Are You Ready to Build or Buy a Wedding Venue?
Perhaps you’re seriously considering this business adventure…
But you have an ever-growing list of questions with answers that doesn’t seem to exist on the internet.
You know business and how to treat people, but you’re smart and you recognize you don’t know this business.
You’re not alone.
Perhaps You’re Ready to Get Started…
But you don’t know where to start.
Permits, zoning, property search, pricing, profitability and so much more is on your mind.
Or perhaps you’ve gotten started… and gotten stuck.
You’re Serious About Opening a Successful Wedding Venue and You Know Wasting Time Guessing is Expensive.
You’re here to shorten the learning curve and avoid the many common mistakes new venue owners make.
Hi there, I’m Kristin Binford
Blessed wedding Venue Owner, hosting 100+ weddings annually
Business Coach to nearly 500 venues across North America, and around the world
Creator of some of the most well-known and results-producing training programs for Venue Owners you’ll hear about anywhere.
(You can trust me, my awesome clients would love to tell you the same!)
And now I’ve created something new for YOU.
INTRODUCING
The Venue Pathfinder®
A self-study program walking you step-by-step through the critical initial steps of building your own Wedding Venue Business with Coach and Venue Owner, Kristin Binford
For serious prospective Venue Owners only.
What clients are saying about the program:
“I can’t say enough about The Venue Pathfinder® program. As a prospective Venue Owner the information and insight on how to properly approach the venue business is an invaluable resource. The Venue Pathfinder gave me the resources and knowledge to pull together a solid business plan. No matter your background, this program is well worth the investment.”
“The Venue Pathfinder® has been the BEST THING we have done for our business so far. It’s been absolutely invaluable.””
“The Venue Pathfinder® content is so well thought out. I totally recommend it!”
You Know the Investment to Build or Buy a Venue Often Ranges From $300k - $2m+
And that means you need to make a smart business decision.
Nearly every decision you make building or buying a wedding venue will cost you (or make you) $5,000 - $50,000. Heck, my toilet paper bill at the venue is $5k a year. (#NotKidding)
30+ Detailed Trainings, Templates, and Tools Designed Specifically for Future Wedding Venue Owners
Available only inside The Venue Pathfinder® Self-Study Program.
The Venue Pathfinder® Overview
Analyze the Market Opportunity
Couples today have more choices than ever of beautiful wedding venues. That means you need to understand the competitive landscape (well beyond basic digging you’ve already done), so you can stand out in the crowd.
Wedding Venue Specific Market Research Methodology
The Often Unexpected Impact of Location
How to Think Differently - It’s not just about building another pretty building
Resources to meaningfully conduct local market research (pro tip - don’t buy a market research study online and assume it’s good data - that’s actually NOT what you need.)
Identify The Opportunity Pocket
Once you have a true expert understanding of your incredibly local market, you can start to identify what I call “The Opportunity Pocket.” The area where market demand exceeds supply, and the specific client who’s needs are not yet being met.
Ideal Client Research + How to Build Your Value Proposition Around Them
Business Model Design + Additional Service Opportunities
Narrow Into Your Niche + Create a Point of Difference
Planning for Profitability
Many Venue Owners take a “me too” approach to pricing by copying off of local competitors pricing and undercutting by $500 - $1,000, often leaving thousands of dollars a month on the table.
Instead, I’ll teach you my strategic approach to pricing your calendar, finding additional margin opportunities, and longterm growth.
Effective Pricing Strategies for Venue Businesses
Key Cash Flow Planning Considerations
Expense Planning
Building a Strong Business Foundation
While it’s easy to get busy dreaming about beautiful wedding days, and design choices, this is a business that first requires significant structure.
Planning & Zoning Lessons Learned
Ownership Structure Considerations
Insurance Consideration
Leveraging Industry Relationships Pre-Build
Facility Foundations
Functionality decisions are critical to the day in and out use of your future space. Come behind the scenes where I’ll share usability details you need to accommodate weddings and receptions you’re very likely not planning for now.
Floor Planning + Design Do’s and Don’ts
Common Building Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Venue Business Suppliers
Detailed Contents Checklist
Financial Planning
Whether you’re self-funding the project, or planning to secure lender funding, you need a viable business plan.
Funding Sources + Preparing to Apply for a Business Loan
Business Plan Template + Sample Wedding Venue Business Plan
Personal Financial Statements & Start Up Expenses Estimator
P.S. Coaching clients also receive access to my Little Black Book of Professionals who I trust to assist you along the journey.
Funding, Building Design, Renderings, Branding, Insurance, Sourcing Pros and more.
All Available Now in a Self-Study Program Created By Expert Venue Owner + Venue Coach, Kristin Binford
You’ve got questions and we are going to get deep into the details.
Ready to Run? Book a Call & Apply Now
The call is free for serious prospective Wedding Venue Owners.