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
Self Storage For Emigrating Without Selling Up An Open Return
Moving abroad but not ready to sell everything you own? There is a particular kind of…
Moving Storage
Last Minute Self Storage When The Builder Starts Monday
Builder starts Monday and the room’s still full — too late to sort it? The kitchen…
Business Storage
Stock Storage For Online Sellers Managing Inventory You Access Yourself
Does the house still belong to you, or has the business taken it over? It starts…
Business Storage
The Market Town Self Storage Story Serving The Places The Chains Forgot
Ever wonder why the storage chains built everywhere but your town? There is a pattern to…
Business Storage
Business Storage The Flexible Alternative To A Warehouse Lease
Outgrown the garage but not ready to sign a warehouse lease? You are standing in the…
Moving Storage
Downsizing Into A Bungalow A Room By Room Self Storage Plan
Moving somewhere with no loft — where does forty years of it go? Most family homes…
Business Storage
Off Season Self Storage For Wedding And Event Suppliers
Season’s over — has your house quietly become a prop store? There is a particular kind…
Business Storage
Secure Self Storage For Florists Stylists And Hire Companies
Has the garage finally stopped being enough for all the kit? There is a specific moment…
Moving Storage
A Solicitors Guide To Self Storage For Clients In Probate Or Divorce
When a client’s life ends up in boxes, what do you tell them to do with…
