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
Business Storage
Secure Tool Storage Protecting A Tradespersons Kit
First thing you do each morning is check the van’s still full? It is quarter to…
Business Storage
When To Move From Spare Room To Storage The 5K Month E Commerce Tipping Point
Has the business finally outgrown the spare room? Most UK e-commerce founders we work with start…
Business Storage
The Marlow Commuters Guide to Self Storage: Where, When and How Much
Checking the clock against a train time, boxes still in the hallway, no spare hour in…
Moving Storage
Storing Furniture In Self Storage While You Sort A Divorce Settlement
Whose is the sofa — and where does it go while you work that out? Nobody…
Business Storage
When Estate Agents and Solicitors Should Recommend Self Storage
The phone rings on a Thursday afternoon. A client’s chain has wobbled, their removal lorry is…
Home Storage
10 Smart Ways to Organise Your Storage Unit
Learn 10 smart ways to organise your storage unit efficiently. Maximise space, protect fragile items, and…
Home Storage
Storage Unit Guide for a 2-Bedroom House: What Size Do You Need?
Two “2-bedroom” moves rarely need the same size unit. Guessing from bedroom count alone is how…
Home Storage
Renovating Your Tewkesbury Home? How Self Storage Protects Your Furniture While the Work Gets Done
There is a particular kind of dread that sets in around week two of a renovation.…
Business Storage
Shakeup Cosmetics Scales Smarter with Wigwam Storage in Bath
Shakeup Cosmetics is a men’s skincare brand founded in 2019 by twin brothers Jake and Shane.…
