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Starting a portable golf sim business (some people search for it as a mobile golf simulator business — same idea) comes down to a handful of things done in the right order: get legally set up, get your equipment dialed in, and get in front of the people who'll actually book you. An LLC and general liability insurance aren't paperwork for paperwork's sake — venues, breweries, and corporate offices will ask for proof of both before they let you set up. Skipping this step to get to your first booking faster is the single most common mistake we see.
Your warm market beats cold outreach
New portable golf sim operators consistently land their first booking faster through people they already know than through social media or ads. A short, direct message to someone who hosts events, runs a bar, or works in an office tends to convert better than any post — save the paid marketing for once you've got proof to show. Most new operators don't get stuck because the business doesn't work — they get stuck waiting to feel ready before reaching out to anyone.
Free events can work — if you follow up
Running a free event or two is a reasonable way to build photo and video content plus your first reviews, but only if you follow up afterward. Ask the venue if they'd consider making it recurring, and use the new content right away to pitch your next paying client.
