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Come see us at TransWorld! Look for ScareIt Badges-Booth1443

Released on 01/31/2023

We'll be at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions show in St.Louis, MO between Feb.2-5th, 2023 at booth 1443 at the ScareIt Badges booth. Stop by and say hello. Mention that you're a podcast listener and receive a special gift.

We'll also be holding a contest if you're at the show. Take a photo of ScareIt Badges in the wild and be entered to win (2) $50 Gift Cards. Make sure to play!

More info on the show: https://www.haashow.com/

Should you use TikTok at your Haunt? You might do this instead

Released on 01/22/2023

(even if you don't plan on using TikTok. There are useful social media tips & tricks inside this episode)

Why you should NOT use TikTok at your Haunt

Have you been wondering HOW to use TikTok the right way at your Haunt to attract customers? Is it worth starting an account? Is TikTok on the way out?

Philip Hernandez tries to talk you out of it using it, but watch this video and decide for yourself: https://brianforeman.wistia.com/medias/47a5ayjete

To join these LIVE Haunt Master Classes, join at https://haunterstoolbox.com

A Scary Christmas: Turn Your Haunt Into a Twisted Wonderland

Released on 12/20/2022

To join these Master Classes live, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com

Have you ever opened your attraction for Christmas? What's it take to do it successfully? Do you have to change everything?

We learn how with Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Asylum X Haunted House, and Insanity Haunted House.

They've done it. Listen in...

Happy Holidays from us to you!

Haunt Season Post-mortem: The Past, Present, & Future

Released on 11/27/2022

How did your Haunt Season go?? We had some ups & downs. And some BIG changes are in store for 2023. Some of our Haunt Master members share their experiences and give you a sneak peek behind their businesses.

In this podcast episode you'll learn:

How marketing varies greatly depending on where you live
How to overcome burnout and choices you can make to help
Steps to set a goal for each new haunt season
Ways to help reward actors & staff
Clarifying your brand to help customers find you
and LOTS more! Just click "PLAY"

To join us in these monthly sessions, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com

Haunted Attractions mentioned in this episode:

Terror Isle
Deadmonton Haunted House
Grey House Haunts
Country Dream Farms
Dead Factory
Haunted Hallows

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Halloween Traditions (& Spooky Tunes) with Lesley Bannatyne

Released on 10/14/2022

Our 2022 Halloween Special with Lesley Bannatyne! She knows a lot about Halloween and shares some spooky tales about October traditions, the beginning of Halloween, and the evolution of haunted attractions. Plus, we throw in some tunes to get you in the Halloween mood.

About Lesley:

Lesley Bannatyne is an American author who writes extensively on Halloween, especially its history, literature, and contemporary celebration. She also writes short stories, many of which are included in her debut collection Unaccustomed to Grace, released in March, 2022.

One of the country's foremost authorities on Halloween, Bannatyne has shared her knowledge on television specials for the History Channel ("The Haunted History of Halloween," "The Real Story of Halloween"), with Time Magazine, Slate, National Geographic, and contributed the Halloween article to World Book Encyclopedia. In 2007, she and several compatriots set the Guinness World Record for Largest Halloween Gathering, a title they held until 2009.

13 Ways To Get More People To Your Haunt

Released on 08/10/2022

Whether you're a Home Haunter or Haunted Attraction, we all need patrons to show up after the construction is done and the actors are in their spots. But how do we get customers while stretching our budget? Here are 13 different ideas to try this season.

Haunted Attraction Marketing with FearWorm

Released on 07/15/2022

To get access to our Haunt Master Class video library, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com

In this episode, Tyler Barnett from FearWorm discusses ways to increase your attraction's attendance, creative ways to use the space you already have, and things you can do today to improve your marketing.

Hiring & Training Scare Actors: From Application to Opening Night

Released on 07/01/2022

To get all of the bonuses that come along with this episode, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com

Hiring & Training Actors – From Application to Opening Night

You have advertised and recruited, and the actor applications are piling in. Now what?

You're wondering how to audition, hire, sort, train, cast, and schedule all of these applicants so that opening night isn't a completely disorganized mess?

In this seminar, Alyssa Schipani, will take you through a step-by-step process of hiring and preparing your actors with group auditions, actor training workshops, and orientation. She will not only discuss WHAT to do but HOW and WHY, lots of actor exercises included!

Whether you are planning to open a haunt, are a small-staffed haunt, or are a large-staffed haunt with 150+ actors, this time-efficient and cost-effective process will have your actors excited, motivated, confident, and fully prepared for the season – making your job a lot less stressful and creating an overall better experience for your actors and management staff!

Find Ally at DesignByAly.com

Haunt Insurance: Are you really covered? You may not be.

Released on 05/27/2022

Craig Watt, from Terror Isle in Texas City and a 20-year veteran as an insurance agent, explains Haunt Insurance in simple terms and reveals that the coverage you have may not be covering what you think it does.

To get this full episode, instant access to our class library, and monthly live exclusive masterclasses; become a Haunt Master member at HauntersToolbox.com

Fire Safety & Actor Safety with Fear Asylum

Released on 04/20/2022

One of the biggest hurdles that Haunters face is preparing your attraction for the fire marshal. This podcast episode will get you ready for your inspector and help make your Haunt safer, for your customers and staff.

To hear this full Master Class and get the video, become a member of The Haunter's Toolbox. Join here.

Thanks to Guy Buck Burdick from Fear Asylum and Station 5 Productions.