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The Mindful & Intentional Traveler with Ralph Velasco

How To Run Profitable Retreats

Release Date: 10/16/2024

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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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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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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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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 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:

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In 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 for authentic experiences and connections with local culture 🏡

  • Balancing structure and free time to create space for personal growth and transformation ✨

🎁 SPECIAL OFFER:Ralph is offering a $200 discount on any of his upcoming tours through 2025 exclusively for our listeners! Plus, grab his free Cultural Etiquette Handbook e-book here: Free E-book

How to reach Ralph: Continental DRIFTER, [email protected] | @ralphvelasco

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