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 Flexible Terms For An Open Ended Stay
Need somewhere to leave things when you can’t pin down a return date? Some things you…
Moving Storage
Same Week Self Storage Sorting Your Move In 48 Hours
Chain collapsed on Tuesday and you need space by Friday? Nobody plans for a chain to…
Moving Storage
Self Storage During A Renovation The Complete Uk Guide
Builders in three weeks — where does everything but the kitchen go? Every tradesperson will tell…
Moving Storage
Self Storage When Youre Renting Before You Buy
Renting somewhere smaller while you wait for the right house to buy? Renting before you buy…
Moving Storage
Self Storage Vs Keeping The Spare Room
Why pay to store things that are already under your own roof? There is a moment…
Moving Storage
Renovating A Period Property How To Store Antique Furniture Safely
How do you keep period furniture safe once the builders move in? Period furniture comes through…
Moving Storage
How To Store Antique Furniture During A Renovation Without Climate Control
Do your antiques really need climate control while the builders are in? The builders are in.…
Document Storage
Storing A Tenants Abandoned Belongings A Self Storage And Legal Guide
Tenant gone but their belongings left behind — are you allowed to touch them? You’ve got…
Business Storage
How Long Do Solicitors Actually Need To Keep Client Files
Six years or forever — how long must those closed files really hang around? UK solicitors…
