Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In episode four of the Inside Extra Space Storage podcast, McKall Morris sits down with Joe Margolis, Chief Executive Officer of Extra Space Storage, to break down Q1 2026 results and what they signal about the state of the self storage industry.
Margolis walks through Extra Space's Q1 outperformance, explains why the company held guidance steady despite beating Wall Street consensus, and shares how strong culture and values define what it means to be the best—not the biggest—operator in self storage.
Follow the podcast:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-extra-space-storage/id1891824905
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6EWXGUBUXbfkF4KiEVm67B
Inside EXR Podcast: extraspace.com/inside-exr/podcast
Explore more:
Read the full episode: extraspace.com/inside-exr/podcast/s1-e4-joe-margolis-earnings
View 2026 Q1 Results: news.extraspace.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Extra-Space-Storage-Inc--Reports-2026-First-Quarter-Results/default.aspx
Investor Relations: ir.extraspace.com/overview/default.aspx
Careers: careers.extraspace.com
Find storage facilities near you: extraspace.com/storage/facilities
00:00 About Inside Extra Space Storage Podcast
00:56 Meet Joe Margolis, CEO of Extra Space Storage
01:18 The State of the Self Storage Industry
02:44 Q1 2026 Earnings Highlights
03:11 Why Extra Space Storage Held Guidance Steady
04:15 How Macro Risks Are Affecting Customer Behavior
05:09 Building Guidance from the Ground Up
05:53 Extra Space Storage’s Culture of Innovation & Technology
06:51 What Accretive Growth Really Means
08:52 What Makes Extra Space Storage a Great Employer
11:27 How Extra Space Storage Maintains Culture at Scale
13:05 Advice for New Managers
14:29 Where Margolis' Drive Comes From
14:59 Football, Team Sports, & Business Lessons
16:09 What Margolis Is Proud of Outside of Work
16:53 This or That Speed Round
18:16 Book Recommendation: The Wager
18:58 Negotiation Advice from a Former CIO
20:25 What Extra Space Looks for in Leaders
22:18 Leadership Lessons from the Pandemic
23:23 Key Takeaways from the Life Storage Merger
About Extra Space Storage
Extra Space Storage owns and/or operates more than 4,200 self storage properties in 43 states and Washington, D.C. The company offers secure, conveniently located storage solutions for personal, business, boat, and RV needs, with more than 2.9 million units nationwide.
#InsideEXR #ExtraSpaceStorage #SelfStorageInvestment
In episode four of the Inside Extra Space Storage podcast, McKall Morris sits down with Joe Margolis, Chief Executive Officer of Extra Space Storage, to break down Q1 2026 results and what they signal about the state of the self storage industry.
Margolis walks through Extra Space's Q1 outperformance, explains why the company held guidance steady despite beating Wall Street consensus, and shares how strong culture and values define what it means to be the best—not the biggest—operator in self storage.
Follow the podcast:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-extra-space-storage/id1891824905
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6EWXGUBUXbfkF4KiEVm67B
Inside EXR Podcast: extraspace.com/inside-exr/podcast
Explore more:
Read the full episode: extraspace.com/inside-exr/podcast/s1-e4-joe-margolis-earnings
View 2026 Q1 Results: news.extraspace.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Extra-Space-Storage-Inc--Reports-2026-First-Quarter-Results/default.aspx
Investor Relations: ir.extraspace.com/overview/default.aspx
Careers: careers.extraspace.com
Find storage facilities near you: extraspace.com/storage/facilities
00:00 About Inside Extra Space Storage Podcast
00:56 Meet Joe Margolis, CEO of Extra Space Storage
01:18 The State of the Self Storage Industry
02:44 Q1 2026 Earnings Highlights
03:11 Why Extra Space Storage Held Guidance Steady
04:15 How Macro Risks Are Affecting Customer Behavior
05:09 Building Guidance from the Ground Up
05:53 Extra Space Storage’s Culture of Innovation & Technology
06:51 What Accretive Growth Really Means
08:52 What Makes Extra Space Storage a Great Employer
11:27 How Extra Space Storage Maintains Culture at Scale
13:05 Advice for New Managers
14:29 Where Margolis' Drive Comes From
14:59 Football, Team Sports, & Business Lessons
16:09 What Margolis Is Proud of Outside of Work
16:53 This or That Speed Round
18:16 Book Recommendation: The Wager
18:58 Negotiation Advice from a Former CIO
20:25 What Extra Space Looks for in Leaders
22:18 Leadership Lessons from the Pandemic
23:23 Key Takeaways from the Life Storage Merger
About Extra Space Storage
Extra Space Storage owns and/or operates more than 4,200 self storage properties in 43 states and Washington, D.C. The company offers secure, conveniently located storage solutions for personal, business, boat, and RV needs, with more than 2.9 million units nationwide.
#InsideEXR #ExtraSpaceStorage #SelfStorageInvestment
