Haunter's Toolbox Exclusive: Start your Haunted Attraction Master Class Replay

Haunter's Toolbox Exclusive: Start your Haunted Attraction Master Class Replay

Author: Brian Foreman & Darryl Plunkie: Haunters, Scare Actors, Haunt Owners February 26, 2018 Duration: 40:17
This is a 30 minute segment of our full training we hosted on https://www.haunterstoolbox.com "Start a Haunted Attraction without spending tons of money"

Starting up your first Haunted Attraction as a business can cost you a lot of money if you don't know where to invest your hard earned cash. In this podcast episode, we give you our first 30 minutes of our hour and a half workshop we hosted on HOW and WHERE to spend your money so you can be successful each year.

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Many Haunted Attractions close their doors before they get the chance to grow like they should. You DO NOT need tons of money but you do need to know the important places to put your money.

Here is the outline on what we talked about in our live training session:

  • Where to spend your money in your first year open
  • Cheap design ideas to look professional
  • Material costs that will save you money
  • Cost-effective marketing ideas for your brand
  • Where to find scare actors and haunted house staff

To get this recorded training, become a HAUNT MASTER member at Haunter's Toolbox.com.

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To sign up for our next live workshop, Ask the Haunt Expert Master Class, CLICK HERE.


Ever wondered how the chilling atmosphere of a professional haunted house is really built, or what it takes to make a scare actor’s performance truly unforgettable? HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters pulls back the heavy black curtain on the world of professional scares. Hosts Brian Foreman and Darryl Plunkie aren’t just commentators; they’re working haunters, scare actors, and haunt owners who live this passion year-round. In each episode, they sit down with the artists, builders, and visionaries who create the terrifying events we love, capturing their personal stories and hard-won expertise. This podcast is built on practical, real-world advice, focusing on how you can design effective scares and build compelling attractions without relying on a massive budget. It’s a deep, conversational dive into the craft, from makeup techniques and set design to the psychology of fear and the business of Halloween. You’ll hear the triumphs, the creative problem-solving, and the dedicated community that brings the haunting season to life. Tune in for an authentic look behind the screams, where passion for the art form is always the main topic.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
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