How To Run Profitable International Retreats with Rian Gufarotti
How To Run Profitable Retreats
Release Date: 07/11/2024
Loyalty Marketing for Retreats: Your Secret Profit Strategy
How To Run Profitable Retreats
New episode alert! šāØ Want to sell out your retreat before you even launch it? Start with loyalty marketingāthe 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 retreat businessāwithout sleazy sales tactics. Youāll learn:āļø What loyalty marketing really meansāļø Why returning clients spend 60% moreāļø How to build connection-driven systems that do the selling for youāļø ...
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Would Your Retreat Pass the CEO Test?
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If you wouldn't pitch your retreat to your worst boss everā¦ it's probably not a real business plan. š¬ In this Episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, Iām talking about why so many retreat leaders get stuck in the cycle of ājust helping peopleāāand forget to run an actual business. Youāll learn:āļø Why starting with profit isnāt greedyāitās smartāļø The simple test to evaluate your retreat like a CEOāļø How to stop compromising and start scalingāļø The 3 non-negotiables of a profitable retreat businessāļø Why ānice-to-haveā retreats are no...
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Premium Clients, Premium Results: Rethinking Retreat Strategy
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š„ New on the podcast! Most retreats arenāt sellingāand itās not because of your marketing. Itās because your retreat isnāt solving a specific, high-value problem. In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I break down: āļø What perceived value actually means āļø Why people will pay $25K+ for the right retreat āļø How to stop creating ānice-to-haveā 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 ā donāt miss it! š¼š«
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Why 90% of Retreat Leaders Never Host a Second Retreat
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Welcome back to How to Run Profitable Retreats with your host, Leni Cavazosāglobal retreat strategist and systems expert. This is Episode 2 in our 6-part series, and itās one of the most personal, powerful, and purpose-driven conversations yet. šļøāØ In this episode, Leni opens up about her unexpected journeyāfrom producing world-class events at Ritz-Carlton, snow-covered galas in the Dubai desert, and launching Marriott Bonvoyā¦ to walking out of her very first retreat experience in tears. And yet, the transformation came full circle. š„ You'll learn: Why most...
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Sold Out ā Profitable: Why Most Retreats Fail to Make Money
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Welcome to a brand-new solo episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats with your host, Leni Cavazosāglobal retreat strategist and your go-to guide for building a profitable retreat business. āØ 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. Hereās what weāre covering: Why 70% of retreat leaders walk away from their events with zero profit The difference between āsold-outā and sustainable Why most retreat hosts never run a second retreatāand how...
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How To Design A Perfect Corporate Retreat with Bruce Honig
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š Planning a corporate retreat? Before booking the venue or finalizing the agenda, the most critical step is defining your āwhy.ā 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.
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- āļø The Power of Purpose ā How defining the retreatās āwhyā shapes everything from activities info_outline
W.I.N. Your Brand: The Power of Event Experience with Samara Beth
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š 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.
š” Inside this episode, youāll learn:
- āØ The W.I.N. Method ā 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
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š¢ Did you know that 70% of retreats donāt 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.
š” Key insights from this episode:
- š¹ The Marketing Shift: It now takes 36-52 touchpoints across multiple channels for someone to buyācompared 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
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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. šš¼
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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
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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 programsāand why it's time to approach retreats as a full-fledged business. š
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Defining Outcomes & Delivering Value: How to design retreats that solve spec
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šStep 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 aiming to expand globally, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.
Join us as Rian Gufarotti, the founder of Soulfull Wellness Retreats, unravels the complexities involved in setting up retreats that not only resonate but also reap rewards. We discuss everything from the initial planning stages to understanding the value and cost implications of running international retreats.
Explore more about creating transformative retreat experiences at soulfullwellnessretreats.com and follow on Instagram @Soulfullwellnesscolora for a daily dose of inspiration.
Donāt just dream about running successful international retreatsāmake it a reality! š If this episode inspires you, please share it with your network and leave us a rating. Your support helps us continue to bring you expert insights and guidance in the retreat planning industry.
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