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We are experienced speakers who have presented on a range of innkeeping related topics at the state, regional, and national level. We gather and analyze research for the Innkeeping industry and welcome the opportunity to share it with others. Contact Us

Posts Tagged ‘starting a bed and breakfast’


Learn Before You Leap – ‘Better Way to Learn Innkeeping’ Seminars

June 4th, 2019 by Eben Viens

  As we approach the middle of 2019, we are halfway through The B&B Team’s ‘Better Way to Learn Innkeeping’ seminar schedule. This year we have had the privilege of educating 137 aspiring innkeepers and still have 12 seminars scheduled for the year. You know the old and wise saying, ‘look before you leap’? I […]

K is for the 5 Keys to a Strong Business at your Bed and Breakfast

February 28th, 2012 by Scott Bushnell

Marilyn and I had the good fortune this past weekend to work with 9 excited aspiring innkeepers at our A Better Way to Learn InnkeepingTM  seminar held at the Wayside Inn B&B in Ellicott City, Maryland.  What a great group!  We laughed and networked with Bill and Charlotte Schmickle of the Flag House in Annapolis but […]

T is for Trust…Especially Between an Inn Seller and Buyer

January 11th, 2012 by Scott Bushnell

Just yesterday I received a call from an innkeeper with whom I have had a relationship who was considering selling his inn, a 7 room bed and breakfast inn in a nearby state.  Just what we do!  Thanks for the call!   We opened up a dialog about the inn, its size, its location, discussed the process, […]

Starting a Bed and Breakfast – In Your Future?

May 19th, 2011 by Eben Viens

  The B&B Team’s next stop for learning is in Newcastle Maine and the Newcastle Inn Bed & Breakfast. The mid coast of Maine in June is magical. It is that time of year when spring has definitely sprung and summer is peeking through with promise. What better time or place to visit, stay and […]

Innkeeping Seminars – A First Step

February 28th, 2011 by Eben Viens

Education is a key component in any endeavor we choose to pursue in our lives. As toddlers we rise to a new level and explore new heights.  We look, touch, feel and then store in our memory banks everything we learn.  We also learn a few things not to touch, the ouchies?  Hopefully as adults […]

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