What Broadway Can Teach You About Irresistible Offers
How To Run Profitable Retreats
What if your retreats sold the way Broadway shows do, months in advance, at multiple price points, with built-in demand? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I’m breaking down the exact mechanics behind how theater producers consistently sell out shows… and how you can apply the same strategy to your offers. Because Broadway isn’t lucky. It’s engineered. Inside this episode, you’ll learn how to design an offer that feels clear, compelling, and impossible to ignore, without adding more bonuses, more complexity, or more noise. ⬛️ We dive into: ▪️ The “Power of...
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The International Retreats Association with Holly Porter
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What if the retreat industry had global standards, real support, and a space where leaders didn’t have to figure everything out alone? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Holly Porter, retreat industry visionary and founder of the International Retreats Association, to talk about the future of this rapidly growing space and what it actually takes to build retreats that are both transformational and sustainable. Holly shares how a deeply personal, spiritual calling led her to create an organization designed to unify, elevate, and bring integrity to the global...
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The Hidden Harmony Behind Transformational Retreats with Agathe Lazaro
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What makes a retreat truly transformational? In this episode, Leni Cavazos sits down with Agathe Lazaro, designer, retreat space curator, and founder of sacred retreat properties in Provence, France and Pondicherry, India, to explore the deeper layers of retreat creation. This conversation bridges the worlds of hospitality, neuroscience, sensory intelligence, and retreat leadership, revealing why the most powerful retreats are designed with far more than schedules and workshops. ⬛️ In this episode, you’ll discover: ▪️ Why the retreat experience begins long before participants arrive...
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How Niching Down Filled This Retreat with Matthew Brandt
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What happens when passion meets structure, and the right niche changes everything? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Matthew Brandt, founder of Tactical Retreats, retired law enforcement officer, Navy veteran, and retreat leader creating life-changing experiences for veterans and first responders. Matthew shares his real, behind-the-scenes journey of launching retreats with heart, and learning (sometimes the hard way) how clarity, positioning, and niching down create momentum. You’ll hear how: ▪️ His first retreat barely filled, then a single shift led...
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Sell Like a Woman with Christi Kendall
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Selling your retreat shouldn’t feel pushy, awkward, or “icky.” In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I’m sharing a powerful segment from the Sold Out & Profitable Retreats Masterclass featuring Christi Kendall on how to sell like a woman — with presence, confidence, connection, and zero pressure. Inside, you’ll learn: ▪️ The 5 feminine sales shifts that make selling feel natural ▪️ Why price is a leadership moment (not something to explain) ▪️ The 3 sales archetypes — Visionary, Magnetic Storyteller, Radiant Authority — and how to sell from your...
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Content that Converts using AI with Louis Swart
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Content shouldn’t drain you, it should grow your retreat business. In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Louis Swart, founder of Ironbrij, to talk about how retreat leaders and coaches can create content that converts using AI, without burnout or inconsistency. We break down why most people are overwhelmed by content, how AI can support (not replace) your voice, and why being specific, consistent, and delegated is the real growth advantage, especially if you want to scale retreats like a business. ▪️ Why your audience forgets you if you’re not consistently...
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How to Turn Your Retreats Into a Scalable Profit Machine
How To Run Profitable Retreats
What if your retreat wasn’t just a beautiful experience… but a business asset that prints profit every single year? In this high-impact solo episode, Leni Cavazos — retreat strategist and founder of The Six-Figure Retreat System — breaks down the exact framework she uses to help coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs transform their retreats into repeatable revenue. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ▪️ The real reason 80% of retreats don’t make money ◾️ Why picking your dream venue first might be costing you thousands ⬛️ The difference between hosting a retreat and...
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How to Get More Clients and Build JV Partnerships with Nyrie Roos
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In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, host Leni Cavazos is joined by Nyrie Roos, co-founder of Explosion Marketing, for a value-packed conversation on two key growth levers for retreat leaders and online entrepreneurs: client-generating webinars and strategic JV partnerships. With over $20M in revenue supported and experience leading teams of 100+, Nyrie brings proven insights into how to use summits, live events, and high-converting marketing systems to create repeatable success in your business — even if you’re not a tech wizard. Together, Leni and Nyrie unpack: ▪️ Why...
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Six-Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 5 - Types of retreats
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Welcome back to How to Run Profitable Retreats. I’m your host, Leni Cavazos, and today we’re diving into something no one’s talking about in the retreat world—what kind of retreat are you actually running? Most people assume retreats have to be yoga, detox, or wellness. But that’s just one tiny slice of what’s possible. In this episode, we’re unpacking: ◾️ The wide variety of retreat types—from finance, trauma, and divorce to transformation, healing, and beyond ◼️ Why being more specific makes your retreat easier to sell ⬛️ The harsh truth: if your offer could be...
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The Publishing Industry Reality: Why book sales alone aren’t enough for financial freedom with Timothy Flemming Jr
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In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, host Leni Cavazos sits down with publishing expert and Kingdom Launchpad founder Timothy Flemming Jr. for a powerful conversation that every author, coach, and retreat leader needs to hear. Timothy has spent over a decade helping hundreds of authors publish their books — but what he discovered is the truth most writers never hear: The book is not the business. It’s the doorway into the business. In this eye‑opening episode, Timothy and Leni break down: ▪️ Why most authors don’t struggle with writing — they struggle with what...
info_outlineIn 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!
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Key elements that make retreats profitable from start to finish 💡
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How to price your retreats effectively to attract clients and maximize your earnings 💸
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Strategies for marketing your retreats to fill every seat and create unforgettable experiences ✨
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The importance of creating a solid retreat blueprint that aligns with your business goals
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