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
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Downsizing to a Cotswolds Cottage: A Chipping Norton Storage Checklist for Movers
The Cotswolds has a seemingly endless list of beautiful places to visit. If you’re wanting to…
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How Self Storage Can Help You Prepare For Your Wedding
We can all agree that planning a wedding can be extremely stressful. However, would you believe…
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How to Pack Your Garage for a Move
If you're like most people, the thought of packing your garage gives you nightmares. However, it…
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The Best Tips for Packing and Storing Books
Are you a book lover who demands the best care for your books? Then check out…
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Storage Tips for Collectors: Protecting Vinyl, Comics and Antiques
Whether collecting is your hobby or profession, you know the importance of storing your items correctly!…
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Student Storage in Reading: How to Store Your Belongings Between Term Dates (Without Paying Rent All Summer)
If you’re looking for ways to make your dorm room feel more like a home, consider…
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How to Properly Store Your Christmas Tree
Bah Humbug🤦Christmas is now over, which means it’s time for all the festive décor to come…
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Decluttering Your Home Before the New Year: What to Keep, Store or Let Go
2023 is fast approaching, and there's no better way to start a new year than with…
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Where to Store Christmas Decorations After the Holidays (Without Losing Your Loft or Garage)
Twelfth Night has been and gone. The tree is down, the lights are wound into a…
