Behind The Business

243. Lessons From Running An In Person Business Retreat

Behind The Business

Show Notes

Hosting an in-person business retreat was one of the most rewarding and expansive experiences I’ve had in business. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my two-day Spacious Scaling Business Retreat and share the real talk on what it takes to plan and run a high-impact event for your clients.

I break down the exact structure, schedule and support I had in place, what I’d do differently next time, and the biggest ROI from retreats (hint: it’s not just profit). If you’re dreaming of hosting your own, this episode gives you the full blueprint.

You’ll learn: The structure of a successful 2-day retreat (and why I hosted it at home)

My biggest wins, surprises and lessons learned

What I’d do again vs what I’d change

How I ensured simplicity, support and scalability

Why retreats are less about money and more about impact

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