How to Budget for B&B Renovations Without Losing Your Mind-077

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Episode 077 – How to Budget for B&B Renovations Without Losing Your Mind

🔨 Because no one plans to overspend—until they do.

In this episode of Mastering B&B Management, Gerry MacPherson pulls back the curtain on the real cost of starting a bed and breakfast. If you think you’ve budgeted for everything, think again. From sneaky permit fees to the emotional toll of endless DIY jobs, this episode shows you how to plan for the hidden costs of opening a B&B—and how to stay sane in the process.

🎧 Whether you’re Googling “how much does it cost to start a B&B?” or knee-deep in renovation dust, this episode will help you budget like a pro, protect your energy, and build a B&B that doesn’t bleed you dry.

🗂️ Timeline:

• [01:25] Renovation cost traps: what most people forget
• [03:50] Ongoing licensing and inspection expenses
• [06:35] Consumables, toiletries & guest amenities
• [09:00] Booking software, website tools, and automation
• [11:05] Mental and physical energy—how to budget for you
• [13:20] Five budgeting takeaways you’ll thank yourself for
• [15:00] Want a budget calculator? Grab it inside the course

📘 Want to take this further?
Download our full renovation budgeting toolkit, including a startup cost calculator and renovation prioritisation guide—available inside the Mastering B&B Management course. https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-bb-management-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-running-and-growing-your-bed-breakfast

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