
Managing Director, Wigwam Storage
Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.
He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.
With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.
Areas of Expertise
- Self Storage Operations
- Maximising Profitability
- Strategic Planning & Forecasting
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Sales Training & Business Development
Experience
- Managing DirectorWigwam Storage2023 – PresentDeveloping and operating remotely managed self storage facilities.
- Self Storage ConsultantSelf-Employed2022 – PresentHelping self storage owners expand their property portfolio, increase efficiency, improve daily operations and maximise profit.
- Managing DirectorCityStore Self Storage2018 – 2022Maximised profitability across a small portfolio of self storage sites, overseeing strategic planning, training, sales and marketing.
- Regional ManagerStorage King UK2010 – 2018Helped grow the group to 15 owned stores and 2 managed properties following Storage King’s acquisition of 6 self storage properties.
Education
- HND, Business & Marketing — Guildford College
- ILEX Diploma (Level 3), Paralegal Training — Guildford College
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Recent Articles by Simon

Moving to Cheltenham? Storage Tips Before You Move
Moving to Cheltenham is exciting – but it can quickly turn into a juggling act of…

Self Storage Vs A Lock Up Garage Cost And Security Compared
A lock-up’s half the price — but is it safe enough for the good stuff? There…

Storing Heirlooms In Long Term Self Storage Until The Grandchildren Have Room
The table’s for the grandchildren one day — but where does it wait until then? There…

Self Storage For A Garage Conversion Where The Garage Stuff Goes
Converting the garage — where does everything that lived in it go? The builder rang, and…

Storing Event And Craft Fair Stock In Self Storage Between Dates
Packed down the craft-fair stall with three weeks till the next one? Sunday afternoon. The last…

Storage Unit Size Guide for a 1-Bedroom Flat
Finding the perfect storage unit for a one-bedroom flat doesn’t have to be complicated. At Wigwam Storage, we help…

Self Storage For Business Thats Cheaper Than Office Rent Archiving Off The High Street
Paying prime rent for a back room full of archive boxes? There is a cost hiding…

Secure Tool Storage Protecting A Tradespersons Kit
First thing you do each morning is check the van’s still full? It is quarter to…

When To Move From Spare Room To Storage The 5K Month E Commerce Tipping Point
Has the business finally outgrown the spare room? Most UK e-commerce founders we work with start…
