In Episode 2 of Self Storage Canada, Vince Kirton is our special guest, and he shares about the value of Creating a Postive Company Culture so that Employees Can Thrive! As Vice President of Operations, Vince not only shares why it is important, but he also shares HOW to create this culture and implement it in operations.

This episode is excellent for ANY COMPANY or business - not just self storage!

Summary

In this episode, Vince Kirton shares his extensive experience in the self-storage industry and the importance of building a strong company culture at Bluebird Storage. He emphasizes the need for community engagement, employee empowerment, and a focus on trust rather than fear in leadership. The conversation also highlights the significance of nightly reports for transparency and communication, as well as innovative hiring practices that prioritize employee well-being from day one. Overall, the discussion showcases how a caring and supportive environment can lead to business success and employee satisfaction.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Vince Kirton's Journey

02:47 The Bluebird Culture and Its Vision

05:58 Community Engagement and Team Empowerment

08:52 The Importance of Nightly Reports

11:56 Building Trust and Avoiding Fear in Leadership

15:02 Hiring Practices and Employee Benefits

18:04 The Role of Team Dynamics in Success

20:52 Challenges in the Industry and Retaining Staff

24:09 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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In this 1st episode of Self Storage Canada, hosts Jason Koonin and Denee Burns will be explaining the WHY behind this podcast and what listeners can expect!

Hosts Jason Koonin, CEO, Bluebird Self Storage and Denee Burns, Chief of Staff, Bluebird Self Storage are going to be talking about Canadian Self Storage industry news, differences between the U.S. economy and Canadian economy and how that impacts our industry, along with rental activity trends, properties for sale, property transactions, and we'll report out on what is happening with investors and investments!

We'll also be hosting guests from various sectors of self storage to add perspective and depth of knowledge - keeping it fresh, authentic, and real!