How To Run Profitable Retreats

How To Run Profitable Retreats is a heart-centered podcast hosted by Leni Cavazos, designed to empower you to create retreats that are not only profitable but deeply meaningful. In each episode, Leni shares insights and strategies to help you craft retreat experiences that are transformational for your clients and rewarding for yourself. With a focus on authenticity, community, and intention, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to create impactful retreats that leave a lasting impact. Each episode features interviews with successful retreat leaders, as well as solo episodes.

Sell Like a Woman with Christi Kendall 02/05/2026

Content that Converts using AI with Louis Swart 01/29/2026

How to Turn Your Retreats Into a Scalable Profit Machine 01/22/2026

How to Get More Clients and Build JV Partnerships with Nyrie Roos 01/15/2026

Six-Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 5 - Types of retreats 01/08/2026

The Publishing Industry Reality: Why book sales alone aren’t enough for financial freedom with Timothy Flemming Jr 12/18/2025

The Publishing Industry Reality: Why book sales alone aren’t enough for financial freedom with Timothy Flemming Jr 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 comes next ◼️ How your book becomes a gateway into coaching programs, retreats, events, and long‑term client relationships ◾️ The ONE THING every profitable entrepreneur does (and why trying to help everyone keeps you broke and burned out) ✒️ How Timothy and his wife turned one book into a coaching program, a signature event, and a retreat that attracts attendees from all over the world ⬛️ The mindset shift every expert must make to turn their message into a scalable business ▫️ The #1 mistake that keeps authors overwhelmed, underpaid, and hidden Leni and Timothy also dive into niching, messaging, transformation‑based offers, and the real reason “casting a wide net” kills your momentum. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your book or expertise into a profitable retreat, coaching program, or transformational ecosystem — this episode is your blueprint. How to Reach Today’s Guest: Facebook: YouTube: Website: Join Timothy Free Masterclass → Join Leni: If you love this episode, please share it & leave a rating 🖤 Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need: → → → → → → /episode/index/show/1b255004-e156-42d5-a381-7ab83dc5dbce/id/39184025

The Reset Formula: How to Refuel Before You Burn Out with Marisa Wong 12/11/2025

Six-Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 4 - Scale for profit 12/04/2025

Truly Transformational Travel with Christopher Hill 11/27/2025

Six-Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 3 - Sell for Profit 11/20/2025

Six-Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 3 - Sell for Profit In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, host Leni Cavazos takes you into Pillar 3 of building a Six‑Figure Retreat Business: Sell for Profit. If you’ve ever wondered why your retreats aren’t bringing in the income, stability, or sustainability you expected — this episode is your wake‑up call. Selling for profit isn’t about being pushy or salesy. It’s about treating your retreat like a real business… not a passion project, not a hobby, and definitely not a “hope the universe provides” operation. Leni breaks down: ◾️ Why transformative retreats STILL need profit to survive ◾️ The difference between marketing and sales (and why both matter) ◾️ The story of a retreat leader who accidentally priced away her entire profit margin ◾️ How boundaries, pricing integrity, and sales systems protect your business ◽️ Why 98% of your sales happen in the FOLLOW‑UP — not the sales call ⬛️ How to think like an investor when designing your retreat business ◻️ The crucial question every host must ask: Am I running a business or a hobby? Leni also shares her behind‑the‑scenes experience running revenue strategies for global brands — including how a single report helped increase outside‑guest restaurant revenue by 36% at the Ritz‑Carlton Dubai — and why these same principles apply to your retreat business today. If you’re ready to stop “winging it” and start building a profitable, scalable sales ecosystem for your retreats, this pillar is essential. 💭 Want to go deeper? Join Leni’s upcoming masterclass to learn how to move from retreat dreaming into retreat profitability. ➤ Book a call if you're ready to scale: ➤ Get the book: If you like this episode, share it & give us a rating 🖤⚪️🎧🕑 Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need: → → → → → → /episode/index/show/1b255004-e156-42d5-a381-7ab83dc5dbce/id/39083700

The ROI of Comfort: How guest-centered design drives referrals and word-of-mouth with Julie Comfort 11/13/2025

Six-Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 2 — Pricing for Profit 11/06/2025

Six‑Figure Retreat Business: Pillar 1 – Design for Profit 10/30/2025

Money mindset for retreat leaders with Shannon Ryan 10/23/2025

Six‑Figure Retreat Business 10/16/2025

Retreat Venue Red Flags: What to Watch for Before You Book with Shannon Jamail 10/09/2025

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Power of Retreats with Dr. Lori McDowell 09/25/2025

How to Plan & Price a Profitable Retreat: Avoid the 80% Who Lose Money 09/05/2025

How to Plan & Price a Profitable Retreat: Avoid the 80% Who Lose Money Ready to turn your retreat dream into a six-figure revenue stream—without a huge audience? In this masterclass from the Wild Woman with Impact Summit, retreat strategist Leni Cavazos (The Retreat Planner) reveals the exact system she’s used to help coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs sell out retreats, build waitlists, and keep 30–50%+ profit margins. 👉 Join the next Sold Out & Profitable Retreats Challenge (live, 4 hours): Build your profitable retreat plan in one session: pricing for profit, magnetic messaging, and a rinse-and-repeat sales strategy. What you’ll learn Why 80% of retreat leaders lose money (and how to avoid it) Pricing for profit before you ever book a venue Crafting results-oriented, magnetic messaging (no more “Relax & Reset in Bali”) How to pre-sell and build a waitlist so retreats stop being risky Real examples: 76-person waitlist, 21 guests to Spain, quarterly sell-outs Who this is for Coaches, experts, consultants, speakers, and creators who want profitable, repeatable retreats that elevate their brand and feed their offers, all with clear systems and loyalty marketing baked in. Join the challenge: (Spots limited. Designed to get your pricing, plan, and sales map done.) About Leni Leni has 18+ years in hospitality and global events (The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott Bonvoy) and builds loyalty-driven retreat businesses for clients worldwide. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & poll: Dreamers, hosts, and goals for today 02:15 The opportunity: retreats as a six-figure revenue stream 05:02 Why most leaders lose money (the 80% problem) 08:20 Leni’s background (Ritz-Carlton, Marriott Bonvoy, global events) 12:55 The mindset shift: retreats are a business model, not a hobby 16:18 Mistake #1: Booking venues before you can sell 18:40 Mistake #2: Pricing by gut vs. pricing for profit 22:05 Mistake #3: Selling a vacation, not a transformation 25:10 The system overview: pricing → messaging → 22-way sales plan → waitlist 28:45 You don’t need a huge audience (you need clarity & systems) 32:04 BHAG moment & creating flexibility inside a proven framework 38:44 Case Study #1 (Christi): covering profit before the event 41:25 Q&A: upsells, waitlists, and loyalty marketing 45:21 Advanced: building waitlists & pre-sale momentum 49:00 Case Study #2 (Matthew): 21 to Spain + 76-person waitlist 52:20 Case Study #3 (Tiffany): quarterly sell-outs + one luxury retreat 55:10 Your next step: the Sold Out & Profitable Retreats Challenge 59:30 Logistics & live Q&A wrap If this sparked your retreat dream, make it real. Join the Sold Out & Profitable Retreats Challenge (live, 4 hours) and leave with your pricing, messaging, and sales plan done: Questions about pricing, venues, or waitlists? Drop them below and I’ll reply. /episode/index/show/1b255004-e156-42d5-a381-7ab83dc5dbce/id/38105520

Retreats That Sell: Intuition, pricing & loyalty that fill the room with Retreat pannel 08/28/2025

Retreats That Sell: Intuition, pricing & loyalty that fill the room with Retreat pannel What really makes a retreat sell out? Is it your intuition? Your brand? Your pricing? Or your ability to hold the vision even when sales feel slow? In this special panel episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sat down with an extraordinary circle of retreat leaders and industry experts—including Abby Gooch, Liesel Albrecht, Kellie Sabas, Victoria Shaw, Sil Eiler, and Malvina Messler—for an unfiltered conversation on what it takes to run a retreat that not only transforms lives… but also generates real profit. 🖤 We go beyond the fluff and dive into the strategic AND soulful pieces of the puzzle: Why 90% of first-time retreat leaders never host a second retreat (and how to avoid being one of them) The biggest pricing mistake that keeps soulful women stuck and broke The #1 marketing myth retreat leaders fall for—and what actually drives conversions Intuition vs. data: when to follow your gut and when to let your KPIs lead The sacred power of loyalty marketing and building repeat retreat clients Why retreat selling is not just about having a pretty location (hint: it’s about YOU) Whether you’re a retreat dreamer or a seasoned facilitator looking to scale, this conversation is your compass. 👀 Bonus: We also reveal the details (and deep discounts!) for the upcoming Sell Out Retreats Summit in San Diego, happening October 4–5, 2025. You’ll want to be in the room. 🎟️ Join us in San Diego: ✨ Use Coupon Code RETREATLEADER for $200 OFF! 💭 If this episode inspired you, share it, rate it, or send it to a retreat leader who needs it. 🖤 Let’s build transformational businesses that last. Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need: → → → → → → /episode/index/show/1b255004-e156-42d5-a381-7ab83dc5dbce/id/37988645

From Fear to Fulfillment: Launching Your First Retreat with Brent McCan 08/21/2025

When Love Meets Entrepreneurship: Matchmaking for Busy Professionals with Rebecca Norton 08/14/2025

Turning Personal Transformation into Sacred Leadership with Crystal Lynn Bell 08/07/2025

The Importance of Running a Profitable Business 07/31/2025

Recurring Revenue with Retreats with Erin B. Haag 07/24/2025

Building a Legacy-Minded Business with Vanessa Mitera 07/17/2025

Sold Out & Profitable Retreats—The Live Experience 07/10/2025

Loyalty Marketing for Retreats: Your Secret Profit Strategy 07/03/2025

Would Your Retreat Pass the CEO Test? 06/26/2025

Premium Clients, Premium Results: Rethinking Retreat Strategy 06/19/2025

Why 90% of Retreat Leaders Never Host a Second Retreat 06/12/2025

Why 90% of Retreat Leaders Never Host a Second Retreat 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 retreats aren’t profitable—and why transformation alone isn’t enough The “aha” moment that made Leni pivot from luxury events to transformational retreats What she discovered after interviewing 100+ retreat leaders (and why 90% of them never hosted a second retreat) Why you need more than passion—you need a strategy The truth about $10K+ losses and the myths that normalize retreat failure What your pricing, planning, and mindset really say about your business This episode is a raw, real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stop winging it and start building a repeatable, scalable, profitable retreat business. 🚨 Join Me LIVE in Vegas If you’re ready to skip the guesswork and finally get a system that works for you, join me at my live event: 👉 Sold Out & Profitable Retreats – Las Vegas📍 1-Day Intensive💼 Walk away with a real retreat business plan, not a vision board 🎟️ 🌟 This is the second episode in a 6-part series that will completely shift how you approach retreats—so make sure you subscribe and leave a review if this speaks to you. Let’s raise the bar, raise the rates, and raise the impact of retreats. 🔥 Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need: . → https://theretreatplanner.com/go → https://theretreatplanner.com/profitebook → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge → https://theretreatplanner.com/live → https://instagram.com/theretreatplanner /episode/index/show/1b255004-e156-42d5-a381-7ab83dc5dbce/id/36964960

How To Run Profitable Retreats

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