Why are two seasoned developers turning their focus to self-storage, and what makes this niche so powerful in a shifting economy?

In this episode of The Academy Presents: Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel Williams welcomes Ben Salzberg and Bill Kanatas, co-founders of Self Storage Developers. With backgrounds in engineering, finance, and decades of commercial real estate experience, Ben and Bill break down why they shifted into self-storage, what sets their approach apart, and how they navigate everything from zoning to construction. The discussion also dives into their development philosophy, how their teaching experience shapes their leadership, and why self-storage thrives even during economic downturns.

[00:01 - 04:00] Who Are Ben & Bill?

• How Bill and Ben's combi ...