President & Founder, Best Self Storage Insurance, LLC2019 – Present | Scottsdale, AZAs the founder and president of Best Self Storage Insurance, Mario Macaluso has led the company since its inception in 2019, delivering specialized insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of self-storage owners and operators. Best Self Storage Insurance is dedicated to making insurance comparison and coverage selection efficient, affordable, and accessible through its comprehensive platform, BestSelfStorageInsurance.com.Located at:Best Self Storage Insurance, LLC7047 E Greenway Parkway, Suite 250Scottsdale, Arizona 85254CA License # 0F31754Under Mario’s leadership, the company has quickly grown into a trusted name in the industry, offering customized risk management strategies to help self-storage facilities protect their investments. Mario’s in-depth knowledge of sales, marketing, and insurance allows him to provide clients with valuable insights on minimizing and transferring risk through innovative insurance products.Key Responsibilities:Direct overall business strategy, product development, and client relations.Oversee partnerships with top insurance providers to offer competitive coverage options.Provide expert consultation to self-storage operators on risk management and insurance solutions.Lead efforts to educate the industry on best practices for insurance and risk mitigation.Mario’s commitment to excellence, honesty, and personalized service has positioned Best Self Storage Insurance as a leader in the field, helping self-storage operators secure the right coverage for their facilities.

Co-Founder, SBOA Tenant Insurance2011 – Present | NationwideMario Macaluso co-founded SBOA Tenant Insurance, a highly-rated insurance product designed specifically for the self-storage industry. SBOA Tenant Insurance has become a trusted leader in providing comprehensive, customizable insurance coverage to self-storage owners and operators across the United States. Licensed in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, the program is administered by Cornerstone Insurance Producers, LLC.As a co-founder, Mario played a pivotal role in successfully launching the SBOA Tenant Insurance program in 2011. Under his leadership in sales and marketing, SBOATI has grown to process over 4,000 insurance claims annually, while maintaining its commitment to offering superior service and innovative risk management solutions to its customers.Key Contributions:Spearheaded the growth of the SBOA Tenant Insurance program, helping it earn industry recognition such as the Best in Business award by Inside Self Storage for 12 consecutive years.Collaborated with Cornerstone Insurance Producers to provide A-rated coverage, meeting the evolving needs of self-storage owners and their tenants.Focused on building strong relationships with self-storage operators and associations to expand the program’s reach nationwide.Continues to educate and support the self-storage community through risk management strategies and tenant insurance solutions designed to meet specific business needs.Mario’s dedication to innovation, and service, and his deep understanding of the self-storage industry have established SBOA Tenant Insurance as a leading provider of self-storage insurance.