I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel!

nickhumph · 3rd Jul 2012, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by peter_act

Sure, I don't mind showing mine Quality Hotel Dickson

I haven't finished the whole directory site yet, as it's too hard making sites for restaurants that I haven't signed up yet, but the bare bones are there to give you some idea.

I never thought I'd be seeing another warrior from Canberra! G'day

peter_act · 3rd Jul 2012, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by nickhumph

Don Alm!
You need to create a blog! Please create a blog, you need to spread your valuable advice to as many people as possible

Hell, create a book. I'll buy 10 copies!

I'm working on a book as we speak (with Don's permission). I've edited all his posts for good grammar, spelling, translating Don's unique style - it'll be called "The Midas Touch" It's in my "to do" basket.

Originally Posted by nickhumph

Don Alm!
You need to create a blog! Please create a blog, you need to spread your valuable Never thought I'd see another Warrior from Canberra

Not for much longer, Nick - these winters are too cold for me. I'm donning my maroon and heading off to the home of State of Origin

TimGreen1 · 4th Jul 2012, 10:19 AM

Nice idea here, but seriously, WHATS WITH ALL THE DOTS?

It......makes it really........hard to.....read.

kmalikis · 30th Jul 2012, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by midasman09

Ok....again....I am NOT "selling" anything here! I'm simply offering "Ideas" so....I am NOT letting out my "inside info" as to WHY businesses are WILLING to pay me...handsomely....to participate in MY "Tourist-Oriented" Mobile Site program!

Yes....I'm VERY familiar with ALL the "Stuff" (Flyers, Rack Cards etc) in the lobbies of most motels.

So....as I usually do....I go INTO the "Battlefield" and SEE....first hand... WHAT is happening.

As an example; Being in the "Advertising" business....I LOVE coming up with Marketing & Promotion Ideas that HELP businesses. SO...one day, I decided to go and SIT in the Lobbies of motels and see what happens.

In the first lobby was the usual "Racks" of Cards and Flyers and Pamphlets lying on the tables. As I was sitting there, I noticed tourists coming in and registering. And...bcause this was a facility with THREE buildings, as each person registered....the Clerk showed them (on a laminated sheet) where there room was located.

So...I got one of my HOT FLASHES! "Why don't I provide a "Directory" showing where the rooms are....and...why don't I include a "MAP" of the area....and....some Ads for local restaurants, gift shops, attractions...etc.

So....I put together a "GUEST GUIDE"....a 11 x 17 sheet, printed on 60lb bond, folded in 3rds. The front panel had a "Room Locater"....the back panel had an "Area Map". Inside was a Town Map with ads around the edges.

Now....you might think that only "Low Class" motels would use these.

Au Contraire....I got the FINEST HOTELS/MOTELS in ASPEN, COLORADO to use my Guest Guides! A "promotion idea" I got from just sitting in 3 lobbies....making up a Sample....getting the Hotels/Motels to agree to use them...and....going out to businesses wanting to have "Tourists" SEE their business!

Wow! Did I clean up! Every 6 mos I made a bundle!

Thus....the SAME with my "Mobile Directory for Tourists"! There is ONE Way I "discovered" that WILL get Tourists checking into Hotels/Motels to;
1) SEE how to use their Mobile Phones to....GUARANTEE my Advertisers Mobile Sites....WILL BE SEEN!
2) Have Hotel/Motel owners/mgrs LOVE to help me

Just take's a little thinking, researching.

Don Alm....Thinker, Creator

Don, I got #1 in your reply above figured out but need
Help with #2, how do you motivate hotel mgmt to make sure
They display the QR code or URL at the front desk?

midasman09 · 31st Jul 2012, 10:01 AM

I'm working on a book as we speak (with Don's permission). I've edited all his posts for good grammar, spelling, translating Don's unique style - it'll be called "The Midas Touch" It's in my "to do" basket."

Only one problemo with putting my posts into a "book";

I do NOT "spill ALL the beans" in my posts! I always hold a "Key" ingredient or 2. So if anyone were to put my posts into a "book" the book buyers would NOT be getting the "whole enchilada".

Don Alm....ben dere, done dat

NewParadigm · 31st Jul 2012, 01:07 PM

I figured they'd build the reader technology into regular mice, not some additional specialized device.

Originally Posted by cottonking2000

I live in Vegas. QR codes are becoming popular but most people forget search is driven by GPS or site location zip. A QR code is fine but alot of hotels are getting away from that and into the facebook hard where they can capture a customer. QR codes are hard to capture HOWEVER, a QR code of contest or coupon might do a better job. But you look so silly scanning. Now for instance....remember this..... Same thing.....it was hot for awhile

CueCat (2000)

Who actually thought magazine readers would scan barcodes on advertising pages using a barcode reader attached to their PCs? Radio Shack even tried to give the CueCat away in a desperate attempt to get people to use them. It’s no wonder the CueCat earned the dubious distinction of being one of PC Magazine’s worst tech products of all time.

mak25 · 31st Jul 2012, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by midasman09

Only one problemo with putting my posts into a "book";

I do NOT "spill ALL the beans" in my posts! I always hold a "Key" ingredient or 2. So if anyone were to put my posts into a "book" the book buyers would NOT be getting the "whole enchilada".

Don Alm....ben dere, done dat

So what I get from this is that your "book" much like your posts are really a waste of time.

What good are your offerings if you leave out an essential ingredient?

Just to brag and feed your ego?

If you've "ben dere, done dat", then your posts should be complete and not leave the new and learning left holding the bag.

That's neither helpful or professional.

chemo38 · 31st Jul 2012, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by mak25

So what I get from this is that your "book" much like your posts are really a waste of time.

What good are your offerings if you leave out an essential ingredient?

Just to brag and feed your ego?

If you've "ben dere, done dat", then your posts should be complete and not leave the new and learning left holding the bag.

That's neither helpful or professional.

I completely agree. Here is a novel idea; how about including EVERYTHING in ONE post? Or is it your desire that we figure out all the pieces to your puzzle?:confused:

chemo38

kyannas26 · 31st Jul 2012, 06:34 PM

Man!! What a great idea!!!

Dan Hower · 1st Aug 2012, 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by TonyD

I really can't get my head around this whole mobile directory thing. Every place i go and when i check into a hotel i just pull out my phone and click on the places icon and a list of nearby places come up in categories. I click on the restaurant category and up comes a list of restaurants sorted by nearest first, complete with reviews courtesy of google. I browse to one i like the look of and tap to call and reserve a table. Why would i want to take the extra steps of typing in a directory url?

What can't i see that you all can?

Hi Tony, not sure what you mean.

What is the places icon you click on to get that categories list.

Do you have an app on your phone that does it?

Thanks
dtm

Social Guy · 1st Aug 2012, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by TonyD

I really can't get my head around this whole mobile directory thing. Every place i go and when i check into a hotel i just pull out my phone and click on the places icon and a list of nearby places come up in categories. I click on the restaurant category and up comes a list of restaurants sorted by nearest first, complete with reviews courtesy of google. I browse to one i like the look of and tap to call and reserve a table. Why would i want to take the extra steps of typing in a directory url?

What can't i see that you all can?

Originally Posted by dtm

Hi Tony, not sure what you mean.

What is the places icon you click on to get that categories list.

Do you have an app on your phone that does it?

Thanks
dtm

It's an Google app..

The thing is this.. People have over 600.000 apps they can choose from. Every app hase to be lucky to get on the first two pages of an smartphone, otherwise it wil not be used much..

A good directory with some good marketing infront of people (tourists, visiters, etc.) can make a big difference. People need some 'guidance' to a good place and often this can be done trough advertisements or... A local directory

Dan Hower · 1st Aug 2012, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by Social Guy

It's an Google app..

The thing is this.. People have over 600.000 apps they can choose from. Every app hase to be lucky to get on the first two pages of an smartphone, otherwise it wil not be used much..

A good directory with some good marketing infront of people (tourists, visiters, etc.) can make a big difference. People need some 'guidance' to a good place and often this can be done trough advertisements or... A local directory

Thanks. What you say in your second paragraph is exactly on which I am working but I need another few weeks to go live.

I haven't found the Google app you mentioned. Would you mind telling me where I can find it?

I would just be interested to see if they maybe do already what I have in mind, and if I should dump my project in the bin

Social Guy · 1st Aug 2012, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by dtm

Thanks. What you say in your second paragraph is exactly on which I am working but I need another few weeks to go live.

I haven't found the Google app you mentioned. Would you mind telling me where I can find it?

I would just be interested to see if they maybe do already what I have in mind, and if I should dump my project in the bin

Sure thing: App Store - Google+ Local

Dan Hower · 1st Aug 2012, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Social Guy

Sure thing: App Store - Google+ Local

Thanks. No threat for me.

Better Christians · 2nd Aug 2012, 05:51 AM

MOST travelers/tourists register...enter their room...set down their baggage....Go Potty...THEN....begin thinking about Where To Eat....AND...if they see Card that Says; "Scan This Code (or; type this URL) to find Where To Eat, Where To SHop, Find Local Attractions.

What are MOST Traveler/Tourists gonna do?

Also....as an UPsell....you can add a "Re-Direct Script" to the restaurant's WebSite.....for those people who DO...."Google their Mobile Device to find "Regular Websites" of restaurants, etc.

I was in a similar situation when we went to Gatlinburg Tennessee, got to the room, and wondered where some of the good eating places were. So, maybe putting this information on a flyer and the ability for the new guest to scan different QR codes on the flyer for discounts to some of the local restaurants, attractions, etc.

Vikuna2009+ · 2nd Aug 2012, 10:20 AM

What about making it a web based app instead? Entice hotel guests to download the app by providing a flyer in their room. Put a QR code on the flyer as well as the actual URL for those that can't or don't know how to scan a QP code. Making the app web based allows you to add additional discounts from other businesses as well.

If you are unsure if the hotel staff will actually put the flyers in the room, offer to print to hotel/motel a TV Channel Guide for free with the info about the app right on it. Besides putting local offers for restaurants and other businesses, also put all the hotel's info on there as a courtesy to the hotel.

Some of the offers can also be printed on the TV Channel Guide as well for those that do not have a smart phone. Mention that for additional discount, please download this app.

Thoughts?

Thanks, Eva

kmalikis · 8th Aug 2012, 11:32 AM

Has Midasman09 ( Don Alm ) abandoned this thread??? have not seen him come back to reply to some comments.

Don, if you are around..i sent you a private message almost 2 weeks ago...i'd love your insight. You started such a cool thread by sharing this great idea. Kindly extend your generosity just a bit further

Respectfully,

Kam

kmalikis · 8th Aug 2012, 11:44 AM

Sorry...this was the post i was looking for some insight from Don or any others reading this...(please & thank you)

Originally Posted by kmalikis

Great idea,

"
Would you mind showing us 1 example of the mobile site you created for one motel?
How many categories would you put in the mobile directory?
1. restaurants ( 5 or so different restaurants)
2. pizza delivery
3. entertainment (various types )

Do you have any suggestions on what could be done to motivate the motel owner/mgmt to put a QR code (maybe laminated) or in a table top plastic holder in each room? maybe by the telephone or something like that.
"
Kam

hayestrio · 20th Aug 2012, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by mak25

So what I get from this is that your "book" much like your posts are really a waste of time.

What good are your offerings if you leave out an essential ingredient?

Just to brag and feed your ego?

If you've "ben dere, done dat", then your posts should be complete and not leave the new and learning left holding the bag.

That's neither helpful or professional.

I am a newb here, but have been reading lots of posts, and I LOVE this site. However, I am really tired of your negativity on so many things. This was a great thread until you interjected your attack. Come on...chill out!

4webmaster · 22nd Aug 2012, 06:23 PM

I came back from a vacation in Disneyland Anaheim and learned that most hotels and motels have lobby with wireless internet access so I was thinking about this thread for qrcodes, pizza.....
There was many Flyers for dinner, attraction, tours...
I ask the manager if they were interested about flyers with qrcodes..... what he told me is that many flyers have great responses like attraction and tours but restaurants or delivery have small to none response because tourist walk on the street and dine out as an impulse. They stop by a restaurant and dine. They rarely stay in room and order pizza or Chinese food even they have flyers in room with menu and phone number so why bother with a mobile site, internet, qrcodes he replied.
He explain more over that most tourists stays for 2 or 3 days with family and spending money within a restaurant or buffet like all you can eat is not big deal. Some even stay at the downtown disney and have dinner at rainforest...

Izesta · 4th Nov 2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by 4webmaster

I came back from a vacation in Disneyland Anaheim and learned that most hotels and motels have lobby with wireless internet access so I was thinking about this thread for qrcodes, pizza.....
There was many Flyers for dinner, attraction, tours...
I ask the manager if they were interested about flyers with qrcodes..... what he told me is that many flyers have great responses like attraction and tours but restaurants or delivery have small to none response because tourist walk on the street and dine out as an impulse. They stop by a restaurant and dine. They rarely stay in room and order pizza or Chinese food even they have flyers in room with menu and phone number so why bother with a mobile site, internet, qrcodes he replied.
He explain more over that most tourists stays for 2 or 3 days with family and spending money within a restaurant or buffet like all you can eat is not big deal. Some even stay at the downtown disney and have dinner at rainforest...

In an area where people do a lot of walking AND pass tons of stores and restaurants in the process, then a mobile directory will surely not work as well. I'm thinking about branching out into this but I wouldn't go anywhere near a walking, tourist area.

People book hotel rooms everywhere all day every day in just regular places. And when they have to get in their car to drive to find & get everything they want, they will appreciate a mobile directory more. Over my lifetime, I have traveled to tons of p;aces and didn't know where to go to get a good pizza, ice cream cone, etc. Think about business travelers who might need a host of services and want the best. Google can help you find "a" business, but a local mobile directory will guide you to the "best" in town. Many communities have lots of hidden gems that only the locals know about.

Anything printed is not as good because people usually don't keep up with paper like that any longer. And I think it is very important that the businesses in the mobile directory be the best - and not just any shabby place down the street with equally shoddy food and service. The potential advertisers should know you will only accept the cream of the crop. The businesses will be more interested in being a part of the directory if they see that not just anyone can get listed.

HalfSwede · 10th Nov 2012, 03:40 PM

Hey Don (or anyone else with insight):
I'm putting your plan into action, but have a couple of questions if you don't mind.
1. Since the hotel has no skin in the game (i.e. they are not paying for the directory), how do you get them to follow through on promoting the mobile directory so that the restaurants and stores advertising are receiving traffic? I could see putting a 'table tent' in each room and then going back 2 months later and finding out they have all been thrown in the trash, which would not be good.

2. Speaking of 'table tents'...good idea? I was thinking of a clear, plastic stand with a printed insert which would have a short description of the mobile directory, QR code, URL, etc. The 'table tents' would go in each room and in other common areas (e.g. breakfast area, front desk, business center).

3. Have you considered offering 'multi-directory' discounts to the restaurants and stores? For example, $100/mo for a restaurant to be on one hotel's directory and $50 for each additional directory. I have 13 hotels in my town that I want to target. Let's say I get 5 of the 13. It would be easier to manage if I had the same steakhouse (seafood, Italian, etc.) on each directory vs. 5 different steakhouses, 1 on each directory.

Thanks for the feedback!

Cheers,
HalfSwede

zigzag007 · 11th Nov 2012, 12:07 AM

I live in a tourist town, may try this for sure.

farahR · 11th Nov 2012, 03:28 PM

Still waiting for Don Alm's book or even WSO. He has so many great ideas!

Kevin McNally · 12th Nov 2012, 03:32 AM

Hi

Enjoyed reading the tips on this thread, some good out of the box thinking.

However, I think you are being very optimistic stating that the pizza owner will get an extra 10 orders per day from a 80 room motel, that would mean 1 in 8 or just over 12% of people staying in the motel will order pizza to their room every day.

I am based in the UK so I appreciate that motels may be different but over here most small hotels wouldn't encourage customers to eat hot food in their room.

esuresh · 12th Nov 2012, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by midasman09

$2,400 today!

I just got back from a visit to a town about 20 mi south of me. I went there this morn to look at a certain "Antique" my wifee heard was there in an Antique Shopps.

As I was entering the town....I noticed a brand new 80 room motel. I thought; "Hey! The tourists registering here....have 3 things;
1) NO food
2) A smart phone
3) Cash to buy a meal or have one DELIVERED to their room

So....I went in and asked to see the GM. He came out and I told him I could provide a "service" to his Guests that would make them LOVE his new facility and provide MANY Referrals.

He said; "Ok! You have my interest! WHATcha GOT!"

So....I told him I could provide a way for his guests....most of whom are carrying a Smart Phone with them....to be able to....have a Pizza delivered to their rooms....just by using their phones.

I gave him the details of how I could do this and....he said, "Let's DO it!"

(It's FREE to him so...why not)

I then went to the pizza shop down on Main St....told the owner I could bring him orders for 10 Pizzas a Day....900 Pizzas in the next 90 days....at $15.99 each or 900 x $16 = $14,400...from the new motel.

I then explained HOW I'd do this and....my fee would only be $10 a room a month for the next 3 mos....80 x $10 = $800/mo x 3 = $2400 total.

He pondered a minute....and I interjected with; "Hey! That's OK! I'll run over to the other pizza guy up the street!"

Whammo! Bango!....when I closed my binder and started heading for the door....he responded with; "HOLD IT! I'll do it!"

So....I don't know what you folks think...whether I just "blew some smoke" at you...or what! Actually...I don't care. I am STILL "passionate" about what I do....and I enjoy sharing my successes....and...sure....I've been doing THIS kinda stuff for years....walking in COLD TURKEY on a business owner and walking out with a Nice Check so...whether you can do something similar....I don't know.

It's Up To You! I just show the "possibilities".

Thanks for letting me share. I'm "calming down".

Don Alm....STILL getting excited about "winning the battle for bux"!

Wow. I enjoyed reading this stuff.
midasman, you are really great.You really have great ideas and you know to write it with great humour. Congratulations Man.

HalfSwede · 12th Nov 2012, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin McNally

However, I think you are being very optimistic stating that the pizza owner will get an extra 10 orders per day from a 80 room motel, that would mean 1 in 8 or just over 12% of people staying in the motel will order pizza to their room every day.

Agree with Kevin. However, I still think it is good idea and I will be implementing this week in my city. This isn't final, but I'm thinking pricing that goes something like this:

$97/month if paid monthly (automatic billing); cancel anytime (this is $1,164/yr)
$697/year if paid annually (would prefer payment by check in this scenario)
1x offer of $497/year if they decide and pay on the spot (57% discount vs. paying monthly)
5% discount for each additional mobile website listed on (i.e. for another hotel in the same city). I'd rather deal with 1 restaurant in 5 directories vs. 5 restaurants, 1 each in 5 different directories
So, far I have come up with a list of about 25 different 'cuisines', plus shopping (jewelry, lingerie), and services (auto, optician, dentist) for a total, so far, of about 40 different categories.
If I sell only 50% of the listings per directory, and sell them at the cheapest pricing, that is still 20 x $497 = $9,940/year. Of course, 40 listings x $97/mo x 12 mos. = $45,560. That's a big difference in potential revenue, but I haven't sold anything yet; it will be easy enough to change pricing. For example, if I sell 17 out of 20 @ the annual rate of $497, I may bump it up and be willing to take 12 out of 20 @ $897...or whatever the numbers work out to be.
I also plan to use a call tracking number for each listing ($1/mo per listing) to get a sense of how many calls a business receives. This will likely be more useful for restaurants that take reservations than a jewelry store, but still worth trying.
As suggested, earlier, I will also get some coupons. This will be especially important for the restaurants. As an incentive for the hotels to sign up, most of the coupons will go to either the hotel and/or the hotel manager. The hotel manager can use them for his/her personal use; or give them to a guest.

All that said, perhaps I have missed something; won't know, I guess, until I try.

Thoughts?

Cheers,
HalfSwede

webvidman · 12th Nov 2012, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by midasman09

Back ON Topic;

Making money with Hotels/Motels;

Besides setting up a Front Desk Display....I place something IN the rooms so Rooms Guests (aka Tourists) CAN'T MISS SEEING MY QR CODE!

This GUARANTEES that EVERY Room Guest will SEE my QR Codes and... hotel management LOVES me for providing this "Extra Service" for them. Makes them appear "More Professional" and "Concerned" about their Guests.

Don Alm...innovator

Midasman09, I believe you have a great idea. And getting your foot in the door of the local businesses can open up the opportunity to sell other mobile products. I'm thinking VIP coupons for Motel/Hotel visitors, not to mention some SEO services etc. Thanks for the great idea. I'm going out tomorrow. I will give it a try.

HalfSwede · 13th Nov 2012, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by webvidman

I'm going out tomorrow. I will give it a try.

Hey, Webvidman...Did you go out today? If so, how did it go? I'm heading out tomorrow to talk to...and hopefully sign up...some hotels.

Cheers,
HalfSwede

Brent Young · 14th Nov 2012, 06:45 PM

That's a cool idea. It is true, that good money can be made.

HalfSwede · 16th Nov 2012, 02:51 PM

Loved this idea when I first came across it. Would love feedback to anyone else who has actually tried to implement...
Spent many hours putting together hotel agreement, restaurant agreement, and other marketing collateral. I have had conversations with about 10 hotels representing such chains as Courtyard, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, and Sleep Inn. In every case, the General Manager said any kind of 'mobile directory' would have to be approved by either: a) their hotel management group, or b) the actual corporate HQ of the brand (e.g. Marriott). Also, it seemed that the GM really had no say on marketing decisions.

Any suggestions? I actually think it would be easy to sell a listing to a restaurant if I could get a hotel to sign up first.

Cheers,
HalfSwede

peter_act · 25th Feb 2013, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by HalfSwede

I have had conversations with about 10 hotels representing such chains as Courtyard, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, and Sleep Inn. In every case, the General Manager said any kind of 'mobile directory' would have to be approved by either: a) their hotel management group, or b) the actual corporate HQ of the brand (e.g. Marriott). Also, it seemed that the GM really had no say on marketing decisions.

HalfSwede

If you read this thread in full you'll see that Don doesn't bother with motels that are part of a chain.

You have to go to a cheap motel that is independently owned and operated.

He gets much better results with el cheapo motels than with upmarket ones.

Also, if the person is not interested, just say "So long" and move on

NewParadigm · 25th Feb 2013, 10:08 AM

With the popularity of smart phones w/GPS, and the advent of yelp, open table, google places, I'd think the mobile directory would be more valuable if it added reviews. I generally ignore adverts but pay more attention to personal recommendations and online reviews. This might even open the door to reputation mgt business and more, w/ the restaurants signed up. click to call is probably a good idea as well. A current menu offering is also important for any brochure/mobile site.

Many of the chains are franchised and run by management groups who may own a few to dozens to hundreds. What is to stop you from asking the hotel manager who the appropriate contact is at corporate for a presentation? Geez. a couple calls and a presentation could get you 10,20,100 locations in a whack. If its a good idea and provides value for one independent, it'll surely provide value for a group of 20 locations.

sociallid · 21st Mar 2013, 09:25 AM

I have been doing this since 2011 Midasman, Give me a call we can work together to take this global. I sent you a pm. I am already in over 500 hotels in 15 states.

sociallid · 21st Mar 2013, 09:36 AM

Guys, entire Warrior forum members. I think we can all work together in multiple cities with qr code placement in tourist areas. With one common website. I have been doing this very thing since 2011. I have been reading all of your post, and you all have touched on some successful ways but I feel that my company has put together the best and easiest way, I have messaged Midasman and he and I might can work together to get this going for everyone. We have traveled to trade shows and know hotel industry experts and how to get in the big name hotels and everything. We have put over 100k in developing this and global relationships. Our biggest weakness is finding foot soldiers, "sales people," to get this built up.

proteinman2222 · 10th May 2013, 12:32 PM

love it! How can you guarantee that many pizzas though?? If you didnt deliver that amount...what would happen??

proteinman2222 · 10th May 2013, 12:52 PM

Can you contact me im interested!

nickhumph · 10th May 2013, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by peter_act

I'm working on a book as we speak (with Don's permission). I've edited all his posts for good grammar, spelling, translating Don's unique style - it'll be called "The Midas Touch" It's in my "to do" basket.

Did you ever get to this?

peter_act · 21st May 2013, 10:34 PM

Nick,

I had it all set up, but then Don got "modern" and got his own website where you could download all his reports, so I didn't follow through with it. I didn't want to rain on Don's parade.
P.S. I also moved to warmer climate of the Gold Coast, so a lot of things have been put on the back burner.

Govnor · 22nd May 2013, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by nickhumph

I never thought I'd be seeing another warrior from Canberra! G'day

Me too G'day guys..!

clg21 · 22nd May 2013, 08:24 AM

wow, this is a great idea, sir.

I have thought of a lot of new business however i never thought of this one. This is very helpful especially for those who are very interested in entering a new and fresh business. What I love about this idea is it is not yet common.

diva3106 · 29th Nov 2013, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by JToneyUK

I like this idea however it seems from my very small experience of hotels, they tend to have leaflets for nearby businesses such as restaurants and pubs etc in and around the reception area. These, unlike QR codes and mobile websites are accessible to ALL of their guests, not just those with smartphones. Of course not EVERY hotel will have these fliers, but the QR code and mobile site is in essence just the same thing as fliers.

Some hotel owners may just like the idea, I aint disregarding it completely. They may want to give people a better experience by their recomendations. But then, they may also want to charge the business owners an advertising fee?

free take out menus for motel....with QR codes on them...?

Magicalidea · 1st Dec 2013, 02:27 AM

Why don't they go out themselves and find out good restaurants and food ?
We are not all depend on mobile phone (technology) right ?

warek44 · 2nd Dec 2013, 03:15 AM

I have to admit that what the author wrote this theme impressed me

midasman09 · 2nd Dec 2013, 04:15 PM

Look! This is Dec of 2013.....until the economy crashes and even the affluent and "sales" people are NOT traveling.....humans are STILL checking into hotels and motels.

THESE people have 2 things in common;
1) They are HUNGRY
2) They have a MOBILE DEVICE

So....they check in and.....they see (either on the Check-In Counter or on the desk in their room) a display that says;

"SCAN HERE FOR LOCAL PLACES TO EAT!"

Now....put yourself into the shoes of someone who is checking into a place to stay for the evening...AWAY FROM HOME! They are HUNGRY (most travelers don't bring food with them) and....they have (at least 95% these days) a MOBILE DEVICE.

They see a display on the Front Counter (or in their Rooms) that says;

"SCAN HERE FOR LOCAL PLACES TO EAT!"

You kidding me? YOU don't think these people will whip out their Cell or other mobile thingee and either Snap a shot of the QR Code or type in the URL address of a "Directory" that can provide them with WHAT THEY WANT?

Get real!

Why others haven't worked on this is beyond me. I've been doingthis since Cell phones first came out.

Hotels/Motels WANT to provide services to their guests. Restaurants WANT to be noticed by "Affluent Tourists"....looking for places to eat!

You put all these factors together and they spell "M.O.N.E.Y""!!!!

Gee whizzers people. IT'S OUT THERE! Ya just gotta GO GET IT!

Don Alm...."Go-Getter" from way back

NewParadigm · 3rd Dec 2013, 09:54 PM

How many recent $750/mo sales have you done? Care to share a couple examples?

JackiPigford · 3rd Dec 2013, 10:29 PM

Hi Midasman09,
This is a great idea, I will try to implement it and i also plan it to implement on Rent A Cars business too. I hope i will succeeded. Thanks for sharing this idea...

adamnassar · 5th Dec 2013, 06:51 PM

Amazing ideas you got!
Thanks for sharing!!

4th Jul 2012, 10:19 AM	#53
TimGreen1 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2012 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 209 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Nice idea here, but seriously, WHATS WITH ALL THE DOTS? It......makes it really........hard to.....read.

31st Jul 2012, 10:01 AM	#55
midasman09 Banned Join Date: 2009 Posts: 1,279 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1,525 Times in 531 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: I'm working on a book as we speak (with Don's permission). I've edited all his posts for good grammar, spelling, translating Don's unique style - it'll be called "The Midas Touch" It's in my "to do" basket." Only one problemo with putting my posts into a "book"; I do NOT "spill ALL the beans" in my posts! I always hold a "Key" ingredient or 2. So if anyone were to put my posts into a "book" the book buyers would NOT be getting the "whole enchilada". Don Alm....ben dere, done dat

31st Jul 2012, 06:34 PM	#59
kyannas26 Mr.Smith Join Date: 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 8 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Man!! What a great idea!!!

2nd Aug 2012, 05:51 AM	#65
Better Christians Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 24 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: MOST travelers/tourists register...enter their room...set down their baggage....Go Potty...THEN....begin thinking about Where To Eat....AND...if they see Card that Says; "Scan This Code (or; type this URL) to find Where To Eat, Where To SHop, Find Local Attractions. What are MOST Traveler/Tourists gonna do? Also....as an UPsell....you can add a "Re-Direct Script" to the restaurant's WebSite.....for those people who DO...."Google their Mobile Device to find "Regular Websites" of restaurants, etc. I was in a similar situation when we went to Gatlinburg Tennessee, got to the room, and wondered where some of the good eating places were. So, maybe putting this information on a flyer and the ability for the new guest to scan different QR codes on the flyer for discounts to some of the local restaurants, attractions, etc.
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2nd Aug 2012, 10:20 AM	#66
Vikuna2009+ Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: California, an hour north of L.A. Posts: 978 Thanks: 516 Thanked 190 Times in 132 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: What about making it a web based app instead? Entice hotel guests to download the app by providing a flyer in their room. Put a QR code on the flyer as well as the actual URL for those that can't or don't know how to scan a QP code. Making the app web based allows you to add additional discounts from other businesses as well. If you are unsure if the hotel staff will actually put the flyers in the room, offer to print to hotel/motel a TV Channel Guide for free with the info about the app right on it. Besides putting local offers for restaurants and other businesses, also put all the hotel's info on there as a courtesy to the hotel. Some of the offers can also be printed on the TV Channel Guide as well for those that do not have a smart phone. Mention that for additional discount, please download this app. Thoughts? Thanks, Eva

8th Aug 2012, 11:32 AM	#67
kmalikis HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2011 Posts: 120 Thanks: 95 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Has Midasman09 ( Don Alm ) abandoned this thread??? have not seen him come back to reply to some comments. Don, if you are around..i sent you a private message almost 2 weeks ago...i'd love your insight. You started such a cool thread by sharing this great idea. Kindly extend your generosity just a bit further Respectfully, Kam

22nd Aug 2012, 06:23 PM	#70
4webmaster Advanced Warrior Join Date: 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 736 Thanks: 33 Thanked 144 Times in 119 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: I came back from a vacation in Disneyland Anaheim and learned that most hotels and motels have lobby with wireless internet access so I was thinking about this thread for qrcodes, pizza..... There was many Flyers for dinner, attraction, tours... I ask the manager if they were interested about flyers with qrcodes..... what he told me is that many flyers have great responses like attraction and tours but restaurants or delivery have small to none response because tourist walk on the street and dine out as an impulse. They stop by a restaurant and dine. They rarely stay in room and order pizza or Chinese food even they have flyers in room with menu and phone number so why bother with a mobile site, internet, qrcodes he replied. He explain more over that most tourists stays for 2 or 3 days with family and spending money within a restaurant or buffet like all you can eat is not big deal. Some even stay at the downtown disney and have dinner at rainforest...
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10th Nov 2012, 03:40 PM	#72
HalfSwede Warrior Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Hey Don (or anyone else with insight): I'm putting your plan into action, but have a couple of questions if you don't mind. 1. Since the hotel has no skin in the game (i.e. they are not paying for the directory), how do you get them to follow through on promoting the mobile directory so that the restaurants and stores advertising are receiving traffic? I could see putting a 'table tent' in each room and then going back 2 months later and finding out they have all been thrown in the trash, which would not be good. 2. Speaking of 'table tents'...good idea? I was thinking of a clear, plastic stand with a printed insert which would have a short description of the mobile directory, QR code, URL, etc. The 'table tents' would go in each room and in other common areas (e.g. breakfast area, front desk, business center). 3. Have you considered offering 'multi-directory' discounts to the restaurants and stores? For example, $100/mo for a restaurant to be on one hotel's directory and $50 for each additional directory. I have 13 hotels in my town that I want to target. Let's say I get 5 of the 13. It would be easier to manage if I had the same steakhouse (seafood, Italian, etc.) on each directory vs. 5 different steakhouses, 1 on each directory. Thanks for the feedback! Cheers, HalfSwede

11th Nov 2012, 12:07 AM	#73
zigzag007 Active Warrior Join Date: 2011 Posts: 77 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: I live in a tourist town, may try this for sure.
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11th Nov 2012, 03:28 PM	#74
farahR Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Still waiting for Don Alm's book or even WSO. He has so many great ideas!

12th Nov 2012, 03:32 AM	#75
Kevin McNally HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 476 Thanks: 73 Thanked 102 Times in 80 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Hi Enjoyed reading the tips on this thread, some good out of the box thinking. However, I think you are being very optimistic stating that the pizza owner will get an extra 10 orders per day from a 80 room motel, that would mean 1 in 8 or just over 12% of people staying in the motel will order pizza to their room every day. I am based in the UK so I appreciate that motels may be different but over here most small hotels wouldn't encourage customers to eat hot food in their room.

14th Nov 2012, 06:45 PM	#80
Brent Young Warrior Member Registered Member War Room Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: That's a cool idea. It is true, that good money can be made.

16th Nov 2012, 02:51 PM	#81
HalfSwede Warrior Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Loved this idea when I first came across it. Would love feedback to anyone else who has actually tried to implement... Spent many hours putting together hotel agreement, restaurant agreement, and other marketing collateral. I have had conversations with about 10 hotels representing such chains as Courtyard, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, and Sleep Inn. In every case, the General Manager said any kind of 'mobile directory' would have to be approved by either: a) their hotel management group, or b) the actual corporate HQ of the brand (e.g. Marriott). Also, it seemed that the GM really had no say on marketing decisions. Any suggestions? I actually think it would be easy to sell a listing to a restaurant if I could get a hotel to sign up first. Cheers, HalfSwede

25th Feb 2013, 10:08 AM	#83
NewParadigm Senior Warrior Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 628 Thanked 286 Times in 222 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: With the popularity of smart phones w/GPS, and the advent of yelp, open table, google places, I'd think the mobile directory would be more valuable if it added reviews. I generally ignore adverts but pay more attention to personal recommendations and online reviews. This might even open the door to reputation mgt business and more, w/ the restaurants signed up. click to call is probably a good idea as well. A current menu offering is also important for any brochure/mobile site. Many of the chains are franchised and run by management groups who may own a few to dozens to hundreds. What is to stop you from asking the hotel manager who the appropriate contact is at corporate for a presentation? Geez. a couple calls and a presentation could get you 10,20,100 locations in a whack. If its a good idea and provides value for one independent, it'll surely provide value for a group of 20 locations.
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21st Mar 2013, 09:25 AM	#84
sociallid Absorbing like a sponge! Join Date: 2011 Location: SouthEast Missouri Posts: 56 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: I have been doing this since 2011 Midasman, Give me a call we can work together to take this global. I sent you a pm. I am already in over 500 hotels in 15 states.

21st Mar 2013, 09:36 AM	#85
sociallid Absorbing like a sponge! Join Date: 2011 Location: SouthEast Missouri Posts: 56 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Guys, entire Warrior forum members. I think we can all work together in multiple cities with qr code placement in tourist areas. With one common website. I have been doing this very thing since 2011. I have been reading all of your post, and you all have touched on some successful ways but I feel that my company has put together the best and easiest way, I have messaged Midasman and he and I might can work together to get this going for everyone. We have traveled to trade shows and know hotel industry experts and how to get in the big name hotels and everything. We have put over 100k in developing this and global relationships. Our biggest weakness is finding foot soldiers, "sales people," to get this built up.

10th May 2013, 12:32 PM	#86
proteinman2222 Active Warrior Registered Member Join Date: 2013 Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: love it! How can you guarantee that many pizzas though?? If you didnt deliver that amount...what would happen??

10th May 2013, 12:52 PM	#87
proteinman2222 Active Warrior Registered Member Join Date: 2013 Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Can you contact me im interested!

21st May 2013, 10:34 PM	#89
peter_act HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2003 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 296 Thanks: 21 Thanked 141 Times in 93 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Nick, I had it all set up, but then Don got "modern" and got his own website where you could download all his reports, so I didn't follow through with it. I didn't want to rain on Don's parade. P.S. I also moved to warmer climate of the Gold Coast, so a lot of things have been put on the back burner.
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22nd May 2013, 08:24 AM	#91
clg21 Lion Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Paradise Posts: 185 Thanks: 29 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: wow, this is a great idea, sir. I have thought of a lot of new business however i never thought of this one. This is very helpful especially for those who are very interested in entering a new and fresh business. What I love about this idea is it is not yet common.

1st Dec 2013, 02:27 AM	#93
Magicalidea HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2013 Posts: 284 Thanks: 50 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Why don't they go out themselves and find out good restaurants and food ? We are not all depend on mobile phone (technology) right ?

2nd Dec 2013, 03:15 AM	#94
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2nd Dec 2013, 04:15 PM	#95
midasman09 Banned Join Date: 2009 Posts: 1,279 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1,525 Times in 531 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Look! This is Dec of 2013.....until the economy crashes and even the affluent and "sales" people are NOT traveling.....humans are STILL checking into hotels and motels. THESE people have 2 things in common; 1) They are HUNGRY 2) They have a MOBILE DEVICE So....they check in and.....they see (either on the Check-In Counter or on the desk in their room) a display that says; "SCAN HERE FOR LOCAL PLACES TO EAT!" Now....put yourself into the shoes of someone who is checking into a place to stay for the evening...AWAY FROM HOME! They are HUNGRY (most travelers don't bring food with them) and....they have (at least 95% these days) a MOBILE DEVICE. They see a display on the Front Counter (or in their Rooms) that says; "SCAN HERE FOR LOCAL PLACES TO EAT!" You kidding me? YOU don't think these people will whip out their Cell or other mobile thingee and either Snap a shot of the QR Code or type in the URL address of a "Directory" that can provide them with WHAT THEY WANT? Get real! Why others haven't worked on this is beyond me. I've been doingthis since Cell phones first came out. Hotels/Motels WANT to provide services to their guests. Restaurants WANT to be noticed by "Affluent Tourists"....looking for places to eat! You put all these factors together and they spell "M.O.N.E.Y""!!!! Gee whizzers people. IT'S OUT THERE! Ya just gotta GO GET IT! Don Alm...."Go-Getter" from way back

3rd Dec 2013, 09:54 PM	#96
NewParadigm Senior Warrior Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 628 Thanked 286 Times in 222 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: How many recent $750/mo sales have you done? Care to share a couple examples?
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3rd Dec 2013, 10:29 PM	#97
JackiPigford Warrior Member Join Date: 2013 Location: 3271 Franklin Street, Montgomery, Al 36014 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Hi Midasman09, This is a great idea, I will try to implement it and i also plan it to implement on Rent A Cars business too. I hope i will succeeded. Thanks for sharing this idea...
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5th Dec 2013, 06:51 PM	#98
adamnassar Adam Join Date: 2013 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I discovered the "Secret" to $750/mo from any Motel! Share on: Amazing ideas you got! Thanks for sharing!!
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