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The word "Consultant" can leave a bad taste in your mouth if you've ever been burnt by someone who promised to make your attraction better but didn't. Or if you think that you can do everything on your own, without professional feedback. 

It doesn't have to be that way. Choosing the right Haunt Consultant doesn't have to be scary. Scott Swenson explains what makes a great consultant, things to avoid when it comes to hiring the right one, and why you might not even need one.

Plus, we always sprinkle Haunt Tips & Tricks throughout our conversations.

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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/

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"

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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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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.

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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. 

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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

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. 

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