A Special Edition: A Fireside Chat about The Retreat Industry Forum with Alison, Erin & Shannon

Описание: 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 year's attendee profile looks different than ever before.


What started as a vision to elevate the retreat industry is quickly becoming a high-level gathering of experienced retreat leaders, business owners, venue operators, and industry professionals ready to scale smarter and connect strategically.


The trio discusses:


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The shift toward seasoned retreat professionals attending


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Why the Forum is not a beginner workshop — it's a growth accelerator


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The power of investing in events (and the real ROI that follows)


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High-caliber speakers with proven track records


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The importance of treating retreats like a business


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Technology, AI, and SEO shaping the future of the industry


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The synergy and collaboration behind the Forum itself


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Early planning conversations for 2027



If you're serious about growing your retreat business and surrounding yourself with leaders who are playing at a higher level - this episode will show you why the Retreat Industry Forum is different.
Key Takeaways

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The Retreat Industry Forum is attracting experienced, growth-focused retreat leaders.


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High-level networking creates exponential business returns.


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Investing in events often yields significantly higher ROI than expected.


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Professional standards matter — retreats must operate like businesses.


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AI, SEO, and technology are shaping the next phase of retreat visibility.


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Collaboration and in-person relationships accelerate opportunity.


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The Forum is about elevation — not entry-level learning.



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TIMESTAMPS


Fireside Chat Introduction (00:00:55) Shannon previews the fireside chat with Alison and Aaron about the upcoming Retreat Industry Forum in Denver.


Forum Purpose & Audience (00:02:02) Discussion on the Retreat Industry Forum's focus on seasoned retreat professionals and what sets it apart from other events.


Shift in Attendees & Market Gap (00:03:35) Noticing a shift toward experienced attendees and identifying the lack of advanced spaces for established retreat leaders.


Value of Being an Attendee (00:07:15) Exploring the benefits of attending events as a participant versus as a speaker, including networking and business growth.


Investment & Value Proposition (00:12:13) Emphasizing the importance of investing in high-quality events and the return on investment for attendees.


Speaker Selection & Event Quality (00:13:05) Explaining the intentional recruitment and payment of expert speakers to ensure high-caliber content and credibility.


Opportunities for Future Speakers (00:15:49) Clarifying the process for becoming a future speaker and the importance of first attending and engaging with the forum.


Power of In-Person Collaboration (00:17:09) Sharing personal stories of how in-person investments and collaborations led to meaningful partnerships and growth.


Commitment & Decision-Making (00:19:09) Discussing the necessity of decisive action and commitment to personal and professional growth through event participat...