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• January 13- From Clicks to Closings: A Storage Year in Review

  • When
    13 Jan 2026
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    11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Maggiano's Buckhead - 3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

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  From Clicks to Closings: A Storage Year in Review

  Speakers: Grace Totty (ASM), Sarah Beth DeFazio (USG)

  Moderated by: Pete Whittingslow (JMW Contractors) 

  
  

  Kick off the new year with an engaging panel discussion featuring industry experts from Universal Storage Group and Absolute Storage Management. This session takes a look back at the past year in self storage marketing—what drove leads, what converted tenants, and what lessons matter most moving forward. Attendees will gain practical insights into trends, strategies, and real-world results to help turn clicks into closings in the year ahead. 
  

  
  

  Tuesday, January 13, 2026

  11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

  Maggiano's Buckhead

  3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

  REGISTRATION: Members: $40, Non-Members: $65

  
  

  Grace Totty, Absolute Storage Management: 

  Grace Totty is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Absolute Storage Management (Absolute), specializing in the full customer experience- from discovering a storage facility online to completing a rental. She leads Absolute’s teams and vendor partners to optimize performance, visibility, and conversion across all managed facilities.

  With over a decade of experience in the self-storage industry, Grace began her career in operations, working closely with Absolute’s founders. Her operational background gives her a well-rounded perspective on how storage facilities function day-to-day, which is critical in aligning marketing strategies with on-site execution and delivering consistent customer experiences.

  Grace is serving as Vice President of the Tennessee Self Storage Association (TNSSA) for the 2025 term and has been an engaged board member since 2019. She is also a member of Absolute’s Senior Leadership Team, the SSA’s Young Leaders Group, and the SSA Women’s Council. Grace frequently speaks at national and state industry events and holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Memphis.

  Sarah Beth DeFazio, Universal Storage Group: 

  Sarah began her career as a Site Manager and quickly advanced, gaining over a decade of experience in client development, sales, and leadership. Now VP of Sales and Development and a member of the leadership team at Universal Storage Group, she drives strategic growth, secures management contracts, and conducts feasibility studies, and provides expert consulting. A certified specialist in Sales Operational Science, Sarah is also a frequent speaker and contributor to industry events and publications. She is a strong advocate for continual education in the self-storage industry and is passionate about supporting charitable initiatives.

  
  

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• February 10- Insights from the Industry: Fireside Chat with Chuck Gordon, CEO Storable

  • When
    10 Feb 2026
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    11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Maggiano's Buckhead - 3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

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  Insights from the Industry: Fireside Chat with Chuck Gordon, CEO Storable
  

  
  

  With: Chuck Gordon & Cliff Hite

  Join GASSA President Cliff Hite for an in depth conversation with Chuck Gordon, a recognized leader in storage technology and performance trends. Chuck has helped guide the industry through major shifts in consumer behavior, technological adoption, and the growth of data driven decision making. Their discussion will focus on the state of storage today, emerging trends, and insights on what comes next.

  
  

  Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

  Maggiano's Buckhead

  3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

  REGISTRATION: Members: $40, Non-Members: $65

  
  

  Chuck Gordon, CEO, Storable

  Chuck Gordon is the CEO and co-founder of Storable, based in Austin, Texas. A Washington, D.C. native and UCLA graduate, Chuck’s entrepreneurial path began when he co-founded SpareFoot after struggling to find storage before studying abroad. Under his leadership, Storable has grown into the leading provider of technology solutions for the self-storage industry. Outside of work, Chuck enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

  
  

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• March 10- What To Do as an Owner During Slow Seasons

  • When
    10 Mar 2026
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    11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Muse Theatre

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  What To Do as an Owner During Slow Seasons

  
  

  With Megan Armstrong and Max Vallotton

  When rentals slow down, smart operators don’t. Join us for a live, interactive Q&A focused on practical, proven strategies to stay productive, profitable, and prepared during self storage’s slower months. Bring your questions—and leave with ideas you can use right away.

  
  

  Tuesday, March 10, 2026

  11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

  The Muse Theatre 

  806 Commerce St, Perry, GA 31069

  REGISTRATION: Members: $40, Non-Members: $65

  
  

  Megan Armstrong, A&G Storage Solutions

  Megan Armstrong: For the past five years, I’ve been co-owner of A&G Storage alongside my husband and biggest supporter. Together, we own two facilities—one in Blue Ridge, GA and the other in Calhoun, GA. Even though we’ve never been on-site managers, we’ve successfully run both locations 100% remotely without ever compromising on customer service. With our backgrounds in sales and customer care, we’ve built A&G Storage around one simple goal: making storage easy, stress-free, and friendly for everyone who rents with us.

  
  

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• April 14- Legal Updates with Scott Zucker

  • When
    14 Apr 2026
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    11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Maggiano's Buckhead - 3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

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  Legal Updates with Scott Zucker

  Stay informed and prepared with this essential legal update for self storage owners and operators. Join industry attorney Scott Zucker as he covers the latest legal developments, regulatory changes, and risk management considerations impacting the self storage industry. This session will provide practical guidance and timely insights to help you navigate compliance, protect your business, and stay ahead of emerging legal issues.

  Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

  Maggiano's Buckhead

  3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

  REGISTRATION: Members: $40, Non-Members: $65

  
  

  Scott Zucker, Weissman Zucker Euster + Katz P.C.

  Scott Zucker is a founding partner in the Atlanta law firm of Weissmann Zucker and has been practicing law since 1987. Scott represents self storage owners and managers throughout the country on legal matters including property development, facility construction, lease preparation, employment policies and tenant claims defense.

  Scott is outside counsel to the national Self Storage Association, legal counsel to a number of State self storage associations, a frequent lecturer at national self storage conventions and is a contributing legal writer for trade magazines such as the Mini- Storage Messenger, Inside Self Storage and The Globe. Scott is also a partner in the Self Storage Legal Network, a subscription based legal information service for self storage owners and managers.

  
  

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