Welcome to the realities of planning and hosting retreats.
In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes, sharing my personal stories, including the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned from over a decade of event planning experience.
Combined with a bit of humor, the insights I provide in this episode offer a valuable look into the complexities and rewards of retreat planning.
My emphasis on authenticity, community, and self-care offers inspiration for anyone looking to create impactful and memorable events.
Highlights:
• My extensive background in event planning, from college days to working in the wedding industry to hosting my own retreats
• The importance of managing attendee expectations and logistics, including accommodation challenges and the impact of swag size
• The significance of retreats in my business strategy, highlighting their role in my value ladder and the potential for generating revenue
• Creating a cohesive experience for all attendees, regardless of their investment level, and the power of community in my events
• Personal stories of challenges I faced, such as managing swag orders, vendor issues, and accommodation logistics at Inspired Retreat
• The importance of self-care and setting boundaries as an event host to maintain energy and focus
Key Takeaways:
• Retreat planning involves a delicate balance of logistics, attendee expectations, and creating a memorable experience.
• Swag size matters: consider the practicality of gifts for attendees who have to travel.
• Music sets the tone: invest in a good DJ or carefully curate your playlist to enhance the event atmosphere.
• Accommodation choices can significantly impact attendee experience; consider options carefully.
• Retreats are not one-off events but part of a larger business strategy that can lead to significant revenue and deeper connections with your audience.
• Self-care is crucial for event hosts to maintain their energy and provide the best experience for attendees.
Listen to this episode of the Bloom & Grow Show:
Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Join my Free Mastering Retreats: A Three-Part Series to Design, Plan & Book Out Your Next Event: amberhousley.com/retreatworkshop
Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight
Discover the Blooming Business Inner Circle: amberhousley.com/innercircle
Start Your Coaching Journey With Me: amberhousley.com/mastermind
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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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