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Shane W. Chapin

Kingsland,Georgia

Summary

Results-driven Operations Leader with 20 years in team development and business optimization. Experience includes military service and progression from Sales Consultant to General Sales Manager. I founded a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in self-storage, raising private capital and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in evaluating acquisitions, building trust, and executing strategic initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Freedom Through Storage
01.2024 - Current
  • Created an educational platform focused on helping investors understand self-storage acquisitions and operations through practical training, systems, and coaching.
  • Created marketing strategies to promote storage services and attract new customers.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.

Principal

Storage Holdings, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Led acquisitions, underwriting, due diligence, financing, operations, investor relations, and long-term strategy to drive investment success.
  • Acquired, operated, and exited approximately fourteen self-storage facilities.
  • Cultivated relationships with investors, lenders, brokers, contractors, and strategic partners to strengthen collaboration and support business goals.
  • Implemented standardized operating systems and revenue management strategies, enhancing marketing efforts and supporting remote operations.
  • Commercial Real Estate Investment & Operations

General Sales Manager

Cortese Ford
01.2007 - 01.2021
  • Career Progression: Sales Consultant (2007-2012)
  • Used Car Manager (2012–2017)
  • General Sales Manager (2017–2021)
  • Led sales operations, developed inventory strategy, recruited and coached team, and forecasted sales to drive profitability.
  • Directed sales team to enhance customer engagement and service quality.
  • Partnered with ownership to enhance operational performance and elevate customer satisfaction.
  • Developed future leaders through practical coaching and accountability.
  • Trained and mentored staff on sales techniques and customer interactions to strengthen team effectiveness.
  • Utilized expert negotiation, closing and marketing skills while ensuring dynamic customer response and follow-up.
  • Advanced through three leadership roles over fourteen years with one organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brockport High School
Brockport, New York

Skills

  • Acquisitions & Due Diligence
  • P&L Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Market analysis techniques
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Investor Relations
  • Business Operations
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Operational Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Communication skills

Career Defining Achievements

  • Built a Business from the Ground Up, Left a successful leadership career to purchase a first commercial asset with no prior commercial real estate ownership experience. Built that investment into one of the strongest-performing assets in the portfolio through disciplined operations and continuous improvement.
  • Earned Investor Confidence, Raised more than $1 million in private capital through disciplined underwriting, transparent communication, and consistent execution.
  • Improved Businesses, Acquired, operated, improved, and exited approximately fourteen self-storage facilities while increasing occupancy, strengthening revenue, and creating long-term enterprise value.
  • Led Through Coaching, Built a reputation for practical leadership by developing people, improving accountability, and creating coaching environments where employees grew their skills and confidence.
  • Executed Under Pressure, Led the acquisition, capitalization, operation, and successful exit of Macon Storage Center after raising $600,000 from private investors and navigating significant operational challenges.

Military Service

United States Army, 19D Cavalry Scout, 01/01/95, 12/31/99, Served honorably as a Cavalry Scout responsible for reconnaissance, surveillance, terrain analysis, intelligence gathering, security operations, and combat support., Completed the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC).

Timeline

Founder

Freedom Through Storage
01.2024 - Current

Principal

Storage Holdings, LLC
01.2021 - Current

General Sales Manager

Cortese Ford
01.2007 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Brockport High School
Shane W. Chapin