focus on the best practices of large [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/340763 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/340056 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:00:00 -0400 The right sales coaching can lead to profitable outcomes for self-storage business operations. PhoneSmart, a nationwide sales support and training company, has helped self-storage businesses realize consistent improvement in conversion rates of up to 20 percent. On August 10, 2011, PhoneSmart’s Director of Operations Tron Jordheim will present the free webinar “Spend Some Time With the Sales Coaches” for [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/340056 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/335977 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:02:00 -0400 Self-storage operators of all sizes rely on the telephone to make sales and serve their customers. On July 27, 2011, self-storage call center expert Cynthia Abraham Hansell, Vice President of Call Center Operations, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., and Sue Haviland, Owner of Haviland Storage Services, will present the free webinar “Analyzing Your Phone Data for Profit.” The webinar will discuss the best practices that [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/335977 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/334181 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:02:00 -0400 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Aspen American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, to be an additional carrier for MiniCo’s specialty insurance programs for the self-storage industry. Aspen American Insurance Company will begin underwriting coverage effective July 1, 2011, in several states with plans to roll out additional states [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/334181 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/329109 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On June 8, 2011, Mario Feghali, co-founder and COO of SpareFoot.com, will host “Five Common Web Site Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” a free webinar for self‑storage business owners and managers. The webinar will provide tools for creating an effective online presence for a self-storage facility and will include the following topics: Online Presence: Perception vs. Reality Having a Web Site is Just the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/329109 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/329110 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:02:00 -0400 The online marketing game is shifting quickly for self-storage operators. Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will host a free webinar on June 22, 2011, to address online marketing issues such as consumers’ reliance on smartphones and the explosion and growing relevance of social media. During the webinar “Mobile, Social and Local Online Marketing: The Rapidly Approaching Shift in Online [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/329110 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/325712 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On May 25, 2011, self-storage marketing expert Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals that will uncover hidden income boosters that owners and managers can leverage easily to increase net operating income. The webinar, “Three Rare but Quick Income Boosters in Every Storage Facility and How to Capitalize on Them” will introduce three [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/325712 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/324278 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:02:00 -0400 Many people believe that spending time, money and effort to build a Web site is all it takes to create an effective online presence for a self-storage facility. The reality is far from that simple. SpareFoot.com co-founder and COO Mario Feghali will host a free webinar for self-storage professionals on June 8, 2011, entitled “Five Common Web Site Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.” Topics will include the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/324278 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/319107 Mon, 09 May 2011 00:02:00 -0400 On May 11, 2011, self-storage management expert Tom Litton will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Effective Collections & Auctioning Techniques,” which will address the following topics: · 20 Proven Collection Strategies that Motivate the Customer to Pay or Move Out · Innovative Ways of Contacting Customers without Spending Hours Making Collection Calls · [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/319107 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/318097 Wed, 04 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, asserts that every self-storage facility has at least three hidden “goldmines” that can be capitalized on easily, ethically and systematically to increase net operating income. On May 25, 2011, Mr. Naylor will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled "Three Rare but Quick Income Boosters in Every Storage Facility and How to [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/318097 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/317188 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:02:00 -0400 The 2011 PhoneSmart Un-Conference will be held June 7-11, 2011, at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Kohala Coast, Hawaii. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, and “Mini-Storage Messenger,” the company’s flagship publication, are named sponsors of this networking and educational event for self-storage industry professionals. The PhoneSmart Un-Conference will include networking breakfasts and lunches, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/317188 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/316854 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Collections and auctions are critical elements in the operation of self-storage businesses. On May 11, 2011, renowned self-storage industry professional Tom Litton, President of Litton Property Management, Inc., will present a free webinar focusing on effective collection techniques, technologies and strategies as well as innovative auction techniques that can help double or triple your current recovery on past-due [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/316854 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/312175 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:02:00 -0400 Investing in self-storage properties and other commercial real estate requires an understanding of many factors including interest rate movement and inflation. On April 13, 2011, Peter Ingersoll, CEO of Safe Harbour Equity, Inc., will host the free webinar “Rent Growth Races Against Time Before Interest Rates Rise” for potential investors and business owners. Topics will include the following: · [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/312175 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/307136 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:02:00 -0400 Interest rates are at an all-time low that may not continue there much longer. Understanding the timing and potential magnitude of interest rate movements is crucial. Investors, buyers and owners must simultaneously protect against inflation and interest rate risk. On April 13, 2011, commercial real estate investment expert Peter Ingersoll will host the free webinar “Rent Growth Races Against Time Before Interest [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/307136 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/304899 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:02:00 -0400 Temple, Ga.-based Janus International Corporation will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled "An Owner’s Perspective on Renovation and Door Replacement." City Storage LLC Founder and Managing Partner Glen Nicotra and Richard Lillie, Southeast Region Sales Manager for Janus International, will be the presenters. Topics will include the following: · Renovation and door [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/304899 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/303079 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:02:00 -0500 On March 9, 2011, Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present the free webinar Four Highly Guarded Secrets Your Internet Marketing Company Hopes You Never Discover for self-storage professionals. During the webinar, Mr. Naylor will discuss Internet marketing strategies and provide tips for self-storage facility owners to identify the most effective strategies for their businesses. Topics will [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/303079 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/302458 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Four employees of Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will shave their heads in solidarity with children affected by cancer at a fundraising event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to be held March 12, 2011, at the Skeptical Chymist Irish Restaurant and Pub in Scottsdale. Dan Sommer (the event’s co‑organizer), Keith McConnell, Jerry Sollom and Ron Zbiegien are ready to accept the St. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/302458 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/301949 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:00:00 -0500 International self-storage marketing expert Derek Naylor is pulling back the curtain on Internet marketing companies to unveil the top secrets they may be keeping from their clients. On March 9, 2011, Mr. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present the free webinar “Four Highly Guarded Secrets Your Internet Marketing Company Hopes You Never Discover.” During the presentation, he will provide [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/301949 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/300983 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500 Today’s self-storage market is more competitive than ever. A company may have a user-friendly Web site and excellent marketing, but if the facility appears outdated, unsafe or simply unattractive, it may lose renters. On March 23, 2011, City Storage LLC Founder and Managing Partner Glen Nicotra and Richard Lillie, Southeast Region Sales Manager for Janus International, will present the free webinar “An [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/300983 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/300873 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 The Internet is a wildly popular tool for marketing self-storage businesses, and for good reason. With online marketing companies popping up every day, it can be difficult to know which ones are offering strategies that may work and which should be avoided. Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present the free webinar “Four Highly Guarded Secrets Your Internet Marketing Company Hopes You [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/300873 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/299370 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500 On March 2, 2011, PhoneSmart COO Tron Jordheim will present the free webinar “Your Customers Would Love to Talk to You – If Only You Knew How to Talk to Them.” In the self-storage industry, effective customer communication can lead to more sales, increased referrals, longer rentals, and more repeat customers. Webinar topics will include the following: People do like talking to people People like doing [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/299370 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/297270 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500 On February 17, 2011, representatives from MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will present the free webinar “Tenant Insurance: A Critical Piece of Your Risk Management Plan” for self-storage professionals. The speakers will be Jim Clemmensen, MiniCo’s Senior Vice President of Insurance Operations, and Keith McConnell, MiniCo’s Client Development Manager. The presentation will discuss the risk management [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/297270 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/295250 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500 Most consumers overwhelmingly prefer to do business with people who are likeable and pleasant. Self-service is an attractive option to some consumers because it allows them to avoid unprofessional or unhelpful sales and service representatives. For self-storage professionals, learning how to effectively talk to customers may translate into more rentals, more referrals, more repeat customers, and longer lengths of stay. On [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/295250 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/295166 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Recent industry surveys indicate that as many as 70 percent of all self‑storage facilities do not make insurance available to their tenants. This statistic demonstrates that the majority of facility owners and managers do not yet understand that offering tenant insurance is a critical part of an operation’s risk management plan. On February 17, 2011, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will sponsor the free webinar [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/295166 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/293669 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:02:00 -0500 On February 9, 2011, Larry Rolando, Vice President of Business Development for OpenTech Alliance, Inc., and Steve Lavery, Vice President of Property Management for Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “How to Successfully Operate a Mid-Sized Self-Storage Facility with One Person.” Topics will include the following: · Business drivers [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/293669 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/293663 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:02:00 -0500 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming 2011 PhoneSmart Un-Conference. MiniCo’s flagship publication, “Mini-Storage Messenger,” is also named as a sponsor of the self-storage industry networking and educational event which will be held June 7-11, 2011, at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Kohala Coast, Hawaii. PhoneSmart Director of Operations Tron Jordheim [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/293663 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/291648 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:02:00 -0500 Rustin Goodgion of Ron Patterson Insurance Agency in Richardson, Texas, has been selected as the winner of the annual Las Vegas giveaway conducted by MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Mr. Goodgion was selected in a random drawing held January 5, 2011, at MiniCo’s Phoenix headquarters. Mr. Goodgion and a guest will attend the largest self-storage industry convention held at the Paris Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas on [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/291648 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/289118 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:02:00 -0500 Marketing is a critical element in the success of a self-storage business, but wading through the possibilities to find a strategy that works can be difficult and confusing. Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present a free webinar on January 19, 2011, to address common myths and misconceptions about self-storage marketing and identify new technology that may assist business owners to more [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/289118 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/288579 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:02:00 -0500 One of the keys to successful self-storage facility operations is staffing. Learning how to optimize staffing while continuing to provide excellent customer service is the topic of the free webinar "How to Successfully Operate a Mid-Sized Self-Storage Facility with One Person," which will be presented on February 9, 2011, by Larry Rolando, Vice President of Business Development for OpenTech Alliance, Inc., and [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/288579 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/286243 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:02:00 -0500 In today’s competitive self-storage environment, marketing is a must, not a maybe. On January 19, 2011, Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Marketing Money Traps to Avoid at All Costs.” The webinar will demonstrate marketing traps to avoid and discuss innovative new technology that can help facility owners more [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/286243 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/281878 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:02:00 -0500 MiniCo has announced the winners of the 2010 Self-Storage Facility of the Year awards sponsored by “Mini-Storage Messenger,” the leading international self-storage trade magazine published by MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Winners were named in six categories: Overall, New Facility, Construction, Conversion, Specialty Storage, and Renovation. · Overall Winner: Extra Space Storage in Oakland, Calif., [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/281878 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/281368 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:02:00 -0500 On December 15, 2010, self-storage marketing expert Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present “Marketing Budget Mistakes, Myths and Traps – How to Create a Marketing Budget That Works,” a free webinar for self-storage professionals offering tips for creating a realistic and effective marketing budget for 2011. Topics will include the following: Avoiding budget mistakes, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/281368 MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC