In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated events in the No BS world — our annual in-person retreat in Brooklyn, NY! With 60 students flying in from around the globe, I share what goes into planning an experience that’s equal parts strategic deep dive and soul-fueling celebration.

You'll hear why in-person connection is a game-changer for business growth, how the retreat is intentionally designed to unlock transformation, and yes, how I convinced a huge name and a hero of mine to come speak to our small-but-mighty community (spoiler: it involves a lot of heart and a little chutzpah).

If you’ve ever wondered what makes the No BS retreat feel like a business homecoming or you're craving a clearer path to a freedom-filled, profitable business, this one’s for you.

Tune into this episode to hear:

• Why I host 60 people at my apartment to kick things off (yes, my bedroom door is open—literally)
• The mindset shifts and strategy breakthroughs we create when we get in the room together
• The big reach we made this year that absolutely paid off
• What past attendees have said about how this retreat transformed their confidence, business, and even led to a TEDx Talk

Mentioned:

• Hillary Weiss on Instagram: @hcweiss
• Talking Shrimp
• Laura Belgray on Instagram: @laurabelgray
• The Fuller Center for Housing
• Seth Godin
• E. 145: Emily Wilkins on How Niching Down and Owning That Niche Allowed Her Business to Thrive
• E. 219: Eleanor Hancock on Making the Big Leap, Changing Everything in Their Business, and Finding the Most Valuable Piece of Any Client Project
• The dilemma of the timid trailblazer | Eleanor Hancock | TEDxBrayford Pool

Resources:

• No BS Agencies Mastery
• The Price to Freedom Calculator™
• No BS Launchpad
• No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group
• Start reading the first chapter of my book
• Piasilva.com