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The Retreat Leaders Podcast
Welcome to The Retreat Leaders Podcast, a top 2% global podcast for retreat leaders, venue owners, and entrepreneurs building powerful retreat businesses. Hosted by Shannon Jamail of Retreat Ranch, this show shares real conversations, expert strategy, and behind-the-scenes insights from leaders in the retreat industry. From marketing and pricing to guest experience, operations, and avoiding expensive mistakes, you'll learn what it really takes to host retreats that are both transformational and…
Episodes
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 290 Create the Retreat You Wish Existed: Finding Your Niche with Natalie Beer
What if the retreat you've been searching for is actually the retreat you're supposed to create? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 289 Your Retreat Isn't the Problem. Your Messaging Might Be with Lucy Bedewi
You've created an incredible retreat. Beautiful venue. Thoughtful itinerary. Amazing activities. Great food. You post about it and people tell you: "OMG, this…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 288 My Retreat Business Tech Stack: The Tools My Team and I Actually Use Every Day
I love a good tool. But I don't love paying for 37 different platforms that basically do the same thing. In this solo episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 287 Why You Need a Retreat Coordinator with Lily Lorenz
Who's answering the vendor's call while you're leading a workshop? Who's checking that lunch is arriving on time, making sure the next activity is ready…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 286 How to Get Started Hosting Retreats: The Beginners Guide
You want to host a retreat. Great. But please don't start by finding a gorgeous villa in Costa Rica and putting down a deposit. There is a lot that should…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 285 Astrocartography for Retreat Leaders: Could the Right Location Change Everything? with Krystal Thompson
Does where you live, work, or host retreats actually influence how you feel, create, and lead? In this fascinating episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 284 Energy Before Strategy: Why Your Retreat Business Can't Outperform You with Michelle Villalobos
Most retreat leaders believe the answer to growing their business is another strategy. Another funnel. Another marketing tactic. Another social media platform…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 283 Retreat Audit: Why Your Retreat Isn't Filling (A Real-Life Case Study)
What if your retreat isn't struggling because of the economy, Facebook, or Instagram? What if it's something much simpler? In this episode of The Retreat…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 282 Why Live Music and Art Make Retreats More Powerful with Christine Baird
What makes a retreat unforgettable? It is rarely just the itinerary. It is the feeling. The energy in the room. The moments guests did not expect. In this…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 281 How Retreat Leaders Can Create Lasting Transformation with Lauren Tedeschi
What if the most powerful part of your retreat isn't what happens during the retreat-but what happens before and after? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 280 The Fastest Way to Build a Profitable Retreat Business with Shari Leid
What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't working harder-but learning from someone who's already done it? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 279 The Difference Between Successful Retreat Leaders and Everyone Else
Why do some retreat leaders build thriving businesses while others give up after one launch? It's usually not because they're better marketers. It's not…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 278 Welcome to a New Season of The Retreat Leaders Podcast
Welcome to a brand-new season of The Retreat Leaders Podcast. This episode is a little different. Instead of diving into retreat marketing strategies or…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastThrowback Thursday: The Real Reasons Your Retreat Isn't Selling Out
Why isn't your retreat filling? It's one of the questions I get asked more than any other. And while marketing has changed dramatically since this episode…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastThrowback Thursday: The Retreat Hosting Lessons That Never Go Out of Style
Some retreat lessons never go out of style. In this Throwback Thursday episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail revisits one of her favorite…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastThrowback Thursday: The Retreat Pricing Mistake That's Costing You Thousands with Erin Haag
This week's Throwback Thursday episode tackles one of the biggest challenges facing retreat leaders today: Pricing. Because let's be honest... Most retreat…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastThrowback Thursday: What If Your Retreat Could Be Worth $55,000? A Conversation on Confidence, Conviction & Premium Retreats with Kyera Kacey
This week's Throwback Thursday episode is one that will challenge your thinking. And that's exactly why I'm bringing it back. In this powerful conversation…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 277 Why Being in the Room Changes Everything: Lessons from the Retreat Industry Forum
The Retreat Industry Forum is over... And I'm still getting messages. Every week, retreat leaders, venue owners, and wellness entrepreneurs are reaching out…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 276 The Secret Retreat Venue You've Been Sleeping On - Cinnamon Shore, Texas
What if your next retreat venue was a walkable, luxury beach community on the Texas Coast — fully furnished, photographer-ready, and designed to make your…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 275 Retreat Leaders vs Venue Owners: The Disconnect Costing You Money
If you're building a retreat business, this episode is required listening. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 274 Why Your Retreat Isn't Filling (Even Though You're Posting Every Day)
If you're posting every day and your retreat still isn't filling…You're not alone. But you are likely focusing on the wrong thing. In this episode of The…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 273 How Venue Networks & Influencers Are Changing the Industry with Anna VanAgtmael
If you've ever felt like hosting a retreat is way more complicated than it should be… You're not wrong. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 272 Reinvention Isn't Optional: The Inner Work Behind Building the Life (and Retreat Business) You Actually Want with Dr. Kim Dang
If you've ever felt like: your dreams are "too big" you're "too much" or you know you're capable of more… but you're not living it yet This episode is for you…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 271 From Zero to 70 Leads in 24 Hours: Unlocking Meta Ads for Retreat Leaders with Jaymie Tarshis
What if one focused day could completely change how you market your retreat business? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Jaymie Tarshis - aka The Ad…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastSpecial Release | From Dream to Dirt - How We Built Retreat Ranch From Scratch
What does it actually take to build a retreat center from scratch? The land, the structures, the permits, the parking, the storage, the vision - and the…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 270 Retreat Insurance: What Every Retreat Leader Must Know with Event Helper
Let's talk about something most retreat leaders avoid… until they absolutely can't. Insurance. In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 269 Why Glamping and Retreats Are the Perfect Pair (And What Retreat Leaders Need to Know) with Sarah Riley
The retreat industry is evolving - and one of the biggest opportunities right now sits at the intersection of glamping and retreats. In this episode of The…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 268 The Power of Retreats for Midlife Women: Building Community, Healing & Business with SOL Women
There is a powerful shift happening - and it's centered around midlife women. Women who have spent years building careers, raising families, and showing up for…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastBehind the Scenes of the Retreat Industry Forum: Why Logistics & Operations Make or Break Your Retreat
There's what your guests see at a retreat… And then there's everything happening behind the scenes. In this special edition of The Retreat Leaders Podcast…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 267 The Retreat Venue Gap: Why Retreat Leaders and Venues Struggle to Find Each Other with Emily Johnson
One of the biggest challenges in the retreat industry isn't marketing, pricing, or programming. It's the gap between retreat leaders and retreat venues…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 266 The Power of Proximity for Retreat Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Success in business isn't just about strategy. It's also about proximity - who you're around, the conversations you're exposed to, and the standards of the…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastSpecial Edition: Stop Wasting Money on Ads: What Retreat Leaders Need Before Running Facebook & Instagram Ads with Jenn Possick
Running ads to fill your retreat sounds like the obvious next step… But for most retreat leaders, it's actually where they start losing money. In this episode…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 265 The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your Retreats with Joel Weldon
Retreat leaders spend months planning the location, the schedule, the experiences, and the transformations they want their guests to have. But there is one…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastThe Future of the Retreat Industry: Why We Need Standards, Community & Leadership with Holly Porter
The retreat industry is growing so fast. Especially in the last 6 years. But here's the problem: There has never been a central place for retreat leaders…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 264 Building Momentum: Staying the Course When Results Feel Slow
One of the hardest moments in the retreat business is the quiet period after you launch something. You announce your retreat. You post about it. You send…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 263 Trust Leaks in Retreat Businesses: The 5 Places Retreat Leaders Lose Credibility with Debbie Simmons
Trust is the currency of the retreat industry. Guests invest their time, money, and emotional energy into retreat experiences expecting transformation…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 262 Culture Building: How to Create a Retreat Experience That People Come Back To with Nathan Jamail
Most retreat leaders focus on the itinerary. But what makes guests come back year after year isn't the schedule - it's the culture. In this episode, Shannon is…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 261 The Truth About Confidence: Why Some Retreat Leaders Struggle to Fill Their Events with Nathan Jamail
Confidence isn't just mindset crap. It affects your pricing, your messaging, your sales conversations and your boundaries. And ultimately - whether your…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastA Special Edition: Announcing WeTravel as a Sponsor of the Retreat Industry Forum + Why Their Platform Is Built for Retreat Leaders
Running a retreat business requires more than just creating transformational experiences. Behind every successful retreat is a system that manages payments…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 260 Not All Events Are Equal: How to Discern Real Value in a Noisy Event Space with Dora Rankin
In today's entrepreneurial world, there is no shortage of conferences, summits, masterminds, and learning forums. But here's the real question: How do you know…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 259 Should You Have a Co-Host in Your Retreat Business?
Partnerships can be powerful… and they can also quietly wreck your retreat business. In this episode, Shannon Jamail breaks down one of the most common…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastA Special Edition: A Fireside Chat about The Retreat Industry Forum with Alison, Erin & Shannon
In this special fireside chat, Shannon Jamail, Alison, and Erin pull back the curtain on the evolving energy of the Retreat Industry Forum — and why this…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 258 What I Wish I Had Done Differently When I First Built My Retreat Business
When I first started building my retreat business, I made mistakes. Not small ones - real ones that cost time, money, energy, and unnecessary stress. In this…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 257 Belonging Is the New Luxury: Why Retreats Matter More Than Ever with Dan Berger
In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Dan Berger to talk about something the retreat industry doesn't discuss nearly enough…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 256 Building Pilates Retreats in Europe: Creativity, Logistics, and Expansion with Bessie Refalo
In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Bessie Refalo, a yoga and Pilates retreat leader who is carving out a unique lane in the…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 255 Building a Soul-Led Retreat Business While Working Full-Time with Amy Jaggers
In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Amy Jaggers, a coach and retreat leader who is building a soul-led retreat business…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 254 How to Make Your Retreat a Signature Brand Asset Instead of a One-Off Event
Many retreat leaders are stuck running one-off retreats - constantly reinventing the wheel, hustling for new sign-ups, and exhausting themselves with fresh…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 253 Everything You Do Either Attracts or Repels and That's a Good Thing
Everything you put into the world is doing something. Your website. Your social posts. Your emails. Your videos. Your interviews. In this episode, Shannon…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 252 Ethical Marketing, Outsourcing, and Building Trust in Business with Dawni Baxter
In this episode, Shannon sits down with Dawni Baxter — founder of a boutique marketing agency and a multi-passionate entrepreneur leading the movement in…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 251 Stop Discounting Your Retreats: The Damage It Causes & What to Do Instead
In this episode, Shannon gets fired up about one of the biggest mistakes retreat leaders make: discounting their retreats. While a discount might feel like an…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 250 Both Sides of the Retreat: Hosting, Supporting, and Finding Balance with Kim DeMoss
In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Kim DeMoss - Retreat Ranch's Executive Assistant, Yoga Teacher Training host, and…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 249 If You're Not Failing, You're Not Trying Hard Enough
In this solo episode, Shannon Jamail gets real about something every retreat leader needs to hear: failure isn't the enemy - it's proof that you're in the…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 248 Why Retreat Leaders Who Don't Evolve in AI + SEO Will Be Left Behind
If you're still marketing your retreats like it's 2022, you're already behind. In this solo episode, Shannon Jamail drops the truth about how the digital…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 247 Redefining Tantra and Running a Profitable Retreat Business with Justin Gottlieb
In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Justin Gottlieb - a sexual freedom coach, Tantra practitioner, and retreat host who…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 246 A Guest Experience and Real Talk on Women's Wellness & Retreat Leadership with Remi Gibbs
In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail reconnects with former retreat guest and midlife women's life coach, Remi…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 245 Lead the Retreat, Don't Burn Out: Energy + Values for Sustainable Leadership with Lucy Dutton
In this uplifting and practical episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail is joined by UK-based performance coach and former professional dancer…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 244 Building Profitable Retreats Through Relationships with Lesley Jordan
In this heart-filled and high-impact episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with luxury couples retreat host Lesley Jordan to explore…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastSpecial Release: Launching The Retreat Industry Forum: Be the First to Access VIP Tickets!
Shannon Jamail, Erin Haag, and Alison Katschkowsky come together on this special episode to officially announce the Retreat Industry Forum happening May 14–17…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 243 Profitable Without Pressure: Why You Don't Need to Do It All to Run a Successful Retreat with Anna VanAgtmael
You do not have to run yourself ragged to host powerful, profitable retreats, and this episode is proof. In this honest and hilarious conversation, Shannon…
The Retreat Leaders PodcastEP 242 Ready, Set, Retreat: 12 Questions Every Retreat Leader Needs Answered
In this solo Q&A episode, Shannon Jamail tackles the 12 most frequently asked questions from aspiring and experienced retreat leaders alike. From knowing when…