The Business of Cornhole

If you plan to run your own business around the game of cornhole, there are a few things to consider. Whether you build and sell boards, bags, and accessories, or run leagues and tournaments, all the different aspects of running a normal business apply to a cornhole business as well.

First you should decide how much time and effort you want to put into the business. Is this going to be a hobby of building and selling boards or a full-blown mass production business? There is not a whole lot of money to be made in running a cornhole business- the customer base is somewhat small. Many people find that building and selling boards as a hobby is the best way to go. You do not have to invest everything into it, just some time on the weekends. Many people like to make individual orders and paint custom designs on their boards. Many examples of this can be seen in the CornholePlayers.net forum in the gallery.

If you plan on running leagues or tournaments, it is recommended that you know some of the local players before you start. Getting the word out is difficult when there are usually a select few people who will actually join your league or tournament. Playing in tournaments frequently helps you get to know some of the local players who may register for your tournament or league. Planning is a big part of how successful your league or tournament will turn out. Your business plan will determine the costs involved, how much money teams will pay, and how much you will earn. League managers and tournament directors develop many different ways of managing their operation, so being involved in different types of tournaments or leagues will help you decide on which is the best fit for you.