Lonnie Bickford

Founder, StorageAuctions.com

Lonnie Bickford has developed and owned five Appletree Storage facilities in Greater Baton Rouge, La., and is a board member of the Louisiana Self Storage Association, where he’s worked closely with the national Self Storage Association to make changes to the state’s lien law. He’s also the founder of StorageAuctions.com, a provider of online self-storage auction services. For more information, phone 866.944.8530; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.storageauctions.com.

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Lonnie’s Recent activity

Onsite or Online: Which Lien-Sale Option Is Best for Your Self-Storage Business?

Sep 12, 2020

Lien sales are an inevitable part of running a self-storage facility, but should you hold your auctions onsite or online? Compare the two options to determine which is best for your business.

Live Self-Storage Auctions: Creating a Better Experience and Increasing Your Revenue Stream

Apr 04, 2019

There are things self-storage operators can do to provide a better experience for their live auction bidders and keep them coming back for more. Learn how to create a pleasant, productive lien sale that benefits...

From Chaos to Control: Why Self-Storage Operators Should Switch to Online Auctions

Nov 10, 2018

There are many benefits to online self-storage auctions, not only the business but for bidders and buyers. Find out why many facility operators are making the switch.

Embracing Technology in Self-Storage: 5 Platforms to Improve Your Business

Sep 04, 2018

Some self-storage operators may be hesitant to embrace technology, but there’s no doubt it can expand your reach and improve your business. Here are several platforms to explore.

How to Maximize the Benefits of Online Self-Storage Auctions

Apr 01, 2018

The ability to hold self-storage lien sales online can be a terrific convenience for facility operators and bidders. Here’s how to maximize the benefits of online auctions and optimize your listings for success.

How to Maximize Your Self-Storage Online Auctions Through Promotion

Feb 23, 2018

Though online-auction providers typically handle most of the publicity for a lien sale, there are several actions sellers can take to help increase the visibility and success of the sale.

How to Host a Successful Auction at Your Self-Storage Facility

Feb 11, 2018

Self-storage lien sales are necessary to manage abandoned units and delinquent accounts. Here’s a brief how-to on the best way to prepare for and host a successful live auction at your facility.

Addressing Common Concerns About Online Self-Storage Auctions

Nov 09, 2017

With change often come concerns, and the switch from traditional, live self-storage auctions to online is no different. Because much of the process is taken out your hands by the online-auction provider, some facility...

How the Revelation of Online Self-Storage Auctions Impacted a One-Time Skeptic

Aug 03, 2017

Self-storage owner Lonnie Bickford found hosting live auctions to be problematic and inefficient. Though he initially doubted the benefits of online auctions, the success of his first online lien sale was a revelation...