Welcome To
Sweet Self Storage
This executive summary outlines our plan to enhance our portfolio, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and customer-centric services to meet the growing demand for secure and accessible storage solutions. We focus on delivering exceptional value, convenience, and peace of mind to our customers nationwide.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our mission at Sweet Self Storage is simple: to become the undisputed leader in the storage industry. We achieve this by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with cutting-edge technology, rock-solid security, and world-class customer service. We’re here to make your life easier, your business smoother, and your storage experience unbeatable. We don’t settle for average; we aim for exceptional.
Our Vision
We see a future where Sweet Self Storage is the go-to name in storage solutions. Our vision is to expand aggressively, innovate constantly, and dominate consistently. We’re on a mission to lead the industry, set the standard, and ensure everyone knows that when it comes to storage, there’s only one choice: Sweet Self Storage.
John G. Anderson
-Founding Director
At Sweet Self Storage, we don’t just provide storage; we deliver peace of mind. We’re here to dominate the self-storage industry by giving individuals and businesses the secure, accessible solutions they need to protect what matters most. We’ve built our reputation on trust, innovation, and relentless commitment to customer satisfaction. With us, your belongings aren’t just stored; they’re protected, cared for, and accessible when you need them.
John Gammon Anderson
Objective Overview
Sweet Self Storage is uniquely poised to unlock additional value and continued growth. As many owners of profitable storage businesses lack a clear exit strategy, especially baby boomers, our plan is to strategically target and acquire these specific locations in strong markets. Furthermore, by leveraging limited investment and increased operational controls post-acquisition, we will unlock unrealized value while maximizing both NOI and ROI.
Massive Expansion
Tech and Innovation
Unmatched Customer Experience
Sustainability Dominance
Market Domination
Industry Overview
Self-storage has become a vital resource across generations, with over 21% of Americans currently renting units and an additional 15% planning to do so. The average price for a self-storage unit varies by size, with popular sizes like 5’x10′ and 10’x10′ offering flexible solutions for various needs. Gen Xers, the most frequent users, typically store furniture and sporting equipment, while Millennials and older generations also increasingly rely on these services to manage space constraints.
The national self-storage footprint continues to expand, with 53 million square feet of new space added in 2023 alone. The primary reasons for using self-storage include lack of space at home, moving, and the need to store business or personal items such as furniture, clothing, and appliances.
Board of Directors
Chairman
Tom Miller
Tom served as a Vice President – Public Storage from September 2012 until retiring in late 2022. At Public Storage he served as the Director of Truck and Retail Operations before becoming President of the company’s ancillary businesses unit, PSOrangeco in 2004. Before going to PS, he was General Manager for the greater Los Angeles area at Ryder Truck Systems Inc.. Tom is also from Massachusetts and lives in Southern California not far from the PS HQ in Glendale CA.
CFO
Joseph DeGrandis
Joseph DeGrandis has spent his entire career of over fifty years in the financial and accounting industry. He graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and continued on to Case Western Reserve University where he received his Master of Business Administration. He also is a current practicing CPA.
Joe started his career at the Office of Charles Vanik, Congressman from the 22nd District of Ohio; has worked for the IRS in Washington, DC along with KPMG in Cleveland, Ohio.
For the last forty-five years, he owned and managed his own accounting firm, DeGrandis and DeGrandis CPA.
Recently, he has sold his firm and now works as a consultant. Mr. DeGrandis has served on numerous not-for-profit boards, currently sits on multiple corporate boards and remains a long-trusted advisor to the business community.
Industry Expert
RK Kliebenstein
RK Kliebenstein is a passionate leader in the self-storage industry with over 40 years of extensive experience. As a seasoned consultant, RK has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Extra Space, U-Store-It (now CubeSmart), and Metro Storage, as well as numerous single-store developers. His expertise has been instrumental in the development and acquisition of billions of dollars worth of self-storage projects.
RK founded Coast-to-Coast Storage (C2C) in 2000. Under his leadership, C2C has conducted more feasibility and market studies than any other consultant, assisting thousands of storage owners from Paris, Texas, to Paris, France. His specialty is identifying each project’s risks and rewards and provided value added consulting to optimize store performance.
In addition to his consulting work, RK is a prolific writer, having authored hundreds of articles and three books on self-storage. He is also a sought-after speaker and has presented at various Self-Storage Association conferences at both national and regional levels. RK is always eager to discuss new projects and share his expertise with those who want to navigate the complex world of self-storage development and acquisition.
Industry Expert
James Manes
James Manes is the Principal of Maja Investments LLC, where he owns, invests, underwrites, does market analysis, raises equity, manages contracts and researches all facets, for the self-storage industry. James also participates in due diligence and facility audits. His sole real estate focus is self-storage.
James created Manes Enterprises LLC in 2019, as a business to begin his journey in self-storage while assisting Pinnacle Storage Properties LLC (AKA Storsuite) with underwriting and acquisitions. He has attended many conferences, storage educational events, meet up groups and seminars (virtual and in person). His goal is to utilize his background in Real estate, operations, and construction to become an owner/operator/investor in the self-storage niche industry. He has learned many facets of the self-storage industry. He was exposed to many opportunities to achieve these goals of ownership.
His background in construction, operations, maintenance, understanding profit and loss, planning, underwriting, and managing facilities has given him the knowledge to be successful in the real estate market. Currently, James owns 16 self-storage facilities including boat and RV.
Legal Director
Nathan F Ware
Nathan Ware is a distinguished member of the firm’s Business and Tax Groups and the co-leader of the firm’s Tax Credit Finance and Economic Development Incentives team. With a focus on tax planning and structuring tax-advantaged investments, Nathan specializes in development and project finance transactions.
He has extensive knowledge of various federal general business credits, including investment credits, rehabilitation credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Low-Income Housing Credits, and similar state tax credit programs. Nathan’s expertise extends to conservation easements, opportunity zones, and various state and local development tools, such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, tax-increment financing, and tax reductions.
In addition to his practice, Nathan is a prolific speaker and writer on tax credit issues, actively contributing to the field through his involvement with industry groups. He is a member of the Novogradac New Markets Tax Credit Working Group, the Historic Tax Credit Coalition, and the Novogradac Opportunity Zone Working Group. Nathan’s deep understanding of tax credits and economic development incentives makes him a valuable resource for clients navigating complex financial landscapes.