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Why Self Storage is This Investors FAVORITE Asset Class
EP 16
Apr 16, 2025

Why Self Storage is This Investors FAVORITE Asset Class

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Blueprint podcast, Jesse Durham interviews Joe Downs, a seasoned entrepreneur and self-storage investor. Joe share

From Failure to Financial Freedom
EP 14
Mar 28, 2025

From Failure to Financial Freedom

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, host Dr. Jason Balara sits down with seasoned entrepreneur Joe Downs to discuss his journey of reinvention, lessons learned from past failures, and the incredible opportunities in self-storage investing.

The Future of Real Estate Investing with Joseph Downs (The Real Estate Investing Club #549)
EP 13
Mar 27, 2025

The Future of Real Estate Investing with Joseph Downs (The Real Estate Investing Club #549)

 The Future of Real Estate Investing Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of real estate investing. In this episode, we explore the evolvin

The Smart Investor’s Guide to Self-Storage with Joe Downs
EP 12
Feb 28, 2025

The Smart Investor’s Guide to Self-Storage with Joe Downs

What makes self-storage a recession-proof investment? Self-storage has become one of the most resilient and lucrative asset classes in real estate. But what makes it so unique? In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Joe Downs to uncover the strategies behind self-storage investing, pricing models, and why major players manipulate the market.

From Distressed Debt to Self-Storage Wealth with Joe Downs
EP 11
Feb 26, 2025

From Distressed Debt to Self-Storage Wealth with Joe Downs

What if your next investment move was hiding in plain sight? When Joe Downs received an unexpected email about self-storage investing, he had no idea it would completely change his business trajectory.

Do You Trust Your Sponsors? - Joe Downs
EP 10
Feb 25, 2025

Do You Trust Your Sponsors? - Joe Downs

Joe Downs joins the podcast to discuss trust in sponsorship and building authentic relationships in business.

Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Storage Success with Joe Downs
EP 9
Feb 25, 2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Storage Success with Joe Downs

With over 17 years of experience in commercial real estate, Joe’s primary responsibility at Belrose is to oversee all aspects of the company and directly supervise acquisitions.

From Setbacks to Success: Joe Downs’ Road to Real Estate Wealth
EP 8
Feb 24, 2025

From Setbacks to Success: Joe Downs’ Road to Real Estate Wealth

What if every setback in your career was a setup for something greater?   In this episode of The Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel welcomes Joe Downs, CEO of Belrose Storage Group, for a deep dive into self-storage investing....

Discovering the Storage Goldmine with Joe Downs
EP 7
Feb 23, 2025

Discovering the Storage Goldmine with Joe Downs

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, host Dr. Jason Balara sits down with seasoned entrepreneur Joe Downs to discuss his journey of reinvention, lessons learned from past failures, and the incredible opportunities in self-storage investing. Joe shares his experiences navigating multiple industries, including real estate and business ownership, and emphasizes the importance of curiosity, risk-taking, and due diligence in entrepreneurship.

Learning from Losses: Joe Downs Discusses Self-Storage and Value Creation
EP 6
Feb 13, 2025

Learning from Losses: Joe Downs Discusses Self-Storage and Value Creation

Host Matt Drouin, from the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, interviews Joe Downs, co-founder of the Belrose Group. Joe elaborates on his transformative journey from various entrepreneurial ventures to establishing a strong presence in the self-storage sector.

Creative Capital Podcast 377: From Owning Bars to Self Storage with Joseph Downs
EP 5
Jan 31, 2025

Creative Capital Podcast 377: From Owning Bars to Self Storage with Joseph Downs

In this episode, Joshua Ferrari chats with Joseph Downs about self-storage investing. They discuss why traditional outreach methods (like letters and cold calls) no longer work and shares how we can secure better deals—even over higher offers. Joseph shares insights on navigating the market, building trust with sellers, and why now might be the right time to invest in self-storage.

The Power of Pivoting: Joe’s Lessons from Bars, Real Estate, and Self-Storage
EP 4
Jan 28, 2025

The Power of Pivoting: Joe’s Lessons from Bars, Real Estate, and Self-Storage

From running a bar & failing at it to raising $90M for multifamily projects to eventually dominating the self-storage space? In this episode, we dive into Joe’s incredible entrepreneurial journey learning about the multiple pivots and detours that finally  landed him into the self storage industry.