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Surviving the Tough TimesLauren Haas AmanfohPresident of Royalton Music Center, Inc.Third generation owner
Our success
Diversify create niches for your business
Have the right gear buy & pay smart
The community is key
Be a nicheBusiness model multi-facetedLarger customer base Derive your income from multiple sourcesLessons!RepairsStep-up and Pro instruments When one door closes, another opens
Right gear, Right nowStay current Dont be afraid to try new thingsLearn from mistakesYour decisions Failure: pianosVendor accountabilityYou are the vendors customer
Buy $mart!Tough times are the best times to buy Deals from vendorsUsed instrumentsGreen in more ways than one
Pay $martEarly pay discountsWeigh cost of financingInterest rates at an all time lowHuge savings 1 whole employees salary!Rewards credit cards & spiffsFree travelOffice suppliesHoliday party
Rental how-toStart small - local schoolsTheir preferencesCustomize care kitsOffset instrument costs
QUALITY rentalsThere is a difference!WorkhorsesBuild your reputation with directors and families
The Community is KeyLocal chamber of commerce and government Grow your business networkFunding County or state incentivesNAMM!
Be accessiblePerformancesLearning experience for studentEngage parents and familiesGroupsGive them an experience
Draw in new bloodBand & Orchestra ExpoThe Music ClassField trip & birthday parties
You cant afford NOT to AdvertiseLocalized means of advertisingYou choose who your ads reachDiversify your advertising avenuesEventsPrograms Donate - Sponsor PartnerThe City Mission
Be tough and
Create multiple niches for yourselfHave the right stuff but pay for it wiselyThe community will love you back
The Joy of Music
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