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.

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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

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