FreeUp Storage Partners with Ai Lean to Streamline Lien Management and Boost Operational Efficiency
Needham, MA – April 24th, 2025
Ai Lean is excited to announce a strategic partnership with FreeUp Storage, a leading self-storage operator, to revolutionize lien management and compliance processes.
This collaboration integrates Ai Lean's end-to-end lien management platform to drive significant operational improvements and efficiencies across FreeUp Storage's extensive portfolio.
The Power of Automation for Self-Storage
By implementing Ai Lean's platform, FreeUp Storage will automate every stage of the lien process – from initial collections to final auction. This means streamlined workflows, reduced administrative overhead, and data-driven insights that optimize efficiency across their entire organization.
What FreeUp Storage Says
Derrick Harris, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Operations at FreeUp Storage, highlights the value of this partnership:
"Partnering with Ai Lean aligns with our commitment to operational excellence and superior customer experiences. Their technology empowers our team to concentrate on what matters most-serving our customers-while ensuring our lien processes are handled accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance."
Ai Lean's Commitment to Innovation
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Derrick Harris and the FreeUp Storage team," says Luke Shardlow, CEO of Ai Lean. "By combining Ai Lean's fully automated compliance solutions with FreeUp Storage's operational excellence, we're empowering self-storage operators to streamline workflows, mitigate risks, and boost profitability. Together, we're setting a new standard for efficiency and customer-centricity.”
This partnership marks a new chapter in operational innovation for self-storage, setting a higher standard for efficiency, compliance, and customer service across the industry.
About FreeUp Storage
FreeUp Storage, a veteran-owned business, operates storage facilities in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Dedicated to serving communities, FreeUp offers affordable, secure, and convenient storage solutions designed to meet a variety of needs.
About Ai Lean
Ai Lean is the only end-to-end lien management solution that automates every stage of the process, enabling self-storage operators across all 50 states to reduce outstanding debt by half and virtually eliminate over-90-day past due accounts within one year of implementation. The company’s SaaS platform transforms the self-storage industry by improving operational efficiency through customizable workflows and actionable, data-driven insights.
“Partnering with Ai Lean aligns with our commitment to operational excellence and customer experience. Their technology allows our team to focus on what matters most—serving our customers—while ensuring lien processes are handled accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance.”
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