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Former LEGOLAND Execs were recruited for a $50M Midwest Resort | Sean "Mouse" Howard, SKYLAKE Adventures
On today's show I jumped into the deep end with Sean "Mouse" Howard, co-founder of SKYLAKE Adventures, a new year-round destination opening in Sheridan near US-31 and Grand Park on June 4. The SKYLAKE concept was inspired by France Park in Logansport and refined through visits to Lake Arvesta Farms and Land of Natura in Wisconsin Dells, emphasizing fun with no lines. The project is funded by local investors with no bank debt, and four former LEGOLAND executives were recruited to lead operations. Wave one focuses on a six-acre human-made lake with white sand, Wibit inflatables, a 40-foot X Tower with slides, cabanas, and an adult-only "South Beach." Future plans include a tubing hill, ropes course, and mini golf. Howard also shares his upbringing in Princeton, track scholarship to Butler, and a 22-year medical device sales career that led him to entrepreneurship. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Inspiration of SKYLAKE Adventures - Wave One Highlights at SKYLAKE Adventures - Future Plans at SKYLAKE Adventures Thank you to our partners: Visit Wabash County Check out these great clips from the show: 01:23 Guest Introduction: Sean "Mouse" Howard, SKYLAKE Adventures 02:27 Small Town to Butler 03:36 Track Dreams and Setbacks 06:31 Mom's Tough Love Lesson 09:14 From Med Device to Real Estate 14:04 Why Build SKYLAKE 16:36 France Park Lightbulb 18:56 What SKYLAKE Includes 23:00 Scale and Construction Numbers 24:20 Market Research and No Lines 28:00 Year-Round Expansion Plans 32:57 Tubing Hill and Night Vibes 34:54 Funding The Vision 35:21 Landing Prime Highway 31 37:09 Winning Over Neighbors 38:48 Recruiting LEGOLAND Leaders 41:44 Investor Momentum No Debt 42:56 Wave One Water Attractions 45:32 Tickets And Access Plans 46:13 Legacy And Conviction 52:35 Grand Park Partnership 56:39 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 57:18 Iconic Vacation Memories 59:38 Hidden Gems And Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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