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Wellington Equestrian Festival

#Equestrian #Media & Entertainment #Events #Retail

Practice this advanced economic impact case interview question from Bain in the Equestrian sector. Includes detailed problem prompt, clarifying questions, structured framework, and expert recommendation. Part of ProHub's 835+ consulting case library.

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This case requires candidates to perform both quantitative economic impact calculations and qualitative strategic brainstorming for business expansion. It's noteworthy that the case points out that the expansion ideas have been implemented in real life, encouraging candidates to think practically and innovatively within the industry context. The inclusion of a 60-second pitch component also tests communication and synthesis skills under time pressure.

Estimated Time 37 minutes
Difficulty Hard
Source Wharton
36 / 100
Prompt: Your client is Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP). Mark, a Harvard MBA with no background in the equestrian industry aside from watching his daughters ride at competitions, created WEP in 2006 with the mission of transforming Wellington, FL from a town with a large horse show to a community with a vibrant equestrian industry. As of now, Mark has succeeded in creating an incredible competition circuit in FL (called the Winter Equestrian Festival) and is seeking an investment from a reputable investment firm. In order to do so, he needs to 1. assess the total economic impact the festival has on the community each year, and b. brainstorm ways to expand his business that the investor might be excited about. You have been asked to assist Mark with this analysis and with crafting a 60 second pitch, that includes expansion plans, for the outside investor.

Clarifying Information

  1. (For context, top riders and trainers from around the world come to Wellington, FL for 12 weeks every winter to compete against elite competition and avoid the cold weather. You can think of this like you would any other sporting league/venue with on and off seasons.)
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Prompt: Your client is Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP). Mark, a Harvard MBA with no background in the equestrian industry aside from watching his daughters ride at competitions, created WEP in 2006 with the mission of transforming Wellington, FL from a town with a large horse show to a community with a vibrant equestrian industry. As of now, Mark has succeeded in creating an incredible competition circuit in FL (called the Winter Equestrian Festival) and is seeking an investment from a reputable investment firm. In order to do so, he needs to 1. assess the total economic impact the festival has on the community each year, and b. brainstorm ways to expand his business that the investor might be excited about. You have been asked to assist Mark with this analysis and with crafting a 60 second pitch, that includes expansion plans, for the outside investor.

You

Thanks. Before analyzing, I'd like to clarify a few key questions...

Interviewer

Good question. Let me provide some background information...

You

Based on this, I suggest analyzing from these dimensions...

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This case study focuses on advising the CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP) to assess the annual economic impact of the Winter Equestrian Festival and develop strategies for business expansion to secure external investment. The solution involves a detailed economic impact calculation and a brainstorm of growth opportunities, culminating in an investor pitch.

Key Insights:

  1. Economic impact calculations require a comprehensive understanding of direct and indirect revenue streams (e.g., competition fees, local spending).
  2. Expansion strategies should consider both short-term and long-term options, including extending event duration, repurposing venues, and geographical expansion.
  3. Identifying and mitigating risks associated with expansion plans is crucial for investor confidence.
  4. A compelling investor pitch synthesizes economic value and future growth potential clearly and concisely.
  5. Applying frameworks from other industries (like seasonal sporting leagues) can be beneficial when analyzing niche markets like equestrian events.
  6. A dominant market position can be leveraged to mitigate risks during expansion.

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