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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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