The word "Consultant" can leave a bad taste in your mouth if you've ever been burnt by someone who promised to make your attraction better but didn't. Or if you think that you can do everything on your own, without professional feedback.  It doesn't have to be that way. Choosing the right Haunt Consultant doesn't have to be scary. Scott Swenson explains what makes a great consultant, things to avoid when it comes to hiring the right one, and why you might not even need one. Plus, we always sprinkle Haunt Tips & Tricks throughout our conversations. To join these LIVE monthly sessions, become a Haunt Master member at

(even if you don't plan on using TikTok. There are useful social media tips & tricks inside this episode)   Why you should NOT use TikTok at your Haunt Have you been wondering HOW to use TikTok the right way at your Haunt to attract customers? Is it worth starting an account? Is TikTok on the way out?   Philip Hernandez tries to talk you out of it using it, but watch this video and decide for yourself:   To join these LIVE Haunt Master Classes, join at  

How did your Haunt Season go?? We had some ups & downs. And some BIG changes are in store for 2023. Some of our Haunt Master members share their experiences and give you a sneak peek behind their businesses.  In this podcast episode you'll learn: How marketing varies greatly depending on where you live How to overcome burnout and choices you can make to help Steps to set a goal for each new haunt season Ways to help reward actors & staff Clarifying your brand to help customers find you and LOTS more! Just click "PLAY" To join us in these monthly sessions, become a Haunt Master at Haunted Attractions mentioned in this episode: Terror Isle Deadmonton Haunted House Grey House Haunts Country Dream Farms Dead Factory Haunted Hallows To get new episodes and listen to our archives since 2012, subscribe to ANY podcast player or visit

To join these Master Classes live, become a Haunt Master at   Have you ever opened your attraction for Christmas? What's it take to do it successfully? Do you have to change everything?   We learn how with Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Asylum X Haunted House, and Insanity Haunted House. They've done it. Listen in...   Happy Holidays from us to you!

Our 2022 Halloween Special with Lesley Bannatyne! She knows a lot about Halloween and shares some spooky tales about October traditions, the beginning of Halloween, and the evolution of haunted attractions. Plus, we throw in some tunes to get you in the Halloween mood. About Lesley: Lesley Bannatyne is an American author who writes extensively on Halloween, especially its history, literature, and contemporary celebration.  She also writes short stories, many of which are included in her debut collection Unaccustomed to Grace, released in March, 2022. One of the country's foremost authorities on Halloween, Bannatyne has shared her knowledge on television specials for the History Channel ("The Haunted History of Halloween," "The Real Story of Halloween"), with Time Magazine, Slate, National Geographic, and contributed the Halloween article to World Book Encyclopedia. In 2007, she and several compatriots set the Guinness World Record for Largest Halloween Gathering, a title they held until 2009.