Aspiring Innkeeper Wworkshops

The Claremont Inn

Aspiring Innkeeper Workshops

Making your Dream come true…

If your dream has been to buy or start an Inn, then the time is right and this is the class for you!

Learn from Dave Dischner, owner of one of the most successful Inns in the region!

This 3-day workshop of hands-on interactive training will help you make your dream

of owning and operating a Country Inn/Bed & Breakfast a reality!

Here is what to expect from the Workshop:

An Innkeepers Overview - what it takes to run a successful inn…
Insight - Are you right for the business? – an actual look at the life on an innkeeper!
Inn Selection/Evaluation Strategy – finding the right Inn for you…
Building your Perfect Inn – Development strategies for your growing business,

- Great tips on how to structure your inn from day one!

It’s not how the previous owners ran the inn that matters – its how will YOU run the inn and will it work for you…

Financial Realities of Innkeeping - the numbers game, building your Inn's Business Plan
The Details – Things you need to know – zoning, licensing, health departments, zoning and government regulation…
An Understanding of the market and value of inns - What’s it worth? What should I pay for it? Are they nuts?
How to Buy an INN - learn how to read/interpret financial data, - How to package yourself to be the best buyer for that dream property

- Your TOP TEN List – 10 to ask and when to ask them to make sure you are getting the facts…

Why price is RARELY the most important term

- Makeing the SELLER – your best friend…

- Negotiating a wINNinging Deal

How to finance your dream - Tips from seasoned innkeepers, brokers and financial industry experts…
Packaging yourself for the lender – why they should finance your dream

You bought it – now you have to run it…

- The Basics – Innkeeping 101
- The daily how to’s …
- Best practices
- Reservations Systems
- Credit Card Processing and Banking
- Resource Guide

I’ve Built It – Will they come?

- Marketing your Inn
- Your Image, Amenities & Signature Items
- Understanding and defining your market…
- Niche marketing
- What the existing customer base can tell you…
- Internet Marketing
- Multi-channel distribution –
- Internet Marketing and Online Opportunities
- Direct mail – why it works…
- State and local associations
- Creating your own Marketing Partners
- Inn to Inn alliances

Empty rooms – your best marketing tool…

Building Repeat Business - Word of mouth… the best there is… how to make it work for you!!!
Special Events - proven Image Builders

- How to host a murder mystery

- How to host a cooking party

Avoiding INNKEEPER BURNOUT - Think it won’t happen to you? Think again…
Exit Strategy - Every Seller was once a Buyer, and every Buyer will once be a Seller

Best of all, you will participate in the Behind the Scenes Operation of a real inn

– Breakfast Service – Housekeeping – Maintenance – Marketing – Other Food Service

There is no better training available!

Workshop Schedule. Check In/registration Noon on Friday

Class begins 2:00 PM on Friday. Dinner is served

Workshop continues Saturday with Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Business Plan review and workshop concludes on Sunday morning

by 11:30 AM.

****3 days****

Single/Couple Rates - $1295/$1695

We can structure a 1 on 1 workshop for you anytime!

Call 1-888-291-8910

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