12 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Event Venue

#venuebusiness #weddingvenue #startanveventvenue 12 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Event Venue Thinking about buying or leasing an event venue? Before you look at any other property, make sure you’re asking the right questions. In this video, Bonnie Hawthorne outlines the 12 essential questions every interested venue owner should ask a commercial realtor before viewing an event venue property. These questions will help you avoid costly mistakes, understand zoning and leasing issues, identify hidden costs, and choose a property that will help you meet your long-term business goals. If you’re serious about opening a profitable event venue, this checklist will help you search strategically rather than emotionally. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Question 1: Have You Worked with Similar Event Venue Properties? 02:18 Question 2: Have You Worked with Venue Owners or Hospitality Businesses? 02:50 Question 3: Do You Understand Operational Needs Beyond Appearance? 03:25 Question 4: What Zoning and Land-Use Restrictions Should We Check? 04:02 Question 5: What Parking, Occupancy, and Access Requirements Matter? 04:42 Question 6: Are There Restrictions on Noise, Alcohol, or Event Hours? 05:18 Question 7: What Hidden Building Costs Should I Expect? 05:55 Question 8: What Lease Terms Should I Watch Closely? 06:33 Question 9: What Should I Know Before Buying the Property? 07:05 Question 10: What Documents Should I Review Before Signing? 07:46 Question 11: How Will You Communicate During the Search? 08:21 Question 12: Who Do You Represent and How Are You Paid? 15:40 Key Takeaways Before Touring a Venue 17:00 Final Thoughts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏽 FREE Venue Safety Checklist: https://www.bonnierhawthorne.com/https-view-flodesk-com-pages-62b470d1b IT'S TIME TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR DREAMS OF HAVING YOUR OWN VENUE BUSINESS! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to work with me: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Download my venue eBook on “8 Steps To Starting An Event Venue” - https://www.bonnierhawthorne.com/shop 2. Book a A 1-on-1 Strategy Call with me - https://calendly.com/bonniehawthorne57/venue-strategy-call-clone-1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow & connect with me on Social: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brhawthorneteaches/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brhawthorneteaches LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonnie-hawthorne-teaches Anchor Podcast - https://anchor.fm/how-to-start-a-successful-event-venue-business Website - https://www.bonnierhawthorne.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you found this video helpful, subscribe for more practical advice on starting, buying, growing, and managing a successful event venue business. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #venuebusiness #weddingvenue #startanveventvenue Thanks for watching 💓!!