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
Is Self Storage Worth It An Honest Cost Benefit Guide
A sensible move, or about to pay monthly rent on a sofa? Sometimes the answer is…
Business Storage
Is It Legal To Run A Business From A Self Storage Unit
Where’s the line between a stockroom and a shop you’re not allowed to run? Yes, it…
Moving Storage
How Much Notice Do You Need To Book Self Storage For A Move
Out on Thursday, new place not ready till Monday — how fast can you book? Moving…
Business Storage
How Does Self Storage Work A Plain English Walkthrough
Never rented a unit before and not quite sure how any of it works? Most people…
Moving Storage
Garden Furniture Overwintering When To Pack It Away How To Store It
When exactly should the patio set come in for winter, and go where? There is a…
Business Storage
Flexible Self Storage For Home Stagers
Will the pieces you staged this morning still be pristine for the next job? You spend…
Moving Storage
Downsizing After Retirement Using Self Storage For What Youre Not Ready To Part With
What happens to the things that won’t fit but you can’t quite let go of? There…
Moving Storage
Downsizing After Retirement A Patient Guide To Sorting 40 Years Of Stuff
Who says sorting forty years of life has to be done in a weekend? Downsizing is…
Moving Storage
Decorating And Diy Short Term Self Storage While You Work Room By Room
How do you actually paint a room that’s still full of furniture? You have been planning…
