There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love dogs and those who don’t. However, no matter which category you fall into as an innkeeper, you’re bound to have a canine cross your path at some point in your career. Whether you’re dreaming of turning your inn into a pet-friendly paradise orRead More
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5 Tips For Making Innkeeping Your Long Term Career
Whether you’re talking about marriage, careers, or making it through all ten seasons of Seinfeld, staying focused on a long-term endeavor takes more than a dream and a can-do spirit. For innkeepers, especially, the 24/7 nature of the job leads many to call it quits and sell their inn after just a few years. However,Read More
Art and Soul at this Brandon VT Hotel
Dubbed the “Art & Soul Village of Vermont,” Brandon is located on Route 7 about halfway between Middlebury and Rutland at the foot of the Green Mountains. Brandon is a walkable, classic New England town known for vibrant galleries, studios, shops and restaurants and with easy access to the best of Vermont’s four season outdoorRead More
Inns Under One Million – Part II
We continue to be excited and, frankly, surprised by the variety of opportunities available with Inns priced under $1,000,000.00. Of the four Inns introduced in part one of our clients, all were “viable” for a specific portion of the future Innkeeper market. Our second group of four Inns under $1 million has a similar diversity of appeal.
Innkeeping for the Long Term
Dedicating decades to a career requires regular inspiration in order to keep things fresh — and an innkeeping career is no different. In today’s episode, Bev Davis and Rick Litchfield of the Captain Lord Mansion discuss their experience and share tips they’ve used for keeping their careers in innkeeping fresh and inspiring after over 40 yearsRead More
A Balancing Act: Raising Children and Owning an Inn
An innkeeper wakes up early to get a jumpstart on front-of-house work. A parent wakes up early to get their kids up and ready for school. What happens when these two demanding worlds collide? From catching the soccer games to keeping guests content, we’re sharing some sage advice from innkeepers who have balanced raising childrenRead More