DARRELL HESS & ASSOCIATES:  Over 270 parks SOLD!  WHY?
We educate buyers and sellers so they can make an intelligent, informed decision.
After all, we are dealing with a buyers life savings and a sellers retirement.

Campground Buyer's Workshop
DAZED and CONFUSED
 
About Buying a Campground or RV Park ?

             DAZED at how "unprofitable" campgrounds "seem" to be?
                            
CONFUSED  why all parks appear to be "over priced" yet still sell?
            
Read every how-to book, Looked at lots of websites, Visited parks for sale
                                         only to be frustrated and discouraged in your attempts to find the right park?

There are answers to your questions and information
to clear up the  confusion.  

Attend our Campground Buyers' Workshop
 April 14-15, 2012
 Asheville, North Carolina.


In this weekend workshop, get answers to your
 many questions, learn what a campground will or
 won't do for you financially and lifestyle-wise, and receive
 the information you need to finally answer the question,

  "Is campground ownership really for me?"
 

At This 2-day Workshop You Will . . .

Talk with campground owners, ask your own questions, and learn the "Good, Bad, and the Ugly" of RV park ownership.

Understand why RV park prices seem high for the income yet they still sell. This is the secret to buying successfully!

Discover how much campgrounds make and cost to run, through the average income and expenses of 100's of campgrounds.

Learn how to "back" into a realistic sales price.

Find out why you should look for the campground that "needs improving" rather than the one that is already perfect.

Learn income building strategies for campgrounds in advertising, marketing, and new profit centers.

Discover the good and bad news about bank financing.

Find out how much a franchise costs and if it is worth it.

Use our Sold Statistics to learn what campgrounds sell for on average.

Following are pictures and comments from past attendees.
"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

"Do not make an offer on any campground without this seminar.  START HERE!"  Laura G, TX

"Part of my responsibility as a Human Resources Administrator in banking was to develop and/or present training seminars to all levels of staff and management.  You are all excellent presenters.  The workshop was exceptionally well-organized, and perhaps most important, it's obvious that you all love what you do!  Thank you."
Mary H, NY

"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

"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

"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

"Very helpful - if you want to buy a park it is a MUST!" Bonnie K, FL

"It is necessary if you are considering purchasing a campground."
Julie B, OH

"A must-do before buying a park."
John H, GA

"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

"I have purchased and read a couple books.  This had much more specific advice on how to buy and operate campgrounds.  It is the best by far."  Milt C, DE
Why Come to Our Workshop
 
     Instead of Others?
  Here is what past attendees say:

"We attended a seminar held by another brokerage firm and then 2 weeks later attended yours.  Your seminar was far more helpful than the other.  At the time we were supposed to be going with our best friends to both seminars.  Due to illness they were unable to attend.  The next year when they were ready to attend we told them to only go to one seminar - YOURS!  It was the most helpful. 
Terry and Debra Hardiman, PA

"We attended another workshop last fall.  We both found your workshop to be much better.  Your information was more informative.  Much more helpful and beneficial to us."   Jerry and Chris Martin, TX

 Why a Two-Day Workshop?
  Here is what past attendees say:

"There was a tremendous amount to cover in 2 days. It will take me 2 weeks to process it all."   Phyllis Parker, MI

"You need a night to consider questions and things learned; then on the second day ideas are reinforced and questions answered."  Jack Weidner, OH

"A prospective buyer is contemplating a relatively large dollar investment and major life change. I believe a buyer needs the time to digest the information then have the second day to reinforce it and ask questions."  Marsha Lau, NJ 

Weekend Workshop Schedule:

Saturday

12:00 - 5:45 p.m.   Workshop in Session 
Breaks with Snacks around 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.)

Sunday

  8:00 - 1:15 p.m.   Sunday Session - Workshop Complete

Light Lunch Provided at end of Workshop - around 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

Costs and Other Details:

Cost:   
$245 per person; $345 per couple
(Call for discounted fees for additional persons.
Lodging and meals are additional.)

Location and Directions:
The workshop will be held at the
Comfort Suites Biltmore, Asheville, NC
Exit #33 off I-26

Lodging:
Comfort Suites Biltmore* - 828-665-4000
(Special $99 rate - includes breakfast.  Tell them you are attending the Darrell Hess & Associates workshop when making your reservations.)

Additional Lodging Options in the area:
Hampton Inn  828-667-2022
Country Inn & Suites 
828-670-9000
Fairfield Inn & Suites 
828-665-4242

Asheville Bear Creek RV Park 
800-833-0798
81 South Bear Creek Road, Asheville, NC
(Located +/- 4 miles from the hotel)

Rutledge Lake RV Park  
828-654-7873
170 Rutledge Lake Rd, Fletcher, NC
(Located +/- 11 miles from the hotel)

Please make your own lodging reservations.

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.  

We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
CALL OUR OFFICE 828-452-1535 TO REGISTER.  

Judged to be the Best by the Best!

Along with all of our attendees we have had several distinguished guests attend:

Linda Profaizer, Former 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 former Real Estate Broker with Rocky 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
, former park owner, ARVC Board Member, KS ARVC Executive Director. 

Plus, hundreds of attendees who have gone on to become RV park owners!

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 Gap/Blue Ridge Parkway
fancygapKOA@hotmail.com
276-728-7776

Debbie McKinney - Fox Inn Campground, TN  
foxinncamp@comcast.net
(865) 494-9386

Dave and Georganne Hornacek - Gaylord KOA, MI
gaylordKOA@gmail.com
989-939-8723

For questions call us at 
(828) 452-1535 



This seminar is approved for credit as part of the Certified Park Operator's Program sponsored by the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds
.  It has been attended and is
recommended by representatives of both KOA and 
Yogi Bear franchisers.