Be uniquely you in your retreat offer. The more authentic you get in what you do, the easier it is to sell.

Picking a venue is voting with your dollars. Don't undervalue what your travel dollars mean. Before I started building venues I never really thought my travel dollars matter. Seeing the cultural changes in West Virginia and Mexico, I see firsthand that these retreat centers have positive influence on the surrounding community. In the podcast, I share some of the small but also big ways that where you go with your retreats really influences the lives of those that host you. It's been a very positive thing for me and I hope the podcast shows you the retreat leader that you are part of something big.

Here I share 5 ideas to help people reintegrate back home with the new experiences you've shared.

You have to realize you are creating a very positive bubble. I think of it like an balloon and you are filling people up with healthy food, great habits, kind people and fun life experiences. There is going to be an inevitable let down when they go home. Help your clients prepare for that moment.

Excursions provide the chance to go deep on shared experiences with your group.

Planning fun events is the most epic part of being a retreat leader.

Here are 16 experiences that I recommend in you are in the Puerto Morelos, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum area. I always start at Casa Om obviously but this podcast will help anyone looking to have an awesome time in the Riviera Maya.

I cover

Kite Surfing

Snorkeling

Scuba Diving

Xplor Zip Lines

Coba Ruins

Tulum Ruins

My most favorite Muyil River Float

Cozumel

Golf carts at Isla Mujeres

The jungle Spa

Atv's at Cenote Zapote

And lots more!

Here I get into the silly cliche of believing in yourself. But really you should believe more in youself.

9 year old Siana goes a little deeper into how co leading her first event changed her confidence and mindset going into the next school year. It may be hard to relate to the experience of a 9 year old but I'd argue most new retreat leaders go through these same feelings of highs and lows.

Here we talk about my daughter Siana's mindset, reflections and ideas from her first summer camp. We also talk about things we want to do better for next years camp.

I was looking at my revenue for Casa Om Mexico and found a pattern that will help you think about your retreats for 2024. In short, maybe do less but focus more.