ALSSA EXPO '08 Birmingham - Feb. 20-21, 2008
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EXPO January 17-18, 2007

The Event to Boost Self Storage profits, connect you with vendors and suppliers of our industry, and pass along profitable secrets.

Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel at Riverchase Galleria

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Agenda

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

  • 4:00 pm Vendors can begin setup in booths. Name tags will be on booth.
  • 6:00-8:00 pm, Social Mixer sponsored by Bob Copper of www.selfstorage101.com

Thursday, January 18, 2007

  • 7:45-8:30 am, Late sign up registration, packet & badge pickup AND Continental Breakfast sponsored by Norm Lee of Rib Roof Metal Systems
  • 8:30 am President's Welcome, introduce officers and board members. Opening overview of the conference, ground rules, breaks, etc.
  • 8:44-8:52 am - Uhaul
  • 8:52-9:00 am - Capmark Finance

  • 9:00 - 10:15 Keynote Speaker: Terri Langhans on "Maverick Marketing"

    "Maverick Marketing: How to Stand Out From the Herd, Get Better Results and Wrangle More Business Your Way." She recently delivered a version of this topic to the Texas Self Storage Association. Her web site is http://www.blahblahblah.us/ if you want more information.

    "After spending time with Terri Langhans, your new perspective on marketing will take your business to a higher level. You will never think about marketing the same way again. Terri takes the mystery out of the process and creates an environment where creativity thrives. Hang on for the ride!" (Mark LeBlanc, Vice President of the National Speakers Association )


  • 10:15-10:40 Break and Visit With Vendors
  • 10:40-10:48 Express Building Systems
  • 10:48-10:56 AAAA Management Group

  • 11:00- 12:00 Featured Speaker: Bob Copper - ‘Turning prospects into tenants’ - Developing an effective sales program in a competitive market

  • 12:00- 1:30 pm Buffet Lunch (included in ticket price - added guest lunch $35 each)
    Vendor visits and Exhibits OPEN

  • 1:30-2:15 Keynote: Terri Langhans: Get to the Point!
    (And Get People to See Things Your Way!) A real nuts and bolts kind of program.

    This program is ideal for anyone who wants to be clear, confident and convincing whenever they have something important to say. Whenever they want someone to do, not do or let them do something. You'll walk away with a tool you can use and re-use, and you'll know exactly how to make your next point, and support it with the right mix of information.

  • 2:15-2:45 Featured Speaker: Douglas W. Fink with Hand Arendall lawfirm - Legal presentation: Discusses issues with storage rental contracts and the sample that is on-line for members. How to keep out of "hot water." also Q&A session included


  • 2:45-3:00 Digitech presentation
  • 3:00-3:15 Craig Haberstumpf of 1031 Replacement Properties
  • 3:15-3:20 Closing Remarks
  • 3:20-4:45 Final Visits with Vendors and EXPO
  • 4:45 EXPO Closes.



Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL 35244, 205/987-1600 or 800/996-3739

Rooms normally $194 to $254. Call for Group Rate. Ask for the Alabama Self Storage Association rate either single or double of just $135 a night. Limited block of rooms at this rate, reserve yours early, but no later than December 24, 2006.

Directions to the Wynfrey Hotel

(Click on Directions tab bottom left of screen )

Attendee Information: Cost per member & guest $85 advance reservation. Non-Members $95. (Includes all events & Lunch Thursday)
After January 5, 2007 and day of event, add $10.

Sign up page and details to print and mail


A delicious buffet lunch will be served Thursday and is included in the convention fee.

Vendor & Exhibit Rates and Forms (click here) Other information can be obtained from M.D. Smith, (256) 536-8521, ext. 103 or email mdsmith@hiwaay.net

THIS year's 20 Vendors and Sponsors:
(click on name to visit their website)
Booths are sold out as of 11-13-06

Digitech - World Class Security Solutions

Argus Self Storage Sales Network - Buy or sell storage properties

Rib Roof Metal Systems - Self Storage Buildings (and the Continental Breakfast Sponsor)

Trachte Building Systems, Inc. - Manufacture steel self-storage buildings

AAAA Self Storage Management Group - Services in all areas of self-storage

Compass Building Systems - Self-storage building supplier

Express Building Systems - pre-engineered system is a bolt-together building

BETCO, Inc. - Metal Buildings and components

U-Haul - Moving and Storage Resource

eMove, Inc. - online marketplace for moving and self-storage products and services

DBCi - Steel roll up doors and components

Buchanan Storage Capital - Financing the Self Storage business

Southeast Message Centers - state-of-the-art electronic message displays

Miller Building Systems - manufacturer of metal buildings for self-storage

Self Storage 101.com - Bob Copper (Mixer Sponsor & featured Speaker at EXPO)

Empower Software Technologies, Inc. - Storage Commander Software

SiteLink - SMD Software, Self-Storage management software

Capmark Financial Group - From its origins in 1994 as GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation

Laureate Capital - Mortgage Bankers in 12 Southeastern States

Janus International - manufacturer of 3rd Generation roll-up doors for the commercial and self-storage industry.

American Buildings Company - one of the largest manufacturers of custom engineered steel building systems


+++++++++++++++++[ Some of Last year's sponsors ]++++++++++++++++++


Wells Fargo Financial - Financing Self Storage

Ruffin - Building Systems and Accessories (and the Wednesday Evening Social Mixer Sponsor)

QuikStor Managment software and security solutions

Units Mobile Storage - and Moving Containers

Marcus & Millichap - Real Estate Investment Brokerage

PTI Integrated Systems - Software, systems, security & more

A-Lert Building Systems - single source supplier, manufacturer, and installer


Our Officers and contacts

  • M.D. Smith, President
    SmithStoreIt.com
    307 Clinton Avenue, Suite 100
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Phone (256) 536-8521, ext. 103
    Fax (256) 536-8282
    Email: mdsmith@hiwaay.net

  • Keith Vaughan, Vice President
    KV Properties LLC
    150 Government Street
    Suite 950
    Mobile Alabama 36602
    251-432-0123
    251-432-0345 fax
    Email: proptolet@msn.com

  • Stuart LaGroue, Treasurer
    Omega Properties
    150 Government Street
    Suite 1003A
    Mobile, AL 36602
    Phone (251) 432-1287
    Email: stuart@selfstorage.com

  • Bill Barnhill, Secretary
    Omega Properties
    150 Government Street
    Suite 1003
    Mobile, AL 36602
    Phone (251) 432-1287

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