What It Really Takes to Open a Venue - Elaine Hanford | The Venue at The Trail

Starting a venue sounds simple.Find a space.Fix it up.Book events.But that is not how it actually works.In this episode with Elaine Hanford, owner of The Venue at The Trail, we break down what really goes into opening and running a wedding venue.From the idea…To the build out…To the reality once people start booking.In this episode you will learn:• What most people underestimate before starting a venue• The real costs you do not think about upfront• Why permits and timelines slow everything down• How she booked events before even opening• What it actually takes to run events consistentlyIf you have ever thought about starting a venue…This will either confirm it for you…Or make you think twice.