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
Long Term Self Storage While You Work Abroad A One To Three Year Plan
Posted abroad for a year or three — what happens to the whole flat? Most storage…
Business Storage
Records Retention For Solicitors And Accountants A Self Storage Guide For Documents
Closed files stacking up faster than the retention clock runs down? A practice manager we know…
Business Storage
Self Storage For Market Traders Stock And Stall Between Pitches
Where does the stall live between pitches, if not your hallway? There is a particular kind…
Moving Storage
Self Storage Near Me How To Choose A Local Unit You Can Trust
The map shows you what’s nearby — but which one can you trust? You have probably…
Moving Storage
How To Pack A Storage Unit For A House Move
Will you be able to find the toaster six weeks after you pack the unit? The…
Home Storage
Using Self Storage As Neutral Ground When Siblings Split An Estate
How do siblings divide a full house without it turning into a fight? There is a…
Moving Storage
Self Storage During Divorce Or Separation
Two lives’ worth of belongings in a space that only ever fit one? Some situations do…
Business Storage
Pick Pack And Post From A Self Storage Unit A Small Sellers Setup
Orders climbing steadily but nowhere left to pack them? There is a moment most online sellers…
Personal storage
Moving to Bath? Storage Tips Before You Move
Bath is a wonderful place to live. The city offers beautiful Georgian architecture, excellent schools and a vibrant lifestyle.…
