Wish Centers are an integrated discovery, discussion, interaction, teaching, consulting, practice and rejuvenation center where no distinction is made between caregiver / receiver (think k-pax, the movie).

All are learners, teachers, healers and philanthropists just at varying levels of skill set development and healing.

We operate a Conscious Marketplace, Digital and Physical Libraries and engage in Learning, Healing, Social Work and Result Oriented Recreational Activities.

Digital Library, resource centers and catalogues to live at YieldMore.org and follow its guidelines for collaboration, sharing and being given freely.

Stalls, Vehicles, Kiosks and Buddies to serve as outreach initiatives to serve and attract a larger audience.

In short, we strive to create an ambiance where the patron gains insight and is given motivation and very useful and relevant information. He's also free to join workshops, take part in group activities and browse our digital library and Conscious Marketplace. This is a service he pays for and it can serve groups or be given to the needy.

Objectives

Our philosophy is summed up in these 20 points https://legacy.yieldmore.org/blurbs/ and these 24 values https://legacy.yieldmore.org/values

We are trying to improve the holistic wellness of the individual and the groups to which they belong, whether a school, a company or a neighborhood.

We are also aiming to increase the reach and impact of the Conscious Businesses that we find and promote. These could be programs, workshops, products and other services.

Lastly, we aim to provide a platform for the individual to work with others for the good of society. We call them Apprentice Lightworkers / Healers.

To help make all this possible, we run the website YieldMore.org and organise information on its various social media accounts.

We're only just beginning, but do join us and watch the magic unfold.

Values

What does Joyland stand for?

People helping one another and serving the people
An organised way where the work of these "helpers" can be promoted
Information is digested, compiled and given freely.
Each place is a knowledge center, interlinked
Importance is given to building relationships and genuinely caring for one another
The ambience is nurturing and relaxing
We work side by side, organized by the movements we stand by
We promote ideas and causes, trying to involve the maximum numbers

How it Works

Inspired by Saify Uncle's Joypreneur program last year (2019), I thought why not extend my ideas from YieldMore.org to start physical Community Centers dubbed "Joyland"

The idea is simple - a few full time staff guiding visitors through some activities, giving them time to browse booklets, catalogs (say of guided meditation programs) and other literature that we compile both online and offline. Some computers to browse our website and the internet, all in a relaxed cosy atmosphere where consultants - trainers, teachers, environmentalists, healers and social workers are available as per their schedule.

An adjoining office will work on compiling and digesting more information either on demand or based on our themes, objectives and ideas. For example a quick reference/guide on mental health or a book on motherhood or parenting.

A recording room will produce videos that facilitate the dissemination of pertinent and valuable information by our consultants and make them available on their websites as well as our own.

Rooms of various sizes for presentations and discussions also available. A store, kitchen and garden too to serve one and all.

Charities will be given opportunities for networking, gaining visibility and gathering momentum as they work alongside other organizations.

The office will work for everyone's good and help with online and offline promotion and planning as well as coordinating our CSR activities.

This format with office etc is the generic flavour intended for the public. This can be modified slightly to fit into a school (see separate document). A resource room, computer lab or library would well serve the purpose and interested parents will be asked to help bring it to life.

Before long, I wish to have a long list of possible "Joyful Learning Activities", enough to guide school or colleges to try out over 4 to 12 weeks before deciding this new nurturing way makes Joyland a great idea for them to establish permanently.

They could try this out during or after schools, making attendance optional so as to adjust with individual's receptivity, interests and schedules.

Focus Areas

This is a working list of causes, people and wants: https://yieldmore.org/lists/

Causes are categorized under

Agriculture and Sustainable Living
Alternate Healing Systems
Creativity and Expression
Education and Communication
Emotional Wellness
Physical Health and Development
Relationships
Skill / Professional Development
Social Help

We also work to promote NGOs and Charitable institutions with our promotion services, consulting and fund collection.

Takeaways

Takeaways for Collaborators

People who liked the general precepts of YM, get to participate in its fulfillment

They have access to the network to try their own ideas and programs out.

Develop what is presently only a bare-bones outline into a working model that can scale globally.

Takeaways for people with places / resources

See their investment for the community reaping manifold rewards

Joyland is a set of guiding principles, not a rigid system so they can be adapted to suit you, the principal supporter’s needs.

Tiers or Licensing Options

Free

Should be run freely or subsidized. We don't charge for this.

Bootstrapped

We help with planning and setting up for a fee

Operated by Us

The center stays in your name but we charge.

Investor Based

We run it in our name but are answerable to investors.

Pure Franchise

You fund and operate it, but pay us a commission

Nota Bene

In all options, we will regularly audit, guide, network, brainstorm and require updating of the common library by you.

Modes Available

Joyland Online

A video conference is setup and programs broadcast

Joyland for a Day

An event at a physical location with a list of sessions planned and consultants available

Joyland Center

A dedicated location in one of the 5 tiers mentioned

Joy Chat Location

One or more Apprentices and Consultants will be available in a public place, a residential colony, an office or a school

Terms and Definitions

Kinds of People

Consultants / Pillars

Teachers, Healers, Trainers, Social Workers and Mentors. They tirelessly work together for everyone’s benefit.

Apprentices / Trainees

These could be Students or Junior Healers. These people embrace the idea and volunteer as apprentice pillars, doing good for visitors and the community at large.

Patrons/Users

This is how you come at the beginning. We want you to heal, stand on two strong feet and become volunteers in other aspects.

Joy Chat Consulting

(see separate document)

A simple meaningful conversation with a Joyland Apprentice can quickly help you find information or people to talk to about a particular problem or to gain a new insight.

It's an easy way to preview the various ideas of Joyland.

OBJECTIVES

- To gauge receptivity of public to the idea of a dedicated event or center

- To train the apprentice/give them field work

- To grow the relevance of the content available

- To improve online and offline presence

PURPOSE

- Gain popularity

- Give business to the recommended program, product or individual

- Additional income for the Apprentice as they do this more often

- Building a long term relationship with the individual

BENEFITS

- Helps the individual with a problem

- Makes the apprentice more adept as solving human challenges and find practical applications of the Information on YieldMore.org

- Tests the principles of Joyland and acquires feedback as well as expand its knowledge base

Paid Tier: Monty's Resort, Chennai

4000+ Square Feet, Adyar Area, 2-4 lakhs per month

Property

Parking - 10 cars and 20 bikes
Outdoor Yard and Garden
Reception and Registration
900 sqft Lounge divided into 4 zones of 15' x 15'
500 sqft - Two 15 seater conference rooms. 12'x 20'
One 8 seater office with attached recording studio
Six 4 seater consulting cabins
2 small 4 seater office rooms as incubators for guest organizations
Compact Gymnasium or Exercise Room
Two bedrooms with 2 single beds each
Library and Store
Kitchen and 12 seater dining area
Toilets

Equipment

(preference 2nd hand or rental) - 3 lakhs if new + DG + AC

Conference Rooms. 1 laptop and tv each
4 laptops, 4 tablets and 2 televisions in lounge
4 laptops and in house printing solution for office
4 phones for bedrooms
1 high end laptop and 2 good video cameras for studio
Diesel Generator
Laptop and tv for store
Fresh air ventilation when possible and Air conditioning units
Switch and Internet
Fingerprint device

Furniture

Reception desk
4 foldable tables in lounge
4 kiosks in corners for lounge
4 beds
Whiteboards in each room
2 conference tables
6 tables, one for each cabin
desks in 3 offices
60 to 80 simple metal folding chairs

Staff

Timings and rough salaries to be decided

Imran, 20l pa
Co-Creator, 20l pa
Content and Media team - 4 members
Lounge - 2 guides
Store - 1 cashier
Kitchen - 3 members (includes janitor)
Receptionist
Watchman

Ancillary Staff

Lawyer
Accountant
Odd Job men/women
Staff for Stalls, Vehicles, Kiosks and Buddies, perhaps part time

Marketeers / Consultants

These will be available on a schedule and will either be paid by us for visits and programs or simply pay us a fixed and collection based fee. We may also offer consulting, media and promotion services to them

Teachers and Trainers
Workshop Conductors
Healers and Fitness Experts
Cottage Industries for Health Products
Authors and Book Publishers
Various experts and consultants
Alternative medicine products
NGOs and Social Workers

Timeline and Budget

Quarter 1 - Planning - 20 lakhs cap

Rental for temporary space
Staff selection and training
Content rapid growth
Technology to be developed

Conversation Starter
Community

Marketplace directory negotiations
Printing, digital Media and promotions
training of in field ancillary staff for Stalls, Vehicles, Kiosks and Buddies
Polls and freebies to groups to test public reception, potential centers etc esp in various flavours - market research
Conveyance and food expenses
Finding of suitable location
Contractor selection
Establish work culture
Make financial projections
Reach out and begin helping potential partners for content
Build directory indexed by movements
Legalese and partner search

In this phase, we will establish the feasibility and find and design a place to begin with.

Quarter 2 - Preparation - 40 lakhs cap

Finalize place, pay 1 year lease
Begin renovation
Get equipment
Schedules for consultants
Trial runs (Friday Saturday Sunday) to begin cash flow
Pick up the content generation tempo
Push the media and web consulting to start making serious revenue
Flood the public with ads and previews with Stalls, Vehicles, Kiosks and Buddies
Start aiding social causes
Fine tune the potential impact
Build reputation
Press conferences
Public events
Invitations to start centers via workshops
Partner Negotiations

Quarter 3 - Validate the model, steady growth - 20 lakhs

Launch Week
Ensure success
Refine process
Customer feedback
Initiate more centers
Invest in App

Quarter 4 - Scale - 20 lakhs

Invest in technology to make it viable online too
Hold Conferences
Spread to other cities
Break even

Recover investment by 3rd or 4th year.