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

"Is Innkeeping the right direction for my future?"

Testimonials:

Mark Dresser - The Maples Inn, Bar Harbor ME - www.maplesinn.com

"Don's seminars proved to be a great way to familiarize myself with the B&B industry.
I had a chance to experience the operation of several B&B's - hands on ! It was very helpful
to meet other prospective innkeepers and share our hopes and our nervousness ! Don's
expertise and knowledge calmed my fears and helped me make one of the most important
decisions of my life with confidence and enthusiasm for my new life style."

Dana and Greg Moos - The Kingsleigh Inn B&B, Southwest Harbor ME - www.kingsleighinn.com

"Because of a timing issue, we attended Don's class three months after we purchased our inn. We enjoyed the comfortable format limited to a small group of aspiring innkeepers (and in some cases, new inn owners!) all in the same boat sharing thoughts and ideas about the whole process. We're now very good friends with a few of our fellow seminar attendees that have since purchased inns in Maine! Don's classes tour various inns which we found very helpful, particularly in talking with the innkeepers and being able to ask real and potential lifestyle changing questions! Anyone thinking about innkeeping should take Don's class; it's a realistic approach to a potential dream lifestyle!"

Jeff and Teri Anderholm - The Bass Cottage Inn, Bar Harbor ME - www.basscottage.com

“The Inn Your Dreams seminar helps aspiring innkeepers move smoothly from inn keeping as a ‘theoretical concept’ to the reality of inn keeping. The practical advice Don brings from his own experience, as well as a unique view into the best practices of New England’s best inns, has enabled our inn to grow successfully year over year.”

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

Seminar Outline