Thriving is a Team Sport
In the world of business, we often hear phrases like “self-made,” “solo entrepreneur,” or “independent success.” While those stories are compelling, they don’t tell the whole truth. The reality? Thriving is never a one-person operation. It’s a team sport.
Whether you're building a self-storage empire, growing a network of investors, or simply managing your first rental property, the path to real success is paved by collaboration, shared vision, and accountability.
The Myth of the Lone Genius
It’s tempting to romanticize the idea of doing it all alone. Maybe it’s rooted in pride. Maybe it’s fear of trusting others. Maybe it’s just not knowing how to delegate. But here’s the problem: the longer you hold onto everything yourself, the more you stunt your own growth.
Thriving is about expansion. And expansion requires people — people you trust, people you learn from, and people who challenge you to level up.
Team Doesn’t Always Mean Employees
Let’s widen the lens. A thriving team doesn’t always mean W-2 employees or a payroll-heavy operation. It could be:
Partners who challenge your assumptions and bring complementary skills.
Vendors who care about quality as much as you do.
Advisors and mentors who’ve walked the road ahead.
Tenants who stay for years and become part of the community.
Investors who believe in the long game.
Even your family — especially the ones who remind you why you’re building this in the first place.
At Boring & Co., our success has come from learning how to build teams that fit the mission, not just fill a seat.
Thriving Takes Rhythm, Not Just Hustle
When a team is thriving, there’s a rhythm to the work. It’s not a grind. It’s not a sprint. It’s a cadence — of meetings, decisions, check-ins, and accountability. Each member knows the part they play and why it matters.
We see this clearly at our properties. When Right Move Storage steps in as management, it’s not just about operational execution — it’s about building culture, systems, and predictability. That’s what tenants feel. That’s what investors notice. And that’s what allows us to scale.
Sharing the Wins and the Lessons
Thriving teams celebrate wins, but they also learn from missteps. You can’t grow without feedback. You can’t evolve without mistakes. The key is building a culture where those conversations are safe and encouraged.
This is why we hold regular general partner meetings. Not just to crunch numbers, but to look each other in the eye and ask: Are we making wise decisions? Are we aligned? Are we thriving — or just surviving?
What It Means to Thrive
Let’s redefine thriving.
Thriving doesn’t just mean record profits or perfect KPIs. It means:
Sleeping well at night because your systems are sound.
Having margin — in your time, your finances, your mental space.
Building a business that makes life better for others, not just for yourself.
Investing with people you respect and actually like.
Creating something sustainable that doesn’t collapse if you take a break.
If you’re always running on fumes, you might be succeeding, but you’re not thriving.
Final Thought
Thriving Thursday is about more than celebration — it’s about intention. It’s about checking in with yourself and your team and asking: What’s working? What needs to shift? Where can we grow together?
You don’t need to do it alone. In fact, if you are — you’re probably doing it wrong.
Let’s thrive together.
