# Yaymaker

> Yaymaker plans creative corporate and private events, matching groups with live hosts, activities and supplies for in-person, virtual and hybrid gatherings. Founded as Paint Nite in 2012, it now serves the private-event side of a business whose public paint parties live at PaintNite.com.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Boston, United States
- **Founders:** Dan Hermann (Co-founder; CEO of parent Your Nite LLC as of April 2024), Sean McGrail (Co-founder; historically president)
- **Products:** Paint Nite, Plant Nite, Corporate event concierge, Creative workshops, Virtual games
- **Notable:** First Paint Nite drew 50 people in Boston in March 2012., Paint Nite ranked No. 2 on the 2016 Inc. 5000., The 2019 relaunch reported more than 6.5 million tickets and 300,000 events since inception.

## Products & services

- **Paint Nite** — Host-led painting parties; corporate page lists starting prices of $29 USD per person and 60-90 minutes. Final package terms require a quote.
- **Plant Nite** — Guided planting experiences; corporate page lists $29 USD per person starting prices. Publicly documented by 2016.
- **Corporate event concierge** — Activity selection, vendor and host coordination, supply sourcing and shipping for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
- **Creative workshops** — Candle making, flower arranging, sign design and ukulele creation among customizable activities.
- **Virtual games** — Digital escape rooms, trivia and Winning Opinions game-show experiences.
- **Motivational Minutes** — Speakers covering leadership, inclusion and mental health; listed from $29 USD per person.
- **VIP Corporate Rewards** — No membership fees; preferred pricing, event tracking, payment flexibility and direct planner access.
- **Event enhancements** — Custom artwork, notes, swag, snacks, drinks and celebrity engagement, priced separately.

## Achievements

- First Paint Nite drew 50 people in Boston in March 2012.
- Paint Nite ranked No. 2 on the 2016 Inc. 5000.
- The 2019 relaunch reported more than 6.5 million tickets and 300,000 events since inception.
- The 2023 Republic pitch claimed more than US$12 million in virtual-event revenue during the pandemic across the broader business.

## Latest updates

- **2024-04** — Your Nite LLC’s annual report disclosed 2023 consolidated revenue of US$5.83 million and a US$297,021 net loss; these are parent-group figures.
- **2023-07** — Parent Your Nite LLC closed its Paint Nite Republic crowdfunding campaign, reporting US$99,541 raised.
- **2022-04** — PaintNite.com returned for public events; Yaymaker became the home of corporate and private bookings.

## Links

- Website: https://www.yaymaker.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yaymaker/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/yaymaker
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaintNite
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalpaintnite/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalPaintNite/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalpaintnite

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Last updated: 2026-10-05