Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/buying-a-camp

An investment that changes lives…especially yours!

Kelly & Howie welcome Dan Zenkel to the show to discuss buying a camp and the things any of us should be thinking about in making this big investment.

Dan wears and has worn a number of hats in the camping world. He is currently the owner of the Berskhire Soccer Academy in Otis, Massachusetts. He is a partner in The Camp Professionals, which helps folks buy and sell camps, and he is an advisor to North American Camp Trust, a not-for-profit that purchases for-profit camps and turns them into not-for-profits. 

In 1997, Dan co-founded CampGroup, and served as its CEO until 2009. During his time at CampGroup, he spearheaded the acquisition and start-up of 12 summer camps, and, since then he has purchased two camps on his own and has assisted or advised on the purchase and sale of approximately 20 more throughout the country. He comes with a wealth of experience and insight on the topic of buying camps.

Tune in to this podcast to hear about:

• Key considerations when buying a camp
• How COVID has impacted the process - positive and negative
• What we know now that wish we knew then
• Final words of wisdom before taking the leap.

-

Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)
(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)

-

Thanks for listening!

Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!) (click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)

-

What Inspires You? 

Find these at - https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/buying-a-camp 

-

Host Links:

• Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps
• Dan Zenkel - Managing Principal - The Camp Professionals

-

Thanks to our sponsors:CampBrain

CampBrain provides management and registration software to camps and conference centers. Serving 1300+ camps since 1994, with a dedicated staff of 50+ providing personal, caring support and building beautiful, intuitive software.
For more information visit them at

Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound.

Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis.

Can your camp take another year of staff strain, long days, and parent communication headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks.

Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at https://camp.mba/travis.