Kenny Klein’s elucidation of Renfaire Work.
My friend Kenny Klein explains the Renaissance festival circuit from a working minstrel’s point of view: Here.The post Kenny Klein’s elucidation of Renfaire Work. appeared first on .
View ArticleReality Check: Fantasy Building Designs Must Meet Local Codes
There is some discussion in the industry about whether or not it is beneficial to have building inspectors involved when trying to mimic a 400 year old village. We are designing retail spaces that look...
View ArticleThe Pinball Metaphor, planting the seed
Planting the seeds for future roundtables about the Pinball Metaphor for park design and guest movement management ...The post The Pinball Metaphor, planting the seed appeared first on .
View ArticleMaking the market
As an outsider businessperson, I’ve learned that creating a business outside normal parameters requires the constant thought “there might be a good idea here”. Do not expect there to be a trade show...
View ArticleThe Cinnamon Roll Situation
This past fall, at my biggest show, I made a menu mistake. We were able to salvage it and turn it into a giant win, but not before customer feedback stirred us to action.The post The Cinnamon Roll...
View ArticlePersonal preferences vs menu items that make money
I’m really into food. Most especially, food that is both delicious and healthy. I derive great joy from preparing a meal for friends, knowing it is healthier and (quite possibly) more delicious than...
View Articlemy favorite baker
Just because it makes me happy … One of my favorite photos from the fall show: Vandal works for me during the Texas Renaissance Festival. I snapped this photo one morning while he was ‘bumping’ the...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Paint Color
Every industry has rules. The trick is in knowing how to get what you want while meeting the rules. Venues with a historical theme have tons of several restrictions that help create the environment...
View ArticleThe Value of a Lifestyle Business
Why is the term “Lifestyle Business” spoken with derision? Is it because “real businesspeople” discount the value of them, or is it because the Lifestyle business owners themselves belittle the amount...
View ArticleThe Great Hudson River Revival
Looking at the schedule of amazing festivals happening this week, we thought we’d return to this RhonniRocks about the Clearwater Festival Food Court in 2010 … The weather for The Great Hudson River...
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