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
Personal storage
Moving away for uni? Practical tips for first-timers
When getting ready to head off to university, one of the big things to prepare for…
Business
How to build a winning internship program
An internship program is a valuable resource for students and businesses alike. For students, an internship…
Personal storage
Activities you can enjoy solo in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a tourist hotspot, attracting many families and groups of tourists every year. From the…
Personal storage
How to cut down on moving costs
Are you planning a move? Whether you’re moving down the road or relocating to a new…
Personal storage
How to move in 2 weeks or less – tips for moving
Planning a move can be done over a long period of time as you pack up…
Business
Tips for building a can-do attitude at work
Positivity in the workplace offers many benefits, including increased job satisfaction and performance. While a positive…
Personal storage
What to ask a landlord when renting a new apartment
Moving into a new apartment comes with a variety of different emotions. Excitement at the fresh…
Community
Wigwam and The Branch: Providing refuge and building a brighter future
To help create a brighter future for the community of Chipping Norton, Wigwam has partnered up…
Personal storage
A helpful guide to moving with pets
There’s a lot of planning involved with relocating, such as packing up boxes and clearing away…
