Christmas Light Show Revenue
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A seasonal business running Christmas light shows where families drive through a park to view light displays. The business operates year-round but generates revenue in just 4 weeks.
Key Points:
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Business Model:
- Charge $20 per car for families to drive through and view light displays
- Revenue reaches 9 figures despite only operating 4 weeks per year
- Requires 50 weeks of preparation for 2 weeks of operation
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Operations:
- Employs over 100 staff working year-round
- Staff focuses on preparation and setup for most of the year
- All revenue generated in concentrated 4-week period
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Key Risks:
- Highly dependent on short operating window
- Vulnerable to disruptions like:
- Weather events
- Terrorist attacks
- Pandemic restrictions
- 50 weeks of work could be ruined if something affects the 2-week revenue period
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Scale:
- Revenue significantly higher than expected - "whatever number you're thinking of...times it by 20"
- Reaches nine-figure revenue despite extremely short operating season
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