Several different threads have included questions on the use of semi trailers as a viable haunt structure. I am teaching a seminar at Transworld on this very subject. The seminar is titled to be aimed at the FEC or amusement park operator but it can be useful for the stand alone haunter also.
Just so we're all clear,...... this will not be a How-To Seminar. ( I only have an hour!!! )
It's purpose is to expose you to the trailer concept, give you some pros and cons so that you can at least consider this concept for your own use.
The concept bodes well for the target market of FEC's and amusement parks because of the decreased set up time involved. However the concept can also be utilized in the haunt market whether you want a second attraction, secondary attraction, or even a main attraction!!!
Transworld has changed to an ala cart style of seminars which can be a great benefit to haunters. Now you can take just the seminars that are the most benefit to you. I don't have to sit through make up seminars when I don't do the meake up! However... now I can send a make up person to that particular seminar and not paid hundreds of dollars for him/her to sit through other classes that have no relavance.
Transworld can also focus on what the haunters want. But PLEASE do me a favor. Seriously check out ALL the seminars and don't just focus and anything that has SCARE in the subject!!! (absolutely no disrespect to Allen's seminar!!)
I have observed this from day one. Seminars with "Scare"...packed, seminars on fire codes or marketing...you can bowl down the aisles!! While our business is bascially built on scares.... it is first and foremost a BUSINESS and if you don't run it like one there will be no one at the attraction to even see that awesome new scare!!! And if they are not here this year, there may not even BE a next year!!!
I have also stated time and time again, listen to the conversations around any of the gatherings at TW. You never hear serious haunters talking or asking each other "so what new scare did you add this year?" Instead you hear them asking what new marketing champaign they tried, how did they drive more traffic to their web site, how where they able to increase revenue....
If this is what haunters what to know in every major conversation, why not pay a couple bucks and get a formal seminar FOCUSED on these topics???
So is the Trailer Haunt Style viable for you and your situation? Attend the seminar and find out!!
http://www.haashow.com/events/semina...ther-Venues-**
IF the attendance is good and interest is shown, maybe the next step will be that How-to, hands-on style seminar!!
So obviously the shameless plug here is to attend my seminar, but also attend ones that will help GROW your business!!
See you in St. Louis!!!
Rich
rjprod@cox.net
Just so we're all clear,...... this will not be a How-To Seminar. ( I only have an hour!!! )
It's purpose is to expose you to the trailer concept, give you some pros and cons so that you can at least consider this concept for your own use.
The concept bodes well for the target market of FEC's and amusement parks because of the decreased set up time involved. However the concept can also be utilized in the haunt market whether you want a second attraction, secondary attraction, or even a main attraction!!!
Transworld has changed to an ala cart style of seminars which can be a great benefit to haunters. Now you can take just the seminars that are the most benefit to you. I don't have to sit through make up seminars when I don't do the meake up! However... now I can send a make up person to that particular seminar and not paid hundreds of dollars for him/her to sit through other classes that have no relavance.
Transworld can also focus on what the haunters want. But PLEASE do me a favor. Seriously check out ALL the seminars and don't just focus and anything that has SCARE in the subject!!! (absolutely no disrespect to Allen's seminar!!)
I have observed this from day one. Seminars with "Scare"...packed, seminars on fire codes or marketing...you can bowl down the aisles!! While our business is bascially built on scares.... it is first and foremost a BUSINESS and if you don't run it like one there will be no one at the attraction to even see that awesome new scare!!! And if they are not here this year, there may not even BE a next year!!!
I have also stated time and time again, listen to the conversations around any of the gatherings at TW. You never hear serious haunters talking or asking each other "so what new scare did you add this year?" Instead you hear them asking what new marketing champaign they tried, how did they drive more traffic to their web site, how where they able to increase revenue....
If this is what haunters what to know in every major conversation, why not pay a couple bucks and get a formal seminar FOCUSED on these topics???
So is the Trailer Haunt Style viable for you and your situation? Attend the seminar and find out!!
http://www.haashow.com/events/semina...ther-Venues-**
IF the attendance is good and interest is shown, maybe the next step will be that How-to, hands-on style seminar!!
So obviously the shameless plug here is to attend my seminar, but also attend ones that will help GROW your business!!
See you in St. Louis!!!
Rich
rjprod@cox.net
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