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 For Students A Guide For University Accommodation Teams
Can you comfortably point your students at this storage company? Every summer, just before the end…
Home Storage
Do You Really Need Climate-Controlled Storage? An Honest UK Answer
If you’re mid-move or mid-renovation right now, holding something you don’t want to gamble on, you’ve…
Home Storage
Moving to Cheltenham? Storage Tips Before You Move
A removal van due at a Regency terrace off Montpellier, nowhere to park, and a completion…
Business Storage
Self Storage Vs A Lock Up Garage Cost And Security Compared
A lock-up’s half the price — but is it safe enough for the good stuff? There…
Moving Storage
Storing Heirlooms In Long Term Self Storage Until The Grandchildren Have Room
The table’s for the grandchildren one day — but where does it wait until then? There…
Moving Storage
Self Storage For A Garage Conversion Where The Garage Stuff Goes
Converting the garage — where does everything that lived in it go? The builder rang, and…
Business Storage
Storing Event And Craft Fair Stock In Self Storage Between Dates
Packed down the craft-fair stall with three weeks till the next one? Sunday afternoon. The last…
Home Storage
Storage Unit Size Guide for a 1-Bedroom Flat
You’ve probably already scrolled past three near-identical size-guide posts today, all giving the same vague “small,…
Business Storage
Self Storage For Business Thats Cheaper Than Office Rent Archiving Off The High Street
Paying prime rent for a back room full of archive boxes? There is a cost hiding…
