How to Turn Your Social Media Time into Sales and Avoid the Nurturing Trap with Louise McDonnell
How To Run Profitable Retreats
Release Date: 11/14/2024
Would Your Retreat Pass the CEO Test?
How To Run Profitable Retreats
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✔️ The simple test to evaluate your retreat like a CEO✔️ How to stop compromising and start scaling✔️ The 3 non-negotiables of a profitable retreat business✔️ Why “nice-to-have” retreats are no...
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Premium Clients, Premium Results: Rethinking Retreat Strategy
How To Run Profitable Retreats
🔥 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-have” retreats and start solving problems that matter This episode is a wake-up call if you want to charge premium prices and still feel aligned. This is Ep. 3 of a 6-part series — don’t miss it! 💼💫
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Why 90% of Retreat Leaders Never Host a Second Retreat
How To Run Profitable Retreats
Welcome 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-Carlton, snow-covered galas in the Dubai desert, and launching Marriott Bonvoy… to walking out of her very first retreat experience in tears. And yet, the transformation came full circle. 💥 You'll learn: Why most...
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Sold Out ≠ Profitable: Why Most Retreats Fail to Make Money
How To Run Profitable Retreats
Welcome 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 money. Here’s what we’re covering: Why 70% of retreat leaders walk away from their events with zero profit The difference between “sold-out” and sustainable Why most retreat hosts never run a second retreat—and how...
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How To Design A Perfect Corporate Retreat with Bruce Honig
How To Run Profitable Retreats
🚀 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 info_outline
W.I.N. Your Brand: The Power of Event Experience with Samara Beth
How To Run Profitable Retreats
🚀 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.
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Retreat success: proven tactics to increase bookings
How To Run Profitable Retreats
📢 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.
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Becoming a Profitable Business Owner with Erica Hill
How To Run Profitable Retreats
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. 📊💼
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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.
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Why Most Retreats Fail (And How to Make Yours Profitable) with James Yates
How To Run Profitable Retreats
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 spec
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Engage & Influence: Mastering the Art of Impactful Presentations with Jeff Brandeis
How To Run Profitable Retreats
Want to make your webinars more engaging and impactful? 🚀 In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Jeff Brandeis to explore the secrets of keeping your audience hooked from start to finish. Whether you're hosting webinars, virtual events, or online trainings, these strategies will help you captivate, influence, and convert with confidence!
info_outlineIn 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.
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Why paid social ads are more critical than ever (and why organic reach won’t cut it)
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Proven ad strategies to boost your lead generation—no more hoping for virality 🎯
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How to structure your retreat pricing to cover ad costs, using a $250 cost-per-acquisition model
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The best way to nurture leads who aren't quite ready to commit, with only ~3% ready to buy immediately 💸
From selecting the right ad types to tracking key campaign metrics, Louise takes you through a real-world ad example, showing how $3,000 in ad spend resulted in 12 retreat signups—and 388 future prospects to nurture!
💡 Connect with Louise McDonnell at sellonsocial.media or follow her at @sellonsocialm. For even more insights, grab her free guide at https://www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/freeguide
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