Blaney reframes profitability as part of responsible retreat planning, starting with expenses, break-even numbers, profit goals, and realistic pricing. Sheri highlights the often-overlooked responsibility of protecting participants and hosts through appropriate insurance, legal documents, emergency planning, and professional guidance. Lori returns the conversation to purpose, showing how transformation, community connection, and her give-back effect can deepen the experience beyond the retreat itself. Together, their perspectives reflect the Grand Connection philosophy that meaningful growth becomes lighter and more sustainable when expertise, relationships, and responsibilities are shared through trusted collaboration.
What You’ll Hear:
- Retreat profitability begins with understanding the complete financial picture rather than choosing a ticket price first.
- Sustainable pricing includes more than venue and food costs. The host’s expertise, energy, preparation, and desired profit belong in the calculation too.
- A sold-out retreat is not automatically a profitable retreat, creating an important distinction between attendance and financial sustainability.
- Participant trust is strengthened when safety, legal responsibilities, emergency planning, and clear expectations are treated as foundational rather than secondary.
- International and domestic retreats can carry different insurance and regulatory considerations, making qualified professional guidance an important part of planning.
- Written agreements, cancellation policies, participant information, and contractor documentation can create greater clarity before unexpected situations arise.
- Retreat purpose can become a practical decision-making filter for choosing the location, activities, experience, and intended transformation.
- Meaningful experiences can strengthen relationships beyond the retreat itself when participants have a clear pathway to continue the connection or work.
- Lori's give-back effect expands retreat impact by connecting the experience with a relevant need in the host community.
Co-Host: Steve Brossman
Steve Brossman is a 9-time Amazon Best-Selling Author who has built multiple 6- and 7-figure international businesses.
https://stevebrossman.com/
Featured Guest: Sheri Rosenthal
Sheri Rosenthal, founder of Wanderlust Entrepreneur® and CEO of Journeys of the Spirit®, is the world’s leading retreat strategist.
https://www.wanderlustentrepreneur.com/
Free Gift - Profitable Retreat Formula 4-Part Video Training Series - A retreat resource for practical guidance on planning, protecting, and creating more sustainable retreat experiences.
https://www.wanderlustentrepreneur.com/lm-prf-aff/?sessionCopyAttempted=true
Featured Guest: Lori McDowell
Lori McDowell is an international speaker, best-selling author, TV host, and retreat strategist who helps purpose-driven business owners grow their income, impact, and legacy through extraordinary retreat experiences.
https://yourextraordinarylife.net/
Free Gift - Breakthrough Blueprint - Explore how transformational retreats can strengthen connection, community, and business growth. https://www.joy.reimagineu.net/the-breakthrough-blueprint-4578
Featured Guest: Blaney Teal
Blaney Teal is a Retreat Business Strategist, bestselling author of *Profitable Retreats 101*, and co-owner of a boutique Caribbean retreat venue.
https://mbxevents.com/
https://offthegridretreats.com/
Free Gift - Profitable Retreats 101 - A guide for practical support with planning, pricing, promoting, and hosting a retreat that makes financial sense.
https://profitableretreats101.com/
Meet the Host: Susan Jarema & Connect with her.
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