It started inadvertently. When Warhurst and partner Roy Courtney launched a mini-storage business in 1996, they couldn't find affordable frontage for expansion. While some competitors employed wooden crates, Warhurst and Courtney wanted a bigger, more weather-resistant box. They recruited two partners, David Revelia and Bill Ash, and the POD was born. Not everyone loves having a POD on the block, though.
Some cities now require a construction permit to keep a POD for extended periods.
So far, his family isn't complaining about his long hours. He figures he'll do this for five years or so, then retire again. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved.