Building Permanent Self Esteem with April Gaines
How To Run Profitable Retreats
Release Date: 08/01/2024
How To Run Profitable Retreats
What does it really take to lead a retreat, especially when youâre still questioning your own voice? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Leni Cavazos sits down with Amy Leffler, life and business coach, retreat facilitator, and co-founder of Be Well Ladies Retreats, to explore the internal shift that every retreat leader must make before anything else works. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational leadership, Amy shares what it looked like to be successful on paper⊠while still feeling like she didnât belong in the room. From corporate...
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What if the reason your retreat, or event, isnât creating real transformation⊠is the way youâre framing it? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Bridget James Ling, founder of Freedom Queen and creator of one of the fastest-growing global movements for women building high-impact, high-profit businesses. We go beyond the surface of âretreatsâ and unpack what actually creates momentum, identity shifts, and real results inside in-person experiences. Bridget shares why she once said âI hate retreatsâ⊠and how that perspective led her to design events that generate...
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What if wellness wasnât just about one area of life, but about the full picture of how we live, lead, work, and connect? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Iâm joined by Dr. Aimee Harris, founder of Dimensional Wellness and creator of the Dimensional Wellness Matrix. With a PhD in corporate wellness and a deep background in leadership development, employee well-being, and transformational programs, Dr. Aimee brings a perspective that is both highly strategic and deeply human. We talk about why true wellness cannot be separated into neat little boxes, and how emotional,...
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What actually makes a retreat successful⊠and why do so many fail? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Iâm joined by Sheri A. Rosenthal, a leader in the retreat industry who has designed and led over 1,000 retreats worldwide. Together, we break down what it really takes to create retreats that are not only transformational, but also profitable and sustainable. We talk about: âȘïž Why retreats are inherently transformational (even when you donât expect them to be) âȘïž The biggest mistake retreat leaders make when choosing their ideal client âȘïž How pricing impacts...
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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, Iâm 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 isnât lucky. Itâs engineered. Inside this episode, youâll learn how to design an offer that feels clear, compelling, and impossible to ignore, without adding more bonuses, more complexity, or more noise. âŹïž We dive into: âȘïž The âPower of...
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What if the retreat industry had global standards, real support, and a space where leaders didnât 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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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. âŹïž In this episode, youâll discover: âȘïž Why the retreat experience begins long before participants arrive...
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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. Youâll hear how: âȘïž His first retreat barely filled, then a single shift led...
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Selling your retreat shouldnât feel pushy, awkward, or âicky.â In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Iâm sharing a powerful segment from the Sold Out & Profitable Retreats Masterclass featuring Christi Kendall on how to sell like a woman â with presence, confidence, connection, and zero pressure. Inside, youâll learn: âȘïž The 5 feminine sales shifts that make selling feel natural âȘïž Why price is a leadership moment (not something to explain) âȘïž The 3 sales archetypes â Visionary, Magnetic Storyteller, Radiant Authority â and how to sell from your...
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Content shouldnât 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. âȘïž Why your audience forgets you if youâre not consistently...
info_outlineJoin 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 Healing, brings a wealth of knowledge on personal development and emotional wellness. In this episode, she shares transformative strategies for building lasting self-esteem that can empower you, enhance your relationships, and elevate your professional endeavors, especially in high-stakes environments like retreats and coaching.
Discover more about nurturing your well-being at linktr.ee/soulessentialshealing and follow April on Instagram @soulessentialshealing for insights into emotional health and personal growth.
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