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
Moving Storage
Clearing An Inherited House A Self Storage Guide For Executors
Suddenly responsible for a whole house of belongings you never asked for? Nobody plans to become…
Moving Storage
Booking Student Self Storage Without The Student A Parents Guide
Sorting your student’s summer storage while they’re sitting exams? The call comes in April, sometimes March.…
Business Storage
A Secure Self Storage Yard On Demand Storage For Contractors Without A Depot
Nowhere to keep the kit between contracts, and no lease worth signing? The job is done.…
Moving Storage
A Patient Self Storage Partner For House Clearance Services
How do you clear a house when the family isn’t ready to? Clearing a house after…
Moving Storage
Self Storage When The Completion Date Slips What To Do When The Chain Breaks
Reading this on the very day it all went sideways? If you are reading this on…
Business Storage
Equipment Storage For Wedding Photographers Security Insurance Access
Is thousands of pounds of camera kit really living in your spare room? You spend a…
Moving Storage
Managing A Uk Self Storage Unit From Overseas
Can you really run a UK storage unit from the other side of the world? You…
Moving Storage
Short Term Self Storage When Youre Between Homes After A Breakup
Between homes after a breakup and not sure yet where you’re going? When a relationship ends,…
Home Storage
What Size Storage Unit For A 3 Bed House Move
Found American 10x20s when all you wanted was a straight UK answer? You are in the…
