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25 Years on Wall Street and Half a Decade in Storage and Adam Troso’s Playbook hasn’t changed
I sit down with Adam Troso, CEO and Founder of Next Century Self Storage, for a masterclass in real estate financials and resilient leadership. Adam brings 25 years of Wall Street experience to the table, providing a sophisticated look at why self-storage remains the "best way to make money owning real estate". We explore Adam’s journey from underwriting CMBS loans in the 90s to navigating the turmoil of the Great Financial Crisis at JPMorgan . Adam shares how his time on the rugby pitch at BU informed his "Just Win Baby" approach to deal-making and why he believes the current industry pricing model is due for a major "rationalization". Key Takeaways from this Episode: The CapEx Advantage: A deep dive into why storage turnover costs are virtually zero compared to the massive "tenant improvements" required in office or retail . The Yoda Mindset: Why a great advisor (and principal) focuses on setting up their clients and investors to be the "Luke Skywalker" of the story . Automation as an ROI Driver: How the pricing of modern PropTech allows operators to transition to remotely managed models with extremely high returns on investment . Economic Prognostication: Adam explains why he is anticipating a period of low inflation and higher wage growth as we move further into 2026 . Strategic Acquisitions: Why Next Century focuses on the "East of the Mississippi plus Texas" corridor for its portfolio construction . Whether you are a seasoned institutional investor or a "mom and pop" owner looking to understand the future of automated operations, Adam’s blend of Wall Street expertise and "front-row" grit is essential listening. Connect with Adam Troso: Email: adam.troso@nextcenturyselfstorage.com Website: www.nextcenturyselfstorage.com Connect with Thaddeus Campbell: Website: https://s3.partners/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/ This episode was brought to you by: https://www.kiwiconstruction.com/
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