Venue Marketing Business

Venue Marketing Business Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 6th, 2024

Looking to fuse creativity with strategy? Consider starting a venue marketing business. In simple terms, this involves promoting various event spaces—from cozy cafes to grand ballrooms—to prospective clients looking to book their next big event.

This business hinges on your ability to build relationships with venue owners and leverage marketing skills to highlight what makes each space special. Your day-to-day would involve photo shoots, social media campaigns, search engine optimization, and networking within the event planning community.

Not only do you get to showcase beautiful venues, but you also play a crucial role in filling their calendars, making this a rewarding endeavor. For those who enjoy a mix of marketing and event planning, the venue marketing business could be a fulfilling venture to dive into.

In this list, you'll find real-world venue marketing business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a venue marketing business that makes money.

1. Spacehuntr ($600K/year)

Dietrich, a retired investment manager, came up with the idea for Spacehuntr after experiencing the dread of traditional corporate meetings. Initially focused on coworking spaces, a pivotal moment came when they helped a lost client find a unique venue in Brussels. They realized they could specialize in helping foreign clients find unique spaces for international events, leading to a spike in demand and steady growth.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 10

How We Successfully Pivoted Our App For Coworking Spaces To A $50K/Month Platform To Book Event Venues

Spacehuntr achieved a +700% growth in 2019 with revenues, despite the global pandemic, on track to match that growth in 2020, by launching a 360° platform for businesses to book and manage unique Work, Play & Stay spaces, catering to international corporations such as Airbnb, Netflix, and Uber.

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