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EP23: The Decision That Scared Me $hitless (And Why I Did It Anyway)

Storage Wins

Release Date: 10/20/2025

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Think you need thousands of dollars in your own pocket to buy a storage facility? Many investors pass on deals because they assume they can’t afford them. The truth is, the right financing strategy can make almost any deal possible. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down how to fund storage deals without using your own cash. He covers SBA loans, seller financing, private money, equity partners, and local banks. You’ll learn the four factors that decide which funding strategy fits your deal, see real examples from Florida and Mississippi, and understand how to structure each deal to close...

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Think you need your own money to buy a storage facility? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve funded every single one of my storage deals without ever using a dime of my own cash. Whether you’re new to the game or ready to scale, this episode gives you the exact financing strategies, mindset shifts, and practical steps to start taking action now—even if your bank account says otherwise. I’m breaking down multiple creative funding methods, from SBA loans and seller financing to private lenders and equity partners. You’ll also hear how to position...

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Are you grinding every day but still not getting any closer to your next storage deal? Most investors don’t fail because they’re lazy, they fail because they spend their time on the wrong things. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down the exact busy work that keeps new and experienced investors stuck,  and the surprisingly simple actions that actually get deals done. In this episode, Alex pulls real questions from the Storage Wins private community and shows you how to cut through distractions, focus on revenue-generating activity, and finally start making traction. If you’ve been...

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What if I told you there’s a way to make serious money in storage investing before you ever own a facility? In this episode, Alex is pulling back the curtain on what he calls the “hidden cash machine” inside almost every good storage deal—an overlooked opportunity most investors completely miss. Alex will walk you through exactly how he generated six-figure paydays without owning or operating a single storage unit—and how members of Storage Wins community are doing the same. Whether you’re looking to fund your first deal, build cash fast, or learn how to wholesale the right...

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What if the secret to massive success in self-storage, and in life, has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with heart? In this episode, Alex sits down with Leon Barnes, one of the most connected and respected leaders in real estate, to unpack the mindset, habits, and heart that fueled his incredible journey, from leaving corporate America to building wealth through real estate. Leon reveals how he balances faith, family, and freedom while leading at the highest level inside Collective Genius. You’ll Learn How To: Find clarity in your purpose, and why it’s bigger than money...

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Have you ever told yourself that you cannot start investing in storage because you lack money or time? That belief might be holding you back more than your actual situation. In this episode, Alex Pardo challenges those excuses and shows how you can start building wealth in self storage no matter where you are right now. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo explains how anyone can buy their first storage facility even with a full time job or limited cash. He shares why mindset and resourcefulness matter more than money and how finding the right people can open doors you never thought...

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Ever found a storage deal that looks perfect on paper but you cannot tell if it truly works? Many deals fail between interest and action. The key is not luck or timing but clarity, confidence, and preparation. So how do you know if a deal is worth it? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo walks you through the complete Storage Wins Execution Framework, a step-by-step system for analyzing and acting on self-storage deals with confidence. He shares how to evaluate markets, check the numbers, calculate returns, and make offers that stand out. Through real examples and clear breakdowns,...

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Ever lost a deal because someone else moved faster? In storage investing, speed isn’t about luck, it’s about readiness. The best investors don’t hesitate when opportunity knocks. They act with confidence, clarity, and preparation. So what’s slowing you down? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo reveals how “speed to lead” separates winning investors from those stuck in hesitation. He breaks down the five foundations of offer readiness, systems, tools, and mindset shifts that let you act fast without chaos. Through real-world stories and coaching insights, Alex shows how...

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What if the freedom you’ve been chasing in real estate is actually just another job in disguise? That’s exactly what happened to Kate Porfilio. After years of running a marketing agency and trying wholesaling, she realized she was still stuck on the hamster wheel, trading time for money and missing the life she wanted to build.   In this episode, Alex Pardo sits down with Kate to unpack how she went from burnout and self-doubt to closing her first self-storage deal, without using any of her own money. You’ll hear her story of courage, community, and consistency, and how...

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What if the deal that could change your entire storage investing journey isn’t even on your radar right now? Too many investors cling so tightly to their buy box that they end up missing incredible opportunities. The truth is, the buy box should guide your focus — not fence you in. Growth happens when you stay open, ask better questions, and take imperfect action. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo challenges the way investors think about their buying criteria. He shares how one student’s simple question inside the Storage Wins community sparked a deep conversation about what it...

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Have you ever been asked to do something that scared you, but you knew saying yes could change everything? Fear can hold you back from growing, but real progress starts when you take the leap, especially when you don’t feel ready.

In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo shares a personal story about the invitation that scared him to his core being asked to emcee one of the biggest real estate mastermind events in the country. What started as a moment of hesitation turned into a powerful lesson about courage, preparation, and trusting yourself even when your inner critic says you can’t. Alex reveals how this experience reshaped his mindset about fear, confidence, action and how the same lesson applies to investing in self storage.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Recognize when fear is a sign of growth, not danger
  • Take action even when you don’t feel fully prepared
  • Silence your inner critic and trust your abilities
  • Use preparation to build confidence and momentum
  • Surround yourself with mentors and peers who lift you up
  • Apply courage-based decision making to self-storage investing
  • Turn uncomfortable opportunities into defining breakthroughs

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • (00:00) How jumping before you feel ready unlocks growth
  • (01:00) Why growth begins with discomfort
  • (03:00) Why growth lives on the other side of discomfort
  • (04:00) How preparation builds confidence
  • (09:00) Why you grow because you go
  • (11:00) What courage really means
  • (13:00) Why breakthroughs come disguised as scary invitations
  • (14:00) How surrounding yourself with the right people helps you grow
  • (15:00) Why believing in yourself or borrowing belief matters
  • (16:00) How taking your first step turns ideas into freedom

Who This Episode Is For:

  • Investors who feel stuck because they’re waiting to “feel ready”
  • Anyone afraid of making mistakes or looking foolish
  • Entrepreneurs who struggle with self-doubt or perfectionism
  • Action takers who want to push past fear and level up
  • Storage investors ready to take their first or next big leap

Why You Should Listen:

Every major breakthrough in business and life starts with a scary invitation. This episode is a raw, honest reminder that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s moving forward despite it. If you’ve been holding back from calling that broker, making that offer, or buying your first storage facility because you don’t feel ready, this is your wake-up call. The growth, confidence, and freedom you’re chasing are waiting on the other side of discomfort.

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