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18 years of seminars, helping scores of people answer that all important question...

"Is Innkeeping the right direction for my future?"

Testimonials:

Jeanne and Mark Flint
Aspiring Innkeepers
Cohasset, Massachusetts

The seminar really gave us lots of discriminating information regarding the challenges and responsibility that Innkeepers face on a daily basis.

It was fun, informative...we met other aspiring Innkeepers and we realized the dream is possible with knowledge and a sense of humor. Don not only teaches...he listens to you and guides you through a huge lifestyle change...we are still looking for our Inn..we know with Don's guidance and dedication to us that we will find it soon!!

Sarah Pebworth, Innkeeper, the Blue Hill Inn
www.bluehillinn.com

When I took Don’s Inn Your Dreams workshop, I was certain it would cover a lot of ground. What I couldn’t appreciate then but do now as an inn owner, is just how valuable the experience would be for me. Don used his experience as an inn owner and real estate agent to teach us how to select a property, how to survive and thrive in the buying process, and even how to price rooms. I left that class very well prepared to venture forth on my own—but with a whole team of experts behind me. Taking his class made a tremendous difference in my comfort level and success as I moved into becoming a real innkeeper, not just someone dreaming about it.

The Journey…

IS INNKEEPING RIGHT FOR YOU

The Test

SELECTING THE INN THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

The Broker and You
Understanding Real Estate values
Knowing “it” when you find “it”
Negotiations

PURCHASING YOUR INN

Preparing for Bank Financing
Renovation and Set-up Costs
Income and Expense Projections
Business Plan
Discussion with Bank Financing Specialist
Finding Lawyers, Inspectors, and Accountants

PUTTING THE INN TOGETHER

Room Needs and Presentation
Exterior Presentation
PRICING YOUR ROOMS
Establishing Policies and Procedures
Reservations - Email and Phone Etiquette
Inn Info and Your Computer
The Inn/B&B Market - who is your guest?

MARKETING YOUR INN

Internet - Discussion with an Internet Expert
Paid Advertising, Editorials, and Links

THE GUEST ARRIVES, NOW WHAT?

Hospitality! Hospitality! Hospitality!
Breakfast Prep, Presentation and Service
Functions, Business Meetings, Events
Amenities and Extra Service
Behind the Scenes

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER

Visit Area Inns - Q & A with Innkeepers
In Depth discussion with “New” Innkeepers

GUEST SPEAKERS & SUBJECTS

Banker – The Bank and You
Web Designer – The Extreme Importance of the Web
Computer Expert – Your Computer Program Needs

Seminar Outline