Joe Downs @downsjoe

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Did everything “right”… still behind. 4 years of 401k contributions—yet not back to pre-2008. That moment changed everything for Christin. → Now ~$4M portfolio → Built through self-storage Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sto… Visit: storagemoguls.ai #PassiveIncome

@jaybowman check out a podcast I do with an AI guru Peter Swain. I think you’ll like it based on this post. It’s called Successful Idiots and I’m really the only idiot asking Peter on behalf of all of us, how to use this thing.

Jay Bowman @jaybowman

4 months ago

I’ve never written a line of code in my life. I’ve happily left that up to people who worked much harder than me in school. I wouldnt even know where to begin without online tools. Panda and python were foreign words to me. Simply out of curiosity I wrote a script yestrday

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@grok What do you think about this episode?

Successful Idiots @SidiotsPodcast

4 months ago

If it’s keeping you up at 2AM, it’s time to prepare for it. Episode 12: Hard conversations. Money talks. Parenting decisions. Using AI the smart way. Live now. Link in bio. #SuccessfulIdiots #PracticalAI #DifficultConversations #AIForLife #DecisionMaking

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AI saving Valentine’s Day? 😏 Episode 11 of Successful Idiots shows how context-driven AI planning beats last-minute panic—whether married 20 years or on date #5. Ever panic-planned? 🙋 Link in bio #ValentinesDay #AI

As markets get more crowded and standardized, it becomes harder to create real advantage. Margins tighten, and differentiation starts to disappear. On a recent episode of the Defining Your Niche Podcast, I joined the conversation to talk about how Pro-Storage fits between traditional self-storage and small-bay flex, and why this hybrid model is gaining traction with modern small businesses. You can watch the full episode on YouTube at @DefiningYourNichePodcast. #DefiningYourNichePodcast #CommercialRealEstate #ProStorage #CREInvesting #RealEstateStrategy #StorageInnovation

Most people think storage is either self-storage or flex space. I don’t see it that way. I share why that old framework no longer fits, where Pro-Storage actually sits, and how this in-between category is solving real problems for growing businesses on the Defining. Excited? Watch the full conversation now. #DefiningYourNichePodcast #ProStorage #CommercialRealEstate #CREEducation #StorageInvesting #FlexSpace

Self-storage isn’t going away, but the real opportunity is now in how space is used more intelligently. On the Defining Your Niche Podcast, I talk about why focused niches inside established asset classes are driving the next wave of growth. Watch the full conversation on @definingyournichepodcast. #DefiningYourNichePodcast #SelfStorage #ProStorage #CommercialRealEstate #CRETrends #StorageInvesting #RealEstatePodcast

In the latest episode of the Defining Your Niche Podcast, I joined the conversation to talk through the thinking behind Pro-Storage, why focused niche models tend to outperform crowded markets, and how flexibility creates long-term value for operators, tenants, and investors. You can catch the full conversation on @definingyournichepodcast #DefiningYourNichePodcast #CommercialRealEstate #ProStorage #CREInvesting #RealEstateStrategy #FlexSpace

A new episode of the Defining Your Niche Podcast is out 💡 I had the chance to join the conversation this week to talk about how Pro-Storage is emerging as a distinct category in commercial real estate - sitting between traditional self-storage and small-bay flex, and quietly solving real problems for growing businesses. We got into what’s driving the demand, how the model works, and why this space is starting to matter more in today’s CRE landscape. If you’re paying attention to where commercial real estate is heading, this one is worth a listen. #DefiningYourNichePodcast #CommercialRealEstate #ProStorage #CRETrends #FlexSpace #StorageInvesting

AI isn’t just another tool. It is the one “employee” that never forgets, never gets tired and never stops learning, exactly what I meant when I called it the greatest employee you will ever have. My point is simple: if you teach AI your processes, it will execute them faster, cleaner and more consistently than any human team could. From underwriting to market analysis to management, the owners who lean in now will outpace everyone who is still hesitating. Save this insight and share it forward. Listen to the full podcast for the complete conversation. #SelfStorageInvesting #AIinBusiness #SmartAutomation #PropTech #AIInnovation #FutureOfStorage #BusinessGrowth

AI is no longer about doing things a little faster or a little better. It is completely redefining how I operate in the self storage world. In Episode 237, Scott Myers and I explain why the businesses leaning into AI right now will move ahead while others struggle to keep up. I am already seeing how early adopters gain an advantage and the gap grows every day. Listen to the full episode and learn why AI belongs in your storage playbook. #SelfStorageInvesting #AIinRealEstate #PropTech #SmartStorage #AIInnovation #BusinessAutomation #FutureOfStorage

AI isn’t a trend - it’s quickly becoming the operating system of self-storage. In this episode, Scott Meyers and I break down why AI now shows up in every serious business conversation. Tools like ChatGPT and Claude are collapsing timelines, streamlining operations, and changing how we source deals, underwrite, and scale with precision. If AI isn’t part of your workflow yet, you’re already playing catch-up. 🎧 Tune in - selfstorageinvesting.com/podcast_episod… #SelfStorageInvesting #AIinBusiness #PropTech #SmartStorage #AutomationStrategy #AIInnovation #FutureOfStorage

AI is reshaping how top operators source deals, underwrite faster, and scale smarter and I’m leaning in harder than ever. In Episode 237, Scott Meyers and I break down why early adopters are already pulling ahead in self storage. ✅ 1:17 – Seal the Deal: Whale hunts, masterminds, and celebrating first acquisitions ✅ 4:23 – Hungry Dogs: The drive inside the Momentum room ✅ 11:00 – My AI Wake-Up Moment: Realizing half my workweek now revolves around AI ✅ 19:05 – Market GPT: How we’re building Belrose’s self-storage-specific AI engine ✅ 30:52 – Challenging Old Metrics: Why traditional benchmarks like supply index may no longer cut it Stream the full episode now on the Self Storage Investing Podcast. #SelfStorageInvesting #AIinRealEstate #SmartStorage #PropTech #AutomationInBusiness #AIInnovation #StorageIndustry

What if the biggest unlock in self-storage is the way we use AI? I sat down with Scott Meyers to break down how this technology is reshaping deals, operations, and the future of our industry. Episode 237 is now live across all major platforms. Listen now and see what’s coming. Listen now and level up your strategy. selfstorageinvesting.com/podcast_episod… #SelfStorageInvesting #AIFuture #StorageInnovation #SmartStorage #RealEstateInvesting #AIinBusiness #PropTech

@elonmusk What do you think of our new podcast and when do you want to be a guest to demo Grok for the "everyday man" who is just coming around to learning the power of AI?

Successful Idiots @SidiotsPodcast

6 months ago

EP 1 is here 🎧 5 personal AI hacks to make life easier + the mindset shift every entrepreneur needs before using AI for business. 💡 Plan smarter. 💬 Talk better. 🎯 Learn faster. 🤖 Build your AI advisory board. Listen now: buzzsprout.com/2560137/episod… #SuccessfulIdiots #AIPodcast

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Amazing insights. If AI was a magician, this dude would be it's wort nightmare. Love how he explains how the trick is done. youtube.com/live/wx_1jGDJ5…

What a hypocrite

End Wokeness @EndWokeness

a year ago

Tapper then: It's a conspiracy theory to say Biden has cognitive decline. It's a stutter. Tapper now: A book on the cover up

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