Aspiring Innkeeper B&B Seminars

Aspiring Innkeeper Bed & Breakfast Seminars

So, do you have a dream of owning a Bed
and Breakfast, Country Inn, Lodge,
Cabins, or other great hospitality
property? It’s a great dream and can be
a wonderful lifestyle when you choose
wisely. Before I started to help others on
the path of inn ownership I ran a
successful Select Registry bed and
breakfast property for over 10 years.

If you are serious about investigating your dream of being a bed and breakfast
innkeeper, it is imperative that you go into the business with your eyes open, so you
make the right decisions leading to a successful inn and a fulfilling personal experience.

Where to begin? A Bed and Breakfast Seminar will put things into perspective!

One of our seminars will provide a comprehensive overview of
finding the Inn, Bed and Breakfast, or other lodging property that
meets your goals and fulfills your dreams. Some of the essential

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Innkeeping Basics; industry statistics, trends, and background

Building the Profile of the inn that meets YOUR goals, dreams and needs

How you can find THE inn you have defined anywhere in the world

The Due Diligence process of the purchase phase

Financing an inn purchase; a critical step in the discovery process

Understanding the real VALUE of an bed and breakfast inn
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Developing your Bed and Breakfast Business Plan; for the lenders who may finance
your inn and as your guiding star in the future
Learning what the educational and informational tools are that you need to go
forward

We have several Aspiring Innkeeper Seminars to meet your needs:

1.Virtual Seminars: The Virtual Seminar is our way of offering education during the
pandemic. It is a great way to present the topics of finding, evaluating, and buying a
bed and breakfast or lodging property. The day-long Virtual Seminar includes live
instruction, downloadable materials, and personal follow-up consultation for anyone
who attends.

2. One Day Intensive Workshops: Limited to 8 participants and are highly

individualized. Key aspects of buying and operating an inn or bed and breakfast are

covered, with time spent on topics varying according to individual needs. Intensive

Workshops are presented in a “round table” discussion style and include a pre-

workshop survey and phone consultation, instruction, workbooks, lunch, and

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3. One Day Comprehensive Workshops: Include instruction, workbooks, lunch, and
personalized consultation. Workshops are presented to the group in lecture style.
On a fast-paced day, the key aspects of buying and operating an inn or bed and
breakfast are covered. Follow up consultations are scheduled individually on a case-
by-case basis.

4. The Future Innkeepers Hands-On Workshops: Experience everything you can to
validate your desire to be an owner of a small lodging property during this four-day
hands-on workshop. From prepping for breakfast, bed making, and housekeeping,
to marketing tips and welcoming new guests, see, feel and touch methods used by
successful innkeepers and their staff. Your instructor, along with the bed and
breakfast owner, will guide you through many daily activities throughout this
workshop. This is one of our most popular seminars. Limited to just four
participants.

5. Five in Five Virtual Workshops: Launched in 2020 as a result of the pandemic,
we’ve selected five areas of focus to discuss and develop in five one-on-one virtual
presentations. Each week, you’ll complete pages in a digital workbook building your
seasonal menu offerings, operational manuals, and checklists as you fine-tune your
bed and breakfast opening plan. All forms listed in the Start-Up Package are
included. (Any additional hours are billable at your contracted hourly rate.)

Marilyn Bushnell,Bushnell & Bushnell Services [email protected]
410-422-0013 www.marilynbushnell.com