In this StorSuite special of Bourbon & Bullsh*t, John Manes sits down with Peter Spickenagel—owner/operator, industry veteran, and longtime friend—for a candid conversation over a pour of Rowan’s Creek Bourbon (crafted by Willett Distillery).
From touring in bands to building a self-storage portfolio from the ground up, Peter shares how a call from his mom led to a $13/hour job that launched a 17-year (and counting) career in the business.
Grab a glass and join them as they talk:


What it means to lead with relationships—not ego


Peter’s unlikely path from classical guitar to self-storage


The hustle of scaling in a recession


Tariffs, lumber, steel, and the real impact on development


Jackets, lawn care, and the art of taking pride in what you build


Sampled Bourbon:
🥃 Rowan's Creek Bourbon – by Willett Distillery
100 proof. Notes of vanilla, caramel, light honey, and (maybe) a few bad decisions.
Connect with Peter Spickenagel
🔗 Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-spickenagel-02203216/
Connect with John Manes
📧 [email protected]
📞 210-818-1496
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