Case Study:
Pennybyrn
Long-term Partnership Sustains 97%+ Occupancy and Sparks Successful Expansion
THE SITUATION
After many years of maintaining strong occupancy of 97%+, Pennybyrn wanted to expand its 180 independent living residences with 42 new apartments to serve more seniors in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. Pennybryn looked to its long-term partner, Love & Company, to accomplish this vision.
THE STRATEGY
With a firm foundation and collaborative working relationship well in place, Pennybyrn looked to Love & Company to guide them through the expansion marketing process. This included market intelligence to ensure the expansion was designed for the market, a cohesive marketing program to educate consumers, and detailed plans for a priority deposit program and 10% conversion process. It was a true partnership with open communication.
“Throughout our entire time working with Love & Company, they have been trustworthy, respectful and have honored our goals as an organization. Pennybyrn is appreciative of how the Love & Company team really listens to what we have to say, and when we have questions, they provide their honest advice. It has worked very well for us.”
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THE Results
The expansion was well received by the market, and the sales team achieved its priority deposit goal in five months. And despite launching 10% conversions right as COVID shut down in-person appointments in late March of 2020, Pennybyrn secured 70% of its 10% reservation deposits within four months, ahead of its aggressive schedule. Pennybyrn’s results show the power of sage advice blended with the strength of a true partnership.
Market research, careful planning and aggressive marketing combine to exceed presales goals—despite the impact of the COVID pandemic.

For more information about this project and Love & Company’s services, reach out to Tim Bracken at 410-207-0013, or tbracken@loveandcompany.com.