How To Run Profitable Retreats is a heart-centered podcast hosted by Leni Cavazos, designed to empower you to create retreats that are not only profitable but deeply meaningful. In each episode, Leni shares insights and strategies to help you craft retreat experiences that are transformational for your clients and rewarding for yourself. With a focus on authenticity, community, and intention, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to create impactful retreats that leave a lasting i ...
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Six‑Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 1 – Design for Profit
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12:41🖤 How to Run Profitable Retreats with Leni Cavazos In this solo episode, retreat strategist Leni Cavazos breaks down the first and most foundational pillar of building a six-figure retreat business: Design for Profit. If you've ever walked away from a retreat burnt out, underpaid, or even in the red, this episode is your wake-up call (and your road…
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Money mindset for retreat leaders with Shannon Ryan
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40:59If you've ever struggled to price your retreat, worried no one would pay, or felt guilty charging for transformation… this episode is for you. I sat down with Shannon Ryan, money mindset mentor and former financial planner, to talk about the emotional, energetic, and practical blocks that hold retreat leaders back from real profit. Inside this epis…
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Over 80% of retreat leaders walk away from their events exhausted… and broke. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, host Leni Cavazos shares the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to build a six-figure retreat business, without sacrificing your integrity, values, or impact. You'll learn: W…
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Retreat Venue Red Flags: What to Watch for Before You Book with Shannon Jamail
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33:43Your retreat venue can make or break your entire event—so how do you choose the right one, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure a five-star experience for your guests? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by Shannon Jamail, founder of Retreat Ranch, therapist, retreat mentor, and host of The Retreat Leader's Podcast. Shannon o…
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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Power of Retreats  with Dr. Lori McDowell
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21:19What if the key to building lifelong clients—and a thriving retreat business—wasn't just the offer... but the energy and intention behind it? In this transformational episode, I sit down with TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and reinvention expert Dr. Lori McDowell, founder of ReimagineU Strategies, to unpack the real power of retreats—not just as…
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How to Plan & Price a Profitable Retreat: Avoid the 80% Who Lose Money
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48:04Ready to turn your retreat dream into a six-figure revenue stream—without a huge audience? In this masterclass from the Wild Woman with Impact Summit, retreat strategist Leni Cavazos (The Retreat Planner) reveals the exact system she's used to help coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs sell out retreats, build waitlists, and keep 30–50%+ profit margi…
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Retreats That Sell: Intuition, pricing & loyalty that fill the room with Retreat pannel
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58:34What really makes a retreat sell out? Is it your intuition? Your brand? Your pricing? Or your ability to hold the vision even when sales feel slow? In this special panel episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sat down with an extraordinary circle of retreat leaders and industry experts—including Abby Gooch, Liesel Albrecht, Kellie Sabas, Vict…
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From Fear to Fulfillment: Launching Your First Retreat with Brent McCan
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33:32In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by Brent McCann—a mindset coach and men's retreat facilitator—who shares the honest, behind-the-scenes story of running his first retreat from idea to execution. Brent opens up about: ▪️ The moment in meditation that sparked his retreat vision ▪️ Facing fears, self-doubt, and the unexpec…
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When Love Meets Entrepreneurship: Matchmaking for Busy Professionals with Rebecca Norton
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28:25Can you run a thriving business and find lasting love? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I chat with award-winning dating coach Rebecca Norton about why successful professionals struggle to date—and how matchmaking can help. We dive into: ▪️ Why dating apps often fail busy entrepreneurs ▪️ The power of vetted, personalized matches …
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Turning Personal Transformation into Sacred Leadership with Crystal Lynn Bell
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50:42What happens when spiritual gifts meet structure, and intuition is paired with intelligent business strategy? In this soul-packed episode, Leni Cavazos sits down with Crystal Lynn Bell—founder of Badass Butterfly Alchemy Coaching—to explore how to turn personal transformation into sacred leadership… and six-figure success. ✨ Whether you're building…
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The Importance of Running a Profitable Business
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26:28If your retreat business isn't generating the income you want—it's time to stop guessing and start measuring. ⚫️💭⬛️ In this powerful episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by the brilliant Christi Kendall as we go deep into the real cost of acquiring a client, how to calculate your hourly value, and the energetic and financial transf…
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Recurring Revenue with Retreats with Erin B. Haag
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47:51🖤 What if your retreats didn't mean starting from zero every time you launched? In this powerhouse episode, I sit down again with Erin Haag, founder of Luxury in Business Retreats and creator of the Pricing Overhaul method, to dive into one of the biggest keys to sustainable success in the retreat industry: Recurring Revenue. We talk about: ◾️ Why …
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Building a Legacy-Minded Business with Vanessa Mitera
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56:46🖤 In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by branding expert Vanessa Mitera to explore how to build a personal brand that's authentic, sustainable, and legacy-driven. Together we talk about: ◾️ Why your business is an extension of YOU—and how to show up genuinely. ⬛️ The role of personal branding in the age of AI. ✒️ How your …
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Sold Out & Profitable Retreats—The Live Experience
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6:58⚡ New Mini Episode Alert! Want a profitable retreat strategy that actually works for you—not a copy-paste formula? ✈️ In this bite-sized episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm giving you the full behind-the-scenes of my live workshop in Vegas — and why it's the space where vision meets strategy. ✔️ Action-first, not just mindset✔️ Profit pl…
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Loyalty Marketing for Retreats: Your Secret Profit Strategy
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11:10New episode alert! 🐝✨ Want to sell out your retreat before you even launch it? Start with loyalty marketing—the system that keeps your best clients coming back. In this Episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I share what I learned running loyalty campaigns for Marriott Bonvoy (yes, that one), and how you can apply those exact principles to your…
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If you wouldn't pitch your retreat to your worst boss ever… it's probably not a real business plan. 😬 In this Episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm talking about why so many retreat leaders get stuck in the cycle of "just helping people"—and forget to run an actual business. You'll learn:✔️ Why starting with profit isn't greedy—it's smart✔…
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Premium Clients, Premium Results: Rethinking Retreat Strategy
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13:01🔥 New on the podcast! Most retreats aren't selling—and it's not because of your marketing. It's because your retreat isn't solving a specific, high-value problem. In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I break down: ✔️ What perceived value actually means ✔️ Why people will pay $25K+ for the right retreat ✔️ How to stop creating "nice-to…
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Why 90% of Retreat Leaders Never Host a Second Retreat
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25:25Welcome back to How to Run Profitable Retreats with your host, Leni Cavazos—global retreat strategist and systems expert. This is Episode 2 in our 6-part series, and it's one of the most personal, powerful, and purpose-driven conversations yet. 🎙️✨ In this episode, Leni opens up about her unexpected journey—from producing world-class events at Ritz…
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Sold Out ≠ Profitable: Why Most Retreats Fail to Make Money
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9:48Welcome to a brand-new solo episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats with your host, Leni Cavazos—global retreat strategist and your go-to guide for building a profitable retreat business. ✨ In this episode, Leni gets real about a common trap retreat leaders fall into: chasing the sold-out status without building a retreat that actually makes mone…
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How To Design A Perfect Corporate Retreat with Bruce Honig
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47:15🚀 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, …
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W.I.N. Your Brand: The Power of Event Experience with Samara Beth
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55:14🚀 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. Meth…
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Retreat success: proven tactics to increase bookings
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25:11📢 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 …
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Becoming a Profitable Business Owner with Erica Hill
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33:39In 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…
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Why Most Retreats Fail (And How to Make Yours Profitable) with James Yates
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59:18In 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. 🚀…
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Self-Care Practices for your Human Design with Jalisa Hardy
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26:49In this enlightening episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos sits down with Jalisa Hardy—a single mom, human design expert, and author—who empowers women to live with purpose, pleasure, and peace through her Freedom and Calm frameworks. ✨ Discover the Power of Human Design for Self-Care. Jalisa shares how self-care is about more tha…
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Elevating Self-Esteem Through Conscious Leadership and Retreats with Fabrice Desmarescaux
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1:05:22On today's episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos and guest Fabrice Desmarescaux dive deep into the world of corporate retreats and conscious leadership. Fabrice, a seasoned business executive and coach based in Asia, joins Leni to share his approach to creating retreats that foster true transformation within the corporate context.…
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Sis! This is NOT a girls trip! with Nikia Smith
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39:23In this powerful episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos sits down with Dr. Nikia Smith, who turned her burnout as a physician into a thriving retreat business focused on wellness, community, and true rejuvenation. Nikia shares how a solo retreat for self-care became the catalyst for creating safe, intentional spaces for others to r…
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How to Host Transformative Retreats with Dawn DelVecchio
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53:14In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos welcomes Dawn DelVecchio, a mentor in sacred feminine leadership and transformational retreats. Together, Leni and Dawn dive deep into the magic of in-person gatherings, the unique energy created in a physical space, and the importance of supporting participants in integrating these ex…
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In this power-packed episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, we explore the essential strategies for turning your retreat ideas into profitable ventures. Whether you're a seasoned retreat host or just starting out, this episode is filled with practical tips to ensure your events not only inspire but also generate revenue! We cover: Key elements …
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How to Turn Your Social Media Time into Sales and Avoid the Nurturing Trap with Louise McDonnell
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35:04In this essential episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, we dive into the 2024 playbook for using paid social ads to grow your retreat business. Joining us is social ads expert Louise McDonnell, who shares her best tips on using strategic paid advertising to reach your audience and convert them into retreat signups. We cover: Why paid social ad…
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The Profit Power of Loyalty Marketing: How to get clients who pay you on repeat
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41:22In this insightful episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, we dive into the world of loyalty marketing and reveal how building strong, lasting relationships can be the secret to a profitable retreat business. Learn why creating loyal clients who return to your retreats again and again is more than just a revenue boost—it's a powerful business st…
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The Art of Conscious Travel with Lauren Dickinson
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34:15In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Dickinson, founder of Orion Retreats, to discuss the evolving world of conscious travel and how retreats can truly transform lives when thoughtfully designed. 🌍✨ We explore: Creating Retreats with Integration and Balance 🌱: Why leaving space in the schedule can make a retreat experience even more impactful—an…
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The Mindful & Intentional Traveler with Ralph Velasco
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33:44In this episode, we sit down with Ralph Velasco, seasoned travel expert and founder of Continental DRIFTER® Experiences, to explore how mindfulness and intentionality can transform the way we travel. 🌍 Here's what we cover: The power of being present while traveling and how mindfulness can enhance your journey 🌿 The benefits of small group tours fo…
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Leaders in Retreat: Insights for Creating High Impact Teams with Frank Ciccia
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50:26In this episode, we dive deep into the world of corporate retreats and leadership development with Frank Ciccia, founder of Illuminare Group and clinical adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo's MBA program. Frank shares his 16+ years of experience helping over 145 organizations transform their leadership and team dynamics through powerful …
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Empowering through yoga with Danella Draper
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31:48Unfold your mats and open your minds for this enlightening episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," where your host Leni Cavazos is joined by yoga guru Danella Draper. Titled "Empowering through Yoga" this episode dives deep into the transformative power of yoga, exploring how it can serve as an anchor in your life, and the profound effects of …
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🌍 In this thought-provoking episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," titled "Saving Humanity" join your host Leni Cavazos and distinguished guest Daisy Papp as they explore the profound themes of human values, trauma, and personal responsibility. This discussion delves into the importance of staying true to oneself, despite external pressures, …
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Insights from the Geeky Grandma with Jill McCarthy
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41:56🕰️Step into a time machine with this week's episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats" as we explore the enduring journey of being a retreat creator with our esteemed guest, Jill McCarthy. Titled "Insights from the Geeky Grandma" this episode dives into the experiences, transformations, and lasting impacts of creating retreats over decades. Jill M…
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Magnetize High Paying Clients with Jill Hope
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1:11:03🌟 Are you ready to attract the clients who truly value your work and are willing to invest in your services? In this episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," Leni Cavazos sits down with Jill Nistler Hope to explore the 5 key voices that can transform your life and business: the Voice of Desire, the Voice of Intuition, the Voice of Self-Acceptan…
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🚀Step into the future of retreats with this groundbreaking episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," where your host, Leni Cavazos, and guest expert Jenay Aiksnoras delve into the exciting world of ON-DEMAND retreat businesses. This episode, titled "Retreats on Demand" explores what on-demand retreats mean for the industry and how they can signi…
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How to Run Corporate Retreats with Kendall Wallace
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37:55🌟 Ready to transform your corporate team dynamics? Join us in this insightful episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," where Leni Cavazos chats with Kendall Wallace, a seasoned user experience researcher from Meta turned corporate retreat specialist. After four years of navigating team challenges at Meta, Kendall founded her own business to hel…
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The Evolution of Wellness Retreats & Travel with Erin Damm
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32:38🌿Dive into a vital conversation on "How to Run Profitable Retreats" with your host, Leni Cavazos, and special guest Erin Damm. This episode, "The Evolution of Wellness Retreats & Travel" focuses on the innovative ways retreat leaders can maintain their well-being through self-care and biohacking techniques. Erin Damm, the visionary behind Light the…
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Intuition & alignment for a magical life with Esther Foppen
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32:30✨ Join host Leni Cavazos and special guest Esther Foppen in this enchanting episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," where we explore the profound roles of intuition and alignment in cultivating a magical life. This episode called "Intuition & Alignment for a Magical Life" unveils the secrets to tapping into your inner wisdom and aligning your …
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Building Permanent Self Esteem with April Gaines
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32:42Join me and my esteemed guest, April Gaines, in a pivotal episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats" where we delve into the foundational aspects of self-esteem. "Building Permanent Self Esteem" offers a deep dive into why robust self-esteem is essential and how to cultivate it sustainably. April Gaines, a renowned expert from Soul Essentials Heal…
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Authenticity Your Business Game Changer with Stephanie Bacon
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41:48Unlock the power of your true self with Leni Cavazos and special guest Stephanie Bacon in this transformative episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats." Dive into the essence of authenticity and discover why embracing your authentic self can revolutionize not only your personal life but also your professional endeavors in the retreat industry. Ep…
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How To Run Profitable International Retreats with Rian Gufarotti
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35:47🌍Step into the world of international retreats with Leni Cavazos and her esteemed guest, Rian Gufarotti, in this enlightening episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats." Delve into the nuances of hosting and creating a retreat business that spans across borders. Whether you're a novice eager to launch your first retreat or an experienced organizer…
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How to Get the Best Shots from Your Retreat with Megan Holly
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38:49📸 Dive into the visual world of retreats with Leni Cavazos and her guest Megan Holly in this captivating episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats." 🌟 Discover the integral role photography plays in not just capturing, but also enhancing the retreat experience. Whether you're organizing your first retreat or looking to refine your existing events,…
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Build a movement and sell out your retreats with Amber Hagberg
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35:43🌟 Dive into the world of transformative retreats with Amber Hagberg and Leni Cavazos in this enlightening episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats." Amber, who relocated to Costa Rica 8.5 years ago to lead retreats, shares her journey from hosting her very first retreat with just six sign-ups to building a thriving online coaching business. 🌴🧘♀️…
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Experiences Vs Retreats with Yeni Fernandez
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40:33Join me and my special guest Yeni Fernandez in this enlightening episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats" as they dive into the art of creating and hosting memorable experiences 🌈. In this conversation, we explore the subtle yet significant differences between experiences and retreats, and why you might consider creating experiences as part of y…
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Using Astrology to Host Retreats with Mars Molina
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32:16🌌 Embark on a celestial journey in this transformative episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," featuring the astrological guru, Mars Molina. 🌠✨ Unlock the secrets of Vedic Astrology and learn how your astrological chart influences your daily life. Mars will guide us through the cosmic corridors of spirituality, showing how to integrate these a…
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How to call in Financial Abundance with Dr. Cailin O´Hara
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38:19🎙Welcome to a sparkling episode of "How to Run Profitable Retreats," where we unlock the secrets to a wealthier, more fulfilling life! 🌈✨ Join us as we chat with Dr. Cailin O'Hara, a trailblazer in fostering an abundance mindset. This episode is all about understanding the true value of your offerings and transforming your financial perspectives. 🚀…
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