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QuikStor and Patchwork Labs Integrate, Connecting Two Platforms Built by Self-Storage Operators for Self-Storage Operators

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Seamless connection brings Ava, Patchwork Labs’ AI voice agent, into QuikStor, providing operators with 24/7 call handling and enhanced customer service.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Most software companies build for self-storage operators. QuikStor and Patchwork Labs were built by them.

“QuikStor and Patchwork Labs share something no other integration in this space can claim. Both platforms were built by operators who got tired of software that just didn’t understand their business,” says Tony Gardner, Vice President at QuikStor.

QuikStor, the modern SaaS operating platform for the self-storage industry, and Patchwork Labs, the AI-powered voice and workflow automation platform founded by self-storage operators, today announced a native integration connecting the two platforms directly.

The connection brings Ava, Patchwork’s conversational AI, into the QuikStor ecosystem, enabling operators to handle inbound and outbound calls automatically, convert leads to rentals, collect payments by voice or text, and deliver a consistent 24/7 customer experience across every facility in their portfolio. All without adding additional headcount to their staff or changing existing workflows.

“Our operators asked us to integrate with QuikStor, and when we work backward from what operators need, the answer is usually obvious,” says Homegrown Storage and Patchwork Labs Co-Founder Tyler Harper. “QuikStor’s open API let us build a real two-way integration, not a one-way feed, which is exactly what operators deserve from their FMS.”

Two Platforms. True Operator Experience.

QuikStor’s ground-up rebuild in 2021 was led by Trojan Storage founders Brett Henry and John Koudsi, who own and operate over 50 large self-storage facilities across the country. As multi-site self-storage owners, they were frustrated with the caliber of legacy facility management software on the market and decided to build something better. The new QuikStor platform was relaunched in 2024 on modern cloud architecture with a host of new features, becoming the fastest, most flexible, and easiest to scale FMS on the market.

Patchwork Labs was founded by industry veterans who own and operate their own 22-facility self-storage portfolio. Ava, the platform’s flagship AI voice agent, was originally developed to solve their business’ operational challenge: how to deliver consistent, high-quality customer service across multiple facilities without the staffing costs that traditionally come with it.

Two companies built from the operator’s seat. One integration built for the operator’s benefit.

“QuikStor and Patchwork Labs share something no other integration in this space can claim. Both platforms were built by operators who got tired of software that just didn’t understand their business,” says Tony Gardner, Vice President at QuikStor. “Connecting the two isn’t just a product decision. It’s a natural extension of what both companies were built to do.”

What the Integration Delivers for Operators

The QuikStor + Patchwork Labs native integration gives self-storage operators a connected workflow that handles the full customer communication lifecycle automatically:

Every call answered on the first ring. No more missed prospects. No more voicemail.Up to 90% of calls are resolved by Ava without human escalation, freeing staff to focus on operational priorities that drive revenue.Digital rental and payment links sent automatically, allowing customers to book or pay instantly.Secure payment collection by voice or text through credit card or ACH.Full visibility into tenant sentiment and team performance across your entire portfolio.

Operators across more than 600 facilities using Patchwork Labs have already seen over a 10% reduction in operating costs, high conversion rates from inbound calls to closed rentals, and a consistent customer experience that scales with their portfolio rather than against it.

Availability

The QuikStor + Patchwork Labs integration is available now for QuikStor Management Software customers. Operators can activate it directly within the platform.

About QuikStor

QuikStor is the modern SaaS operating platform for the self-storage industry, built and owned by veteran storage operators since 1987. In 2024, the company completed a ground-up rebuild of its FMS platform on modern cloud architecture, delivering industry-leading speed, reliability, and automation for managing and scaling multi-facility portfolios from one login. For more information, visit quikstor.com.

About Patchwork Labs

Patchwork Labs builds operator-grade AI for self-storage. Originally developed inside Homegrown Storage to run a fast-growing portfolio of secondary and tertiary market facilities, Patchwork now powers more than 600 facilities across the country. The platform combines a conversational voice agent (Ava), workflow automation, payment processing, and an operational intelligence layer that connects the phone, the FMS, marketing platforms, and on-site operations into one closed loop. To learn more visit patchworklabs.com.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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