In 2025, Pogoda Co. rebranded as National Storage Management Co.

40 Years of Self-Storage Experience: A Conversation with Maurice Pogoda

Maurice Pogoda shares his experiences and insight on the self-storage industry with Thaddeus Cambell on the Storage Unlocked podcast

Maurice Pogoda recently joined Thaddeus Campbell on Storage Unlocked for a conversation about nearly four decades in the self-storage industryโ€”and the lessons that come from operating through multiple market cycles.

From the Savings & Loan Crisis and the Great Financial Crisis to todayโ€™s higher-interest-rate environment, Maurice discusses the principles that have guided our approach over the years: disciplined underwriting, strong operations, local market knowledge and a long-term perspective on creating value.

The conversation also touches on todayโ€™s self-storage landscape, industry consolidation, changing development economics, the role of technology and AI, and why experienced regional operators can continue to compete effectively.

Click the link to watch the full interview.

About Pogoda Companies

Founded in 1987, Pogoda Companies acquires, develops, manages, and syndicates self-storage facilities, primarily in the Midwest. The company currently has 71 locations with over 4.5 million square feet of self-storage space across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Pogoda is actively growing through strategic acquisitions and third-party management contracts. Itโ€™s goal is to enhance management efficiencies and increase the profitability of its properties for the owners it works for as well as for its valued investors.

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