• How To Design A Perfect Corporate Retreat with Bruce Honig
    Apr 3 2025

    🚀 Planning a corporate retreat? Before booking the venue or finalizing the agenda, the most critical step is defining your “why.” In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with expert facilitator Bruce Honig to break down the essential components of designing an engaging, results-driven corporate retreat.


    💡 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

    • ✔️ The Power of Purpose – How defining the retreat’s “why” shapes everything from activities to outcomes. 🎯
    • ✔️ The Facilitator’s Role – Why having an unbiased, experienced facilitator (separate from content experts) enhances group dynamics and decision-making. 👥
    • ✔️ Engaging Your Audience – Strategies to make corporate retreats interactive, hands-on, and collaborative—moving beyond boring PowerPoint presentations. 🤝
    • ✔️ Tailoring to Your Participants – Understanding corporate teams' unique needs and preferences for maximum engagement and impact. 🏆


    Whether you're planning a team retreat, leadership summit, or strategy session, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you design a retreat that drives real results!


    🔗 Connect with Bruce Honig:

    🌐 Idea Guides

    📱 LinkedIn


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    47 mins
  • W.I.N. Your Brand: The Power of Event Experience with Samara Beth
    Mar 27 2025

    🚀 What does it take to create unforgettable, profitable retreats? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Samara Beth, a seasoned event producer with 30+ years of experience, to discuss how to elevate your brand and retreat business through powerful event experiences.


    💡 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

    • ✨ The W.I.N. Method – Willpower to push through, Innovation to think creatively, and Networking to build lasting connections.
    • 📌 Knowing Your Audience – How to deeply understand your ideal participants, where they are, and how to reach them effectively.
    • 💰 Budgeting & Pricing Retreats – Strategies to avoid financial pitfalls, anticipate unexpected costs, and ensure your retreats remain profitable.
    • 🌟 Creating Memorable Retreats – How to engage the five senses, add surprise elements, and promote future events while hosting.
    • ⚡ Handling Challenges & Risks – From last-minute changes to safety concerns, learn how to stay prepared and flexible with smart contingency planning.


    If you’re looking to boost your retreat success, connect with the right people, and build an unforgettable brand experience, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧✨

    🎁 Special Invitation: Register for Samara’s “W.I.N. Your Brand” webinar and learn how to leverage event experiences for brand growth! 👉 Join Here


    🔗 Connect with Samara Beth:

    🌐 samarabeth.com

    📱 @samarabethandco


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    55 mins
  • Retreat success: proven tactics to increase bookings
    Mar 20 2025

    📢 Did you know that 70% of retreats don’t make a profit? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I dive deep into what it really takes to fill retreats, create loyal customers, and build a profitable retreat business in 2025.


    💡 Key insights from this episode:

    • 🔹 The Marketing Shift: It now takes 36-52 touchpoints across multiple channels for someone to buy—compared to just 7 in the past! Learn how to build trust and stay top-of-mind.
    • 🔹 Retreat Profitability Stats: 68% of retreat hosts earn only $5,000-$10,000 per retreat—let’s change that by pricing and marketing smarter.
    • 🔹 Loyalty = More Revenue: Loyal customers spend 67% more than new ones. Discover how to keep participants engaged before, during, and after the retreat.
    • 🔹 From Hobby to Business: The first retreat takes an average of 200 hours to plan—but with the right systems and strategies, that can be cut to just 50 hours!


    🚀 Whether you're just starting out or have hosted 10+ retreats, this episode will give you the tools to grow, scale, and truly profit from your retreat business.

    ✨ Thank you to Viazara! Find out more: viazara

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    25 mins
  • Becoming a Profitable Business Owner with Erica Hill
    Mar 13 2025

    In this power-packed episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Erica Hill to break down the numbers that drive success and the strategies that transform passion into a thriving business. 📊💼


    Together, we explore:

    • Tracking Key Business Metrics: Learn why monitoring cost of customer acquisition, revenue, expenses, and profitability is essential for making smart decisions on pricing, marketing, and scaling your business.

    • Transitioning from Entrepreneur to Business Owner: Erica explains the critical differences between being an entrepreneur and a true business owner—structuring your business, separating personal and business finances, and leveraging business credit to unlock new opportunities.

    • Securing Business Funding: Discover what lenders are looking for, from a solid business structure to a strong personal credit history, and why building business credit over time is key to increasing your company’s valuation and funding options.


    Ready to elevate your business strategy and secure the funding you need? Tune in for actionable insights that will help you master your metrics and transform your entrepreneurial journey into a profitable, sustainable enterprise. 🚀

    Connect with Erica Hill:

    🌐 The Money Reset Coach

    📱 @askericahill1


    Special Offer: Download our guide "0% Funding Made Simple: 5 Steps to Grow Your Business Without Risking Personal Credit!" 👉 Get the Guide


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    34 mins
  • Why Most Retreats Fail (And How to Make Yours Profitable) with James Yates
    Mar 6 2025

    In this transformative episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with James Yates to explore the evolving landscape of the retreat industry. James dives into how the industry has shifted from simply booking venues to creating structured, outcome-driven retreat programs—and why it's time to approach retreats as a full-fledged business. 🚀

    Together, we discuss:

    • Defining Outcomes & Delivering Value: How to design retreats that solve specific problems and provide true transformation, rather than just a "nice" getaway. 🎯

    • Pricing, Profitability, & Mindset: The importance of pricing based on the value you deliver, and understanding your market to avoid undervaluing your offerings. 💰

    • Building Awareness & Engagement: Strategies for nurturing relationships and guiding potential participants through awareness, acceptance, and action. 📈

    • Integrating Experiences & Fostering Community: Why ongoing support and a strong community are key to extending the retreat experience beyond the event itself. 🤝

    Ready to shift your mindset and build a profitable retreat business? Tune in for actionable insights and join the movement!


    Connect with James Yates:🌐Reignite Retreats | 📱 @reigniteretreats

    Special Offer: Enjoy 10% off all our retreats as a thank you for listening!

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    59 mins