The Retreat Leaders Podcast

By Shannon Jamail

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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 profitable. Whether you're planning your first retreat or scaling an established retreat business, this podcast will help you lead with confidence and grow with intention. Learn more at https://theretreatleadersplaybook.com/

Episode Date
EP 275 Retreat Leaders vs Venue Owners: The Disconnect Costing You Money
Jun 18, 2026
EP 274 Why Your Retreat Isn't Filling (Even Though You're Posting Every Day)
Jun 11, 2026
EP 273 How Venue Networks & Influencers Are Changing the Industry with Anna VanAgtmael
Jun 04, 2026
EP 272 Reinvention Isn't Optional: The Inner Work Behind Building the Life (and Retreat Business) You Actually Want with Dr. Kim Dang
May 28, 2026
EP 271 From Zero to 70 Leads in 24 Hours: Unlocking Meta Ads for Retreat Leaders with Jaymie Tarshis
May 21, 2026
Special Release | From Dream to Dirt - How We Built Retreat Ranch From Scratch
May 20, 2026
EP 270 Retreat Insurance: What Every Retreat Leader Must Know with Event Helper
May 14, 2026
EP 269 Why Glamping and Retreats Are the Perfect Pair (And What Retreat Leaders Need to Know) with Sarah Riley
May 07, 2026
EP 268 The Power of Retreats for Midlife Women: Building Community, Healing & Business with SOL Women
Apr 30, 2026
Behind the Scenes of the Retreat Industry Forum: Why Logistics & Operations Make or Break Your Retreat
Apr 28, 2026
EP 267 The Retreat Venue Gap: Why Retreat Leaders and Venues Struggle to Find Each Other with Emily Johnson
Apr 23, 2026
EP 266 The Power of Proximity for Retreat Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Apr 16, 2026
Special Edition: Stop Wasting Money on Ads: What Retreat Leaders Need Before Running Facebook & Instagram Ads with Jenn Possick
Apr 14, 2026
EP 265 The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your Retreats with Joel Weldon
Apr 09, 2026
The Future of the Retreat Industry: Why We Need Standards, Community & Leadership with Holly Porter
Apr 08, 2026
EP 264 Building Momentum: Staying the Course When Results Feel Slow
Apr 02, 2026
EP 263 Trust Leaks in Retreat Businesses: The 5 Places Retreat Leaders Lose Credibility with Debbie Simmons
Mar 26, 2026
EP 262 Culture Building: How to Create a Retreat Experience That People Come Back To with Nathan Jamail
Mar 19, 2026
EP 261 The Truth About Confidence: Why Some Retreat Leaders Struggle to Fill Their Events with Nathan Jamail
Mar 12, 2026
A Special Edition: Announcing WeTravel as a Sponsor of the Retreat Industry Forum + Why Their Platform Is Built for Retreat Leaders
Mar 10, 2026
EP 260 Not All Events Are Equal: How to Discern Real Value in a Noisy Event Space with Dora Rankin
Mar 05, 2026
EP 259 Should You Have a Co-Host in Your Retreat Business?
Feb 26, 2026
A Special Edition: A Fireside Chat about The Retreat Industry Forum with Alison, Erin & Shannon
Feb 18, 2026
EP 258 What I Wish I Had Done Differently When I First Built My Retreat Business
Feb 12, 2026
EP 257 Belonging Is the New Luxury: Why Retreats Matter More Than Ever with Dan Berger
Feb 05, 2026
EP 256 Building Pilates Retreats in Europe: Creativity, Logistics, and Expansion with Bessie Refalo
Jan 29, 2026
EP 255 Building a Soul-Led Retreat Business While Working Full-Time with Amy Jaggers
Jan 22, 2026
EP 254 How to Make Your Retreat a Signature Brand Asset Instead of a One-Off Event
Jan 15, 2026
EP 253 Everything You Do Either Attracts or Repels and That's a Good Thing
Jan 08, 2026
EP 252 Ethical Marketing, Outsourcing, and Building Trust in Business with Dawni Baxter
Dec 18, 2025
EP 251 Stop Discounting Your Retreats: The Damage It Causes & What to Do Instead
Dec 11, 2025
EP 250 Both Sides of the Retreat: Hosting, Supporting, and Finding Balance with Kim DeMoss
Dec 04, 2025
EP 249 If You're Not Failing, You're Not Trying Hard Enough
Nov 20, 2025
EP 248 Why Retreat Leaders Who Don't Evolve in AI + SEO Will Be Left Behind
Nov 13, 2025
EP 247 Redefining Tantra and Running a Profitable Retreat Business with Justin Gottlieb
Nov 06, 2025
EP 246 A Guest Experience and Real Talk on Women's Wellness & Retreat Leadership with Remi Gibbs
Oct 30, 2025
EP 245 Lead the Retreat, Don't Burn Out: Energy + Values for Sustainable Leadership with Lucy Dutton
Oct 23, 2025
EP 244 Building Profitable Retreats Through Relationships with Lesley Jordan
Oct 16, 2025
Special Release: Launching The Retreat Industry Forum: Be the First to Access VIP Tickets!
Oct 15, 2025
EP 243 Profitable Without Pressure: Why You Don't Need to Do It All to Run a Successful Retreat with Anna VanAgtmael
Oct 09, 2025
EP 242 Ready, Set, Retreat: 12 Questions Every Retreat Leader Needs Answered
Oct 02, 2025
EP 241 Planning Purpose-Driven Retreats with Amity Cooper of 1890 & Wayfinding Ranch
Sep 25, 2025
[FIXED] EP 240 Running Retreats as a Couple: Behind the Scenes at Blisstopia Retreats with Mark and Lana Royce
Sep 19, 2025
EP 240 Running Retreats as a Couple: Behind the Scenes at Blisstopia Retreats with Mark and Lana Royce
Sep 18, 2025
EP 239 Beyond the Logo: Branding That Sells Retreats with Kara Hollinger
Sep 11, 2025
Outgrowing Clients & Owning Your Worth as a Retreat Leader with Raisah Bickram
Sep 09, 2025
EP 238 Beyond the Retreat: Hybrid Business Models for Maximum Impact with Alison Katschkowsky
Sep 04, 2025
EP 237 True North Leadership: Building Profitable Men's Retreats with Brent McCann
Aug 28, 2025
Why Most Retreat Leaders Fail to Sell Out — and How to Fix It with Erin Haag
Aug 26, 2025
EP 236 From Sold-Out to Profitable: Mastering Retreat Marketing & Loyalty with Leni Cavazos
Aug 21, 2025
EP 235 Who Do You Need to Become? When Your Retreat Planning Isn't Working
Aug 14, 2025
EP 234 Scroll-Stopping Content: Retreat Marketing with a Social Media Pro with Alessia Tenebruso
Aug 07, 2025
EP 233 Lead Retreats Without Losing Yourself: The Joy Factor with Kelley Hartman
Jul 31, 2025
EP 232 Lessons from a First-Time Retreat Host: What I'd Do Differently with Misty Chambers
Jul 24, 2025
EP 231 Algorithm-Proof Your Retreat Brand: Social Media That Sticks with Robin Nathaniel
Jul 17, 2025
EP 230 It's Not the Economy—It's You: Owning Your Retreat's Value & Selling with Confidence
Jul 10, 2025
EP 229 How to Level Up as a Retreat Leader (and Build Profitable Retreats Like a Boss)
Jul 03, 2025
EP 228 Dealing with Objections as a Retreat Leader: Compassion Over Discounts
Jun 26, 2025
EP 227 Sell It Like a Retreat Leader: Why Sales Should Be Your Superpower with Dora Rankin
Jun 19, 2025
EP 226 Delegate & Elevate: Why Every Retreat Host Needs a Coordinator with Daesha Donze
Jun 12, 2025
EP 225 Boundaries, Burnout & Breakthroughs: Retreat Wisdom with Lesley Martin
Jun 05, 2025
EP 224 The Power of Story: How to Sell Out Retreats with Authentic Marketing featuring Renee Frojo
May 29, 2025
EP 223 Hug the Cactus: Leadership, Conflict & Fierce Clarity in Retreats with Adrian Koehler
May 22, 2025
EP 222 Mastering Sales as a Retreat Leader: Techniques and Insights with Jacob Hicks
May 15, 2025
EP 221 Overcoming Subconscious Blocks in Retreats with Terrie Christine
May 08, 2025
EP 220 Move, Market, Connect: Dynamic Retreat Strategies with Ricardo Topete
May 01, 2025
EP 219 Retreat Marketing Magic: People and Great Partnerships with David Schafran
Apr 24, 2025
EP 218 Revolutionizing Retreats with RoseAda Marie
Apr 17, 2025
EP 217 Beyond the Vacation: Crafting Transformative Retreats with Alison K
Apr 10, 2025
EP 216 Safeguarding Your Retreats with Lawyer Sarah Waldbuesser
Apr 03, 2025
EP 215 Essential Estate Planning for Business Owners with Oscar Vasquez
Mar 27, 2025
EP 214 Harnessing the Power of Storytelling in Retreat Leadership with Aleya Harris
Mar 20, 2025
EP 213 Exploring Mother-Daughter Bonds and Equine Yoga with Casie Hall
Mar 13, 2025
EP 212 The Art of Attraction and Repulsion: Crafting Your Retreat Website
Mar 06, 2025
EP 211 From Scarcity to Abundance with Dr. Nona Djavid
Feb 27, 2025
EP 210 Retreats with a Purpose: How to Make a Difference While Making a Profit
Feb 20, 2025
EP. 209 Opening a retreat venue in Tuscany with Franziska
Feb 13, 2025
EP.208 Understanding Retreat Pricing with Erin Haag
Feb 06, 2025
EP. 207 Sales Mastery for Retreat Leaders with Nikki Rausch
Jan 30, 2025
EP. 206 Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Retreats with Chelle Swierz from Topia Retreat Center
Jan 23, 2025
EP 205 A Masterclass on Retreat Strategies with Kyera Kacey
Jan 16, 2025
EP 204 True Manifestation for Retreat Leaders
Jan 09, 2025
EP 203 Crafting Stories That Sell: A Deep Dive with Mellissa Tong
Jan 02, 2025
EP 202 Guesting for Growth: Mastering Podcast Appearances to Market Your Retreats with Julie Fry
Dec 26, 2024
EP 201 Leveraging LinkedIn for Retreat Success with Hailey Rowe
Dec 19, 2024
EP 200 Pricing for Profit: Mastering the art of Retreat Pricing with Laura Zavelson
Dec 12, 2024
EP 199 From Woo to Why: Turning Retreat Inspiration into Real-World Action with Debi Kinney
Dec 05, 2024
EP 198 Boost Your Retreat with Social Savvy: Strategic Marketing with Emma Tessler
Nov 21, 2024
EP 197 Thrive Mode: DeDee Cai on Fusing Entrepreneurship with Self-Care
Nov 14, 2024
Special Release: Integrating Equine Wisdom into Your Retreats with Kristine Palmer
Nov 08, 2024
EP 196 Deep Dive: Enhancing Retreat Impact and Revenue with Dr. Robyn McKay
Nov 07, 2024
EP 195 Digital Wellness Unleashed: Andrew Ronchetto's Innovative Tools for Retreat Leaders
Oct 31, 2024
EP 194 Manifesting Magic: The Language of the Gods with Jeff Buehner
Oct 24, 2024
EP 193: Mastering Your Market: Eddy Miranda's Insights on Customer-Centric Marketing
Oct 17, 2024
EP 192 Authentic Success: Amy Nicole's Strategies for Impactful Entrepreneurship
Oct 10, 2024
EP 191 Unlock Your Retreat's Potential: Transforming Mindset and Energetics with Lorina Owen
Oct 03, 2024
EP 190: The Psychology Behind Transformative Experiences with Dr. Robyn McKay
Sep 26, 2024
Shot of Espresso: The King of Marketing - Mastering Your Email List
Sep 19, 2024
EP 189 Mastering the Pivot: Naomi Rose's Strategic Blueprint for Retreat Leaders
Sep 12, 2024
EP 188 Branding Beyond Basics with Howard A. Lim
Sep 05, 2024