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
Self Storage Insurance UK: What You Need To Know
Learn why self storage insurance in the UK is essential, what it covers, and how Wigwam…
Business
Can I Run a Business from a Self Storage Unit?
For small business owners, freelancers and entrepreneurs, the hunt for affordable, flexible space is a constant…
Home Storage
Packing Tips: How to Pack a Storage Unit Effectively
Boot of the car still open, one tired helper or none, boxes already packed and just…
Business Storage
Your Guide to Renting a Self Storage Unit in the UK
You’ve already decided you need storage. What’s missing isn’t motivation, it’s knowing what actually happens between…
Home Storage
Decluttering Before a House Move: Why Short-Term Self Storage Beats a Skip Hire
Stand in a half-packed house for five minutes and the stuff that doesn’t fit the moving-day…
Business Storage
Do You Need Self Storage? How to Tell
If you have been going back and forth on this for weeks, half-decided and a little…
Home Storage
Home Renovations: Where to Start and How Self Storage Can Help
There is a particular feeling that arrives the moment a renovation stops being an idea and…
Home Storage
Off-Season Storage for Skis, Bikes and Camping Gear: A Self-Storage Guide for UK Outdoor Enthusiasts
The skis have been propped in the hallway since the last week of the season, still…
Home Storage
Smart Entry and Keyless Access: How Wigwam Self Storage Works
Picture moving day: hands full of boxes, standing at a gate, wondering if the code someone…
