Farm Boy in The Fast Lane

John H. Gilliland

From Farm Fields to the Fast Lane

Discover how John H. Gilliland turned the lessons of a humble Central Pennsylvania upbringing into a remarkable career in commercial real estate and self storage. Filled with hard-earned wisdom, family stories, setbacks, success, and plenty of humor, Farm Boy in the Fast Lane is an inspiring ride built on grit, determination, and big dreams.

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  • “Farm Boy in the Fast Lane is an exhilarating ride from start to finish. Along the way, we gain tremendous insight into the mind of a true entrepreneur. John never forgot where he came from, using the lessons of his childhood to pursue his life’s passions in an honorable and meaningful way. Farm Boy in the Fast Lane is the quintessential American story of hard work, a relentless belief in oneself, and a commitment to family.”
    David La Torre
    La Torre Communications
  • “John is the Rasputin of real estate—a relentless innovator who has survived and thrived through the three worst real estate economies since the Great Depression. Nothing could kill this guy! His remarkable journey showcases his extraordinary ability to push the boundaries of financial endurance. This book is a compelling testament to his unyielding spirit and unparalleled expertise in the self storage industry.”
    Frank H. Countess
    CGA Law Firm
  • “John’s book is full of his adventures as a businessman, a race car driver, and a hunter. As a fellow member of the Self Storage Safari Club, I’ve shared hunting experiences with John all over the world. We are fortunate to be in an industry and a business where competitors are also very good friends, and I am truly blessed to call John a very good friend. Farm Boy in the Fast Lane is an incredible book from an incredible person. Don’t miss it.”
    Mike Burnam
    Storage Mart and Manhattan Mini Storage
  • “Farm Boy in the Fast Lane captures the Gilliland generational spirit of coming to age on a farm in the 1970s when entrepreneurial spirit was fostered in a deliberate way. This book brings struggle and success to life as an example for all to embrace …If you are willing to run in the fast lane. John and I formed a brotherhood as roommates in the fraternity house of Alpha Gamma Rho forty-three years ago, with the motto, “Ready Fire Aim.” That brotherhood that has taken us from roommates to business partners. I can tell you with confidence that John is the real deal.”
    Blake Alexandre
    Alexandre Family Farm
  • “Farm Boy in the Fast Lane captures what it truly means to earn success. John Gilliland races on our Porsche team, where technology leaves nowhere to hide and performance is measured with total transparency. The same work ethic, accountability, and resilience that define him on track are woven throughout Farm Boy in the Fast Lane. Rooted in farm-grown values and sharpened in high stakes business and motorsports, John’s story is about doing the work, setting bold goals, and refusing to accept limits. It is authentic, grounded, and deeply inspiring.  Powerful, simple lessons that everyone can apply and appreciate.”
    Victoria Thomas
    Kellymoss