ABA Monthly Member Highlight: Hertel Self Storage, LLC
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If you’re an ABA Member and would like to be considered for future Monthly Member Highlights, please reach out to us via email at info@altonbusinessassociation.com
Q: Tell us about your business?
A: Hertel Self Storage offers self-storage units ranging from 5’x10′ up to 14’x35′ size units. It is owner-owned and operated, located in Alton, NH.
Q: Tell us about yourself:
A: I have been in the real estate business since 1995, starting with property management and then progressing to opening my real estate brokerage, Northern Exposure Real Estate, in 2001. I have owned and managed several residential rental units throughout the years, and then switched to self-storage in 2017 when I bought Chamberlain Self Storage.
Q: How did your business get started?
A: I bought the existing business, Chamberlain Self Storage in 2017 from Keith Chamberlain
Q: What has your relationship with the Alton Business Association done for you or your business?
A: It has kept me knowledgeable of the other businesses in Alton and has helped me network my business.
Q: What do you value most about this community?
A: I value most the small town charm while having a good commercial/business base.
Q: Why did you want to open your business in this community?
A: I summered in Alton and have always loved the lakes region. I moved to New Durham in 2001 with the intentions of ending up in Alton which happened in 2017.
Q: What business accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: I am most proud of the relationships I have with my tenants from being hands on every day. I am also proud of my recent expansion of 20 additional larger sized units which are 80% occupied already.
Q: What does the future hold for you and your business?
A: My intentions are to expand more in the future if the demand is there.
Q: What is one piece of advice you wish you had as a new business member?
A: Not to worry in advance about possible problems. Take them one at a time.
Q: How can people who want to learn more about you or your business get in touch with you?
A: They can visit www.hertelselfstorage.com or call me, Jeff Hertel, at 603-875-3745.