While Inn Consulting Partners has gone through several name
iterations in its 35 years of serving the Innkeeping community, a constant
theme has been its efforts to provide quality, ethical service to all. A primary function of Inn
partners is to bring together buyers and sellers in successful transfers.
Another constant has been the roles of longtime partners,
Bill Oates, and his spouse, Heide Bredfeldt.
Bill is the numbers guy, while Heide, a trained psychologist, focuses on
the personal side of Innkeeping. Tim
Piper has joined us after 11 years as a partner of a Select Registry Bed and
Breakfast in Vermont
and a lifetime of hospitality management.
He is the current president of the Vermont Inn and Bed and Breakfast
Association (VIBBA).
Inn Partners has consulted in the sale of over 300 Bed and
Breakfasts and Inns in the United States
(and two in Europe !). Their ultimate goal is to facilitate
successful transfers for both buyers and sellers. Believing knowledge is critical, Inn Partners
offers regular seminars for aspiring Innkeepers. Whether you are looking to purchase an Inn or
are thinking of selling your Inn , Inn Partners
has the experience and the tools to make the transition a success.
They believe the biggest challenges are created by the
division in the industry. Education is
critical for prospective Innkeepers and current Innkeepers and staying ahead of
the curve is necessary to maintain quality in service, attention to details and
to anticipate guests' needs. They are
longtime members of PAII and are proud of this association, as the organization
has proven itself to be more vital than ever as a source of education and
inspiration in the hospitality industry.
Some significant trends are the rise of millennial consumers
and the need this creates for Innkeepers to engage with social media and
staying up-to-date with the desires of this segment of travelers. (Marketing is key!) Another is the obvious effect that the sharing
economy, specifically Airbnb, has had and will continue to have on the segment
of the hospitality industry. Come find them
to discuss these trends and others!
Our favorite thing about the B&B industry is the
people. We always look forward to
visiting with longstanding friends and making new ones.
Over the last year, Inn Partners has refined its buyer
consulting program, recognizing the importance of education and guidance in the
transfer process. They continue to
consult with many fine Inns throughout the country and offer consulting on
every level, from marketing and operational consulting to our transfer consulting
program. For prospective buyers, their
Seminar for Future Innkeepers is the perfect entree into the world of
Innkeeping.
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