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Following are pictures and
comments from past attendees.
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"This was absolutely the most informative and
best seminar I have ever attended on any subject. All presenters
were professional and held to the time schedule. All questions I
had were answered." John C, GA
"More
than just helpful - I would
say this workshop was
ESSENTIAL for anyone
considering the purchase of
a campground." Roberta
T, FL |
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"The
workshop was extremely
helpful. It covered
all necessary aspects in
great detail. Learned
the right questions to
ask. A very vital
tool. Everything is
laid out in understandable
terms. I feel
confident that I am well
educated for my
search. Workshop
manual was very extensive
and informative - a great
tool." Allison R,
FL |
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"If you have any thought of
doing this you must attend one of Darrell's workshops."
Michael D, VT
"I
cannot imagine any unanswered
questions. This was
the most organized workshop
I have ever attended.
The manual covers
everything - the examples
are great." Becky
S, WV |
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"I want to say thank you for
a wonderful seminar. My entire career has been in sales and
marketing (28 years). I recognize quality material, presentation
and enthusiasm when I see it. All of you are to be commended for
putting together a professional program. You disseminated a
tremendous amount of great information in an engaging, professional and
entertaining way. You kept my attention and I never once thought
the course dragged in any way. Special thanks to the campground
owners who gave us their time and provided us the benefit to ask all the
questions we had! " Stan A, FL |
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"It
is necessary if you are
considering purchasing a
campground."
Julie B, OH
""If
you are interested or
curious, this workshop will
really help you understand,
what you're getting into
and how to do it. I
have previously purchased
Dale Bourdette's book -
this was FAR more
valuable." Candace
C, TX |
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At The Workshop You Will .
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Talk with
campground owners, ask them questions, and
learn what they like and do not like about RV park ownership.
Understand why RV park prices seem
high for the income yet they still sell. This is the key to buying
successfully!
Discover
how much campgrounds make
and cost to run, through
our average income and
expenses of 100's of
campgrounds.
Follow
the Four Steps necessary to Determine the Profitability of an RV Park.
Learn
income building
strategies for
campgrounds in
advertising, marketing,
and new profit centers. Number 1 on
our list costs nothing! You will smile when we share this
one with you - it works!
You are not buying the past.
We will show you how to determine the future potential of an RV
park with over 150 slides of successful ideas.
Future Value. What will your
park be worth 10 years later? We will show you how to
estimate future value.
Find out how much
a KOA or Yogi franchise cost and if they
are worth it.
Bank Financing for RV Parks is difficult.
Why? We will explain as we wrote the book on how to get
bank financing for RV parks and will be teaching a seminar on
this subject at the November 2008 ARVC convention in Nashville,
TN.
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Are
You Sure You Really Want to Own
and
Operate a Campground?
By the end of
this weekend workshop you will have the tools and education to make an
informed decision.
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 This
workshop is approved for 3 credits
as part of the Certified Park Operator's Program sponsored by
the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC)
It has been attended
and is recommended
by representatives of
KOA and Yogi Bear Franchisors.
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Judged to be the Best by the Best!
Along with all of our attendees we
have had several distinguished guests attend:
Linda Profaizer, President of the National Association of RV
Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).
Jim Webb, past owner of the Yogi Bear Leisure Systems and Special Sales Consultant
to Yogi Bear.
Dan Singer, formerly with KOA, Inc., and a Real Estate Broker
with Rocky Mountain Properties.
Randy Issacson, commercial loan officer with United Bank (who
purchased a park after attending)
Mark Bigelow, using information from our seminar went on to
author a book on buying parks.
Bud Styer, park owner, consultant for the RV park industry,
former WACO Board Member.
Steve Albrecht, former President of the VA ARVC and current
member of ARVC Board of Directors.
Sandy Tinsley,
Small Park Operator of the Year. and ARVC and NC ARVC Board Member.
Mary Arlington,
park owner, ARVC Board Member, KS ARVC Executive Director.
Plus, hundreds
of attendees who have gone on to become RV park owners! |
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Weekend Workshop Schedule:
Saturday
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12:00 - 5:45
p.m.
Workshop in Session
Breaks with Snacks about 2pm and 4pm
5:45 - 7:30
p.m. Dinner on your own
7:30 - 9:30
p.m. Questions and
Answer Session with Campground
Owners
(Your
chance to ask the park
owners the
"tough"
questions.) |
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Sunday |
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8:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Workshop in Session - Workshop Complete
Lunch Provided at end of Workshop - about 1:15 pm
1:45 - 2:45 pm - Picture Presentation of RV parks for sale (attendance
optional)
2:45- 4:00 pm Darrell and staff available for one-on-one questions
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Costs
and Other Details:
We accept Visa or
MasterCard. |
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Cost: $245 per person or $345 per
couple
(Call
for discounted fees for
additional persons.
Your lodging is
additional.)
Location and Directions:
Workshop to be held at the Holiday Inn at
Exit #8 off I-81: +/- 38
miles east of Knoxville, TN on I-81 at Exit 8.
From
Airport , Knoxville, TN: (approx. 57
miles)
Turn
left onto Alcoa Hwy, go north
+/- 17 miles to
Knoxville. Take I-40
east +/- 32 miles to I-81. Then travel +/- 8 miles on I-81 to Exit
8.
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Please
make your own lodging
reservations.
Recommended
Lodging:
Holiday
Inn (423)-587-2400
(Special
$89.95 rate. Tell them you are attending Darrell Hess & Associates
workshop when making
reservations). NOTE: The hotel will fill up due to
another area event, so do not delay in making your workshop and
lodging reservations!
Across the Street:
Super 8 Motel: (423) 318-8888
Parkway Inn (423) 581-9294
RV
Parking:
There is a large gravel parking area between our hotel and the
Cracker Barrel next door. Complimentary dry camping in this
gravel parking area provided by the Holiday Inn. |
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What
to Bring: Simple
pocket calculator, pencils
and a sweater (meeting room
can be chilly). All
other materials will be
provided. This is a professional workshop,
no children are allowed in the meeting room. Please,
no recording devices. |
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CALL OUR OFFICE 828-452-1535 TO REGISTER.
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 Still
Undecided?
Call some of our workshop
graduates who are
now campground owners.
Ask them what the Workshop
is like and
if it is worth it.
Ray and Kathy Coker - Pioneer
Campground, PA
pioneercg@epix.net
570-946-9971
Mark and Cheryl Manning - KOA Fancy Gag/Blue Ridge Parkway
fancygapKOA@hotmail.com
276-728-7776
Wayne and Debbie McKinney - Fox Inn
Campground, TN
foxinncamp@comcast.net
(865) 494-9386
Dave and Georganne Hornacek - Gaylord KOA, MI
gaylordKOA@aol.com
989-939-8723
For questions
call us at
(828) 452-1535
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