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Pre-Retreat Prep: Shifting from Business Hustle to Hostess Mindset

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April
2024

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My pre-retreat preparation process

In this insightful episode, I take a deep dive into my pre-retreat preparation process, sharing valuable tips and strategies for transitioning from a business-focused mindset to that of a warm and welcoming hostess. Discover the importance of being fully present, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and ensuring a smooth and successful retreat experience for your attendees.

Highlights & Key Takeaways:

• Mindset Shift: Transitioning from business priorities to being fully present and welcoming for retreat attendees

• Pre-Retreat Communication: Connecting with attendees beforehand through Voxer and Facebook helps build anticipation and community

• Personalizing the Experience: Sending personalized emails, thoughtful gifts, and a comprehensive packing list makes attendees feel supported

• Building Trust: Importance of introducing team members to attendees and making yourself available for one-on-one calls

• Strategic Planning: Having a "get it done" attitude and staying within budget while preparing for the retreat

• Creating a Welcoming Environment: Designing tablescapes, decor, and how to incorporate themes to create a cohesive experience

• Streamlining the Schedule: Benefits of having a lean schedule leading up to the retreat for focused preparation

• Team Collaboration: Schedule team meetings to ensure everyone is informed and prepared for the retreat

• Final Preparations: Glimpse into the final steps of preparation, including tightening up the timeline and adjusting activities based on the season

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Amber Housley helps women grow thriving businesses and joy-filled lives through strategic coaching and impactful retreat experiences. Dabbling in entrepreneurship since the age of 4, she started her first real business in 2007, working in the fringe hours around a full-time job as a marketing executive. The corporate world wasn’t for her, so she took the entrepreneurial leap and has since built several six- and seven-figure businesses using her signature method for creating a thriving business & joy-filled life.

Combining experiences as a corporate marketing strategist and decades of event planning, she now shares her knowledge with women entrepreneurs through courses, coaching programs, and transformational retreats; teaching them how to build impactful businesses while maintaining a sense of joy and fulfillment.

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