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In this very special crossover episode, I sat down with my good friend Joe Dellefave on the Creative Finance Playbook podcast to share the real story of why I walked away from a highly profitable wholesaling business at the peak of COVID to go all-in on self-storage. Everyone thought I was crazy—until they saw what storage could do.
We dive into how I run nearly 900 units across multiple states with no employees, why wholesaling left me feeling stuck and overworked, and how storage helped me reclaim my time and build scalable, predictable wealth. I also break down the first deals I did—none of which used my own money—and share how creative finance, focus, and a powerful “why” made it all possible. If you’re grinding in single-family and wondering if there’s a better way, this episode is your roadmap out.
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Leaving a profitable business wasn’t easy—but it was necessary. I knew there had to be a better way to create real freedom, and storage became the answer. In this episode, I share the full behind-the-scenes of how I made the leap, what it took, and why I’ll never look back. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is there more than this?”—the answer is yes. And this is your permission to go after it.
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Storage Wins
What if you could finally escape the grind, quit your job, and build real wealth?
Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self -storage business that creates real freedom.
Imagine waking up knowing you’re in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours.
That’s what Storage Wins is all about.
If you’re tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-step system to buy your first self-storage facility, even if you don’t have tons of time, money, or years of experience… This podcast is for you.
Most real estate investors and employees feel stuck.
Maybe you’re grinding away at a nine-to-five that drains you, or hustling in a single-family real estate business that leaves you stressed and overwhelmed.
You dream of passive income and cash flow, but every solution you try just adds more chaos to your life. The truth is, you don’t need to manage dozens of properties, fix broken toilets, or put up with nightmare tenants.
There is a smarter, more scalable way.
The problem isn’t that self-storage is out of reach. Most people are overwhelmed by conflicting advice, all the moving pieces, and the myth that you need a ton of money or years of experience to get started.
You end up overthinking, burning out, or worst of all, doing nothing and watching your dreams slip away. Other people are making it work and you wonder, “why not me? what am I missing?”
The answer is clarity, a proven plan, and a supportive community.
Imagine this: You have a clear roadmap to buy your first self-storage facility in the next 6 to 12 months, even if you’ve never done a real estate deal before. You know what to look for, how to find off-market deals, raise capital, and structure acquisitions that build wealth.
You’re part of a group that values simplicity, automation, and systems that make business more profitable. You are making progress, building cash flow, and finally owning your own time.
Hosted by Alex Pardo, real estate investor, coach, and former host of The Flip Empire Show, Storage Wins is your weekly guide to building a self-storage business that serves your life.
Each episode brings you practical insights from Alex and top experts, as well as real stories from students and everyday investors.
We go deep on what works: choosing the right market, negotiating deals, automating operations, avoiding rookie mistakes, and scaling up for real financial freedom.
This show is about reclaiming your time and building a business that works for you. If you’re sick of the rat race, exhausted by the endless hustle, and are ready to create freedom, wealth, and legacy, this is your show.
You don’t have to sacrifice your family, faith, or sanity to succeed. You just need a plan, one good deal, and the belief that freedom is closer than you think.
The Storage Wins community is for people who are done settling for less.
Whether you’re a burned-out entrepreneur, a frustrated employee, or a real estate investor tired of spinning your wheels, you belong here.
Subscribe and start your journey to cash flow, financial freedom, and a business that gives you your life back!
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Alex Pardo is the founder of Storage Wins, a coaching community and podcast designed to help everyday people break into self-storage. Through his own deals and those of his clients, Alex shows how anyone can buy their first facility, create cash flow, and start building freedom without the headaches of traditional real estate.
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