CONTRIBUTORS
Mary White
Mary White is the CEO & Founder of BnBFinder.com and the author of Running a Bed & Breakfast for Dummies. A former securities broker, she decided to embark on a new venture – internet marketing – nearly 20 years ago and developed a user-friendly website that places B&Bs and inns on a competitive level with larger hotels and resorts. Today, BnBFinder.com earns the industry’s highest rankings and provides compelling content for guests. Mary has been named a bed and breakfast industry leader by Innkeeping Quarterly magazine and is the recipient of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International’s Award of Merit
Sigrid Hart
Sigrid Hart is a freelance writer and editor who has contributed content to many print and online publications for the past several years. She has worked in various capacities in communications, literacy and healthcare. Her varied interest in the leisure industry drives her efforts to educate and inform. She loves to indulge in Bed and Breakfast getaways whenever she can. Sigrid is also a Reflexologist practicing in Ontario, Canada. She holds a BA and a Journalism Degree. [email protected]
Lisa Kolb
President of Acorn Internet Services and her husband Mark, co-founded their Web design and marketing firm in 2002. Former Inn Owner/Operators, Lisa and Mark are dedicated to supporting hospitality proprietors. A leading expert in our industry, Lisa and her team of professionals are at the forefront of helping owners, managers and operators understand and navigate today’s online marketing challenges.
Patricia Detwiler
Patti is an Innkeeper turned consultant and realtor and also the Managing Director for FBBI, (Florida Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers.) Patti is well versed in the innkeeping world especially in Florida. Patti offers seminars for aspiring innkeepers. She advises innkeepers preparing their inn for sale with tips for sellers. “ There are other items to gather together to be ready to put your inn on the market for sale. I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have about preparing your Inn for sale.” [email protected]