In this episode of Bourbon & Bullsh*t, John Manes welcomes Dave Deems, Business Development Manager at Storage Asset Management (SAM) — one of the fastest-growing self-storage operators in the U.S., expanding from 40 to nearly 600 stores in just over a decade.
In true Bourbon & Bullsh*t fashion, they kick things off with a twist — rum instead of bourbon — including a hand-selected Bacardi Single Barrel from Puerto Rico and Treaty Oak Distilling Reserve Rum (119 proof). Between pours, John and Dave talk business, leadership, friendship, and the lessons learned over 37 years of marriage, 11 years in storage, and a lifetime of doing the right thing by people.
Grab a pour (or a double) and join them as they dig into:
• The difference between bourbon and rum (and why John calls “bullsh*t” right out of the gate)
• Storage Asset Management’s growth from 40 to 600 properties
• Why confidence, authenticity, and keeping your word matter most in business
• The story behind their first “heated” meeting — and how it turned into a long-term friendship
• The power of mentorship, humility, and choosing relationships over transactions
• Family, fishing, and life lessons from raising kids to training a service dog named Rip
• Real talk on burnout, balance, and why slowing down matters
Tasted & Talked About:
• Bacardi Single Barrel (Puerto Rico, bottle #23 of 49) – 86 proof
• Treaty Oak Distilling Reserve Rum – 119 proof
Connect with Dave Deems:
(724) 650-5513
[email protected]
storageasset.com
Connect with John Manes
[email protected]
210-818-1496
StorSuite.com

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