Pillars Of Wealth Creation · 2026-07-21 · 49 min
In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer sits down with Ryan Gibson, President, CIO, and Co-Founder of Spartan Investment Group, to discuss why self-storage continues to be one of the most resilient real estate asset classes. Ryan shares how Spartan has grown to more than 90 facilities through its vertically integrated platform and explains what continues to drive demand - from rising housing costs and smaller homes to the growing need for business and personal storage. Ryan also breaks down his 10-30-30-30 wealth allocation strategy for high-income earners, why diversification matters, and how today's lending environment is creating attractive investment opportunities. Whether you're an active or passive investor, this episode offers valuable insights into self-storage, portfolio allocation, and the future of the industry. Favorite Book: What It Takes By Stephen A. Schwarzman Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Live every day like it’s Saturday 2. Family connectedness (Relationships) 3. Happiness with what you do (work, volunteering, community, etc.) Ryan Gibson is the President, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of Spartan Investors Group (SIG).