Sorry so long....
I began haunting 5 years ago doing a home haunt. After 2 years of praise and compliments we approached a charity about becoming a 3rd party fund raiser. For the next two years we successfully raised money for charity as well as covered off season expenses and was able to re-invest back into the haunt. The 3rd year this past season there were no funds available for additions and were unable to come up with a suitable location.
Having to sit out last season really sucked, but what it helped me realise is that we had not made any attempt to become self sustaining. If we can't become self sustaining we're not going to be very successful. Over time if we're not very successful we're probably not going to be around very long.
I've recently read through Kelly Allen's "So You Want to Be A Haunt Entrepreneur", and used much of the info available to put together my business plan. Recommended reading if you haven't already read it.
Over the past five years I've managed to aquire over $30,000 in assets for our pretty much turn-key haunt. My problem is I have no location and I don't have the money to put up for a building or rent.
My sister spoke to a friend of hers who owns a real estate company that currently has a vacant building that would be a great size and location for the haunt. He is aware of my financial situation, but is still interested in talking to me about my haunt.
Now here's where I need your help.
I'm basically going to be a first year haunt (new location, neighboring town to previous years) so it's going to be next to impossible to guarantee any success. I can show him my business plan, numbers from previous years, an itemized list of assests, estimated expenses, photos, newspaper clippings, our website, etc...
If after talking to him, he's interested in allowing me use his building as a permanent location what should I be willing to give in return? A percentage of the profits if ther are any? A permanent partnership? A joint venture?
Thanks for taking the time to read all of this and thanks in advance for your thoughts!
I began haunting 5 years ago doing a home haunt. After 2 years of praise and compliments we approached a charity about becoming a 3rd party fund raiser. For the next two years we successfully raised money for charity as well as covered off season expenses and was able to re-invest back into the haunt. The 3rd year this past season there were no funds available for additions and were unable to come up with a suitable location.
Having to sit out last season really sucked, but what it helped me realise is that we had not made any attempt to become self sustaining. If we can't become self sustaining we're not going to be very successful. Over time if we're not very successful we're probably not going to be around very long.
I've recently read through Kelly Allen's "So You Want to Be A Haunt Entrepreneur", and used much of the info available to put together my business plan. Recommended reading if you haven't already read it.
Over the past five years I've managed to aquire over $30,000 in assets for our pretty much turn-key haunt. My problem is I have no location and I don't have the money to put up for a building or rent.
My sister spoke to a friend of hers who owns a real estate company that currently has a vacant building that would be a great size and location for the haunt. He is aware of my financial situation, but is still interested in talking to me about my haunt.
Now here's where I need your help.
I'm basically going to be a first year haunt (new location, neighboring town to previous years) so it's going to be next to impossible to guarantee any success. I can show him my business plan, numbers from previous years, an itemized list of assests, estimated expenses, photos, newspaper clippings, our website, etc...
If after talking to him, he's interested in allowing me use his building as a permanent location what should I be willing to give in return? A percentage of the profits if ther are any? A permanent partnership? A joint venture?
Thanks for taking the time to read all of this and thanks in advance for your thoughts!
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