The Mike Litton Experience

From Car Washes to Self-Storage Empires: How Ben Salzburg & Bill Kanatas Built Generational Wealth
Welcome to another powerhouse episode of The Mike Litton Experience!
In this episode, we sit down with two real estate moguls and community leaders — Ben Salzburg and Bill Kanatas — as they take us on their incredible journey from building car wash chains to creating multi-million-dollar self-storage facilities across the U.S.
These visionary entrepreneurs share how they exited a successful car wash business and transitioned into Class A self-storage developments, operated by industry giants like Public Storage. You’ll discover how they analyze markets, work with local municipalities, and develop unique features like drive-thru climate-controlled storage (yes, you read that right!).
But their impact goes beyond profit — both Ben and Bill are passionate about giving back. Learn how they’ve helped pack and deliver over 800 million meals globally through their nonprofit Feed6.org, and why community, culture, and character drive their business success.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, real estate professional, or just love a great story — this episode delivers value, insight, and inspiration.