How To Run Profitable Retreats

Welcome back to How to Run Profitable Retreats, the podcast for coaches, entrepreneurs, and transformational leaders ready to turn soulful experiences into sustainable, six-figure businesses. I'm your host, Leni Cavazos. If you've ever poured your heart (and savings) into a retreat only to wonder where the profits went, this episode is for you. In this second installment of our Six-Figure Retreat...

🖤 How to Run Profitable Retreats with Leni Cavazos In this solo episode, retreat strategist Leni Cavazos breaks down the first and most foundational pillar of building a six-figure retreat business: Design for Profit. If you've ever walked away from a retreat burnt out, underpaid, or even in the red, this episode is your wake-up call (and your roadmap). You'll learn: ▪️ Why passion isn't enough (...

If you've ever struggled to price your retreat, worried no one would pay, or felt guilty charging for transformation… this episode is for you. I sat down with Shannon Ryan, money mindset mentor and former financial planner, to talk about the emotional, energetic, and practical blocks that hold retreat leaders back from real profit. Inside this episode: 💸 Why most retreat leaders undercharge—and h...

Over 80% of retreat leaders walk away from their events exhausted… and broke. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, host Leni Cavazos shares the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to build a six-figure retreat business, without sacrificing your integrity, values, or impact. You'll learn: Why running retreats from only passion is the faste...

Your retreat venue can make or break your entire event—so how do you choose the right one, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure a five-star experience for your guests? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by Shannon Jamail, founder of Retreat Ranch , therapist, retreat mentor, and host of The Retreat Leader's Podcast. Shannon owns a 46-acre retreat property in Texas and has h...

 What if the key to building lifelong clients—and a thriving retreat business—wasn't just the offer... but the energy and intention behind it? In this transformational episode, I sit down with TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and reinvention expert Dr. Lori McDowell, founder of ReimagineU Strategies, to unpack the real power of retreats—not just as events, but as sacred containers for deep person...

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 Retre...

 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...

In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by Brent McCann—a mindset coach and men's retreat facilitator—who shares the honest, behind-the-scenes story of running his first retreat from idea to execution. Brent opens up about: ▪️ The moment in meditation that sparked his retreat vision ▪️ Facing fears, self-doubt, and the unexpected magic of breakthrough moments (like zip-lining...

Can you run a thriving business and find lasting love? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I chat with award-winning dating coach Rebecca Norton about why successful professionals struggle to date—and how matchmaking can help.   We dive into: ▪️ Why dating apps often fail busy entrepreneurs ▪️ The power of vetted, personalized matches ▪️ Balancing career ambition with relationship g...

What happens when spiritual gifts meet structure, and intuition is paired with intelligent business strategy? In this soul-packed episode, Leni Cavazos sits down with Crystal Lynn Bell—founder of Badass Butterfly Alchemy Coaching—to explore how to turn personal transformation into sacred leadership… and six-figure success. ✨ Whether you're building your retreat business or scaling your coaching p...

If your retreat business isn't generating the income you want—it's time to stop guessing and start measuring. ⚫️💭⬛️ In this powerful episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by the brilliant Christi Kendall as we go deep into the real cost of acquiring a client, how to calculate your hourly value, and the energetic and financial transformations that come from treating your business...

🖤 What if your retreats didn't mean starting from zero every time you launched? In this powerhouse episode, I sit down again with Erin Haag, founder of Luxury in Business Retreats and creator of the Pricing Overhaul method, to dive into one of the biggest keys to sustainable success in the retreat industry: Recurring Revenue. We talk about: ◾️ Why retreats CAN and SHOULD be profitable from the v...

🖤 In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I'm joined by branding expert Vanessa Mitera to explore how to build a personal brand that's authentic, sustainable, and legacy-driven. Together we talk about: ◾️ Why your business is an extension of YOU—and how to show up genuinely. ⬛️ The role of personal branding in the age of AI. ✒️ How your values and niche shape your brand's success. 💭...

⚡ New Mini Episode Alert! Want a profitable retreat strategy that actually works for you —not a copy-paste formula? ✈️ In this bite-sized episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats , I'm giving you the full behind-the-scenes of my live workshop in Vegas — and why it's the space where vision meets strategy. ✔️ Action-first, not just mindset ✔️ Profit planning + magnetic messaging ✔️ A personalized...

New episode alert! 🐝✨ Want to sell out your retreat before you even launch it? Start with loyalty marketing —the 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 business—without sleazy sales tactics...

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 li...

🔥 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 m...

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 deser...

🚀 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: ✔️ The Power of Purpose – How de...

🚀 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.   💡 Inside this episode, you'll learn: ✨ The W.I.N. Method – Willpower to push through, Innovation to...

📢 Did you know that 70% of retreats don't 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.   💡 Key insights from this episode: 🔹 The Marketing Shift: It now takes 36-52 touchpoints across multiple channels for someone to buy—compared to just 7 in the...

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. 📊💼   Together, we explore: Tracking Key Business Metrics: Learn why monitoring cost of customer acquisition, revenue, expenses, and profitability is essential for making smart decisions on pric...

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 programs—and why it's time to approach retreats as a full-fledged business. 🚀 Together, we discuss: Defining Outcomes & Deliv...

In this enlightening episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats , Leni Cavazos sits down with Jalisa Hardy—a single mom, human design expert, and author—who empowers women to live with purpose, pleasure, and peace through her Freedom and Calm frameworks. ✨ Discover the Power of Human Design for Self-Care. Jalisa shares how self-care is about more than just physical well-being. Together, she and Le...