Managing Director, Wigwam Storage
Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.
He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.
With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.
Areas of Expertise
- Self Storage Operations
- Maximising Profitability
- Strategic Planning & Forecasting
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Sales Training & Business Development
Experience
- Managing DirectorWigwam Storage2023 – PresentDeveloping and operating remotely managed self storage facilities.
- Self Storage ConsultantSelf-Employed2022 – PresentHelping self storage owners expand their property portfolio, increase efficiency, improve daily operations and maximise profit.
- Managing DirectorCityStore Self Storage2018 – 2022Maximised profitability across a small portfolio of self storage sites, overseeing strategic planning, training, sales and marketing.
- Regional ManagerStorage King UK2010 – 2018Helped grow the group to 15 owned stores and 2 managed properties following Storage King’s acquisition of 6 self storage properties.
Education
- HND, Business & Marketing — Guildford College
- ILEX Diploma (Level 3), Paralegal Training — Guildford College
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Recent Articles by Simon
Moving Storage
Self Storage When Youre Moving Abroad Or Travelling Long Term
Away for a year or more — will the unit look after itself while you’re gone?…
Business Storage
A Sole Traders Guide To Secure Self Storage For Tools
Tired of wondering whether the van will still be full in the morning? There is a…
Business Storage
A Self Storage Overflow Partner For Removals Firms Across The Market Towns
Completion’s slipped and your own store is already packed? Every removals firm has had that week.…
Home Storage
Weekend Self Storage Around A Friday Completion
Banking on a nice clean Friday completion? Friday completions have a reputation. Everyone in the chain…
Business Storage
Self Storage For Office Furniture And It During A Refurbishment
Twenty desks and a comms rack to shift before the refit — to where? Every office…
Business Storage
20 Years In Self Storage What People Really Keep And Why
After twenty years, which boxes does nobody ever come back for? A customer came in wanting…
Moving Storage
Emergency Self Storage After A Flood Or Fire What To Do First
House just flooded or caught fire — what do you do in the first hour? If…
Business Storage
Self Storage For Sports Clubs And Societies Without A Clubhouse
Running a club whose kit is scattered across everyone’s spare rooms? There is a corner flag…
Moving Storage
Self Storage During A Buildings Insurance Claim A Householders Guide
The ground floor has to be cleared before the walls can dry — but to where?…
