In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Sheri Rosenthal to discuss the power of retreats as business growth tools. Sheri shares her expertise on how retreats can serve as effective revenue streams and strengthen client relationships. The conversation covers key aspects of planning and marketing successful retreats, including avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring participant engagement. Financial and legal considerations are also discussed, along with strategies to prevent burnout for retreat leaders.

​Sheri Rosenthal, CEO and Chief Retreat Strategist at Wanderlust Entrepreneur. Sheri is a true veteran in the retreat industry. For over two decades, she’s helped more than 20,000 heart-centered entrepreneurs plan, price, promote, and profit from transformational retreats around the globe. She’s also the CEO of Journeys of the Spirit, a boutique travel agency that has managed over 1,000 retreats worldwide since 2003. If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your business with travel, she is the one you need. For more information, visit ​https://www.wanderlustentrepreneur.com

(0:00 ) Introduction and episode topic: Growing your business with retreats
(1:34 ) Guest introduction: Sherry Rosenthal
(3:11 ) Sherry Rosenthal's background in retreats
(4:20 ) Retreats as powerful business tools and revenue streams
(7:19 ) Planning retreats and avoiding common mistakes
(9:18 ) Marketing plans for successful retreats
(14:39 ) Strengthening client relationships through retreats
(16:10 ) Financial and legal considerations for hosting retreats
(24:18 ) Preventing burnout for retreat leaders
(26:36 ) Effective retreat programming and participant engagement
(30:07 ) Profitable retreats: Participant numbers and budgeting
(32:52 ) Best business advice from Sherri Rosenthal
(34:03 ) Sponsor: Sales Accelerator Bootcamp
(34:37 ) Closing remarks and next steps
(35:52 ) Outro and website promotion