In this rare & exclusive profile, we go inside the world of multi-billionaire Sam Kennard, the man behind one of Australia’s largest & most enduring self storage empires.
At 21, Sam stepped into a modest family business with just eight centres.
By 24, he was running it.
Three decades later, that business spans 125+ facilities across Australia & New Zealand, managing tens of thousands of units and a $3 billion+ real estate portfolio.
In this conversation, Sam reveals:
> The origins and legacy of the Kennard family
> His upbringing and early immersion in business
> How Kennards Self Storage evolved over three decades into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise
> The operational discipline and long-term thinking that fuelled growth
> The risks, setbacks, and failures that defined both him & the business
> Key lessons in leadership, legacy, and building a company built to last
> This is more than just a business story — it’s a masterclass in strategy, resilience, and thinking long-term.
Watch now to discover what it really takes to build a lasting empire.
Founder & Host: Rob Langton
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More about Kennards Self Storage: www.kss.com.au